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| Snowmaking machines: 125 acres | | Resort height: 2470m, 8100ft | | Highest lift: 3350m, 11000ft | | No. of lifts: 25 | | No. of slopes: 2500 acres | | Snowparks: 2 | | Purpose built: Yes |
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Snowbird: The resort... |
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Imagine gliding down a mountain in waist-deep, fluffy, dry powder - that's skiing in Snowbird
Snowbird opened in December of 1971 with three lifts; the Tram, the Lodge at Snowbird and the Snowbird Centre. Since then Snowbird has become the No1 ski resort in the USA with over 2,500 acres of powdery trails and playing its part in the Winter Olympics of 2002. The resort is in an isolated mountain setting that is a cozy, pedestrian village within rugged surroundings. Just 45 minutes from Salt Lake City Airport you will discover ‘The Greatest Snow on Earth’.
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The skiing and boarding in Snowbird |
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Snowbird prides itself on acres of terrain for everyone - from wide bowls to gladed tree runs, from steep chutes to gentle cruising boulevards. All this snow and terrain is easily accessible via eight chairlifts and one powerful aerial tram, which carries 125 passengers to the summit of 11,000-foot Hidden Peak in eight short minutes. And the new 500-acre bowl, Mineral Basin, is serviced by a new high-speed detachable quad to access the terrain. With a vertical drop of 3,000 feet and more than 500 inches of annual snowfall covering the famous range it's almost impossible to run out of new trails to try at Snowbird, even with a ski season running from mid-November to mid-May.
Access to the terrain is quick, and queues at Snowbird are practically unknown. The terrain has 27 percent of its terrain dedicated to beginners, 38 percent intermediate and 35 percent for advanced skiing. Both Snowbird and Alta are known for exquisite snow and challenging terrain. Skiers looking for exquisite snow, challenging terrain and unrivalled skiing in gullies and valleys need look no further than Snowbird.
Although snowboaders are not allowed at Alta,boarding in Snowbird is certainly catered for. There is an excellent, expanded terrain park and a Superpipe accessible from the Big Emma. Rail sides, tabletops, kickers, and sidekicks give riders a multitude of continuous hits throughout Snowbird's terrain park. With a sculpted half pipe and quarter pipe harmonizing with the magnificent natural Snowbird terrain.
The longest run and certainly the most infamous, Chips Run, is over 2.5 miles. The longest descent, called Gad Valley, and is over 3.5 miles. There are other challenging downhill runs too, Great Scott, Primrose and Upper Cirque are said to be some of the most challenging in the West!
Snowbird's diverse terrain includes challenging steep runs and huge bowls, yet there are plenty of intermediate runs and gentle gladed trails through the trees. Skiing in Snowbird offers a broad range of runs to suit all abilities.
Learning to ski in Snowbird, or perhaps improving your style is well catered at the Mountain School. They offer a variety of different types of instruction from group classes, family instruction to women's ski and snowboard camps.
Skiing in Snowbird is made easier with Snowbird's 'mountain host' programme. They offer free, guided skiing tours every day to acquaint skiers and boarders with the lifts and runs best suited for their skiing abilities.
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The apres ski in Snowbird |
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In terms of Apres ski in Snowbird, there are a few bars you may want to visit, after a days skiing in Snowbird. Apres ski here is done the Salt Lake way, relaxed and informal. Kick back on a comfy couch at the Aerie Lounge and feel the warmth of a roaring fire as live jazz tickles the ear drums.
The club of choice for the canyon locals is The Wildflower Lounge, located in the Iron Blosam, open nightly from 4 pm. It has a menu featuring crispy crust pizza, wild things and wings, Italian cheese fries and deep-fried veggies to name a few. Stop by after a long day of skiing for après-ski, featuring a pool table, several televisions and more often than not, live music. There is a sushi bar, serving fresh sushi every day, said to be the best in the state. You can play billiards and watch sports at the Tram Club. They also provide nightly entertainment and have a dance floor. El Chanate Cantina is a bar that is home to Utah's largest selection of premium tequilas.
Après ski in Snowbird is relatively quiet although there are still over 15 different restaurants to choose from offering everything from U.S. favourites to Italian and Chinese. You could of course go snowmobiling or even for a dinner sleigh ride. Salt Lake City is but 30 minutes away and has excellent city entertainments and shopping.
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Events in Snowbird |
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Resort overview in Snowbird |
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Snowbird, Utah, is situated in the heart of the Wasatch-Cache National Forest in Little Cottonwood Canyon only 29 miles from Salt Lake City. Snowbird ski resort has 2500 skiable acres and receives more than 500 inches of snowfall per year. The strong point of the resort is the aerial tram which provides access to 3000+ vertical feet.
Skiing in Snowbird is legendary as its terrain is said to have a pure, natural quality. Receiving over 40 feet of virgin powder every year, skiing here is unadulterated pleasure. The resorts of Snowbird and Alta are located less than a mile apart and are linked. One lift ticket provides access to all lifts and terrain. Staying in the village with give you ski in/ski out access.
The natural setting of Snowbird is spectacular, with Hidden Peak Mountain rising almost vertically out of the village. The resort's centrepiece is the Aerial Tram, which can transport up to 129 skiers to the top of the mountain in only eight minutes.
Off the slopes, the emphasis is on a healthy body and mind with a superb health spa and excellent racquet club, complete with 23 tennis courts. There is also a sports centre with gym, sauna, swimming pool and ice rink.
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the latest snow and weather conditions |
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| Last Snow | 8th March | | Forecast | Freezing fog |
| Lower Snow Depth | 223 cm | | Upper Snow Depth | 251 cm |
| Conditions | powder or packed powder | | Runs Open | 100 % |
| Last Report Update | 9th March 08:30 |
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