Snowbird Ski Resort - Salt Lake City, UT

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Snowbird Ski Resort

GPS Coordinates: N 40° 34.997 W 111° 39.394

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Snowbird Ski Resort is located 26 miles south of Salt Lake City in the heart of the Wasatch-Cache National Forest near the ski resort of Alta. Considered one of the country's great mountain resorts, Snowbird has been named the number 1 ski resort in the United States by 'Skiing Magazine' for four years running.

The resort is wedged into Little Cottonwood Canyon, and heavily fortified against avalanches. As a result, all the accomodations are slopeside, including the luxurious Cliff Lodge.

Spectacular views up and down the steep canyon walls can produce vertigo, and the cost of staying at Snowbird is said to have the same effect. Snowbird Ski Resort is not recommended for the inexperienced or budget-minded (except as a day trip). Snowbird is more suited for the well-to-do and ready-to-rip.

Snowbird Ski Resort Mountain Statistics

Vertical Drop: 3241 ft
Top Elevation: 11004 ft
Skiable Acres: 2500
Number of Runs: 89
Terrain: 27% beginner, 38% intermediate, 35% advanced
Lifts: 1 tram, 3 quads, and 7 doubles
Terrain parks: 2
Snowmaking: 20%

Snowbird averages approximately 500 inches of low-density, "dry" Utah powder annually. Thanks to ideal geography and a phenomenon called Lake Effect, Little Cottonwood Canyon's powder is known worldwide.

In the summer, Snowbird Summer Resort offers tons of summer fun including aerial tram rides, an Alpine slide and more!

Kids 12 and under ski free with the purchase of an adult all-day lift ticket.

Facilities: Snowbird Ski Resort offers 882 lodging rooms between four lodging properties, four bars, and 15 restaurants serving everything from fine dining to burgers and beers.

Best Time To Visit: Snowbird Ski Resort boasts the longest ski season in Utah, open from mid-November to mid-May.

Fees: Use fees are charged. Additional fees may be incurred for lodging, and rentals, and lessons.

Accessibility: The Wasatch Adaptive Sports program offers premier ski programs for children and adults with special needs. Programs offered include; ski lessons, snowshoe tours and sledge hockey.

Persons with limited mobility should contact Snowbird Ski Resort for details.

Rules: Skiers are expected to follow the "skier's code" for safety. Obey all posted signs and warnings.

Directions: To reach Snowbird Ski Resort from Salt Lake City, take I-215 south to the 6200 South exit, then follow signs to Little Cottonwood Canyon. UTA bus shuttles service Snowbird from a number of locations in the Salt Lake area and from the parking area at the bottom of Little Cottonwood Canyon.

Map: Click here for a map to Snowbird Ski Resort

Reservations: Snowbird Ski Resort does recommend reservations for lodging.

Attractions Near
Snowbird Ski Resort

Alta Ski Area
Snowbird Summer Resort
Wasatch-Cache National Forest

Address

Snowbird Ski Resort

Hwy. 210 Little Cottonwood Canyon

PO Box 929000

Snowbird, Utah 84092

Phone
General: (801) 742-2222
Fax: (801) 947-8227
(801) 933-2100

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