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Snowbird

Utah

<p>Snowbird&rsquo;s 2,500 skiable acres are accessed via 1 tram and 10 chairlifts, including 6 high-speed detachable quads and 4 doubles. <a href="https://www.onthesnow.com/utah/ski-resorts">The Utah ski resort</a> has a summit of 11,000 feet and a base elevation of 7,760 feet, with a vertical drop of 3,240 feet. Snowbird averages approximately 500 inches of snowfall per year. For skiers and riders looking to develop their skills, Snowbird&rsquo;s Mountain School is the perfect place to learn, offering everything from private instruction and class lessons to women&rsquo;s ski and snowboard camps.</p>
<p>Snowbird claims to have Utah&rsquo;s longest ski and ride season, and is usually open from mid-November through May. Snowbird is home to many slopeside lodging options, restaurants and bars. The Cliff Spa is located on the top two floors of the Cliff Lodge, providing a variety of services for skiers looking to relax.</p>
<p>Snowbird ski resort provides multiple summer activities, including a mountain coaster, alpine slide, summer tubing, ropes course and climbing wall. Snowbird also offers lift-served mountain biking during the summer months.</p>
<h2>Where Is Snowbird Ski Resort Located?</h2>
<p>Snowbird ski resort is nestled in Little Cottonwood Canyon in the heart of the Wasatch-Cache National Forrest, approximately 29 miles from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC). It is six miles up Little Cottonwood Canyon. This scenic 45-minute drive from SLC is extremely beautiful, but you might need a 4-wheel drive vehicle to get into the canyon if there&rsquo;s been a lot snow.</p>

Four slopeside lodges – the Cliff Lodge, Lodge at Snowbird, The Inn and Iron Blosam – offer rooms by the night, week or longer as well as timeshare opportunities. Snowbird offers 882 total rooms.


<h3>Breakfast</h3>
<p>You have a couple of options for breakfast on the mountain, including:</p>
<ul>
<li>The Atrium , which is known for its artisan coffee and breakfast buffet. 9320 Cliff Lodge Drive, Snowbird, UT 84092</li>
<li>The Forklift , providing outdoor seating and beautiful mountain views while you eat a hearty breakfast. You should also stop by after the day is done to take advantage of their apr&egrave;s scene. 9385 South # 094, Snowbird Center Trail, Snowbird, UT 84092</li>
</ul>
<h3>Lunch</h3>
<ul>
<li>The Summit at Snowbird is located at the top and is accessible via the tram. For lunch or dinner, you&rsquo;ll get some amazing food while partaking of breathtaking views. 9385 S, Snowbird Center Drive, Snowbird, UT 84092</li>
<li>The Alta Lodge Restaurant provides ski-in and ski-out dining to ensure that you can grab some lunch and then quickly get back to the slopes. 10230 E Hwy 210, Alta, UT 84092</li>
</ul>
<h3>Dinner</h3>
<ul>
<li>With amazing views &ndash; you should definitely get here to watch the sunset - Shallow Shaft Restaurant specializes in &ldquo;casual fine dining&rdquo;. With everything from fresh fish to steak to crispy chicken, you&rsquo;re bound to find something on the menu. Then, pair it with an amazing glass of wine. 10199 East Hwy 210, Sandy, UT 84092</li>
<li>Alta&rsquo;s Rustler Lodge is a TripAdvisor recommended restaurant, offering a high-end dinner experience and even has a special menu for those with food allergies. 10380 East Hwy 210, Alta, UT 84092</li>
</ul>
<h3>Apres/Nightlife</h3>
<ul>
<li>While not particularly known for its nightlife because of its location, you can find some post-ski options to relax and grab a drink.</li>
<li>At The Tram Club, you can run into everyone from some ski pros to a celebrity or two. With 14 TVs and a wide selection of beer, cocktails and wine, you&rsquo;re sure to enjoy the local atmosphere. 9385 South #C01, Snowbird Center Trail, Snowbird, UT 84092</li>
<li>If you&rsquo;re looking for something a bit more upscale, head to The Lodge Bistro. With a great patio and weekly restaurant and bar specials, you&rsquo;ll love the vibe here &ndash; as well as the fully stocked bar. 9260 Lodge Drive, Snowbird, UT 84092</li>
</ul>

<h3>Terrain</h3>
<p>Described by skiers and riders as an intermediate to advanced mountain, Snowbird contains a variety of beginner, intermediate and expert terrain. The resort contains steep bowls and chutes, tree glades, long groomed trails and night skiing.</p>
<p>The resort is serviced by an aerial tram that grants access to an abundance of challenging diverse terrain. Powder days are a common occurrence at Snowbird, and the snow is some of the lightest and driest snow you will find anywhere in the world. Advanced and expert skiers will find a myriad of possible lines and descents.</p>
<p>With a total of 168 runs, the breakout is 27% beginner, 38% intermediate and 35% advanced.</p>

<p>Alta Ski Area and Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort offer the Alta-Snowbird Pass, which enables skiers to access both resorts' terrain. A connection gate at the saddle separating Alta's Albion Basin and Snowbird's Mineral Basin is used to move between the two resorts.</p>
<p>If you&rsquo;re bringing the family, kids 6 and under ski free, and there&rsquo;s a discount for seniors 65 and older. Be sure to take advantage of these to save some money.</p>

<p><span>For Snowbird Ski Resort, Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) stands as the closest commercial airport, just approximately a 45-minute drive away. Skiers looking into other flight options might consider flying into Provo Airport (PVU), which is roughly an hour away, or Ogden-Hinckley Airport (OGD), although it requires approximately a 1.5-hour drive to reach Snowbird.</span></p>

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