Photo: Ams100272 / CC BY-SA 4.0About Snow King
Snow King is a ski resort in Wyoming. It offers 1,571 feet of vertical drop, 500 skiable acres, 34 marked runs, served by 7 lifts. An official ski run was established in 1936, the Snow King name followed in 1938, and uphill facilities arrived in 1939. Major expansion in 2021 added terrain, Sunnyside lift, gondola access and snowmaking. Snow King rises directly above Jackson and combines a steep local ski hill with sightseeing and other mountain activities.
Why Visit Snow King?
- 34 runs with 1,572ft of vertical drop
- Average annual snowfall of 150"
- 500 skiable acres with terrain for all ability levels
- 7 lifts including chairlift
Where to Stay
Live prices for hotels, condos and homes near Snow King, plus places we’ve researched.
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Mountain Statistics
7,808ft
Summit Elevation
2,380m
6,230ft
Base Elevation
1,899m
1,572ft
Vertical Drop
479m
500 acres
Skiable Area
202.34 ha
34
Total Runs
1.5mi
Longest Run
2.4km
7
Lifts
150"
Avg. Snowfall
381cm annually
How Snow King compares
Terrain Breakdown
15%
25%
40%
20%
●Beginner
15% of trails
■Intermediate
25% of trails
◆Advanced
40% of trails
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◆◆Expert
20% of trails
Trail Map
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Season & Operating Hours
Last season (2025–26)
Opening DayDecember 1, 2025
Closing DayApril 5, 2026
Status Closed for the season
This season’s dates are set by the resort — check its official site for opening day.
Getting to Snow King
By Car
Snow King is in Wyoming, USA. Tap the button below for turn-by-turn directions from where you are.
Get DirectionsGPS Coordinates
Latitude43.4781
Longitude-110.7622
RegionWyoming, USA
Lift Tickets
The rest of your Snow King trip — for lodging, see Where to Stay above.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Opening and closing dates are set by the resort each season, so check its official site for this year's dates. Snow King averages 150" of snowfall a year.
Snow King rates 15% of its terrain as beginner, across 34 marked runs. Check the resort's site for its ski school and learning areas.
Snow King averages 150" of snowfall a season, with a summit elevation of 7,808 ft.
Snow King is located in Wyoming, USA. Use the "Get Directions" button at the top of this page for turn-by-turn directions from where you are. GPS coordinates: 43.4781, -110.7622.
The Where to Stay section near the top of this page shows live prices for hotels, condos and vacation rentals around Snow King, plus any places we've researched.
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