Snowbasin

Olympic downhill terrain with lodges to match.

The 2002 Olympic downhill venue, with 3,000 acres of long top-to-bottom runs served by two gondolas, a tram and fast chairs. It’s 45 minutes from Salt Lake City but far quieter than the Cottonwood Canyons, the base lodges are some of the nicest in Utah, and parking is free.

The mountain

Vertical drop

3,015 ft

Summit

9,465 ft

Skiable terrain

3,000 acres

Trails

115

Lifts

13

Average snowfall

325″ a year

Longest run

2.9 mi

Snowmaking

20% of terrain

Terrain mix

• Beginner 18%
• Intermediate 53%
• Advanced 29%

What’s here besides skiing

• Terrain park
• Kids programs
• Fat biking

Holidays and events

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

• ChristmasDec 24, 4–7 pm (annual)Usually

  ’Twas: Christmas Eve at Snowbasin

  Free party on Earl’s Plaza with Santa, a DJ, hot food and cocoa, and a 6 pm fireworks show. A reserved buffet in Earl’s Lodge sold out in 2025, and that year’s torchlight parade was canceled.

• Opening dayNov 27 (target)

  Opening day

  Posted start of the 2026-27 season, conditions permitting.

• Pond skimApril (spring tradition)Usually

  Pond Skim

  Costumed skiers and riders try to clear an 80-foot pond at the base; past proceeds went to the Weber County Fire Department.

• FestivalClosing day (annual)Usually

  Basin Bash

  An ’80s-themed send-off with spring skiing, live music and patio après.

Where to stay

• hotelCompass Rose Lodge

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

  15 min drive
• hotelThe Grand America Hotel

  Snowbasin’s grand sister hotel in downtown Salt Lake City, with a spa and indoor pool. Snowbasin Premier passholders save 20%.

  50 min drive
• condoWolf Creek Resort

  Condos and townhomes in Eden with a fitness center; handy if you’ll also ski Powder Mountain or Nordic Valley.

  25 min drive
• innAlaskan Inn and Spa

  Cabins and lodge rooms tucked into Ogden Canyon, with a spa on site.

  15 min drive
• b&bAtomic Chalet

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

  15 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 · 35 min drive

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

• Old Snowbasin Road · Next to the resort

  Partly groomed all winter and a jumping-off point for fat-bike singletrack right below the resort.

• Club Rec North · 50 min drive

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

• Weber County Ice Sheet · 30 min drive

  The 2002 Olympic curling venue, with public skate sessions and rentals.

• Union Station · 35 min drive

  Ogden’s grand rail depot, now home to museums and galleries at the foot of Historic 25th Street.

• Hearth on 25th · 35 min drive

  Fire-cooked food, house-made pasta and bread, and a much-loved maple old fashioned on Historic 25th Street.

• Crystal Hot Springs · 1 hr drive

  Big outdoor mineral pools in Honeyville for a warm soak after a cold day.

Après and nightlife

• The Cinnabar

  Base-area restaurant steps from the slopes for shared plates and cocktails.

• The Overlook

  21+ bar in Needles Lodge at the top of the gondola, with a fireplace, craft cocktails and views down to Pineview Reservoir.

• Shooting Star Saloon

  Utah’s oldest continuously operating saloon (since 1879) in Huntsville, known for the Star Burger and its taxidermy-covered walls.

Getting there

• Salt Lake City International (SLC) · about 50 min drive
• Salt Lake City · about 0.8 hr
• Park City · about 1 hr
• Boise · about 4.5 hr

Directions in Google Maps