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Snowbird

Utah

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Snowbird&rsquo;s 2,500 skiable acres are accessed via 1 tram and 10 chairlifts, including 6 high-speed detachable quads, a quad and 3 doubles and 3 conveyor lifts. <a class="Hyperlink SCXW25619323 BCX0" href="https://www.onthesnow.com/utah/ski-resorts" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">The Utah ski resort</a> has a summit of 11,000 feet and a base elevation of 7,760 feet, with a vertical drop of 3,240 feet. Snowbird averages approximately 500 inches of snowfall per year. For skiers and riders looking to develop their skills, Snowbird&rsquo;s Mountain School is the perfect place to learn, offering everything from private instruction and class lessons to women&rsquo;s ski and snowboard camps.&nbsp;
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Snowbird is usually open for skiing and riding from late-November through May. It's home to many slopeside lodging options, restaurants and bars. The Cliff Spa is located on the top two floors of The Cliff Lodge, providing a variety of services for skiers looking to relax.&nbsp;
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Snowbird ski resort provides multiple summer activities, including Aerial Tram rides, Rooftop Balconies, mountain coaster, alpine slide, summer tubing, ropes courses, and climbing wall.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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<h2>Where Is Snowbird Ski Resort Located?</h2>
Snowbird Ski Resort is nestled in Little Cottonwood Canyon in the heart of the Wasatch-Cache National Forrest, approximately 29 miles from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC). This scenic drive 6 miles up Little Cottonwood Canyon is extremely beautiful, but traction devices or 4WD are required on all vehicles entering the canyon during the ski season.&nbsp;

Four slopeside lodges – the Cliff Lodge, Lodge at Snowbird, The Inn and Iron Blosam – offer rooms by the night, week or longer as well as timeshare opportunities. Snowbird offers 882 total rooms.


<h3>Breakfast</h3>
You have a couple of options for breakfast on the mountain, including:
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<li>SeventyOne is conveniently located on Level L2 of The Cliff Lodge and offers a wide array of food at the daily breakfast buffet. 9320 Cliff Lodge Drive, Snowbird, UT 84092&nbsp;</li>
<li>The Forklift serves made-to-order classic breakfast dishes with a side of stunning mountain views. Stop by after the day is done to take advantage of their apr&egrave;s scene and patio. 9385 South # 094, Snowbird Center Trail, Snowbird, UT 84092&nbsp;</li>
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<h3>Lunch</h3>
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<li>The Summit&mdash;Utah's highest restaurant&mdash;is located atop Hidden Peak at 11,000 feet, whre the food is as satisfying as the views.&nbsp; 9385 S, Snowbird Center Drive, Snowbird, UT 84092&nbsp;</li>
<li>Creekside offers slope-side dining at the base of Gad Valley, allowing you to enjoy a quick lunch and get back to the slopes. 8880 Gad Valley Dr, Snowbird, UT 84092&nbsp;</li>
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<h3>Dinner</h3>
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<li>The Aerie&rsquo;s exquisite food offerings and mountain views. Serving modern American gastropub cuisine with perfectly crafted and plated dishes using local, seasonal and organic ingredients. The Cliff Lodge Level 10. 9320 Cliff Lodge Drive, Snowbird, UT 84092&nbsp;</li>
<li>The Steak Pit offers an amazing dinner menu for the entire family. Open year-round, top-notch service and attention to detail combined with an easy-going atmosphere await diners at The Steak Pit. Snowbird Center, Level 1. 9385 Snowbird Center Trail #092, Snowbird, UT 84092&nbsp;</li>
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<h3>Apres/Nightlife</h3>
While not particularly known for its nightlife because of its location, you can find some post-ski options to relax and grab a drink.
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<li>The Tram Club is where you can run into everyone from some ski pros to a celebrity or two. It features 14 TVs and a wide selection of beer, cocktails, wine, and bar snacks, making for the perfect post-ski bar.. Snowbird Center, Level 1. 9385 South #C01, Snowbird Center Trail, Snowbird, UT 84092&nbsp;</li>
<li>The Lodge Bistro is the perfect spot to reminisce after a day on the mountain, featuring&nbsp;a fully stocked bar and gourmet bistro fare. The Lodge at Snowbird, Level 1. 9260 Lodge Drive, Snowbird, UT 84092&nbsp;</li>
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<h3>Terrain</h3>
Described by skiers and riders as an intermediate to advanced mountain, Snowbird contains a variety of beginner, intermediate and expert terrain. The resort contains steep bowls and chutes, tree glades, long groomed trails and night skiing.
The resort is serviced by an aerial tram that grants access to an abundance of challenging diverse terrain. Powder days are a common occurrence at Snowbird, and the snow is some of the lightest and driest snow you will find anywhere in the world. Advanced and expert skiers will find a myriad of possible lines and descents.
With a total of 168 runs, the breakout is 27% beginner, 38% intermediate and 35% advanced.

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Alta Ski Area and Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort offer the Alta-Bird Pass, which enables skiers to access both resorts' terrain. A connection gate at the saddle separating Alta's Albion Basin and Snowbird's Mineral Basin is used to move between the two resorts.&nbsp;
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If you&rsquo;re bringing the family, kids 6 and under ski free, and there&rsquo;s a discount for seniors 65 and older.&nbsp;
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For Snowbird Ski Resort, Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) stands as the closest commercial airport, just approximately a 45-minute drive away. Skiers looking into other flight options might consider flying into Provo Airport (PVU), which is roughly an hour away, or Ogden-Hinckley Airport (OGD), although it requires approximately a 1.5-hour drive to reach Snowbird.

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