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POWDER MOUNTAIN

📍Eden, Utah, USA

❄️ Powder Haven💎 Hidden Gem🌲 Tree Skiing🧗 Backcountry AccessIndependent☀️ Year-round destination

Photo: Eric Kilby · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Photo details

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Vertical drop
3,380 ft
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Skiable terrain
5,000 acres
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Avg snowfall
Over 360 in
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Lifts
8

Powder Ski & Ride School

Powder Mountain

Ski LessonsSnowboard Lessons

Private and group ski and snowboard instruction, with youth teams and clinics for riders working on more advanced skills.

Why we like it

Choose a private session for personal goals or a group for shared learning. Returning skiers can compare the clinic focus with the terrain they want to improve on.

Best for:

Learning and progressionYouth programs
Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, location, description, recommendation details, website, ski lessons, snowboard lessons.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-29

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Powder Mountain Rental Shops

Timberline Ski Shop and Sundown Center

RentalsTuning

Timberline offers Sport and Performance ski and snowboard equipment plus tuning; Sundown offers Sport rentals near the ski school and night-skiing area. Packages include boots and a helmet.

Why we like it

Match the pickup location to your lesson or ski day. Sport gear suits first turns and developing riders; Performance gear gives experienced visitors another option.

Best for:

On-mountain pickupLessons and night skiing
Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, location, description, recommendation details, website, rentals, tuning.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-29

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Pro Tip: Book Early

Lessons and rentals at popular resorts often book up quickly, especially during peak season and holidays. We recommend booking at least 1–2 weeks in advance to secure your preferred times.

Sources & planning context

Other names · Pow Mow, PowMow

Compare the kind of instruction or equipment you need. The provider can match your ability, age and dates to a current program.

Typically mid December to mid April

A broad planning range from the historical guide, conditions permitting. Use the operator’s schedule for your travel dates.

Official schedules & conditions ↗
Schedule source ↗Official resort ↗
Official website
https://powdermountain.com/
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Vertical drop (ft)
3380
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Skiable area (acres)
5000
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Runs
163
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Reported average snowfall (in)
Over 360
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Summit elevation (ft)
9422
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
terrain · beginner
15
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
terrain · intermediate
29
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
terrain · advanced
56
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Night skiing
Scheduled · 2026–27 · 16:00–20:30 · Seven days a week in the Sundown area; eight illuminated trails · Served by Sundown Express and the Sun Tunnel surface lift; tickets can sell out.
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Summer and winter destination
Yes
Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Beyond winter
Hiking, trail running and mountain biking; art trails in the Hidden Lake area.
Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Summer visit planning
Park only in the Hidden Lake lot. Summer trails close seasonally; 2026 trails closed October 16.
Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Lifts
8
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026

Historical mountain figures awaiting field-level confirmation: Base elevation (ft), Longest run (mi).

Individual listings retain their own sources and check dates. A source check covers only the named details; it does not confirm availability. Snowfall averages describe climate, not a forecast.

Powder Mountain currently publishes 5,000 skiable acres. Its 2026–27 expansion announcement describes more terrain expected as conditions allow; the profile follows the current Mountain Information inventory until the operator updates it.

The operator reports annual snowfall as over 360 inches.

Powder Mountain Transportation Options ↗The operator lists UTA ski-bus access from Ogden and Eden to the resort.; Bristlecone serves guests using Eden Park & Ride and stops at the lodges.; The Lodge Route circulates between the named mountain stops; this is separate from getting to the resort. · Checked Oct 29, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Powder Mountain terrain and public lifts ↗The operator lists 5,000 acres across several access formats and six public chairs plus two surface lifts. Lightning Ridge is a fixed-grip quad. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Powder Mountain access categories ↗Powder Country and Woody’s World are bus-served. Cobabe Canyon is Ski N Skin and James Peak is hike or skin. Adventure terrain status is listed separately. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Powder Mountain all-day ticket ↗Public day access includes DMI and Lightning Ridge and excludes Half Pint, Rain Tree, Mary’s and Village lifts. Quantities are limited; no fixed daily count is stated. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Powder Mountain opening-day plan ↗For the planned December 11 opening, weather permitting, daytime lifts are reserved for season passholders. Day-ticket holders can join the evening session. This announcement covers opening day. · Checked Oct 21, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Powder Mountain night skiing ↗Night skiing uses designated lit trails at Sundown. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Powder Mountain · lodging ↗Resort distinguishes individually listed on-mountain rentals from valley options and names Utah Homes and Vacation Rentals and Compass Rose Lodge. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Visit Ogden · Columbine Inn ↗Local destination lists the slope-side Columbine Inn at Powder Mountain with inn, cabin and condo rentals plus property contact details. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Grand Pacific Exchange · Powder Ridge Village ↗Exchange operator lists Powder Ridge Road condos in one-, two- and three-bedroom configurations with kitchens, fireplaces, ski closets and balconies. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Utah Homes and Vacation Rentals ↗Local vacation rental manager offers cabins and homes. Its management portfolio includes Eden and other valley communities. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Compass Rose Lodge · Huntsville ↗Huntsville boutique lodge with king and queen rooms and an on-site observatory. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Dining Locations at Powder Mountain | Powder Mountain ↗A slopeside Sundown Lodge counter serving pizza by the slice, snacks, and drinks through Powder Mountain night skiing. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Must-Visit Mexican Restaurant in Eden | Carlos & Harley's ↗Carlos & Harley’s occupies Eden’s 1880s General Store and serves elevated Mexican classics, chef-inspired dishes, and burgers. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Eats of Eden | Visit Ogden ↗Eats of Eden makes its breads, buns, and pizza crust in house and serves pizza, burgers, sandwiches, salads, pasta, and desserts. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

  • Powder Mountain — official homepage ↗

    See the verified facts and dates listed above.

  • Powder Mountain — Mountain Information ↗

    Six public chairlifts plus the named platter and surface lift total eight public uphill devices.

  • Official 2026–27 operating information ↗

    Opening-day access is restricted: the December 11 target reserves daytime skiing for season passholders, with ticket-holder access for night skiing. Check the operator’s announcement before booking around opening day.

  • Summer Hiking & Biking Trails | Powder Mountain ↗

    Hiking, trail running and mountain biking; art trails in the Hidden Lake area.

  • Powder Mountain Night Skiing ↗

    Official night-skiing page lists daily operations from 4:00 to 8:30 p.m. on eight illuminated Sundown-area trails.

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