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SNOWBIRD

📍Snowbird, Utah, USA

⬛ Steep & Deep❄️ Powder Haven🏔️ Expert Paradise7 Days on Ikon☀️ Year-round destination

Photo: Tyson Dudley ty_dudley · CC0 · Photo details

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Vertical drop
2,900 ft
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Skiable terrain
2,500 acres
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Avg snowfall
500 in
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Lifts
14

THE VIBE

Snowbird’s aerial tram climbs to 11,000-foot Hidden Peak above Little Cottonwood Canyon. Steep terrain and deep winter snow are the draw, with spring skiing when conditions permit.

Best For

  • ✓Expert skiers
  • ✓Spring skiing enthusiasts
  • ✓Those combining with Alta

Skip If

  • ✗You're a beginner
  • ✗You want charming village vibes
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TERRAIN INTELLIGENCE

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Daily hours & conditions ↗

Live Weather & Snow
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Regional snowpack via Ventusky

Approximate trail mix.

Difficulty Split

Beginner
8%
Intermediate
26%
Advanced
66%
Expert
0%
🎿Great for thrill-seekers

Mountain specs

Summit elevation
11,000 ft
Base elevation
7,760 ft
Trail map · official source
🗺️Find the latest map on the official resort site ↗Snowbird official website
Terrain DNA · editorial
0100
Groomers45 / 100

Prepared runs and carving terrain. A higher score means groomed cruising is a more defining part of the mountain.

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Resort-reported snow

BASE TRACKER

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Official snow report ↗

SEASON PLANNING

Typically late November to late May

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

Official schedules & conditions ↗
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INVITE FRIENDS

Rally your crew for a trip

MAKE A WEEKEND OF IT

A few more reasons to be here.

Snowbird Oktoberfest

Usually: Weekends from early August through mid-October, plus Labor Day

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EXPLORE THE MOUNTAIN

Mineral Basin is a bowl with several marked routes. Check the current map, grooming and openings for the route you plan to ski. Regulator Johnson is a steep descent from the Hidden Peak side.

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Great Scott

Steep chute off Cirque Traverse

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Big Emma

A gentler named option in the Gad Valley area.

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Another season up here

BEYOND WINTER

Scenic tram rides; Mountain coaster; Ropes course.

Before you go: Summer attractions have their own operating season and close before winter operations begin.

Explore summer activities ↗Make a mountain escape →
Sources & planning context

Other names · Snowbird Resort

Our guide helps you choose a mountain and plan the kind of trip you want. Recommendations reflect our editorial judgment; source checks cover the specific details listed below.

Typically late November to late May

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://www.snowbird.com
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Skiable area (acres)
2500
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Vertical drop (ft)
2900
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Reported average snowfall (in)
500
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Summer and winter destination
Yes
Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Beyond winter
Scenic tram rides; Mountain coaster; Ropes course.
Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Summer visit planning
Summer attractions have their own operating season and close before winter operations begin.
Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Lifts
14
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Runs
Over 140
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Base elevation (ft)
7760
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Summit elevation (ft)
11000
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026

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.

Canyon access ↗SR-210 has posted traction requirements and closures, seasonal ski bus, and no overnight roadside or resort-lot parking except lodge guest arrangements. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Snowbird trail names ↗Big Emma identified as an easy run; Regulator Johnson is a named trail. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

The Summit ↗Hidden Peak tram-top restaurant. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

The Aerie ↗Level 10 of The Cliff Lodge. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Summer activities ↗Mountain coaster is part of summer attractions. · Checked Oct 25, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Snowbird · mountainside lodging ↗The Lodge offers condos within walking distance of the Snowbird Center and Tram. The Inn offers an outdoor pool, hot tub, steam room and fitness facilities. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Home - Iron Blosam Lodge ↗Iron Blosam Lodge’s current page places the condominium lodge at Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort. It lists studios, bedrooms and suites, microwaves in every room, an outdoor pool, indoor hot tub, fitness center, restaurant and lounge. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Snowbird Mountain School FAQ ↗The school groups lessons by discipline, age and ability. The adult beginner ticket is limited to the Chickadee lift and conveyor. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Snowbird private lessons and mountain guiding ↗The school's private coaching and on-mountain guiding list the Plaza Deck, level 3 of Snowbird Center, as their meeting location. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Snowbird Mountain Host orientation tours ↗The separate 2025–26 free Mountain Host tours required lift access and intermediate ability. The resort says 2026–27 details are pending. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Steak Pit | Snowbird Dining ↗A Snowbird Center steakhouse serving hand-cut local-farm steaks, Idaho trout, salads, bread, and a curated wine list. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

The Tram Club ↗Level 1, Snowbird Center; 21 and over with ID, drinks, pool, sports screens and occasional live music. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

The Lodge Bistro | Snowbird Dining ↗A Lower Village bistro serving seasonal salads, small plates, Wagyu hanger steak, Scottish salmon, and a curated wine list. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Baked & Brewed Café ↗Coffee, pastries, smoothies and ice cream on Level 2 of the Snowbird Center. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

  • Snowbird — official homepage ↗

    See the verified facts and dates listed above.

  • Ikon Pass — 26/27 opening and closing dates (updated September 29, 2026) ↗

    Published planned season dates, subject to conditions.

  • Snowbird — official resort homepage ↗

    The operator lists 2,500 skiable acres, 2,900 vertical feet, and 500 inches of average annual snowfall.

  • Summer Activities ↗

    Scenic tram rides; Mountain coaster; Ropes course.

  • Snowbird — About and Mountain Stats ↗

    Snowbird publishes 140+ runs, a lift inventory totaling 14, and exact 7,760–11,000-foot elevation endpoints.

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