Snowbasin has been selected as the downhill and Super G venue for the Winter Olympic Games in 2002 and the choice makes good sense. With a 2,400 vertical foot drop, there is plenty of pitch to accumulate speed. Since it is 52 miles from Salt Lake City, the resort tends to be a bit less crowded than the seven resorts within 30 miles, although with its expansion and Olympic site designation, it is no longer Utah's best kept secret.

Since its Olympic selection, Snowbasin has added two gondolas and a quad, which has nearly doubled its skiable acreage. It has also added snowmaking to cover nearly 20 percent of the resort.

Location: Snowbasin is located in the Wasatch-Cache National Forest. The addition of Highway 167 (Trapper's Loop) to the state highway system opens a new access route to Snowbasin. From the south and the Salt Lake City International Airport take I-15 North, exit to I-84 east to Mt. Green/ Huntsville (#92) and follow the signs to Highway 167. From the north, Snowbasin is 17 miles east of Ogden via 12th Street exit off of I-15, east through Ogden Canyon to State Road 226. From Park City, take I-80 north to I-84 at Echo Junction. Continue west on I-84 to Mt. Green/Huntsville (#96) and follow the signs to Highway 167.

Season: Thanksgiving to April

Elevation and Vertical Drop: 8,800 ft. to 6,400 ft. for a 2,400 ft. total vertical drop -- third largest in Utah.

Lifts: One jig back tram, two gondolas, one high speed quad, four triples and one double chair, 7,400 skiers per hour lift capacity.

Snowboading: All lifts are open to snowboarders, retaining devices are required.

Average Annual Snowfall: Approximately 400 inches.

Runs and Terrain: 54 designated runs included in 3,200 acres of unlimited powder bowls, tree and glade skiing. 20 percent novice, 50 percent intermediate, 30 percent expert.

Ski School: Snowbasin sponsors the 47th Annual Standard Examiner/Ogden City Recreation/Snowbasin Ski School.

Addresses & Phone Numbers

Snowbasin
P.O. Box 460
Huntsville, Utah 84317
Information 801-620-1000
Fax 801-620-1314
Daily Snow Report 801-620-1100