Powder Mountain has become a refuge of sorts for Little Cottonwood Canyon skiers looking to escape the crowds and find fresh snow for more than two hours into a powder day. One advantage is that Powder Mountain essentially offers a shuttle service for backcountry skiing. You can ski off-piste down to the road and catch a bus back to the resort. In addition, in 1999, Powder Mountain added the Paradise quad to service 1,200 acres previously accessed by sno-cat only. It is also whispered that the aptly named Powder Mountain gets more snow than any ski resort in Utah.
Powder Mountain is located 55 miles north of Salt Lake City so it is a bit more of a drive than many of the resorts in the area, but at times, it's worth it. Just don't tell anyone where you're going.
Location: 55 miles north of Salt Lake International Airport.
Season: Mid November to April.
Elevation and Vertical Drop: Summit: 8900 ft. Parking lot: 8250 ft. Lift vertical drop: 1300 ft. Powder Country vertical drop: 1980 ft. Meadow Express: 1900 ft.
Lifts: One triple chair, two double chairs, two surface lifts and one platter lift. 6,350 skiers per hour.
Snowboading: Yes
Average Annual Snowfall: Over 500 inches.
Runs and Terrain: Over 1600 acres of packed runs and powder skiing serviced by the lifts. Over 1,200 acres of powder and tree skiing serviced by the Meadows Express Snow Cat. Over 1,200 acres of backcountry powder skiing with shuttle service on weekends and holidays. 10% beginner, 60% intermediate, 30% advanced.
Ski School: Our certified professional staff has a program to fit you and your family's needs. The popular SheSki, HeSkis, PowderKids and New Senior programs offer a complete skiing experience (half day, all day and multi-day sessions available). Choose either private or group lessons.
Addresses & Phone Numbers
Powder Mountain Resort
P.O. Box 450
Eden, Utah 84310
801-745-3772
Snow Phone 801-745-3771
from Away.com
