Photo: Gyejournal / CC BY-SA 4.0About Snowbasin
Snowbasin is a ski resort in Utah. It offers 3,254 feet of vertical drop, 3,000 skiable acres, 115 marked runs, served by 13 lifts, with an average of about 300" of snow a year. Snowbasin opened in 1940 and later became a major northern Utah destination and 2002 Olympic alpine venue under long-term Holding family stewardship. The resort markets 115 trails across more than 3,000 acres. Published annual-snowfall figures vary between partner pages, so 300 inches is retained from Ski Utah and the difference is flagged.
Why Visit Snowbasin?
- 115 runs with 3,255ft of vertical drop
- Average annual snowfall of 300"
- 3,000 skiable acres with terrain for all ability levels
- 13 lifts including gondola, chairlift, surface
Where to Stay
Live prices for hotels, condos and homes near Snowbasin, plus places we’ve researched.
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Mountain Statistics
9,570ft
Summit Elevation
2,917m
6,316ft
Base Elevation
1,925m
3,255ft
Vertical Drop
992m
3,000 acres
Skiable Area
1,214.06 ha
115
Total Runs
3.0mi
Longest Run
4.8km
13
Lifts
300"
Avg. Snowfall
762cm annually
How Snowbasin compares
Terrain Breakdown
10%
50%
20%
20%
●Beginner
10% of trails
■Intermediate
50% of trails
◆Advanced
20% of trails
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◆◆Expert
20% of trails
Trail Map
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Season & Operating Hours
Last season (2025–26)
Opening DayNovember 22, 2025
Closing DayApril 12, 2026
Status Closed for the season
This season’s dates are set by the resort — check its official site for opening day.
Getting to Snowbasin
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Snowbasin is in Utah, USA. Tap the button below for turn-by-turn directions from where you are.
Get DirectionsGPS Coordinates
Latitude41.2161
Longitude-111.8569
RegionUtah, USA
Lift Tickets
The rest of your Snowbasin 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. Snowbasin averages 300" of snowfall a year.
Snowbasin rates 10% of its terrain as beginner, across 115 marked runs. Check the resort's site for its ski school and learning areas.
Snowbasin averages 300" of snowfall a season, with a summit elevation of 9,570 ft.
Snowbasin is located in Utah, USA. Use the "Get Directions" button at the top of this page for turn-by-turn directions from where you are. GPS coordinates: 41.2161, -111.8569.
The Where to Stay section near the top of this page shows live prices for hotels, condos and vacation rentals around Snowbasin, plus any places we've researched.
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