Snowbird Mountain Resort
Towering over Salt Lake City is the Wasatch Mountain range and tucked deep into the Little Cottonwood Canyon is the famed and award-winning Snowbird Mountain Resort. Snowbird ski resort in Utah is one of the major draw cards for any avid rider who has Utah on their bucket list and there are many reasons as to why. Snowbird Utah resort consistently has the longest operating season of any other ski resort in Utah and that’s achievable thanks to the 500” of legendary powder snow which covers the surrounding mountains each year. Add in over 3,200 vertical feet and you have the recipe for the best Utah skiing available.
Sitting only six miles up into the canyon means Snowbird ski resort in Utah is only 35 minutes from downtown Salt Lake City or 40 minutes from Salt Lake International airport. Anyone looking to drive up to the resort will need to be aware that the road can be treacherous and snowbird parking is limited based on availability. Those looking to get public transport can take one of the many bus options that go up into the canyons, this is a greener option but saves on snowbird parking rates.
A Snowbird lift ticket is one of the more expensive options in and around the ski resort in Utah however the pricing reflects what you get in return. If you are looking for an award-winning day out on the mountains with some of the most extreme inbounds terrain, then we think a Snowbird lift ticket is well worth its value. Check out the map of snowbird below to not only be in awe but get some inspiration for where you think you could take on the mountain. Those who think the Snowbird lift ticket is a bit on the pricier side should look into an Ikon pass where within around 8 days of riding the pass is paid off, plus you can access Alta, Brighton and Solitude Mountain and those are just ski resort in Utah options.
Sitting next door to sister ski resort Alta allows skiers (and only skiers) to access both ski resorts from the upper regions of the resort, when combined these ski resorts create the best Utah skiing possible. Sorry snowboarders but you are going to only be allowed to ride on the Snowbird side of the mountains.
Snowbird Web Cam & Live Snow Cams
Stay up to date with the snow conditions from every corner of Snowbird mountain resort. We have collected all the best views from the Snowbird web cam so you can see what the conditions are like from all around the resort.
If you want to check out the snow depth from the latest storm, see if the sun is going to be shining or check out the weather before your next visit - check out the Snowbird web cam below.
Snowbird Snowstake
Snowbird Lift System
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Seasons
OPENING AND CLOSING DATES -
The official opening and closing dates for , UT for current and past seasons. These dates are subject to change at Ski Resort discretion based on weather and snowfall. Estimated dates are based on historical averages or advice from the resort and retrieved from the resort website.| Season | Opening | Closing |
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*Closed early due to COVID-19
Where is Snowbird Resort?
Snowbird mountain resort can be found deep in Little Cottonwood Canyon in the Wasatch mountains. Located to the west of Salt Lake City, UT the resort can easily be accessed via short drive from downtown Salt Lake City and the international airport.
Directions to Snowbird
To Snowbird from Salt Lake City International Airport
Take I-80 east to I-215 south. Take Exit 6 (6200 South) and go east on 6200 South, toward the mountains. This road will lead you straight to UT-210 and up Little Cottonwood Canyon to Snowbird. Transportation from the Airport directly to Snowbird is available through Canyon Transport.
To Snowbird from Downtown Salt Lake City
Go west on 500 South to I-15 and head south. Exit at I-215 heading east. Get off at Exit 6 (6200 South) and go east on 6200 South, toward the mountains. This road will lead you straight to UT-210 and up Little Cottonwood Canyon to Snowbird.
To Snowbird from Park City and Points East
Take UT-224 west and north to I-80. On I-80, head west toward the Salt Lake Valley. Take Exit 130 to I-215 south. Get off at Exit 6 (6200 South) and go east on 6200 South, toward the mountains. This road will lead you straight to UT-210 and up Little Cottonwood Canyon to Snowbird.
To Snowbird from Points South
Take I-15 north to Exit 295 (9000 South). Turn right onto 9000 South. This street becomes 9400 South, which takes you to the mouth of Little Cottonwood Canyon. Go right on UT-210. Six miles to Snowbird.
Snowbird Snow News
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