Information on Snowbasin:
Snowbasin is one of the oldest continuously operating ski areas in the nation. Ever since the first hearty skier schussed down these slopes in 1939, people from all over the United States have come to enjoy our exhilarating powder snow and majestic mountain scenery. With two new gondolas, four triple chairs and one double, Snowbasin is easily able to transport 15,550 skiers per hour onto 3,200 acres of packed trails, powder bowls and glades. This terrain make skiing at Snowbasin a sheer delight. With two new gondolas, four triple chairs and one double, Snowbasin is easily able to transport 15,550 skiers per hour onto 3,200 acres of packed trails, powder bowls and glades. This terrain make skiing at Snowbasin a sheer delight. The Ogden Valley, nine miles from the Snowbasin base area, offers overnight accommodations and dining. Ogden city, 17 miles to the west, boasts a wide array of dining, lodging and shopping. The Snowbasin Ski School instructs using the American Teaching Method and is open seven days a week with group and private lessons for all ages and ability levels. The staff of experienced professional instructors is trained in all phases of ski and snowboard instruction from first-day beginner to the expert wanting to sharpen his or her powder technique. Owned by the Corporate Group that includes the world-famous Sun Valley Resort in Idaho and Little America hotels, Snowbasin foresees a bright future.
Snowbasin Lift closing and opening times:
Weekdays: 9am - 4pm Half Day: 12:30pm - 4pm
Length of Season:
Nov-06 to Apr-07
Types and number of lifts:
2 Handle Tows;1 Carpet;1 Double;4 Triple Chairs;1 Hi Speed Quad;2 Gondolas;1 Tram
Number of trails and difficulty breakdown:
Total Number: 104
Elevation at base 6291 feet and elevation at summit is 9250 feet.
Skiing Options at Snowbasin:
Night Skiing: no
Heli- Skiing: no
Snowcat Skiing: no
Miles of cross Country ski trails: 50 km
Snow boarding: yes
Snowshoe trails: yes
Equipment Rentals:
skis
, snowboards
Getting to Snowbasin:
From Salt Lake City Take Interstate 15 north to Farmington. Take U.S. Highway 89 north to Ogden. From Ogden, head east on Highway 39 to Snowbasin
Alternate route to Snowbasin:
Contact Information:
801 620-1000
801 620-1100
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