Powder Mountain

Huge, uncrowded terrain with capped ticket sales.

One of the biggest ski areas in North America by acreage, with daily ticket sales capped and no Epic, Ikon or Indy access, so powder stays untracked for days. Owner Reed Hastings runs a public-private model where a few eastern lifts serve homeowners only, but day tickets are good every day in 2026-27, and the new DMI chair opens 1,000+ acres of steep expert terrain.

The mountain

Vertical drop

2,519 ft

Summit

9,422 ft

Skiable terrain

5,000 acres

Trails

167

Lifts

9

Average snowfall

360″ a year

Longest run

3 mi

Terrain mix

• Beginner 23%
• Intermediate 43%
• Advanced 34%

What’s here besides skiing

• Night skiing
• Terrain park
• Kids programs

Holidays and events

2026–27 dates where they’re posted. “Usually” means the date follows past years. Confirm before you go.

• New Year’sDec 31 (annual)Usually

  NYE Torchlight Parade

  The Powder community lights up the slopes with a torchlight descent on New Year’s Eve.

• Opening dayFri Dec 11, 9 am

  Opening day

  Season passholders get the first laps; day-ticket holders join for night skiing that evening.

Where to stay

• hotelCompass Rose Lodge

  Boutique hotel in Huntsville with its own observatory and a coffee shop.

  30 min drive
• condoWolf Creek Resort

  Condos and townhomes in Eden at the foot of the mountain road; one of Powder’s listed lodging partners.

  20 min drive
• innAlaskan Inn and Spa

  Cabins and lodge rooms in Ogden Canyon with a spa on site.

  30 min drive
• b&bAtomic Chalet

  European-style B&B in Huntsville for guests 15 and up, breakfast included.

  30 min drive$149 / night · Posted $149–179 a night with breakfast

Rates are typical winter lows before taxes and fees, and change constantly. Book on the property’s own site.

Things to do

• Ogden Nordic at North Fork Park · 25 min drive

  Over 20 miles of classic and skate trails, plus groomed singletrack for snowshoes and fat bikes, in a Dark Sky park.

• New World Distillery · 20 min drive

  Award-winning gin, agave spirit and Utah tart-cherry liqueur made in Eden, with tours and tastings.

• Carlos & Harley’s · 20 min drive

  Busy Mexican cantina in Eden. Reserve ahead on weekends.

• Compass Rose Lodge observatory · 30 min drive

  The Huntsville hotel runs its own observatory under the valley’s dark skies; check the schedule for stargazing nights.

• Club Rec North · 50 min drive

  Snowmobile rentals and group tours on the Monte Cristo trails east of Huntsville.

• Crystal Hot Springs · 1 hr 15 min drive

  Big outdoor mineral pools in Honeyville.

Après and nightlife

• The Powder Keg

  On-mountain bar with wings, beer and weekly live local music from 3 to 6 pm.

• Backyard Après

  Saturday 2–5 pm music, brews and bites in the yard behind Timberline Lodge.

• Shooting Star Saloon

  Utah’s oldest continuously operating saloon (since 1879), down in Huntsville; burgers and beer only.

Getting there

• Salt Lake City International (SLC) · about 1 hr 5 min drive
• Salt Lake City · about 1.1 hr
• Boise · about 4.5 hr

Directions in Google Maps