Wasatch Mountains, United States 🇺🇸
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.
Yes. The base sits at 2103 m and the top reaches 2872 m, which puts snow reliability among the very best on our index (score 91/100).
This is more of a valley base than a slopeside village, so expect a lift, train or shuttle to the snow each morning. Staying central, near the main lift, saves the most time.
With 68 km of piste on 9 lifts, it is a mid-size area, easy to get to know over a long weekend. The piste mix leans gentle (40 green, 65 blue, 32 red, 25 black), so beginners and early intermediates are well served.
Powder Mountain stands out for serious off-piste and freeride terrain.
The season usually runs Dec 6 to Apr 12 (about 18 weeks). For the most dependable cover, the deep-winter window of January to February is the safe bet. The altitude also holds spring snow, so late-season skiing stays good well into spring.
Hotels, piste breakdown, snow month by month, lift and rental info, map and more.
Hotels we like for ski access and value. Prices are indicative; check live availability.
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.
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