Why Snowbird is Highly Rated for Off-Piste

Snowbird has been presented with the silver award for Best Resort for Off-Piste in the World. This was cementented with its 4.83/5.00 rating for Off-Piste. The ungroomed terrain is what truly distinguishes this Utah gem, with expert skier Virginia describing it as "the best ski resort I have ever visited" with "the most amazing and steepest chute and tree runs." Expert snowboarder Conner calls it "an experts paradise filled with many hidden gems" where enthusiasts can find "zones with new powder available days after a storm." The natural features create what Kaline, an expert skier, calls an experience that's "epic beyond words" – a mountain with beauty, magic, and power that leaves lasting impressions. Advanced snowboarder Alex notes that "skiing past gates that access extreme terrain are incredible," highlighting the adventure potential that awaits.

The backcountry access at Snowbird provides endless opportunities for adventure skiing. Maddy, who considers herself a local expert skier, raves that "the off-piste skiing is unbeatable," with expert skier Daxton adding that there are "backcountry opportunities offered near and around the resort as well as some of the best powder storms that you can have in the world." The Peruvian tunnel, mentioned by Monica, opens up to what Michael describes as "a huge field of full fluffy powder" on the backside of the mountain. Our users consistently praise the varied terrain, with Deb, an expert skier from the UK, enthusiastically sharing that Snowbird has "the best powder back country" where you can "take any line, there are very few other folks." Even the back bowl of Mineral Basin creates an experience where Virginia felt like she "was not at a resort."

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!