Overview
- 27 Beginner
- 38 Intermediate
- 35 Advanced
Liftopia Tickets are good for all lifts at Snowbird, including the Tram and Tunnel. They are not good for use at Alta.
Snowbird is the most accessible world-renowned four season mountain resort in North America: only 29 miles from Salt Lake City International Airport, with over 600 daily non-stop flights from most major U.S. cities. Snowbird is located in the... heart of the Wasatch-Cache National Forest in Little Cottonwood Canyon, one mile down canyon from Alta. With 85 runs over 2,500 acres of terrain, it has one Aerial Tram, 10 chairlifts including four high-speed detachable quads and six doubles (most with arm and leg rests), and two conveyer lifts.
Elevation: Top of resort is 11,000-foot Hidden Peak, lowest point on the mountain is bottom of Baby Thunder chairlift at 7,760 feet. The 125-person Tram covers 2,900 vertical feet in approximately seven minutes.
Terrain Park & SUPERPIPE: The Snowbird Terrain Park and SUPERPIPE is located on the lower part of the Big Emma run. They are accessed by the Mid Gad or Gadzoom lifts.
Come see why Snowbird has been ranked the number 1 ski resort in North America 5 years in a row by SKIING magazine.
Please note: **Variable Spring conditions exist. Limited terrain and lifts available. Please check www.snowbird.com for details** Read more
Snowbird is the most accessible world-renowned four season mountain resort in North America: only 29 miles from Salt Lake City International Airport, with over 600 daily non-stop flights from most major U.S. cities. Snowbird is located in the... heart of the Wasatch-Cache National Forest in Little Cottonwood Canyon, one mile down canyon from Alta. With 85 runs over 2,500 acres of terrain, it has one Aerial Tram, 10 chairlifts including four high-speed detachable quads and six doubles (most with arm and leg rests), and two conveyer lifts.
Elevation: Top of resort is 11,000-foot Hidden Peak, lowest point on the mountain is bottom of Baby Thunder chairlift at 7,760 feet. The 125-person Tram covers 2,900 vertical feet in approximately seven minutes.
Terrain Park & SUPERPIPE: The Snowbird Terrain Park and SUPERPIPE is located on the lower part of the Big Emma run. They are accessed by the Mid Gad or Gadzoom lifts.
Come see why Snowbird has been ranked the number 1 ski resort in North America 5 years in a row by SKIING magazine.
Please note: **Variable Spring conditions exist. Limited terrain and lifts available. Please check www.snowbird.com for details** Read more
Operations
Status
Closed
Lifts Open/Total
0 of 11
Weekday Hours
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Trails Open/Total
0 of 85
Weekend Hours
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Stats & Conditions
Base Elevation
7,760 ft
24-hr Snowfall
0"
Vertical Drop
3,240 ft
Avg Base Depth
0"
Peak Elevation
11,000 ft
Photos
Snowbird Logo
Snowbird Trail Map
Reviews & Tips (44)
The Bird is the Bird......Hard to beat!
Only Alta comes close...NO BOARDERS!!!!
written Mar 23 2012 - 07:05 AM
Don't go to SB after a fresh dump. I was there on the 23rd and most of the area was closed due to the threat of avalanches. Problem was half the area was closed and every local was skiing because of the fresh powder which equaled LONG LIFT LINES. .
written Jan 29 2012 - 06:44 AM
Skiied this past week with 8 inches of fresh powder over 2 days both reported and actual. Last day was Wednesday and SB reported 0 inches but I experienced a minimum of 4 inches fresh powder from top to bottom. Enough to get off the groomers and into the woods and bumps. Staff was most friendly. Beautiful area. My group hit a number of great restaurants in the area and the Spa was a great way to cap off the day.
written Jan 13 2012 - 07:20 PM
Visited Snowbird for three days this past week...
The resort provided EXCELLENT customer service with every employee that we interacted with expressing a positive and helpful attitude. I was thoroughly impressed, yet again, with the quality of staff and service for a ski resort.
Snowbird currently has a pretty rough and haphazard snowpack. Naturally, the steeper the terrain, the more rocky and rough it is. In this light, the expert terrain off the top of the tram is looking nasty. While it provides amazing steeps, be sure to bring your rock skis at this point in time!
Overall - Snowbird is an amazing resort and Lifttopia offers some absolutely fantastic ticket deals!
AJ
written Jan 02 2012 - 01:59 PM
Acess to tram is nice but they are lacking snow. Lots of rocks if you leave the groomers.
written Dec 31 2011 - 01:25 PM
Snowbird was awesome. I have no idea why anyone would ski at Deer Valley or Park City when they could ski at Snowbird.
written Dec 26 2011 - 05:54 PM
If you are an older gentleman and haven't skiied since last year, you might not want to take the tram up to the top and have to take Regulator Johnson down on your first run. Warm it up on one of the lesser lifts first and then you'll be ready to hit the Tram! Snowbird ROCKS!
written Dec 12 2011 - 09:32 AM
AWESOME TIME....SNOWBIRD IS ALWAYS GREAT...BE IN GOOD SHAPE..EVEN THE GREEN RUNS WILL WORK YA...
written Dec 04 2011 - 05:50 PM
If you want to ski the gnar come to bird
written Sep 22 2011 - 10:38 AM
Incredible day on Sunday 01May! All trails covered with plenty of snow, lots of sunshine, and some late afternoon snow showers. Saturday was so crowded, Sunday was great -- mineral basin area, beautiful. With Alta having its last day today, the next few weeks will make Snowbird the place to be. Lots of snow, powder deep in the trees.
written May 01 2011 - 04:29 PM
We had an amazing time! Great conditions and a big storm which dumped 13 inches so it was powder, powder, powder! Today (our last day) was blue-bird heaven! Thanks Liftopia for hooking us up with such an incredible deal. We will definitely use you in the future.
written Apr 15 2011 - 05:16 PM
This is a great mountain for intermediate skiers and snowboarders. There are some easy and difficult hills, but I had more fun snowboarding after I'd been a few times. I currently have a 2-day pass for the 2011 season that I don't need, if anyone is interested in buying it. E-mail me at hhcurt AT gmail DOT com. And enjoy the slopes!
written Apr 02 2011 - 04:16 PM
I've held a season pass at snowbird for 3 years now. If you are an advanced skiier you don't need to read reviews you know what this place is about, buy a ticket, follow a local and enjoy the best terrain in Utah. If you are a beginner don't even think about it, you will not enjoy this mountain. If you can ski black runs at most other western resorts snowbird will push you, the blacks here are not like Park City, Breck, or Targhee, this is a real mountain. If you can ski blacks at Jackson or Squaw you'll like Snowbird. Snowbird has a sceen of hardcore tram riding locals that can be annoying or entertaining depending on who you know and your outlook on it. Overall it's the best moutain in Utah.
written Mar 21 2011 - 02:56 AM
Had a great time again at Snowbird resort. The runs were in great condition a little icy on the trail runs but over all good. Would buy again from Liftopia - great deal and easy to get ticket. No problems and save money.
written Mar 20 2011 - 02:26 PM
It was fantastic... easy to get on the mountain, the snow was great, the lines
were short, the sun was out... overall a great ski vacation
written Mar 17 2011 - 11:54 AM
Stay at the Cliff. During big storms the one lane into SnowBird is typically closed due to Avalanch danger in Little Cottonwood Canyon. We didn't get on the hill until 11AM each day. If you Stay at the Cliff, you're already there. Fresh tracks while everyone else is sitting in traffic. The Tram takes a long time. Cut your wait in half by taking the Peruvian Express, then then tunnel to the back side, and take the Mineral Basin Express to Hidden Peak. Not only do you save time you get a run in between.
written Mar 01 2011 - 01:30 PM
It is a great place for the advanced skier . . . if you are a green/blue skier this is NOT the resort for you. My boys had a great time (as they are advanced) so I'm glad we still went but if you are new to skiing and/or your kids are very young then I would ski a different area such as The Canyons.
written Feb 28 2011 - 09:10 PM
Amazing expert-oriented mountain. Beautiful views. We had 5 ft of snow in 5 days! Alta, on the other side of the ridge, has slightly better snow on average, and a more friendly, cozy ambiance, but the snow was great both places when we were there. Would be very intimidating for beginners or intermediate skiers, who might like Solitude better. The tram was too crowded to be worth the time. A chairlift only pass is a better deal and similar to prices at other area resorts. Commuting from SLC is easy, but must have 4WD of some sort. No real night life in the canyon, but you will be too exhausted to think of going out if you ski all day at Snowbird.
written Feb 24 2011 - 11:14 AM
e had a great trip and I loved the price of the lift tickets through
Liftopia. I've told several people about your site and it's awesome!!!!
written Feb 22 2011 - 05:33 PM
Best place to ski in Utah by far. Others don't even come close.
written Feb 13 2011 - 08:02 AM
Snowbird is AMAZING! I would NOT recommend this mountain for beginners, as it is for advanced/experts only. Respect this mountain and enjoy the day. By far, Snowbird and Alta are the best places on earth to ski!
written Feb 08 2011 - 03:44 PM
Bird is sick. Definitely watch for signs when entering new areas, but most of the more advanced areas (with cliffs and tree steeps) are usually blocked except for a narrow entrance and have signs like "cliff area" etc. It's definitely better to ride with a local as they will know remote access areas, etc. Enjoy the greatest snow on earth and ride with confidence!
written Feb 07 2011 - 10:48 AM
I was at snowbird on Jan 19th just after/during a good snow storm. Mountain can go from wide open view to white out in a matter of seconds. They don't tell you that the tram is for experts only till you are just about to get off. Friends i was with didn't like that part at all. It was a great place for deep powder and i would recommend it to experienced to advanced level skiers/boarders
written Jan 21 2011 - 02:17 PM
Snowbird rocks. But if you are an intermediate snowboarder like me, this is a mountain to respect and be careful on, as many other posters have said.
I would not advise what I did at all... I made my first run of the season a ride up - alone - to the top of the Peruvian Express, through the tunnel and down mineral basin. The trail map says "The various difficulty ratings on this map are relative to Snowbird" is no joke. Believe it. And for both safety and navigation you need to ride/ski with a buddy. Doing it alone like I did was probably a mistake.
At the top of the mountain the light can get very flat (wear polarized goggles if you have 'em) - in mineral basin I struggled at times on my first run to tell if I was about to go uphill (especially bad a on a board) or off a cliff - just plain couldn't tell up from down. Also some of the key intermediate trails (e.g., Chip's Run) on the front of the mountain are really just cut outs of gulches and bowls and very narrow. Slope wise it's an intermediate run, but the narrowness means you must be confident in your turns as a boarder -- other wise you'll turn into a very steep diamond you didn't mean to, or at worse you'll just go off a cliff.
All in all I loved it and think I'll feel a lot more confident on my next rides back out east. But respect this mountain. It's no joke.
written Jan 10 2011 - 06:10 PM
great skiing...lots of snow..the best value for skiing out west if you are an accomplished skier
written Jan 05 2011 - 12:43 PM
Snowbird/Alta/Little Cottonwood Canyon (LCC) definitely get the most snow but Solitude/Brighton/Big Cottonwood (BCC) are close behind. One problem with LCC is the avy control, both at resort and on the road. Result is often not being able to get up there or ski during a big storm. Keep BCC in mind as a good fallback plan because the road is more reliable and the resorts in BCC generally do a better job of getting terrain open during/after a big dump. Solitude is my favorite in BCC. Don't be fooled by the apparent "intermediate-ness" of the place. There's actually a lot of steep/deep/advanced if you look for it.
written Dec 25 2010 - 04:26 PM
This Mountain is NOT for the faint of heart. I am considered an"expert" skier but was intimidated when I got off the tram for the 1st time and took my 1st run down mineral basin. By far the best snow I have ever skied and we received 8 inches at Snowbird 0 at Park ity. I have to say I will definatly ski there again.
written Dec 16 2010 - 01:17 PM
I love this resort, but agree that it is one of the most difficult. That's why I like it so much. After a day skiing blues and black diamond at Snowbird, I have little difficulty with double black diamond at Brighton or Park City. I learned to ski at Snowbird - and yet I still get intimidated by the drop off into Mineral Basin. I would consider myself an intermediate skier - I get down most slopes in control and without falling, but am not always terribly graceful. If I lived in Utah, I would get a season pass to Snowbird. If you can ski Snowbird, I think you can ski anyhwere.
written Dec 15 2010 - 11:44 PM
The bird is NOT for beginners. There is very little beginner terrain and most of that is Big Emma, which is the steepest Green in North America. If you are up to the challange the bird is spectacular, but it should not be on the stop list if this is your first trip out west. P.S. Update your insurance.
written Dec 13 2010 - 10:33 AM
Wilbere lift is a great way onto and off of the mountain, never crowded and at the top of the lift you can access both sides of the resort. It is across the street from the Iron Blosam Lodge, almost ski in ski out.
written Dec 11 2010 - 05:41 PM
Great snow this year!
Get to the tram at 9:00. Take lunch break early or late because the tram is empty around the normal lunch hour.
written Dec 06 2010 - 10:21 AM
Eeveryone overlooks the Wilbere lift, even though it's fairly short it has some fantastic steep trails - like Harper's Ferry and tree skiing all over and it closes the last @4:30 so you can start and finish your day there - and have it just about all to yourself!! :)
written Nov 30 2010 - 10:04 AM
GO BIG and enjoy the greatest snow and mountain on earth.
written Nov 24 2010 - 04:13 PM
Rock the Cirque! Tram laps, Regulator Johnson. Get some.
written Jun 15 2010 - 01:07 AM
WHEN YOU SKI OR RIDE A NEW MOUNTAIN. BEST RESULTS TALK TO LOCALS. DONT COME OFF STRONGER THEN THEM. JUST TALK STRAIGHT.THEY NATURALLY WILL GET PUMPED UP!! THANKS,ALWAYS HAVING A GREAT SKI DAY.
written Mar 14 2010 - 01:34 PM
the bird is the best in the US.
written Mar 10 2010 - 12:07 PM
Just got back from skiing Snowbird at the end of last week. They got 16+ inches of snow in the 12 hours before we arrived, and it was amazing! Once they opened up Mineral Basin we shot back there and shot through the fresh stuff all afternoon. If you want an amazing experience, Snowbird will not disappoint!
written Mar 08 2010 - 06:56 PM
anyone know of ticket specials for snowbird and a mountain back east???
thanks
written Nov 30 2009 - 06:55 AM
One of my favorite things about Snowbird is the people mover tunnel through the mountain.
written Nov 19 2009 - 01:16 PM
I love the bird! Some of the best ski days of my life have been here, lapping the tram.
written Nov 19 2009 - 01:06 PM
Snowbird is set to open this Friday, November 20th! They'll be running the Gadzoom and Chickadee chairlifts to skiers and riders beginning Friday at 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. for Gadzoom, 5 p.m. for Chickadee.
written Nov 19 2009 - 12:59 PM
I try to make it to Snowbird at least once a year. It is an amazing place, with awesome trees if it is a blizzard (and it does get a ton of snow!), and wide open terrain when then sun shines. Plus, the link to Alta is pretty cool.
written Sep 22 2009 - 05:47 PM
I still cant get over the early season conditions in Utah. Snowbird has an amazing base for it only being November!
written Dec 02 2008 - 05:35 PM
Snowbird is awesome. I like it because it has amazing terrain for experts, but is also a great place to take intermediates. They have terrain right near the expert terrain, so you can ski great terrain and ride the lifts with your friends!
written Dec 02 2008 - 05:35 PM
