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Snowbird is home to an iconic Aerial Tram and over 2,500 acres of North America’s most coveted terrain. Nestled deep in Little Cottonwood Canyon, this resort sits just 45 minutes away from the Salt Lake City International Airport — yet it feels worlds away due to its awe-inspiring scenery and notoriously deep powder snow. Snowbird offers expansive terrain, an extensive array of lodging, and après activities steps from the slopes. 

Plan Your Ski Trip

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Snowbird Trail Map

140 Runs

2,900 Feet of Vert

2,500 Skiable Acres

45 Minutes From Salt Lake City

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Passes and Tickets

Snowbird provides a variety of  options to get you on the hill. From season passes for loyalists to day passes for visitors, there's something for everyone.

Summit Pass: Access endless adventures and incredible perks with Snowbird's premier unlimited season pass.

Alta-Bird Pass: The Alta-Bird gives you access to 5,114 acres of skiing, covering both Snowbird and neighboring Alta ski area.

Flex-5 Pass: The Flex-5 Pass is ideal for skiers and riders who want more than a single-day pass but aren't ready for a full season commitment. Enjoy 5 days of unlimited skiing and riding with this discounted pass bundle.

Lift Tickets: Snowbird offers both full-day and half-day options as well as an online purchase discount. 

Freeloader Pass: The Freeloader Pass allows any adult Summit, Military, Senior or Alta-Bird passholder to gift a free pass to someone aged 18 or under.

Salt Lake Ski Super Pass: Your ticket to Alta, Brighton, Snowbird and Solitude, giving you a discount over ticket window prices and up to 10 days on the mountain. 

Fast Tracks: Upgrade your ticket and skip the line with Snowbird’s Fast Tracks. 

 

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Lessons and Ski School

From youth lessons to adult workshops, Snowbird offers opportunities for novices and advanced skiers and riders in the heart of the Wasatch Mountains (Read: Learn to Ski & Ride Better). 

Beginners enjoy attentive instruction in dedicated learning areas. Intermediate and advanced guests explore Snowbird with the Adult Mountain Experience or seek community and coaching in a specialty program, such as one of the mountain's Women's Camps. For those looking to push boundaries even farther, Snowbird offers guided backcountry skiing through Snowbird Mountain Guides and helicopter skiing operated by Powderbird.

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Resort Information

Who is Snowbird for?

The Snowbird trail map reveals a plethora of blue and black runs strung along a dramatic landscape. Hotshot skiers and riders embrace the action-packed adventure of Snowbird’s legendary steep slopes and deep snowpack (Snowbird and Alta boast the largest snow totals in Utah). Though intermediate and advanced terrain is plentiful, beginners learning to ski and ride at Snowbird can enjoy dedicated learning areas like Chickadee and Baby Thunder.

Aerial Tram Laps

A Snowbird trip isn't complete without an Aerial Tram ride. Two Tram cabins whisk guests up 2,900 vertical feet in approximately 10 minutes to the 11,000-foot Hidden Peak, which also features The Summit — Utah’s highest elevation restaurant. Experience 360 degrees of sensational views, grab a hearty meal at The Summit, then either ride the Tram back down or take your pick of sprawling groomers, steep chutes and wide-open bowls.

Parking and Transportation

Snowbird offers a hybrid parking approach including free first-come, first-served lots, daily reserved parking that can be purchased in advance, and a Preferred Parking Pass for season-long access to premium lots. The 2025-26 Preferred Parking Pass costs $1,300 and provides access to Lower Gad Valley, Pond and Bypass Road lots without requiring daily reservations. Snowbird recommends carpooling, taking public transportation like the UTA Ski Bus or utilizing private shuttle services to eliminate parking stress.

Those who carpool can utilize dedicated carpool spots (3+ people per car) and are eligible to receive giveaways on select weekends as part of Snowbird’s Canyon Carpool Club.

Snowbird & Alta Connection

Looking to double your terrain? The Alta-Bird Pass provides unlimited access to both Snowbird and Alta. Additionally, Ikon Pass holders get access to both resorts as well. From Snowbird, you can ski to Alta via the Alta/Bird Connection near the top of the Baldy Chairlift in Mineral Basin. 

Night Skiing

Snowbird does not offer night skiing.

Restaurants and Places to Relax

The Summit

Looking for awe-inspiring views while you eat? Look no further than The Summit. Situated at 11,000 feet, The Summit is accessible via the Aerial Tram. Guests can also hike to The Summit in the summer, while enjoying stunning wildflowers and scenery. Enjoy healthy cuisine with fresh flavors, as well as local microbrews.

Tram Club 

The locals’ favorite watering hole, the Tram Club features daily and weekly restaurant and bar specials — along with live music, multiple TVs, pool tables and more — sure to satiate your après desires.

The Nest

Snowbird's newest restaurant, The Nest, opens for the 25/26 season serving burgers and other American fare. The Nest sits mid-mountain and overlooks the Gad Valley from it's explansive patio. 

Seventy One

Nodding to Snowbird’s opening year, SeventyOne (located inside The Cliff Lodge) features a retro vibe, an open kitchen and a vibrant twist on comfort food with a contemporary American flare. Guests can extend their night at the SeventyOne Lounge (21+ only) and enjoy numerous flat-screen TVs and libations off the late-night menu.

The Cliff Spa

What's better than soaking in a rooftop hot tub after a leg-burning day of skiing? Hitting up the Cliff Spa for a spa treatment and eucalyptus steam room session. The Cliff Spa,also offers daily yoga and movement classes and a fully furnished fitness facility. Note: The Cliff Spa is open to ages 16+ and reservations are required.

Lodging Deals

Snowbird & Save: Snowbird lodging guests receive 20 percent off lift tickets, rentals and demos, Fast Tracks and adult workshops when booked directly through Snowbird.

5th Night Free: Lodging guests at Snowbird are eligible to get their fifth night free, as well as free skiing for kids 12 and under, during their stay when they book through Snowbird.

Helicopter Skiing & Lodging: Lock in untouched snow deep in the Wasatch with a multi-day helicopter experience from Snowbird, operated by Powderbird. Explore new lines in the backcountry, soak at The Cliff Spa, enjoy an expertly crafted culinary experience at The Aerie and sleep mountainside at The Cliff Lodge.


Visiting from lower elevations? Read these high-altitude tips for your Utah ski vacation to make the most of your days on the mountain.

Snow Report

  • Alta Ski Area

    Alta Ski Area

    New Snow: 0″

    Base Depth: 0″

    Open Runs: 0/118

    Opening: 11/21/2025

    Closing: TBD

  • Beaver Mountain

    Beaver Mountain

    New Snow: 0″

    Base Depth: 0″

    Open Runs: 0/48

    Opening: TBD

    Closing: TBD

  • Brian Head Ski Resort

    Brian Head Ski Resort

    New Snow: 0″

    Base Depth: 0″

    Open Runs: 0/72

    Opening: 11/07/2025

    Closing: 05/10/2026

  • Brighton

    Brighton

    New Snow: 0″

    Base Depth: 0″

    Open Runs: 0/77

    Opening: TBD

    Closing: TBD

  • Cherry Peak

    Cherry Peak

    New Snow: 0″

    Base Depth: 0″

    Open Runs: 0/38

    Opening: TBD

    Closing: TBD

  • Deer Valley Resort

    Deer Valley Resort

    New Snow: 0″

    Base Depth: 0″

    Open Runs: 0/123

    Opening: 12/01/2025

    Closing: TBD

  • Eagle Point

    Eagle Point

    New Snow: 0″

    Base Depth: 0″

    Open Runs: 0/42

    Opening: TBD

    Closing: TBD

  • Nordic Valley

    Nordic Valley

    New Snow: 0″

    Base Depth: 0″

    Open Runs: 0/42

    Opening: TBD

    Closing: TBD

  • Park City Mountain

    Park City Mountain

    New Snow: 0″

    Base Depth: 0″

    Open Runs: 57/350

    Opening: 11/21/2025

    Closing: TBD

  • Powder Mountain

    Powder Mountain

    New Snow: 0″

    Base Depth: 0″

    Open Runs: 0/164

    Opening: 12/12/2025

    Closing: TBD

  • Snowbasin Resort

    Snowbasin Resort

    New Snow: 0″

    Base Depth: 0″

    Open Runs: 0/115

    Opening: TBD

    Closing: TBD

  • Snowbird

    Snowbird

    New Snow: 0″

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    Open Runs: 60/149

    Opening: TBD

    Closing: TBD

  • Solitude Mountain Resort

    Solitude Mountain Resort

    New Snow: 0″

    Base Depth: 0″

    Open Runs: 0/82

    Opening: 11/14/2025

    Closing: TBD

  • Sundance Mountain Resort

    Sundance Mountain Resort

    New Snow: 0″

    Base Depth: 0″

    Open Runs: 0/72

    Opening: TBD

    Closing: TBD

  • Woodward Park City

    Woodward Park City

    New Snow: 0″

    Base Depth: 0″

    Open Runs: 0/11

    Opening: 11/28/2025

    Closing: TBD

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