| Snowbird Summer Resort located 26 miles south of Salt Lake City in the heart of the Wasatch-Cache National Forest. The resort offers a variety of activities capable of keeping the family busy all summer long!The Aerial Tram Ride wisks passengers to 11,000 feet along a 1.6 mile cable and up 2900 vertical feet during the 10 minute trip to the top of Hidden Peak.Tram riders can look up canyon toward Alta and down into the Salt Lake Valley below while passing over thousands of wildflowers and mountainsides of green. During the ascent your tram operator will offer a short commentary, describing the tram and surrounding points of interest. The round trip can be done in 40 minutes, including about 20 minutes of sightseeing on Hidden Peak, but guests may spend as long on the peak as they wish.Mountain bikers can test their skills on Snowbird's extensive network of trails. Riders can take the Tram to Hidden Peak and bike down, go for a challenge with a ride to the peak or bike around the resort on a number of trails.Mountain Scooterrentals are available for the less experienced riders. The Mountain Scooters feature suspension shocks to smooth out the bumps and the low center of gravity make them easier to handle than mountain bikes.The ZipRider cable slide is accessed by the Chickadee lift. Climb the spiral stairs up the impressive 50 foot tower, strap into the special ZipRider harness and launch! It carries harnessed riders over 1,000 linear feet down a suspended cable to the landing deck next to the tram building! Wave to onlookers below as you fly through the air at 30 mph!The Alpine Slide winds down Chickadee Run through twists, turns and tunnels. Practiced and inexperienced sliders alike will enjoy the ride down the twisting, turning, dual track slide - the driver controls the speed. No special skills are needed.For more fun, try the Euro-Bungyon the Plaza Deck! The Euro-Bungy Trampoline requires no previous experience and is a fun activity for people of all ages and abilities.Hiking in the Wasatch Mountains is a rewarding experience, whether you start from the Snowbird Center or ride the Aerial Tram and start on Hidden Peak. Snowbird's extensive network of trails provides near-limitless opportunities for outdoor enjoyment.The climbing wall at Snowbird is one of the largest in the world! Located on the western end of the Cliff Lodge, the climbing wall has been the site of numerous world class climbing competitions and extends from ground level to the roof of the Cliff Lodge, 12 floors up.Guests of all ages and abilities can experience the thrill of climbing on one of three specially constructed courses of varying difficulty.All climbers are provided with safety harnesses and are roped in while climbing.Fishing at Austin Pond is a great place for children 12 years of age and younger to try their luck. The pond is stocked with trout during the summer. Snowbird fishing licenses for kids and rental fishing rods are available at the Activity Center.Professionally guided fly fishing trips on many of Utah's most beautiful trout streams, are provided by the Intermountain Guide Service.Fly fishing trips include all fishing gear including Simms Gore-Tex waders, Simms freestone wading boots, and high quality fly rods and reels. All fly fishing trips include a snack and water. Full-day fly fishing trips include a deli-style lunch along the banks of one of Utah's spectacular rivers. For a personal touch, the guide will personally hand tie flies specifically for that day of fishing.Professionally guided horseback tours are provided by the Intermountain Guide Service. The horses are gentle and trail broken. The wranglers have guiding and interpretive knowledge of the areas riden. There will be time to stop along the trail for short breaks and photo opportunities. A bottle of water and a small snack are also provided on every trip.Guided ATV toursby the professionals of the Intermountain Guide Service offers trips to Mineral Basin and American Fork Canyon. After a picturesque Tram ride, participants are led on a three-hour ATV tour through Snowbird's backcountry.The ATV's are safe and easy to operate for first time or experienced riders and can accommodate both double or single riders. Before the tour begins, guides will instruct riders on safe machine operation, riding techniques, and trail etiquette.There will be stops along the trail for short breaks and photo opportunities. A bottle of water and a small snack are provided on every trip.For Volleyball, Frisbee, Basketball, Horseshoes or Softball, see the front desk at the Iron Blosam for an assortment of all the equipment needed. |
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