Wasatch Mountains, United States 🇺🇸
Snowbird sits at the head of Little Cottonwood Canyon, where more than 14 meters of snow fall each winter on a wall of granite. The Aerial Tram lifts a hundred skiers to Hidden Peak in seven minutes, the Cliff Lodge stands in raw concrete at the base, and there is no village beyond the resort itself.
Yes. The base sits at 2438 m and the top reaches 3353 m, which puts snow reliability among the very best on our index (score 96/100).
Most hotels sit right on the snow front, so this is genuine ski-in/ski-out: park once on arrival and ski from the door, with no daily driving or shuttle.
At 170 km of piste on 14 lifts, it is a substantial mountain that rewards a multi-day stay. It leans toward strong skiers (67 black and 32 red, with 8 green and 34 blue to warm up), so confident skiers get the most from it.
Snowbird stands out for demanding terrain for strong skiers and serious off-piste and freeride terrain.
The season usually runs Nov 23 to May 25 (about 26 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.
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Hotels we like for ski access and value. Prices are indicative; check live availability.
Excellent · 8.2k reviews
Moments from the lifts in Snowbird, so you can ski back to the door and skip the morning queues.
Guests rate this hotel as excellent (4.6/5 from 8,210 reviews). It sits about 50 m from the slopes. A mid-range option for Snowbird, with live nightly rates shown for your exact dates so you always see the best price.
Very good · 1.8k reviews
Moments from the lifts in Snowbird, so you can ski back to the door and skip the morning queues.
Very good · 598 reviews
Strong value for Snowbird, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.
Very good · 423 reviews
A dependable, well-reviewed choice for a stay in Snowbird.
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