Powder Mountain, known to locals as PowMow, is one of the largest skiable areas in the United States, spread across thousands of acres above Eden in northern Utah. It is famous for deep, dry Wasatch powder and for staying remarkably quiet even on a storm day. Much of the terrain is reached by lift, snowcat or a short hike, which spreads skiers out across the bowls and trees. Since Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings took control, the mountain has shifted to a partly private model with capped daily tickets, so it feels emptier than almost anywhere else in the country.
Powder Mountain is a ski resort in United States, in the Wasatch Mountains. The village sits at 2103 m and the lifts top out at 2872 m, with 68 km of pistes and 9 lifts. Its BestSnowHotels snow score is 91/100, and the season usually runs Dec 6 → Apr 12.
How we score and classify resortsRun counts and piste kilometres are indicative. Green runs only exist in France, Spain, Andorra, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Japan, the United States, Morocco, Algeria, Lesotho, South Africa, Egypt, Canada, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand and Chile; Italy, Austria, Switzerland and Germany start at blue. Indicative average snow depth near the top of the resort, in cm.
A handful of well-rated hotels in and around the resort. Pick one, then compare live prices across Booking, Expedia and Hotels.com.
Very good · 1.7k reviews
A long-standing favourite in Powder Mountain, trusted by thousands of guests before you.
Guests rate this hotel as very good (4.3/5 from 1,683 reviews). It sits about 25.8 km from the slopes. A mid-range option for Powder Mountain, with live nightly rates shown for your exact dates so you always see the best price.
Great · 1.8k reviews
A long-standing favourite in Powder Mountain, trusted by thousands of guests before you.
Very good · 970 reviews
Strong value for Powder Mountain, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.
Great · 1.3k reviews
A long-standing favourite in Powder Mountain, trusted by thousands of guests before you.
Great · 1.5k reviews
A long-standing favourite in Powder Mountain, trusted by thousands of guests before you.
Very good · 865 reviews
A long-standing favourite in Powder Mountain, trusted by thousands of guests before you.
Very good · 927 reviews
A long-standing favourite in Powder Mountain, trusted by thousands of guests before you.
Great · 873 reviews
A long-standing favourite in Powder Mountain, trusted by thousands of guests before you.
Excellent · 262 reviews
One of the highest-rated places to stay in Powder Mountain, with guests singling out the service and comfort.
Good · 1.2k reviews
A long-standing favourite in Powder Mountain, trusted by thousands of guests before you.
Excellent · 225 reviews
One of the highest-rated places to stay in Powder Mountain, with guests singling out the service and comfort.
Very good · 372 reviews
A dependable, well-reviewed choice for a stay in Powder Mountain.
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On mountain lodging is very limited, so do not expect classic ski in, ski out. A handful of private residences and a small members lodge sit up top, but almost everyone stays down in the Ogden Valley (Eden and Huntsville) and drives up to the base, about 20 to 30 minutes away.
Powder Mountain ranks among the biggest ski areas in the country, with well over 8,000 acres of accessible terrain rising to a hike accessed summit near 9,400 feet. A large share of that is served not only by chairlifts but by snowcat and short bootpacks, including the Lightning Ridge cat skiing zone, so even on a powder day the lines and bowls feel empty. The snow is classic Utah, light and dry, with roughly 500 inches falling in an average winter across mellow ridgelines, open glades and steep aspen runs. In 2023 Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings took a controlling stake and is reshaping the resort into a blended public and private model, with a growing members only side, new lifts and a firm cap on daily lift tickets to keep crowds low. On mountain beds are scarce and largely private, so the vast majority of visitors base themselves in the Ogden Valley towns of Eden and Huntsville and make the short drive up each morning. The result is a rare combination of huge, varied terrain and a truly uncrowded mountain that rewards anyone willing to plan ahead and book early.
Hotels and apartments around the lifts. Compare prices on Booking, Expedia and Hotels.com.
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Powder Mountain offers 68 km of pistes across 9 lifts, from 2103 m to 2872 m. Whether it suits beginners depends on the dedicated learner zones at the base of the slopes, so check the local ski-school options for green and blue run access.
The season runs from Dec 6 to Apr 12, with a snow score of 91/100. The best conditions are usually from late January through February, while spring skiing in March and April brings longer days and softer afternoons.
On mountain lodging is very limited, so do not expect classic ski in, ski out. A handful of private residences and a small members lodge sit up top, but almost everyone stays down in the Ogden Valley (Eden and Huntsville) and drives up to the base, about 20 to 30 minutes away.
Powder Mountain has 68 km of marked pistes served by 9 lifts, between 2103 m and 2872 m of altitude.
Powder Mountain counts about 162 marked runs in total. The colour breakdown above shows how they split by difficulty, a good guide to whether the resort fits your level.
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