| Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort is situated in the heart of the Wasatch
National Forest in Little Cottonwood Canyon. The resort is in an isolated
mountain setting that is a cozy, pedestrian village within rugged surroundings.
Ski season runs from mid-November to mid-May with an average of 500 inches of
dry, light Utah powder each year.
Snowbird has 3,240 feet of continuously skiable vertical and 2,500
acres of terrain for everyone -- from wide bowls to gladed tree runs,
from steep chutes to gentle cruising boulevards. Intermediates will want to
checkout Chip's Run, the longest designated run at 2.5 miles. All this snow
and terrain is easily accessible via eight chairlifts and one powerful aerial
tram, which carries 125 passengers to the summit of 11,000-foot Hidden Peak
in eight short minutes. And the new 500-acre bowl, Mineral Basin, is serviced
by a new high-speed detachable quad to access the terrain. Snowboarders are
welcome here and have access to the entire area. Lessons are offered every morning
and afternoon for all ability levels.
Adaptive Skiing and Lessons. The Ski School has a wide range
of programs for all age groups and levels. It is also home to one of the premier
ski schools for people with disabilities. Snowbird is an ideal family vacation
destination. Snowbird has instituted "Family Ski Zones," which are
specially-marked areas for friends and family who want to ski at a more relaxed
pace. Snowbird is located in Little Cottonwood Canyon just 25 miles southeast
of downtown Salt Lake City and a short 40 minutes from the Salt Lake City International
Airport. |
