Snowbird Reviews & Ratings

I skied two days at Snowbird. The first day had pretty variable snow conditions. The back side was choppy and glazed over, so it wasn't great, though the terrain looked great if you can get a powder day on it. Gad 2 had some great tree runs and the groomers were good from top to bottom. Upper Cirque also maintained some good snow if you can handle the steeps. The second day had bad weather so only like a quarter of the mountain was open. The powder and terrain was great though. We stayed in salt lake City, which gave us plenty of options to find a house, lots of dining options, etc. It also made the trip a bit cheaper than staying at a resort. I would definitely go back.

If you want to push yourself then snowbird is a great resort. If your a beginner I would recomended not going to any other Utah resort but snowbird.

Snowbird or Jackson for all-around excellent skiing; top notch for off-piste/powder, groomers, awesome for all seasons including spring/summer skiing. Great variety of terrain, grooming, and lift services for most levels of skiers.

The lodge is a great place to stay for the design/art savvy and the pools are amazing; how many ski resorts have a rooftop pool in an alpine valley?

Little to none experience with ski school, or rental gear. Great that they have an adaptive ski program.

Access and parking are already a touchy issue and positive solutions are.away away.

The free bus service that is included with season passes is a huge bonus!

I personally love Snowbird but its not for everybody. Its a very aggressive resort and they dont groom much so unless youre ready to hit some icy moguls every now and then dont come. When its a powder day its amazing, wide open bowls to lots of levels of cliffs to some fun trees, if you know the spots. Since Snowbird is on the Ikon Pass it does get super crowded on weekends, which usually is fine because people spread throughout the resort, unless some of it is closed for avy removal or whatever then the crowds can be pretty awful.

Its dah bird dawg. Nothing gets your blood pumping like screaming down the cirque and ripping all the way to the base of the mountain. Huge vert with the tram, just dont get stuck in the lines in mineral basin

Bird is the word. Best resort youll find for big mountain fun.

You can take tram laps all day or have a nice spring bowl day in Moonlight basin.

Loved the ability to purchase advanced parking close to the tram. Loved the advanced runs, trees- found pockets of freshies even a day later, on a weekday. Biggest concern was the inability to have our dog with us at the resort, even in the car, due to environmental restrictions in that canyon. Would have loved to explore further because it looked like there was more fun to be had.

Super cool place but is also hard to get through driving into little cottonwood canyon. Also doesnt really have a town or surrounding area thats dedicated to it so its not a great full day unless youre wanting to explore or are familiar with Salt Lake City.

I recently skied 2 days at snowbird. A little crowded on the Friday I was there, but there were quiet spots to be found. Theres terrain for everyone and plenty of it. If you look hard enough there always stashes to be found!

I visited Snowbird for the first time a few weeks ago on January 17 and 18th which was a surreal experience. The view of in the cotton wood canyons is beautiful. Luckily I visited the Bird on a Bluebird day and couldnt have asked for anything better. The runs and mountain itself is advanced but the best experiences and conditions Ive ever skid. On the 18th my friends and I woke up to 4-6 of fresh powder and the snow kept replenishing our tracks the whole day. I couldnt believe the conditions I was skiing and in all honestly was in disbelief that people reside in Utah with the best mountain with the best conditions anyone who skis or snowboards wishes for, daily. One day I will ski at Snowbird again on a pair of Black Crows.

Snowbird is heaven. The world famous Cirque Traverse has enough drop in points to keep you busy for a week and still find fresh tracks. People come here for the powder so expect it to get skied out fast. BEST BEST IN UTAH: find yourself a local who knows the honey holes.

Widely acclaimed for having the best snow on Earth, Snowbird, UT is the place for any experience powder lover.
With much high alpine terrain and steep slopes, it is considered one of the most difficult in the US. Very little beginner terrain is available and those uncomfortable on blue and black slopes will have limited options.
Accumulating over 300 of snow every season, Utahs dry climate and jagged mountains allows for unique powdery snow that can be found in Snowbirds back bowls, not to mention breathtaking views. Many gullies and steep double-black runs are open for those daring.
The mountain/lift layout is decently efficient. The backside is usually quieter and has a connection to its neighboring resort, Alta. The resort has multiple mid-mountain restaurants, as well as a gondola leading to the peak. In fact, Snowbird boasts the highest restaurant in North America at just above 13,000 feet. Multiple slopeside ski-in-ski-out hotels are present and have valets, though there is no cozy mountain village which can be found in other resorts and dining options are fairly limited and expensive.
Snowbird is a high altitude resort and may require altitude adjustment. Skiers and riders should be aware of the risks of altitude sickness, avalanches, high wind, extreme cold, and should stay hydrated at all times.
As any large US resort, day passes are often over 300$, though packages with hotels are available and the resort is a part of the Ikon Pass. Transportation from Salt Lake City International Airport is also very convenient.
Although challenging, Snowbird has unparalleled snow, making it a Mecca for any expert skiing looking to face new terrain.

Snowbird has spiraled down to a level of unpleasantness that is a shame, given the great raw ingredients (terrain and snow). Management has gotten greedy and the slopes and lifts are too crowded too much of the time. And parking in the morning is a joke.

If you are an advanced skier or boarder this is the resort for you. There is so much terrain and all of it is breathtaking. Mineral Basin is not to be missed. Also take the tunnel to the Basin and see the areas mining history. The food and rooms at the Cliff are not to be missed. Watch the calendar for bands on the patio to listen to.

One of my favorites. A resort designed for the expert skier. Dont bring the family, just bring ur pow skis. The bird is legendary.

Insane traffic up the canyon. Extreme terrain filled with beginners with go pros snow scraping down to the bottom. Parking is non existent for the ammount of people that show up. It simply is not worth it
If you are a beginner then there are better options out there, if you are an expert, then you will be frustrated with all the lines. No good apres, no good dining in the resort. Colorado resorts much better experience for the money.

My favorite resort ever. Fantastic extreme terrain everywhere and you can ski top to bottom with the tram. They also have amazing views and Great snow. No beginner terrain though

Love snowbird! Its a beast of a resort not for beginners! After a good storm it is steep and deep.

Beautiful mountain with great terrain! By far my favorite mountain to hit in Utah. Great service and overall value for the price!

Not a resort for beginners, but if youre a long time rider definitely get it a try. On a powder day its just amazing and the community is great. I personally dont love the tree skiing but some people do. Crowds sometimes are bad in the morning but usually they clear out throughout the day