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Snowbird

Snowbird has the largest vertical rise in Utah and is among the top ten in the nation. Located a mile down-canyon from neighboring resort Alta, Snowbird offers a challenging brand of skiing and riding, along with enough intermediate terrain to entertain guests of average ability. Snowbird has 2,500 acres to play in with 11 lifts serving 89 runs. The area is 29 miles from Salt Lake City International Airport, making same-day arrivals and skiing a logistical reality.

Elevation

Summit

11000ft
Vertical Drop

3240ft
Base

7760ft

Terrain

Beginner Runs

27%

Intermediate Runs

38%

Advanced Runs

35%

Expert Runs

Terrain Parks

Longest Run

1 MILES

Skiable Terrain

2500 ACRE

Lifts

Total Number Of Lifts: 11
Gondolas & Trams: 1
Eight Person Lifts: 0
High Speed Sixes: 0
High Speed Quads: 5
Quad Chairs: 0
Triple Chairs: 0
Double Chairs: 5
Surface Lifts: 0

Tourist Office

P.O. Box 929000

84092-9000 Snowbird

Utah

United States

Phone: (801) 933-2222

info@snowbird.com

Snowbird Website Tourist office

Important Dates

Projected Opening Ski Season: 11/15/2012

Projected Closing Ski Season: 05/27/2013

Projected Days Open: 180

Days Open Last Year: 202

Years Open: 42

Average Snowfall: 500"

Snowbird Reviews

by Powder Hound 100 23rd April 2013
- Overall Rating 4
- Family Friendly 3
- All Mtn. Terrain 3
- Terrain Park 3
- Nightlife 2
Skiiers Here will Eat Their Young For a Good Run.

Pros: Big Mountain - Loved the Aerial Tram
Cons: Crowded
by bhilko 21st March 2013
- Overall Rating 5
- Family Friendly 3
- All Mtn. Terrain 5
- Terrain Park 4
- Nightlife 3
Unreal!!

Pros: Terrain, snow, terrain, snow!!!!!
Cons: A lot to handle for the beginner
by Sonicbuzz 7th March 2013
- Overall Rating 4
- Family Friendly 4
- All Mtn. Terrain 4
- Terrain Park 4
- Nightlife 3
Temps

Pros: snow!
Cons: ice?
by samwise66 23rd February 2013
- Overall Rating 5
- Family Friendly 5
- All Mtn. Terrain 5
- Terrain Park 3
- Nightlife 4
The Bird is the Best!

Pros: Snow, Terrain, Steeps, Lifts, Customer service
Cons: None