How big is Snowbird?
Snowbird has 85 pistes served by 13 lifts — the fewest pistes of the 15 resorts we track in the USA. On lifts it ranks 13th of the 15.
Snowbird resort guide
Utah, USA
Steep and deep in Little Cottonwood Canyon
Snowbird at a glance
85
Pistes
13
Lifts
3,354m
Top
2,515m
Base
839m
Vertical
SLC
Nearest airport, 36 km
27% beginner38% intermediate35% advanced
Snowbird offers steep and deep terrain, legendary powder, and challenging expert runs in Utah's Little Cottonwood Canyon.
Your questions about Snowbird, answered
How high is Snowbird?
The lifts run from 2515m at the base to 3354m at the top, a vertical of 839m. Of the 15 resorts we track in the USA, that is the 8th highest, with the 14th biggest vertical.
A base above 1,800m is high by Alpine standards, so the runs back to the village hold their snow better than at lower resorts.
Is Snowbird good for beginners or experts?
The pistes at Snowbird split 27% beginner, 38% intermediate and 35% advanced, against an average of 19% beginner and 42% advanced across the resorts we track in the USA.
On those numbers it suits confident skiers and riders looking for steep terrain.
For off-piste, our guide documents 4 zones at Snowbird, with the lift to take and the avalanche risk for each.
When is the ski season at Snowbird?
Over the last ten winters Snowbird has typically held skiable snow at mid-mountain from around 4 December to 22 May, about 171 days.
March is the best all-round month on the record, with an average base of 111cm, 80cm of new snow and 5.6 bluebird days.
Month-by-month snow history →What is the nearest airport to Snowbird?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Salt Lake City (SLC), 36km away in a straight line. Provo Municipal (PVU) is 41km, Ogden Hinckley (OGD) is 75km. Road distances are longer, often much longer in the mountains, and the nearest airport is not always the one with the most flights.
How much is a lift pass at Snowbird?
A 6-day adult Snowbird lift ticket costs US$1,434 for 2026/27, or US$239 a day. For value it ranks 14th of the 15 resorts we price in the USA.
Full lift pass prices and history →Airports near Snowbird
Airports with scheduled flights, nearest first. Distances are straight-line; by road they are longer, and in the mountains often much longer.
- Salt Lake CitySLC36 km · major airport
- Provo MunicipalPVU41 km
- Ogden HinckleyOGD75 km
Travel time to Snowbird
Pick the airport you fly from for an estimate of the journey to the resort.
- Fly to Salt Lake City (SLC)Quickest
- Flight
- 10h 20m · 7,811 km
- Transfer by road
- 45m · 49 km
- Total
- ≈ 11h 5m
- Fly to Provo Municipal (PVU)
- Flight
- 10h 20m · 7,847 km
- Transfer by road
- 50m · 55 km
- Total
- ≈ 13h 40m
Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added
- Fly to Ogden Hinckley (OGD)
- Flight
- 10h 15m · 7,777 km
- Transfer by road
- 1h 35m · 101 km
- Total
- ≈ 14h 20m
Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added
Estimates from straight-line distances, not timetables: flights at typical cruising speed plus taxi and climb, transfers at an average 65 km/h by road. They leave out check-in and baggage time, and mountain roads in snow can take much longer. Check with airlines and transfer companies before booking.
Snowbird lift pass 2026/27
US$1,4346-day adult Snowbird lift ticket · ≈£1,075
US$239 per day · 0.5 km of piste per € · #14 of 15 for value in the USA
Dynamic pricing — book early for lower prices
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Snowbird piste map
We publish a piste map only once we have checked it against the lift company's own file, and we do not yet have a verified map for Snowbird. Most resorts release the new season's map between October and December, so this page will fill in as winter approaches. In the meantime, Snowbird has 85 pistes and 13 lifts, running from 2,515m to 3,354m.
Why go to Snowbird
- Steep and deep terrain
- Legendary powder
- Challenging expert runs
- Excellent snow conditions
- Stunning canyon scenery
- Great facilities
Things to know
- Very challenging - not beginner friendly
- Can be expensive
- Limited beginner terrain
- Weather can be extreme
- Requires advanced skills
Skiing and snowboarding Snowbird by ability
Beginners
Snowbird is NOT recommended for beginners. The resort has very limited beginner terrain and most slopes are challenging. If you're a beginner, consider starting at a more beginner-friendly resort first.
Intermediates
Intermediate skiers should be cautious at Snowbird. While there are some intermediate runs, the resort is primarily known for advanced and expert terrain. Consider taking lessons and stick to marked intermediate pistes.
Advanced
Snowbird is a paradise for advanced skiers! The resort offers some of the most challenging terrain in America, with steep chutes, powder stashes, and legendary expert runs. Perfect for experienced skiers seeking adventure.
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Official resort website: snowbird.com
More on Snowbird
- Snowbird snow reportLive conditions, snow depth and the 7-day forecast by elevation
- Snowbird snow historyTen seasons of snowfall, snow depth, powder days and when the season ends
- Snowbird lift pass pricesDay and week pass prices, how they have changed, and value for money
- Snowbird off-piste guideWhere the powder is, which lift to take and the avalanche risk
- Snowbird off-piste guidesMountain guides and schools offering off-piste, touring and heli-skiing here.
- Ski resorts in the USALive snow reports and a map of resorts, cities and airports in the USA
Ski resorts near Snowbird
Distances are straight-line, not by road.