Powder Mountain
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Pow Mow Trail Map
154 Runs
3,346 Feet of Vert
8,464+ Skiable Acres
1 Hour From Salt Lake
Lodging
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Cascade Townhomes
These luxury townhomes can sleep six to 15 guests. Many units also feature extra amenities such as garages, theater rooms, game rooms, large gathering spaces and private hot tubs.
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Horizon Cabin
Gaze across the Odgen Valley to the rest of the Wasatch Range in these modern, high-end cabins.
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Moose Hollow Condos
Luxurious Moose Hollow condos can sleep from up to 12 guests. All guests have access to community barbeques, sand-volleyball courts, a pool and jacuzzi.
Resort Information
Who is Powder Mountain for?
It’s no surprise that Powder Mountain is a great mountain for powderhounds. With more than 8,000 acres of terrain covered in 500 annual inches of powder, Pow Mow is ideal for experts to challenge themselves as well as for beginners to learn how to ski powder. Intermediate to expert skiers prefer runs off the Paradise lift and cat skiing at Lightning Ridge, but beginners can get plenty at Hidden Lake and Sundown.
Snowcat Skiing
What about the rest of the resort? There are shuttles and snowcats that will transport you to your dream day. The Lightning Ridge Snowcat accesses 700 additional acres and keep in mind, this is serious get-yourself-purposefully "lost" kind of backcountry.
Here's how cat skiing at Powder Mountain works in a nutshell: connect up with the "Pow-Mow" crew in the main village, hop in the cat then cruise out and pretty much ski anything you can point at. You are essentially dropped off at the top of the run and picked up at the bottom. There are single ride tickets or punch passes. “Buy 10, get the 11th free” on the Lightning Ridge snowcat is a much more exhilarating repeat customer reward than your typical free cup of coffee. With so much adventure awaiting, it’s worth booking a ski-in/ski-out condo near the Timberline Lodge. Plus, the Powder Mountain Adventure Center yurt is just next door.
Guided Backcountry Skiing
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 an Adventure Center expert who knows where all the sweet runs are. The Pow Mow area called DMI is local code for “Don’t Mention It” (a.k.a. Wolf Canyon) and you can get in the thick of approximately 1,000 acres and a 3,000 vertical drop if you’re willing to take a short hike up to James Peak. This awesome terrain includes huge, wide-open bowls, thick trees and some steep chutes. Aren’t you glad you have someone who knows it well?
Parking and Transportation
Free parking is available without reservation at the Timberline, Hidden Lake and Sundown base areas. Road conditions can get ugly during winter – always follow canyon requirements, which may include clearance minimums, chains and 4WD. You can 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!). See more Utah ski vacation tips.
Night Skiing
Powder Mountain offers night skiing from 3 p.m.-9 p.m. Pro tip: buying night tickets online instead of at the ticket window reduces the price by almost half.
Restaurants and Places to Relax
Hearty ski lodge food is all part of the great winter experience, but sometimes it’s nice to have a little something new to break up your ski day. Take a lunch break at Hidden Lake Lodge, which features authentic Mexican fare including freshly made tortillas and homemade salsas. Just remember to eat wisely, since burrito coma can make you a little slower immediately after lunch.
Snow Report
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Alta Ski Area
New Snow: 0″
Base Depth: 117″
Open Runs: 0/118
Opening: 11/18/2022
Closing: 04/23/2023
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Beaver Mountain
New Snow: 0″
Base Depth: 0″
Open Runs: 0/48
Opening: 12/07/2022
Closing: 04/09/2023
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Brian Head Ski Resort
New Snow: 0″
Base Depth: 0″
Open Runs: 0/71
Opening: 11/04/2022
Closing: 05/07/2023
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Brighton
New Snow: 0″
Base Depth: 156″
Open Runs: 4/66
Opening: 11/10/2022
Closing: 05/29/2023
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Cherry Peak
New Snow: 0″
Base Depth: 0″
Open Runs: 0/38
Opening: 12/08/2022
Closing: 05/03/2023
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Deer Valley Resort
New Snow: 0″
Base Depth: 0″
Open Runs: 0/103
Opening: 11/29/2022
Closing: 04/23/2023
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Eagle Point
New Snow: 0″
Base Depth: 0″
Open Runs: 0/39
Opening: 12/10/2022
Closing: 04/02/2023
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Nordic Valley
New Snow: 0″
Base Depth: 0″
Open Runs: 0/40
Opening: 12/02/2022
Closing: 04/16/2023
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Park City Mountain
New Snow: 0″
Base Depth: 0″
Open Runs: 0/341
Opening: 11/16/2022
Closing: 05/01/2023
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Powder Mountain
New Snow: 0″
Base Depth: 0″
Open Runs: 0/154
Opening: 12/08/2022
Closing: 04/16/2023
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Snowbasin Resort
New Snow: 0″
Base Depth: 0″
Open Runs: 0/107
Opening: 11/18/2022
Closing: 04/23/2023
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Snowbird
New Snow: 0″
Base Depth: 67″
Open Runs: 54/141
Opening: 11/18/2022
Closing: TBD
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Solitude Mountain Resort
New Snow: 0″
Base Depth: 97″
Open Runs: 0/82
Opening: 11/11/2022
Closing: 05/21/2023
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Sundance Mountain Resort
New Snow: 0″
Base Depth: 80″
Open Runs: 0/72
Opening: 12/03/2022
Closing: 05/14/2023
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Woodward Park City
New Snow: 0″
Base Depth: 24″
Open Runs: 1/11
Opening: 11/18/2022
Closing: 06/04/2023
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 (like a 4,630-foot vertical drop). For advanced skiers, start at the Hidden Lake Lodge (at Powder Mountain, you can drive to the top of the mountain) and ski down Powder Country to the shuttle, which will take you to the Sundown lift. From there, it’s either a free hike to the top of Lightning Ridge, or an $18 snowcat ride. 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 back 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. On a bluebird day, you can see four states: Nevada, Idaho, Wyoming and Utah. When you’re ready, hit Sunrise Ridge to Cat Walk to Cobabe Canyon. This canyon trail runs along a four-season creek, which isn’t something you 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.
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