SNOWBIRD AND ALTA

Snowbird and Alta are the famous twin resorts of Little Cottonwood Canyon. Fabulous snow, challenging terrain and Snowbirds gullies and valleys draw advanced skiers from all over the world.

From perfect beginner slopes to the breath-taking beauty and varied terrain of the longer runs. Utah offers the total winter sports package with Olympic standard facilities and the warmest of American welcomes. Utah’s outstanding skiing is complemented by its reputation as a boarders’ paradise, with 11 out of the 13 resorts offering dedicated board parks, kickers, table tops and half pipes galore. For the more intrepid skiers, guided tours can take you to steeper slopes and virgin powder caches for the ultimate skiing adventure. Alta is located 1.6 km away from Snowbird.

Snowbird offers varies different kinds of fine and causal dining, 5 fine dining restaurants and 13 casual dining. No matter what you feel like, you’ll find it in Snowbird. Another option for when you are off the slopes is the Cliff Spa. This spa features 21 treatment rooms, yoga studio, fitness center, rooftop pool, hot tub and salon. The ultimate place for relaxation and rejuvenation.

If you are looking for adventure and relaxation all in one holiday, this destination is perfect for you.

Mountain Terrain:

Beginner

27%

Intermediate

38%

Advanced

35%

Summit Elevation:

3352.8 m (11,000 ft)

Vertical Drop:

988 m (3,240 ft)

Skiable Area:

2,500 acres

Average Snowfall:

1270 cm

Snowboarders:

No snowboarding

Lift Information:

  • One Aerial Tram
  • 6 high-speed detachable quads
  • 4 doubles
  • 3 conveyor lifts.

Trails:

140 runs. Longest run: Chip’s Run, 2.5 miles

Notes:

Small terrain park: Snowbird Terrain Park is located off Easy Street alongside Alice Avenue. It is accessed by the Baby Thunder lift.

Mountain Terrain:

Beginner

55%

Intermediate

30%

Advanced

15%

Skiing Hours:

9.15 am – 4.30 pm

Summit Elevation:

3374 m (11068 ft)

Vertical Drop:

774 m

Skiable Area:

2,614 acres

Average Snowfall:

1366 cm

Snowboarders:

No Snowboarding

Lift Information:

  • 1 6-person high-speed detachable chair
  • 2 Detachable quad chairs
  • 3 detachable double chairs
  • 2 double chairs
  • 2 surface tows

Trails:

119 runs. Longest run: 1.3 miles

Notes:

No terrain park. Wildcat has natural jibs and built-up lips. 

Photo courtesy of Snowbird. Photo credit: Adam Barker, Otto Solberg, and Rob Aseltine