POWDER MOUNTAIN
Ski Utah - Powder Mountain Ski Deals: This resort is an old-school, refreshingly underdeveloped, behemoth of a resort. Not for the faint of heart, the resort offers some of the most wicked backcountry, jaw-dropping steeps and sparsest crowds in all of the country. Not only does Powder Mountain provide its Utah ski guests with more than 7,000 acres of powdery land to explore but it does so at such an unbelievably low price that SKI Magazine’s readers have voted it #1 for best value. The already low prices found at Powder Mountain are often supplemented by additional discounts on lift tickets and season passes which are offered throughout the season. Powder Mountain is unlike most Utah ski resorts in the region and most certainly isn’t for everyone, with its vast terrain, unorthodox transportation methods and lack of amenities, Powder Mountain is definitely a bare-bone, no frills, winter paradise.
The terrain at Powder Mountain is really where the resort shines. It boasts an immense amount of acreage but a relatively small number of lifts, which may seem like quite the conundrum until you realize the plethora of other transportation that Powder Mountain utilizes to get guests around the mountains, including helicopter, snowcat and free shuttle bus that picks up backcountry skiers and takes them back around to the resort. Inbounds at the resort there are 2,800 acres of lift served terrain, the Powder Country Shuttle accesses 1,200 acres and the remaining acreage can be reached by a ride on the Lightning Ridge Snowcat Ride. 3,000 acres of backcountry bliss can be reached by the Snowcat Powder Safari and another 1,000 is accessed by DMI/Wolf Canyon Tours.
However, beginners should not be intimidated by the size of the resort, a quarter of the runs are suitable for novices, but it should be mentioned that because of the layout of the area, potential visitors with children should be aware that it can be quite easy to lose one another. Nevertheless, that isn’t intended to discourage families from enjoying Powder Mountain’s amazing slopes. The resort offers a full host of lessons, including the reputable Powder Club for Kids, designed for ages 3-12, these highly personalized lessons foster confidence and show children that playing and learning on the mountain can be tons of fun.
As mentioned, Powder Mountain is a no-frills resort and the services offered at the ski area are basic, however the town of Ogden is located nearby and provides a host of amenities as well as great off the slope activities. Lodging deals can be found slope side at Powder Mountain, including several ski-in ski-out options that range from charming and secluded yurts to spacious furnished condos. Powder Mountain regularly offers great Ski Utah deals and discounts on its numerous lodging options. Nearby Ogden Valley and Salt Lake City also offer an impressive range of accommodation.
The sheer amount of terrain, innumerable powder runs, solitude atop the mountain and the adrenaline pumping steeps in the bowls are just a few of the reasons why Powder Mountain in Ogden Valley, Utah is considered a utopia by its faithful visitors. The deals and discounts on lodging and lift tickets which are promoted throughout the season are just the icing on the top of an already sweet cake.
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