Snowbird has the largest vertical rise in Utah and is among the top ten in the nation. Located a mile down canyon from neighboring resort Alta, Snowbird offers a challenging brand of skiing and riding, along with enough intermediate terrain to entertain guests of average ability. Snowbird has 2,500 acres to play in with 11 lifts serving 89 runs. The area is 29 miles from Salt Lake City International Airport, making same-day arrivals and skiing a logistical reality.
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| Operating dates | From 11/7/08 | ||||||
| Weather reported on December 01 | 34 ºF | ||||||
| Snow | |||||||
| Past 24 hours (inches) | 2 | ||||||
| Past 48 hours (inches) | 2 | ||||||
| Past 72 hours (inches) | 4 | ||||||
| Current conditions | Packed Powder, Machine Groomed | ||||||
| Base depth | 23 | ||||||
| Summit depth | 28 | ||||||
| Average snow fall (inches) | 500 | ||||||
| Trails |
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| # of runs | 85 | ||||||
| # of lifts / # open | 13 / 4 | ||||||
| Top elevation (feet) | 11000 | ||||||
| Good for: Beginners, Intermediates, Experts, Powder, Snowboarders | |||||||
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