Snowbird

Snowbird has 2,500 acres (1,000 ha) of skiable terrain that suits all levels of skier and snowboarder. Its particular appeal lies in the unparalleled powder snow that is the joy of upper ability skiers and boarders. Having said that, beginners are also well catered for, as are children, and families.

In total there are 85 trails, ranging from green beginner trails through to a smattering of double black diamonds for those with a sense of adventure. Expansion into Mineral Basin in 2000 added 20 percent to the skiable area and opened up a huge back bowl skiing area. The second lift in Mineral Basin, opened in 2001, linked Snowbird to Alta via Sugarloaf Pass at 10,600 feet (3,230 m), thus creating the second largest skiable terrain in the U.S.—4,700 acres (1,902 ha).

The Creekside Lodge, in Gad valley, is due to open this season (2005-2006). It is a two storey lodge housing a tikcet office, ski school office, a cafeteria, a retail space and a locker room. A new Avalanche Training Centre opened in December 2004, it is open and free to the public during the winter.