Arizona Snowbowl Ski Resort Guide
Arizona Snowbowl, United States
Rated: 4/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Highest Lift | 3,505m11,499ft |
| Resort Height | 2,804m9,199ft |
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Arizona Snowbowl
Marketed as skiing on the 'active volcano in Arizona' (it's long extinct, the skiers are active...), Arizona Snowbowl has a great powder snow record and a skiing pedigree dating back to the 1930s. The Grand Canyon is only 128km (80 miles) distant .
Summary
The American ski resort of Arizona Snowbowl is in the American Rockies at an altitude of 2,804m9,199ft.
Arizona Snowbowl has direct access to 30 marked pistes, served by a total of 5 ski lifts.
The ski resort itself is at 2,804m9,199ft, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 3,505m11,499ft, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.
Skiing
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Arizona Snowbowl?
The next notable snow forecast is 5cm2in, expected on 26 April, with around 12cm5in forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
| Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed |
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| Snow to resort | Snow to resort |
Ski Area Stats
Arizona Snowbowl Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 11 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 10 | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 40km25 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 5 | |
Altitudes
Arizona Snowbowl Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 3,505m11,499ft |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 2,804m9,199ft |
| Resort Altitude (Arizona Snowbowl) | 2,804m9,199ft |
| Max Vertical | 701m2,300ft |
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Snowboarding
For snowboarders and skiers alike. Located at Northstar Trail (obstacles, spines, etc...)
Location and Map
Where is Arizona Snowbowl?
This ski resort is in the American Rockies in Coconino, Arizona.
Map
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How to get there
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The five ski lifts are able to uplift 4,960 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Season Dates
When is Arizona Snowbowl open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
Usual opening is late November (New snow-making system has brought forward opening date from mid-December to Thanksgiving), and usual closing is Mid April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
COVID-19 / Coronavirus
We don't yet have specific details of the COVID-19 precautions being taken in Arizona Snowbowl, but they are likely to include most of the following :-
- Face masks required on lifts, and in shops.
- Social distancing in public areas.
- Reduced lift capacity.
- Extensive disinfection / sanitization.
French Ski Resort COVID-19 Measures describes further measures that may also be applied.
Visit the Arizona Snowbowl Tourist Office for the latest.
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