Arizona Snowbowl Ski Resort

Arizona Snowbowl

Projected Opening: Nov 20
Projected Closing: Apr 18
Lifts: 8
Trails: 61
Skiable Terrain: 777 ac
Base: 9,200'
Summit: 11,500'
Vertical Drop: 2,300'
Average Snowfall: 199"

Snowfall

199"

Annual Snowfall

Nov13"
Dec28"
Jan52"
Feb48"
Mar47"
Apr15"

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Opened in 1938, Arizona Snowbowl, located north of the city of Flagstaff, is one of the longest running resorts in the West, having been open for more than 80 years. Located on the San Francisco Peaks with a stunning view of Agassiz Peak, skiers and riders have access to over 700 skiable acres with a vertical drop of 2,300 feet.

Where Is Arizona Snowbowl Ski Resort Located?

Located right outside of downtown Flagstaff, it is about a 30-minute drive to the resort. Some companies offer shuttle service to the mountain. The nearest airport is the Flagstaff Pulliam Airport, which is serviced by American Airlines. The largest nearest airport is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, which is 123 miles from Flagstaff.

Transportation

Important Dates

Projected opening date
Nov 20, 2026
Projected closing date
Apr 18, 2027
Projected Days Open
164
Days Open Last Year
185
Years Open
88
Average Snowfall
199"

Terrain

The base elevation of this Flagstaff ski resort is 9,200 feet, and the lift-served elevation is 11,500 feet. Total skiable acreage is 777 with 61 runs. Eight lifts service the area, where the terrain rating is 37% beginner, 42% intermediate and 21% advanced, and freestylers will find the Sunset Terrain Park a good place to practice on large features. There are four terrain parks, including Hart Prairie Start Park for beginners, Red Tail Terrain Park for intermediate and those wanting to improve their skills, and Round Up Rail Garden, which offers small and medium rails. The longest run is two miles, and the area receives 260 inches of snowfall on average. The season runs from late-November until late-May.

The longest run is two miles, and the area receives 260 inches of snowfall on average. The season runs from late-November until late-May.

Terrain

Beginners Runs

27%

Intermediate Runs

39%

Advanced Runs

21%

Expert Runs

11%

Runs in Total

Longest Run

2 mi

Skiable Terrain

777 ac

Snow Making

104 ac

Lifts

Gondolas & Trams

High Speed Sixes

Quad Chairs

Triple Chairs

Surface Lifts

Inside Scoop

Kids 12 and younger can receive a free Power Kids season pass that’s good for different resorts, including Snowbowl, Purgatory, Brian Head, Lee Canyon, Willamette Pass, Nordic Valley, Pajarito, Sipapu, Sandia Peak, and Spider Mountain.

Besides winter sports, Snowbowl also offers summer activities, including scenic gondola rides, disc golf, hiking, summer tubing, rock climbing, barrel rolling, bungee trampoline, ranger talks, and more. At the ski/ride school, there are kids’ lessons for children 7 to 12, and the SkiWee and MiniRider ski and snowboarding programs are designed for children ages 4 to 6. Teen and adult lessons are also available.

Reviews

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Always buy your ticket on line when coming here. Some days people buying a 1 day pass at the resort were charge $325, more than Aspen. It is a good mountain and has great views. As this is a volcano it can get brutally windy, check weather.

Abe Gold

Oct 30, 2025