Snowbird is a breathtaking ski resort nestled in Little Cottonwood Canyon inside of the gorgeous Wasatch National Forest in northern Utah. The drive up Little Cottonwood Canyon transports visitors into a snow blanketed, alpine wonderland of stunning jagged peaks, big open skies and dense kelly green forests. Spanning 2,500 acres, Snowbird is a revered winter destination because of its long standing reputation for great skiing, the best powder on earth, lovely amenities and lodges and a top-notch friendly staff who are always happy to help. Snowbird is a dream come true for skiers and snowboarders the world over who seek an all-around first-class ski and snowboard resort.

The resort is absolutely enormous, with 3,200 feet of vertical and spread out over 2,500 acres, every ability level of skier and snowboarder will find terrain to suit them. There are more than 85 named runs, 27% novice/beginner, 38% intermediate and 35% advanced/expert. Snowbird also boasts some of the most hair-raising steeps and chutes in the area in their massive backcountry area. The summit of the mountain is 11,000 feet and guests can take the area’s longest run down, Chip’s Run (2.5 miles) or opt for the longest decent on Gad Valley (3.5 miles). Snowbird’s diverse terrain, excellent weather conditions and immense vertical help make Snowbird a premier skiing destination.

On the slopes guests will find plenty of activities such as snowshoeing, backcountry skills clinics, avalanche safety courses, night skiing and snowboarding and guided snowmobile tours. In and around the area guests can participate in mountain school camps, ice skating, as well as a series of amateur races throughout the season. Speaking of season, Snowbird and its neighbor Alta generally boast the longest season of all the resorts in the area, starting in mid-November and sometimes lasting until the 4th of July, guests get to enjoy Snowbird’s pristine mountain for over half of the year.

Snowbird has several lodges located slope side and dozens of eateries to choose from, be it budget-conscious, casual or high-end luxury, Snowbird offers something for everyone. Throughout the season Snowbird runs fantastic ski and stay specials, with heavily discounted lodging and lift tickets with the purchase of multi-day stays at Snowbird. An additional perk at the resort is their renowned spa at Snowbird’s Cliff Spa, services include massage, yoga, a salon, as well as access to their stunning rooftop pool and hot tub.

Touted as the “world’s most accessible resort”, Snowbird is only 30 miles from Salt Lake City Airport. Getting to the resort is simple. Rent a car, take a taxi or arrange a shuttle service to pick up from the airport and in less than an hour guests can go from baggage claim to the lift ticket counter.