Photo: kallahar / CC BY 3.0About Snowbird
Snowbird is a ski resort in Utah. It offers 3,000 feet of vertical drop, 2,500 skiable acres, served by 12 lifts, with an average of about 500" of snow a year. Snowbird was founded by Ted Johnson and Dick Bass in 1971. The official ticket-access description includes nine lifts, two conveyors and the Aerial Tram; this workbook counts all 12 uphill conveyance systems.
Why Visit Snowbird?
- 169 runs with 2,999ft of vertical drop
- Average annual snowfall of 500"
- 2,500 skiable acres with terrain for all ability levels
- 12 lifts including tram, gondola, chairlift
Where to Stay
Live prices for hotels, condos and homes near Snowbird, plus places we’ve researched.
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Mountain Statistics
11,001ft
Summit Elevation
3,353m
7,759ft
Base Elevation
2,365m
2,999ft
Vertical Drop
914m
2,500 acres
Skiable Area
1,011.72 ha
169
Total Runs
3.5mi
Longest Run
5.6km
12
Lifts
500"
Avg. Snowfall
1270cm annually
How Snowbird compares
Terrain Breakdown
8%
35%
35%
22%
●Beginner
8% of trails
■Intermediate
35% of trails
◆Advanced
35% of trails
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◆◆Expert
22% of trails
Trail Map
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Season & Operating Hours
Last season (2025–26)
Opening DayNovember 15, 2025
Closing DayMay 25, 2026
Status Closed for the season
This season’s dates are set by the resort — check its official site for opening day.
Getting to Snowbird
By Car
Snowbird is in Utah, USA. Tap the button below for turn-by-turn directions from where you are.
Get DirectionsGPS Coordinates
Latitude40.5830
Longitude-111.6558
RegionUtah, USA
Lift Tickets
The rest of your Snowbird trip — for lodging, see Where to Stay above.
Nearby Resorts
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening and closing dates are set by the resort each season, so check its official site for this year's dates. Snowbird averages 500" of snowfall a year.
Snowbird rates 8% of its terrain as beginner, across 169 marked runs. Check the resort's site for its ski school and learning areas.
Snowbird averages 500" of snowfall a season, with a summit elevation of 11,001 ft.
Snowbird 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: 40.583, -111.6558.
The Where to Stay section near the top of this page shows live prices for hotels, condos and vacation rentals around Snowbird, plus any places we've researched.
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