Why Snowbird is Highly Rated for Off-Piste

Snowbird's is a resort where you can visit and completely ignore your piste map. That's probably why it was awarded silver for Best for Off-Piste in North America - 2025 A whopping 4.83/5.00 rating for off-piste skiing has been earned through what many consider unparalleled ungroomed terrain opportunities. The resort transforms into "a playground for advanced skiers," as expert skier Alex puts it, with seemingly endless options for adventure skiing across its vast expanse. Virginia, another expert skier in our community, describes tackling "the most amazing and steepest chute and tree runs" she's ever completed, while Maddy, who considers herself a local, insists "the off-piste skiing is unbeatable." The natural features throughout the mountain create diverse experiences, with expert snowboarder Conner highlighting the "steep trees and cliff drops" that make Snowbird "an experts paradise filled with many hidden gems."

The backcountry access at Snowbird elevates it beyond a typical resort experience. Daxton, who has skied there his entire life, mentions the exceptional "backcountry opportunities offered near and around the resort" combined with "some of the best powder storms that you can have in the world." Our users consistently praise the authentic adventure skiing available, with expert skier Deb enthusiastically sharing that "Snowbird has the best powder backcountry" where you can "take any line" with few other skiers around. Even when venturing through the Peruvian tunnel to the back bowl, as expert skier Monica recommends, many users report feeling immersed in wilderness. As Michael, an intermediate snowboarder, describes it: crossing to "the other side of the mountain opening up to a huge field of full fluffy powder" delivers "a lifetime experience" that keeps adventurous skiers and snowboarders coming back.

Want to know if this resort is right for you? Read our full resort guide to see how Snowbird stacks up across all 20 of our community-rated categories!