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Slope offering, variety of runs at the ski resort Snowbird
The ski resort was founded by a group of ski enthusiasts. They were familiar with the special challenges around Hidden Peak, Mount Baldy and the Twin Peaks. Even today, the resort still attracts a particular type of skiers and snowboarders.
Snowbird offers very varied terrain. Groomed and ungroomed slopes, easy to difficult slopes, powder slopes, steep gladed runs, tree skiing, bowls and cliffs promise lots of thrills inside the monitored ski area boundaries. The regular abundant snowfalls promise lots of beautiful powder snow days and amazing deep-snow skiing.
There are endless possibilities everywhere for experts and professionals. Beginners can find ideal terrain in the lower area. The ski resort is located on the western edge of the Rocky Mountains in the Wasatch Mountains and offers beautiful panoramic views.
Runs/slopes
Total: 103 km
| Easy | 28 km |
| Intermediate | 39 km |
| Difficult | 36 km |
Interconnection information
Gates provide a direct link between Snowbird and the ski resort of Alta. The main gate is located in Mineral Basin at the mountain station of the Baldy Express chairlift at the Sugarloaf Pass. To use these two ski resorts, you need a ski pass that is valid in both areas.
Worth knowing
- Artificial snow-making
20 % of the slopes have snow-making capabilities - Valley run available
Numerous valley runs lead to all entry points.
Run location
- just above tree line
- under tree line
Longest run
- Hidden Peak - Baby Thunder · Length 5 km · Elevation difference 988 m
From the mountain station of the Aerial Tram on Hidden Peak to the base station of the Baby Thunder chairlift
Slope tip
- Mineral Basin
Beautiful views and sunny slopes all over Mineral Basin - Peruvian Tunnel
Through the ski tunnel on a moving carpet to Mineral Basin - Chip's Run
Long slope from Hidden Peak down to the valley - High Baldy Traverse
Starting point for lots of steep slopes. Paradise for experts!
Suggested routes through ski resort
- Around the World: the Tour passes through all three areas of the ski resort (Peruvian Gulch, Gad Valley and Mineral Basin)
Snowparks
- Snow park/Fun park
- No halfpipe
Highlights
- Additional Offerings
Helicopter skiing in Snowbird with Powderbird, snowcat skiing
Night skiing
- Night skiing offered
Snowbird
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