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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 FOOD SCENE

Take the tram to The Summit for cafeteria lunch on Hidden Peak. For a sit-down dinner, The Aerie is on the tenth floor of The Cliff Lodge. Steak Pit is at Snowbird Center and The Lodge Bistro is in the Lower Village.

APRÈS-SKI & NIGHTLIFE

For a lively stop, The Tram Club is beside the bullwheel on Level 1 of Snowbird Center. Bring ID for this 21-and-over venue. The Lodge Bistro has a quieter lounge in the Lower Village.

DINING PICKS

6 curated spots for eating and drinking at Snowbird

Location:
Vibe:

On-Mountain Dining

On-Mountain

1 pick

$$Earlier budget guideWood-Fired Mountain Fare

The Summit

On-mountain, Hidden Peak (11,000 ft)

🍔Casual⭐Locals' Favorite

A cafeteria on 11,000-foot Hidden Peak, just steps from the tram. Seasonal selections include wood-fired pizza, paninis and rotisserie dishes.

Why We Like It

Look across the Wasatch from the dining room or patio. Skiers and sightseeing tram passengers can meet here when service is running.

Earlier guide details

Earlier menu idea: Wood-fired pizza. Choose from the restaurant’s current menu when you visit.

Earlier elevation reference: NaN ft.

Earlier access reference: . Check the current mountain access arrangements.

Sources & planning details

Checked: description, recommendation details, website.

Without current field-level confirmation: identity, location, cuisine type, price guide, dish recommendation, lift access, elevation.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

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Base Area

3 picks

$$Earlier budget guideSports Bar

Tram Club

Level 1, Snowbird Center

🍺Après Bar🍔Casual

A lively 21-and-over bar by the tram bullwheel with beer, cocktails, sports screens and pool.

Why We Like It

Bring ID and meet here for a game of pool after skiing. Check the event calendar if live music is part of your plan.

Earlier guide details

Earlier menu idea: Wings and draft beer. Choose from the restaurant’s current menu when you visit.

Sources & planning details

Checked: location, description, recommendation details, website.

Without current field-level confirmation: identity, cuisine type, price guide, dish recommendation.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

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American bistro

The Lodge Bistro

Level 1 of The Lodge in Snowbird’s Lower Village

🍔Casual🍺Après Bar

A Lower Village bistro serving seasonal salads, small plates, Wagyu hanger steak, Scottish salmon, and a curated wine list.

Why We Like It

The attached lounge gives friends a relaxed après option with the same full bistro menu.

Try: Wagyu hanger steak

Reservations recommended
Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, location, cuisine type, description, recommendation details, website, dish recommendation, phone.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-27

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Coffee and bakery

Baked & Brewed Café

Level 2, Snowbird Center

🍳Breakfast🌯Quick Bite

Coffee and pastries at the Snowbird Center, with smoothies and ice cream among the lighter options.

Why We Like It

An easy grab-and-go stop before the tram.

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, location, cuisine type, description, recommendation details, website.

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In Town

2 picks

Modern American gastropub

The Aerie

Level 10 of The Cliff Lodge

🍷Fine Dining🏞️Views

A tenth-floor Cliff Lodge dining room serving modern American gastropub dishes made with local, seasonal, and organic ingredients.

Why We Like It

Floor-to-ceiling windows, a deep wine list, and an in-house sommelier make this a true sit-down evening above the resort.

Reservations recommended
Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, location, cuisine type, description, recommendation details, website, phone.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-27

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Steakhouse

Steak Pit

Level 1 of Snowbird Center

🍷Fine Dining👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Family Friendly

A Snowbird Center steakhouse serving hand-cut local-farm steaks, Idaho trout, salads, bread, and a curated wine list.

Why We Like It

The central lodging-area location works for families or special occasions, while the included courses make dinner feel complete.

Try: Hand-crafted steak cuts

Reservations recommended
Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, location, cuisine type, description, recommendation details, website, dish recommendation, phone.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-27

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Plan your meal

Check whether your chosen venue takes reservations or uses a walk-in waitlist. For mountain dining, plan around lift access and service times.

Sources & planning context

Other names · Snowbird Resort

Use the picks for atmosphere, cuisine and location; the restaurant’s own page has current menus and service times.

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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