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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
Hotels & direct contacts ↓

GETTING THERE

Nearest Airports

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OGD
Ogden-Hinckley Airport
About 30–60 minutes
drive time
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SLC
Salt Lake City International
About 1–2 hours
drive time

Approximate planning ranges; allow extra time for traffic and winter conditions.

For an arrival through Salt Lake City, plan onward travel through Ogden or Eden. Driving to the mountain involves a winding climb from the valley; allow extra time in winter and consult the resort’s current road and traction guidance before setting out.

The UTA Ski Bus connects the Ogden and Eden areas with Powder Mountain. The resort also lists its Bristlecone shuttle from Eden Park & Ride to the lodges. Check winter operation and route details before planning a car-free mountain day, and arrange the airport-to-valley leg separately.

For travel around the mountain, Powder Transit’s separate Lodge Route links the Powder Country bus stop, Sundown Center, Hidden Lake Lodge and Timberline Lodge. Use the resort’s route information to choose the service for your starting point and destination.

WHERE TO STAY

Use these picks to compare location, atmosphere and the kind of stay you want. Ask for a total quote for your dates and room, including fees and cancellation terms.

Nearby stays

Local hotel options with direct contacts; request a quote for your dates

Nearby stay

Utah Homes and Vacation Rentals

cabin · Ogden Valley rentals · access varies by address

A named manager lets groups compare homes by actual address and layout when skiing from the valley.

Vacation-home staysGroups driving to ski
Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

premium

High-quality stays with great features

Premium$$$ · earlier budget guide

Powder Ridge Village Resort

condo · Powder Ridge Road on Powder Mountain

A kitchen and separate bedrooms give a group room to eat and relax together on the mountain.

Self-catering groupsOn-mountain stays
🍳Kitchen🎿Ski Storage
Features to ask about

Earlier listings mention Ask about hot tub access, Ask about indoor pool access. Current availability at this property or in your room is not confirmed.

Sources & planning details

Checked: mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, kitchen, ski storage.

Without current field-level confirmation: identity, property type, price guide, Ask about hot tub access, Ask about indoor pool access.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

moderate

Solid value with good amenities

Moderate$$ · earlier budget guide

Columbine Inn

hotel · Slopeside at Powder Mountain · Summit Pass

Choose it for an on-mountain stay, and confirm the route from your unit to a public lift before arrival.

On-mountain staysCabin and condo options
Features to ask about

Earlier listings mention Ski Storage. Current availability at this property or in your room is not confirmed.

Sources & planning details

Checked: mountain access, recommendation details, booking link.

Without current field-level confirmation: identity, property type, price guide, ski storage.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

OVERNIGHT STAYS & CAMPERVANS

For Powder Mountain, compare a booked room or rental around Eden with a designated campsite that accepts your vehicle and winter dates. Choose your base around the daily mountain journey and the power, water and indoor facilities you need.

Compare lodging options ↗

Book a designated overnight place for your vehicle and dates. Day parking does not provide permission to camp.

Sources & planning context

Other names · Pow Mow, PowMow

Compare the setting and type of stay. Room choice, availability and the total booking price are specific to your dates.

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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