Nestled in Little Cottonwood Canyon, Utah, Snowbird is a mecca for hardcore skiers and snowboarders seeking steep terrain and deep, legendary powder. Opened in 1971 by Dick Bass and Ted Johnson, the resort is famous for its iconic Aerial Tram, which whisks 125 passengers at a time up to the 11,000-foot summit of Hidden Peak. Benefiting from the unique lake-effect storms off the Great Salt Lake, Snowbird averages over 500 inches of light, dry snow every season, allowing it to stay open well into May or even June.
Snowbird offers 2,500 skiable acres with a breathtaking 3,240-foot vertical drop. The terrain leans heavily toward the expert rider, with 27% beginner, 38% intermediate, and 35% advanced/expert trails. The mountain is renowned for its steep chutes, expansive bowls, and challenging tree runs. The Cirque Traverse offers access to some of the most famous and extreme in-bounds terrain in the country, including Great Scott. For intermediate skiers, the sunny backside of Mineral Basin provides wide-open powder bowls and perfectly manicured blue cruisers with stunning views of the Wasatch Range.
Little Cottonwood Canyon is famous for rapid weather changes and massive snow dumps. Keep a close eye on our live Snowbird webcams to check visibility at the top of the Tram, lift lines at the base, and fresh snow accumulation in Mineral Basin. Combine these visual feeds with the live weather data above so you can time your canyon drive perfectly and secure those coveted fresh tracks.