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Introduction

Snowbird is unquestionably the choice mountain for intermediate and expert snowboarders. It has the most vertical terrain of any Utah resort and a pretty decent halfpipe. Skiers tend to out-number riders on this mountain, but the attitude is not competitive.

Over the years, this is a resort that has become well known for its steep terrain and fantastic powder, trees, bowls and gullies along with some okay novice terrain. In all honesty, this place is for riders who can ride, because nearly half of the mountain is rated as advanced. If you like going balls out down serious steeps then Snowbird is your heaven, but be warned, if you fail to respect any of the slopes, you may go home in a body bag.

New for season

06/07:Peruvian lift replaced with a new high-speed quad. 550ft tunnel will provide access to Mineral Basin but probably not until 2007/8 season

04/05: new superpipe 375 foot long 50 foot wide with 16foot walls.

Resort Statistics

Resort Type: Alpine
Winter: nov-may

Lifts

Total Lifts: 12
Chair lifts: 10
Drag lifts: 2
Other lifts: 1 tram
Max people per hour: 16,800
Board Leashes required: No

Mountain

Total pistes/trails: 85
Total ride area: 2,500 acres
Longest run: 2.5miles

Top lift: 3352m
Vertical drop: 880m
First lift: 2365m

Piste suitability

Green runs: 27%
Red runs: 38%
Black runs: 35%

Lift Passes

Lift Passes: Half-day $53/45 inc/excluding tram use
Lift pass $62/51 inc/ex
5 day pass $240
Season $1300
Lift times:9 am to 4:30 pm

Snowfall

Average annual snowfall: 12.7m
Artificial snowmaking coverage: 1%

Facilities

Night Riding: : Chickadee lift open until 8:30 p.m for night boarding on wednesdays and fridays
Snowboard Schools: Half-day improvers workshops $56.
Beginners package inc lift, lesson, hire $99 for 1 day, $149 3 days.
Private 3hr $275
Secret spots day for advanced freeriders $90 per day
Snowboard Hire: Board & Boots $31 per day, $45 for demo equip

Heliboarding: : 7 runs/day $525/770
Snowmobiles: Not available