Snowbasin Ski Resort

Often overlooked because of the famous resorts in Park City and the Cottonwood Canyons, Snowbasin is a gem of a resort and has diverse terrain ranging from beginner to expert, with three terrain parks, wide-open bowls, trees and glades, groomers and an abundance of light, Utah powder. Downtown Ogden offers a great après scene for when it's time to retire from the slopes.

Where Is Snowbasin Ski Resort Located?

Snowbasin is located 45 minutes from the Salt Lake International Airport and 8 miles from Ogden Valley. It is a 50-minute drive from Park City. The Utah Transportation Authority (UTA) offers bus service to Snowbasin Resort from mid-December until the beginning of April. There are also shuttle services available.

Where to Stay

Lodging located in Ogden Valley, 8 miles away, and Ogden, 17 miles away from ski area.

Plan Your Trip

Transportation

Important Dates

Projected opening date

Nov 28, 2025

Projected closing date

Apr 12, 2026

Projected Days Open

135

Days Open Last Year

143

Years Open

Average Snowfall

281"

Terrain

Snowbasin Resort opened in 1939 and has grown into a ski resort for all levels of skiers. In fact, it hosted the downhill alpine skiing races for the 2002 Winter Olympics. There are 104 runs, breaking out as follows: 20% beginner, 50% intermediate and 30% advanced/expert. All are serviced by 11 lifts over its 3,000 skiable acres. The resort’s 350 inches of annual snowfall is bolstered by 600 acres of snowmaking.

Base elevation sits at 6,391 feet with a summit elevation of 9,350 feet, resulting in 2,959 of vertical drop – ensuring that all riders and skiers will be fully entertained by this varied terrain. Add to that three terrain parks, and freestylers will have plenty of room to play. The ratings of the terrain parks are The Crazy Kat (beginner), Coyote (intermediate) and Apex (advanced).

Terrain

Beginners Runs

Intermediate Runs

32%

Advanced Runs

54%

Expert Runs

Runs in Total

114

Longest Run

3.5 mi

Skiable Terrain

3,000 ac

Snow Making

625 ac

Snow Making

24.9 mi

Lifts

13

Gondolas & Trams

High Speed Sixes

High Speed Quads

Triple Chairs

Surface Lifts

Inside Scoop

Snowbasin Resort is one of the oldest continuously operated resorts in the U.S. There are 26 kilometers of Nordic trails. The Grizzly Center offers both retail sales and rentals. The Learn & Earn Program is offered to convert non-skiers and -boarders into lifelong enthusiasts. It’s a three-year program

There are frequent events throughout the summer, including Blues, Brews & BBQ free concert series, free movie nights, bike races and more. You can also take scenic gondola rides, and there are plenty of hiking trail systems as well as a Kid’s Adventure Course and mini golf.

Reviews

Learning to Ski or Board? Looking for a fun Powder Day? In Utah for a long weekend and want to take advantage of the Best Snow on Earth? Go somewhere else! This is not a Resort to visit if you want to learn or if you are looking to challenge yourself unless you are already comfortable skiing Blues and some Blacks at other Resorts. The terrain for beginners and lower intermediates is minimal, and usually crowded as a result. Most of the Mountain is crowded on weekends and Holidays. We met locals who live near Snowbasin but said they have made other Resorts their home hill in recent years because the crowds have become unbearable. Now that we’ve experienced it, I can see why. There is plenty of parking, and the lodges are comfortable, clean, have delicious food, and immaculate bathrooms. Finding a place to sit, however, is another matter entirely. The Base area felt overwhelmingly crowded from the time we arrived until the time we left. It took 10 minutes to find a table where people were finishing lunch and another 10 before they actually finished and we were able to sit down. People were walking around looking for a place to sit every time we were in a lodge from first chair until last call. Maybe next season I will try it out on a weekday, but frankly I enjoy cruising groomers and didn’t find too much to my liking even when I did manage to find a run that wasn’t packed with people. This resort was a letdown for me. I had heard lots of positives about the Mountain and Facilities, but apparently so has the rest of Utah, and when we visited, it felt like every rider and skier in the state must have been there with us.

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