Ikon Pass
$229/day
North America
Snowbird
Utah, United States★4.7editor's rating
Snowbird shares Little Cottonwood Canyon with Alta and pairs 500+ inches of Utah powder with some of the most sustained steep terrain in the country. The 125-passenger Aerial Tram rises 2,900 feet to Hidden Peak in one shot, opening the Cirque, Mineral Basin, and endless chutes, and the high, shaded terrain keeps lifts spinning into late May most seasons.
Lift Ticket
$229/day
Vertical Drop
3,240 ft
Skiable Area
2,500 acres
Annual Snowfall
500"
Best For
Steeps, Tram Laps & Long Seasons
Terrain Breakdown
Beginner 27% Intermediate 38% Advanced 35%
Mountain Stats
Base Elevation
7,760 ft
Summit Elevation
11,000 ft
Vertical Drop
3,240 ft
Skiable Area
2,500 acres
Lifts
14
Runs
149
Annual Snowfall
500"
Season
Late November – Late May
Pass
Ikon Pass
Night Skiing
No
Terrain Parks
No
Nearest Town
Snowbird, UT
Highlights
Iconic Aerial Tram climbs 2,900 ft to Hidden Peak in under 10 minutes500+ inches of average annual snowfallThe Cirque, Great Scott, and Pipeline - benchmark steep terrainMineral Basin's 500 acres of back-side bowlsOne of the longest seasons in Utah, often into late MayAlta-Bird combo ticket connects to neighboring Alta
Pros
- ✓Relentless expert terrain that rewards strong skiers and riders
- ✓Deep, frequent snowfall with a snow-preserving high north-facing layout
- ✓Tram laps deliver more steep vertical per hour than almost anywhere
- ✓Snowboarder-friendly counterpart to skiers-only Alta
- ✓Long spring season with quality snow at 11,000 ft
Cons
- ✗Tram lines get long on powder mornings
- ✗Canyon road closures and avalanche delays on storm days
- ✗Brutalist concrete base area lacks village charm
- ✗Intimidating trail map for true beginners despite some green terrain
Photo: VeggieGarden / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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