Powder Mountain
New for the 26/27 Ski Season
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Pow Mow Trail Map
163 Runs
3,380 Feet of Vert
8,646 Skiable Acres
1+ Hour From Salt Lake City International Airport
"Uncrowded slopes and pristine wilderness."
– Reed Hastings, majority shareholder
It’s no surprise that Powder Mountain is great for powder hounds. With more than 7,000 acres of terrain covered in 360 annual inches of powder, Pow Mow is ideal for experts to challenge themselves and beginners to learn how to ski powder. Intermediate to expert skiers prefer runs off the Paradise lift, but beginners can find plenty of terrain at the Hidden Lake and Sundown lifts.
If the phrase "Powder Safari" strikes your fancy, a backcountry tour of Powder Mountain is the season highlight you’ve been waiting for. Get into the sidecountry with a Powder Mountain guide who knows where all the sweet runs are. Venture into approximately 1,000 acres and a 3,000 vertical drop by taking a short hike up to James Peak. This awesome terrain includes huge, wide-open bowls, thick trees and steep chutes. Aren’t you glad you have a guide who knows it well?
Free parking is available without reservation at the Timberline, Hidden Lake and Sundown base areas. Road conditions can get slippery during the winter – always follow canyon requirements, which may include clearance minimums, chains and 4WD. Help reduce traffic congestion by parking at the Eden Park n’ Ride lot and hopping on a UTA Ski Bus or complimentary Pow Mow shuttle (free for season pass holders).
Powder Mountain offers night skiing from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., exclusively at the Sundown Lift. All-night tickets are $24 for all ages and dates.
Restaurants and Places to Relax
Hidden Lake Cantina
Enjoy a south-of-the-border flair surrounded by panoramic views of four states. Perfect for burritos, nachos and grab-and-go Mexican fare.
Powder Keg
This Timberline Lodge pub features live music and a typical selection of beers and burgers, but with exciting recent menu updates — spicy tonkotsu ramen, miso ramen, and a kale caesar salad.
Timberline Food Hall
Home to Powder Mountain's full-service cafeteria, this is where the Pow Mow community gathers to feast. Enjoy breakfast and lunch in the rustic Timberline Cafeteria with classic mountain fare and hearty portions to fuel your powder days.
Lucky Slice
Located inside Sundown Lodge, Lucky Slice serves award-winning New York-style pizza by the slice and whole pie. Perfect for night skiing sessions or quick refueling between runs.
North Fork Table & Tavern
Located in Eden, just minutes from the mountain, this upscale tavern offers mountain views and a refined après-ski experience.
Mobile Ordering
Powder Mountain's online food ordering system enables guests to order food on-the-go from their mobile phone. Order popular to-go menu items from the Powder Keg, Hidden Lake Cantina, Timberline Cafeteria and Lucky Slice Pizza for convenient pickup and outdoor dining.
Visiting from lower elevations? Read these high-altitude tips for your Utah ski vacation to make the most of your days on the mountain.
Lodging
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Mountain Rentals
Book a ski-in/ski-out cabin, or cozy condo just minutes from Powder Mountain.
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Compass Rose Lodge
Compass Rose Lodge offers 15 beautifully-appointed king and queen bedrooms for those wishing to visit beautiful Huntsville. With steam-punk elements, an on-site lunar observatory and modern amenities, guests experience an unforgettable stay.
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Wolf Creek Resort
Located minutes away from Snowbasin, Powder Mountain and Nordic Valley ski resorts, Wolf Creek Resort is an upscale nightly rental company specializing in privately owned properties in the Wolf Creek area in Eden. Enjoy the beautiful Ogden Valley as well as all the various recreational activities the valley has to offer.
Run Highlights
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Advanced Super Loop
Part of the ski adventure is all about how to link trails together to get maximum coverage. For advanced skiers, start at the Hidden Lake Lodge (at Powder Mountain, you can drive to the top) and ski down Powder Country to the shuttle, which will take you to the Sundown lift. From there, it’s a free hike to the top of Lightning Ridge. Zip down any of the wealth of black diamond runs to connect with the Paradise lift. At the top, it’s one more run over to the Hidden Lake lift, which brings you back to the starting point.
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Easier Super Loop
Start with your advanced skier pal, split up for some individual fun and rejoin each other at the starting point. For a sweet ride with great views, begin at Hidden Lake and ski down East 40 to the Sunrise lift. If you haven’t used a Poma lift, here’s your chance to learn. At the top of Sunrise, pause for a moment to take in the view. When ready, hit Sunrise Ridge to Cat Walk to Cobabe Canyon. This canyon trail runs along a four-season creek, which you don't get every day when skiing or riding. At the bottom, catch the Paradise lift, ski Gateway and Burntwood to the Hidden Lake lift and meet your pal.
Powder Mountain Awards, Rankings and Media Recognition
Powder Mountain is a ski resort in northern Utah known for having more skiable acreage than any other resort in the United States, and for the way it keeps crowds away. It caps daily lift tickets at 1,500, so lift lines are rare and untracked powder is still easy to find days after a storm.
SKI Magazine Annual Resort Guide Rankings: Powder Mountain was named the No. 27 resort in the West in SKI Magazine's 2026 Resort Guide, with readers praising its snow, value, access and terrain variety.
Media Coverage & Feature Articles:
- Vogue: Explores the resort’s transformation into a “skiable outdoor art museum,” with permanent land art and site-specific commissions set across the mountain.
- TIME: Highlights how Powder Mountain has stayed independent and uncrowded, and the new art initiative that is building the world’s first open-air ski resort sculpture park.
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