Snowbasin

Location

Weber County
United States
41° 12' 56.3184" N, 111° 51' 42.9624" W
US
General info: 

Often overlooked because of the famous resorts in Park City and the Cottonwood Canyons, Snowbasin is a gem of a resort, located 45 minutes from the Salt Lake International Airport and eight miles from Ogden Valley. Snowbasin has diverse terrain ranging from beginner to expert, with three terrain parks, wide-open bowls, trees and glades, groomers and an abundance of light, Utah powder. Downtown Ogden offers a great aprés scene for when it's time to retire from the slopes.

BASE: 6450ft
SUMMIT: 9366ft
VERTICAL DROP: 2958ft

NO. OF. LIFTS: 11
Gondolas: 3
Chairs: 6
Surface: 2

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SUMMIT: 9500ft
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NO. OF. LIFTS: 3
Gondolas: 0
Chairs: 2
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