Year Opened 1971

Snowbird

Offering 3,240 vertical feet of award-winning terrain enjoyed by all skill levels of skiers and riders, Snowbird boasts Utahโ€™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 Birdโ€™s winter playground while beginners have options all over the mountain to hone in their skills.

# of Lifts: 11
# of Trails: 168
Acreage: 2500
Best Year: 2018-2019
Best Year Totals: 711
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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