Established in 1939 the American ski resort Snowbasin lies at ? metres altitude in the Utah region of the American Wasatch600 snow cannons ensure artificial snow making covers ?km of trails, which equates to around 19 of the slopes. The nearest airport transfer to Snowbasin is Salt Lake City at a distance of 84km or approximately 120 minutes driving time. Their season runs from November to April.
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The location for downhill and Super G events in the 2002 Winter Olympics. Snowbasin has the same owners as Sun Valley in Idaho. Snowbasin is one of the oldest continuously operating ski areas in the US. Ever since the first hearty skier schussed down the slopes in 1939, people from all over the United States have come to enjoy the powder snow and majestic mountain scenery.
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View our detailed Snowbasin snow forecast or snow report and see all live webcams, piste maps, road and travel maps and lift pass prices. For a picture of historic snow conditions see the snow depths month by month with our Snowbasin snow history.
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Lift Pass Prices (adult 6 day) | $558 - $558 |
Traditional Village / |
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Resort Opens | Nov 2020 |
Resort Closes | Apr 2021 |
( snow conditions often influence opening/closing) |
Downhill Runs | ?km |
total length of Snowbasin trails | |
Longest Lift-Served Run | 5km |
longest piste or trail reachable by lift | |
Slope Orientation | ? |
direction Snowbasin area faces | |
Top Altitude | 2849.9m |
top station of highest lift | |
Bottom Altitude | 1950.7m |
bottom of lowest run | |
Resort Altitude | 1950.7m |
centre of Snowbasin ski resort | |
Vertical Drop | 889.2m |
total descent from top lift to bottom piste | |
Skiable Vertical | ^v 889.2m |
can include extra hike up above top lift | |
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The mountain has 0% beginner runs or nursery slopes, 20% intermediate, 50% advanced slopes and 30% for experts - the most difficult piste is the ?km ? run, with a steepness/slope angle of ?%. There is no night skiing.
Rating for skiing gets 4 stars out of 5 overall
Rating for snowboarding gets 3 stars out of 5 overall
Off-Slope activities include:
Rating for apres ski gets 2 stars out of 5 overall
The American resort is also known as Snowbasin and has common misspellings:
The direction which the various Snowbasin slopes face can make or break your ski holiday. To guarantee good snow conditions, choose a resort with piste which face the right way for the time of year you're travelling.
- In the coldest winter months of January and February pick a resort with sunny south facing slopes, so your days on the snow doesn't feel like a polar expedition. Conversely, in the warmest spring skiing months of March and especially April, a resort with cool and shady north facing trails will ensure you're not riding on slush, but benefitting from best late season snow. The best destinations have areas which face in all directions so that you're guaranteed greating conditions whatever the weather. Snowbasin has slopes facing ?.
Rating for snow gets 3 stars out of 5 overall
Snowbasin shopping - fashion boutiques, outdoor gear and food shops
The nearest shopping centre is Ogden, 17 miles from Snowbasin. The historic buildings of 25th Street have some far from ordinary novely and gift shops. Shops such as Trends & Traditions, Pan Handlers, and Needlepoint Joint carry only unique gifts and home furnishings.
Snowbasin value for money gets 4 stars out of 5 overall
Snowbasin hire shops - overview of all shopping in Snowbasin
The nearest shopping centre is Ogden, 17 miles from Snowbasin. The historic buildings of 25th Street have some far from ordinary novely and gift shops. Shops such as Trends & Traditions, Pan Handlers, and Needlepoint Joint carry only unique gifts and home furnishings.
Snowbasin ski rental shops value rating gets ? stars out of 5 overall
Snowbasin ski school - snowboarding course & skiing lessons
The official ski/board school is called Snowbasin Snowsports Learning Center and has 50 teachers teaching in English and taking students from a minimum age of 4.? www.snowbasin.com 6201100
Snowbasin for beginners gets 3 stars out of 5 overall
Snowbasin for intermediates gets 4 stars out of 5 overall
Snowbasin for expert skiers gets 3 stars out of 5 overall
Snowbasin for snowboarding gets 3 stars out of 5 overall
Snowbasin snow sports - off slope winter mountain sports
Cross Country Skiing (langlaufen) in Snowbasin: 26km X C ski trails, Lessons available? N
Easy XC Ski Trails: 26km Intermediate XC Trails: 0km Difficult XC Trails: 0km
Telemark Tuittion: N Telemark Rental 1 Paragliding schools: 0
Snow mobile Rental: 0 Toboggan Run Length: 0km
Snowbasin snow fun - off slope winter activities
Outdoor Ice Rink: 0 Indoor Ice Rink: 0 Balloon Flights: 0
Prepared Winter Walks: 0 Snowshoeing: 1 Hang Gliding : 0
Snow mobile Rental: 0 Toboggan Run Length: 0km Paragliding schools: 0
Snowbasin non skiing facilities also include Hiking, Mountain Biking.