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C E L E B R AT I N G 8 0 Y E A R S O F WO R L D - C L A S S S K I I N G
Skiable acres: 3,000
Lifts: 12
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Average inches of snow: 300
Day Lodges: 6
Continuous vertical feet: 3,000
Restaurants: 9
Trails: 106
Elevation: 6,400’ base—9400’ top
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Known for Award-Winning Access Snowbasin is one of the most accessible ski resorts in the West, located in Huntsville, Utah just 45 minutes from Salt Lake City and its newly expanded international airport. Access is easy to reach from several northern Utah destinations, including 25 minutes from Ogden and 60 minutes from Park City. Offering world-class class skiing, luxury day lodges and one of the top ski schools in North America, adventure awaits the entire family at Snowbasin. As a regular recipient of top-ratings by Ski Magazine, the resort provides an unmatched experience in service, on-mountain dining, grooming, lifts and accessibility, and as a host of the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympics, guests can still ski olympic downhill courses at the resort to this day. As one of the oldest continuously operating ski resorts in the nation, Snowbasin kicks off the 2020-21 season celebrating its 80th anniversary. With new health and safety protocols in place, we welcome families and outdoor enthusiasts alike for another legendary winter of skiing and riding in the Wasatch.
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Snowbasin 80th Anniversary
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Y U R T S & WA R M I N G A R E A S
Celebrating 80 years of legendary adventures in the Wasatch, the Snowbasin Pale Ale is a delicious collaboration with our favorite local beer masters, Roosters Brewing. Enjoy the crisp combo of tropical and citrus notes balanced by the pine aromas of true northwest hops. The Snowbasin Pale Ale will be available for purchase at various locations throughout the resort including all restaraunts, at Roosters Brewing locations, and Maverick gas stations in Weber County.
A new yurt village has been built mid mountain to provide an area for guests to rest and warm-up, remote from any resort lodges. Additionally, the resort has added a yurt to the base area to provide faster season pass and ticket pickup without entering Earl’s Lodge. Furthermore, the Old Day Lodge will be open to provide additional space for seating and restrooms as well.
NEW LEARNING AREA
OUTDOOR/SLOPESIDE DINING Ski up to our new dining outlets and order at the window, located at the base of Littlecat Express, near the Old Day Lodge and at the base of the Strawberry Gondola. These provides quick and convenient options with slopeside picnic tables to get you back on the mountain in no time. Earl’s Slopeside offers grab and go breakfast items and Snowbasin’s legendary fries for lunch. Old Day Lodge Slopside serves up grab and go breakfast on the weekends and juicy burgers for lunch daily. Slopeside dining near the base of Strawberry Gondola Slopeside serves up hot slices of pizza, whole pies and cold bevearges.
THE OVERLOOK BAR IN NEEDLES LODGE Kick back and relax at ‘The Overlook’, a new full-service bar with panoramic views from 8,700 feet at the to of Needles Gondola.
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Snowbasin has relocated the Grizzly and Wildflower Carpets to offer expanded beginners’ terrain with an 11% slope, just north of the Learning Center. With the success of the resort’s award-winning Learn and Earn program, Snowbasin is committed to expanding learning opportunities on its slopes year after year. HANDLE TOW The Wildcat Handle Tow was installed at the junction of Littlecat Trail and Orson’s Terrain Park to provide easier access to Wildcat Express. This allows guests an additional open-air option to access upper and mid-mountain terrain without taking Needles Gondola.
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Est.
1940
1998 — Needles Gondola, Strawberry Gondola, John Paul Express and Allen Peak Tram are complete
1999 — Construction of the largest automated snowmaking system ever built in one summer is complete
1938 — Ski pioneer and Forest Service recreation advisor Alf Engen and several other Forest Service employees hike into Wheeler Basin and determine that it is an excellent location for a ski area.
2001 — Construction of 5 worldclass lodges is complete
1940 — Mayor proclaims the official opening of the “Ogden Snow Basin winter playground”
2002 — Snowbasin proudly hosts the 2002 Olympic Games Downhill, Combined, and Super G races
1946 — Wildcat Chairlift is complete
2008 — Littlecat Express is complete
1955 — Porcupine French Saddle Tow is complete
2017 -—Wildcat Triple replaced with Wildcat Express 6-pack, additional snowmaking on the Wildcat pod installed, and a tower is added to the Allen Peak Tram
1962 — St. Bernard Logo Snow Basin Ski Lift and Development Co. become owners
2019 - Renovation of Earl’s Lodge servery is completed
1967 — Powder Puff T-bar is complete
2020 - The Overlook Bar opens along with three outdoor, slopeside dining options and expanded beginners’ terrain
1978 — Snow Basin’s official name is changed to Snowbasin
1984 — Current owners Earl & Carol Holding purchase Snowbasin
1995 — Salt Lake City is awarded the 2002 Olympic Winter Games and Snowbasin begins preparations to host multiple events
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a destined legacy...
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Snowfall Accumulation 1981-2020
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