Year Opened 1971

Snowbird

Offering 3,240 vertical feet of award-winning terrain enjoyed by all skill levels of skiers and riders, Snowbird boasts Utah’s longest ski season and annually averages 500″. Located six miles up Little Cottonwood Canyon, Snowbird is just a scenic 45 min drive from Salt Lake City International Airport, making same-day skiing and flying a reality. The resort has a wide variety of terrain for everyone to enjoy time on the slopes. Intermediate and advanced skiers will find endless opportunities in the Bird’s winter playground while beginners have options all over the mountain to hone in their skills.

# of Lifts: 11
# of Trails: 149
Acreage: 2500
Avg. Snowfall: 500
Best Year: 2022-2023
Best Year Totals: 838
Region: Wasatch Front
Address: 9385 S. Snowbird Center Dr., Snowbird, UT 84092

Historical Events at Snowbird

2002 Deer Valley Events

With a spectator stadium large enough for 10,000 people, Deer Valley hosted several events during the Salt Lake 2002 Winter Olympics – including freestyle aerials...
August 7, 2025

Harold Seeholzer

Originally opened in 1939 by Harold Seeholzer, Beaver Mountain remains one of only a few American ski areas still owned and operated by the original...
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Wasatach Mountain Club

In 1936, members of the Wasatch Mountain Club installed a rope tow at Brighton, creating one of the first lift-served ski areas in the country.
August 7, 2025

First Snowboard Friendly Resort

At a time when only 7% of the nation’s ski areas permitted snowboarding, Powder Mountain threw open the gates and became one of Utah’s first...
August 7, 2025
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