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Snowbird Ski Resort Guide

Snowbird, United States

Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForSnowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski.
Highest Lift3,360m11,024ft
Resort Height2,470m8,104ft
 Nearest AirportsSalt Lake City and Knoxville
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Snowbird

The ski area of Snowbird is at an altitude of 2,470m8,104ft.

Summary

Snowbird has direct access to 85 marked pistes, served by a total of 11 ski lifts.

The ski resort itself is at 2,470m8,104ft, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 3,360m11,024ft, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.

Skiing

Snowbird offers good sking, particularly, for Expert and Intermediate skiers.

Snowboarding

Snowbird is very highly rated by Snowboarders and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Snowbird.

Notable Ski Runs

The most difficult run is the 'Great Scott'.

Snow and Weather

When will it snow in Snowbird?

The next notable snow forecast is 1cm-, expected on 14 December.

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Ski Area Stats

Snowbird Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
30
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
32
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
23
Cross Country
Total Length
1km1 miles
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
11

Altitudes & Slopes

Snowbird Ski Area Heights

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift3,360m11,024ft
Resort Altitude (Snowbird)2,470m8,104ft
Lowest Piste2,440m8,005ft
Max Vertical920m3,018ft

Ski Slope Aspects

N, SE

Snowbird has ski slopes facing both north and south, offering both sunny and sheltered skiing.

Ratings & Suitability

Ratings for Snowbird
Expert Skiers
Intermediate Skiers
Beginners
Snowboarding
Snow
Apres-Ski

Location and Map

Where is Snowbird?

This ski resort is in Sublette, Utah, United States.

Map

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How to get there

 By Air

The nearest airport to Snowbird is Salt Lake City, 40 minutes drive away.

Knoxville, Asheville and Chattanooga airports are all within three hours drive.

Salt Lake City is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.

Infrastructure

Ski Lift Capacity

The 11 ski lifts are able to uplift 16,800 skiers and snowboarders every hour.

Season Dates

When is Snowbird open?

We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.

Usual opening is late November, and usual closing is Late May (Often open weekends in May and sometimes June).

NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.

Snowbird