Snowbasin

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Heather Burke
SnowPak Local Insider
Heather Burke
Pros
  • Good mix of terrain with tons of vertical
  • Fewer crowds compared to resorts such as Park City
  • Luxurious day lodge and great on-mountain dining
Cons
  • No base village or accommodation

Overall

4.4

Snowbasin Resort is by far one of the best ski areas in Utah. The majority of skiers go to Deer Valley, Park City and Snowbird - that one aspect alone makes Snowbasin great, just 10 minutes further (45 minutes total) from Salt Lake City it’s a skier’s gem.

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Snowbasin Reviews

Fabulous 4.3 / 5
based on 34 reviews

How well the resort caters for beginner skiers / boarders

Beginners

How well the resort caters for intermediate skiers / boarders?

Intermediates

How well the resort caters for advanced skiers / boarders

Advanced

How accessible and convenient it is to get to this resort from a major destination

Accessibility

Quality of the off-piste terrain

Side/Backcountry

Overall value for money of the resort

Value for money

Quality of lifts, lift speed and lift layout in the resort

Lifts

Quantity and quality of the snow

Snow

How uncrowded is the resort

Uncrowded

Après ski and dining options

Town

Services and facilities e.g. child care, tubing, health care, equipment hire

Facilities

How family friendly is this resort?

Family Friendliness
Superb!4.7 / 5Aug 19, 2020
Snowbasin ReviewsLuke P.
advanced skier
Great resort for everything. Lots of terrain options. Easy to get to but on a good snow day, weekend or Holiday's it's crazy busy. Not as busy as the Salt Lake canyon or Park City resorts, but can still get pretty congested.... More
Average!2.6 / 5Mar 22, 2020
MHMary H.
intermediate skier
We went in mid December. It was considered early in the season and a lot of the resort was closed even though they had good snow. I would’ve enjoyed it more if more slopes would’ve been open.... More
Good!3.8 / 5Jan 22, 2020
Snowbasin ReviewsBen C.
intermediate skier
I Love this place! The variety of runs is awesome! I had a pass to this resort and it was the only one that I needed all season. I highly recommend!... More
Fabulous!4.5 / 5Nov 04, 2019
Snowbasin ReviewsBryan G Z.
advanced snowboarder
Great lodging and staff! Always a great option for snowboarding the day away! So many great people to board with if you are going up alone! The chicken strips are always a must down at the lodge!... More
Fabulous!4.5 / 5Oct 27, 2019
Snowbasin ReviewsRobbie
advanced skier
honestly snow basin is one of my favorite all time resorts and i cant think of anywhere else where I would want to ski. I mean maybe alta, but thats every skiers dream. their resort is honestly 5 stars and is to be expected because of the 2002 winter olympics... More
Superb!4.7 / 5Jul 01, 2019
Snowbasin ReviewsSpencer L.
advanced skier
I first hit the slopes of snow basin in 2001. Their slopes are amazing. Since then I have taken my 3 kids there to learn how to ski. Their bunny hill rocks. They have nice smooth spots there, some little whoopty do’s for the kids to go up and down. They have a magic carpet for the first timer as well. Amazing area to start skiing. Now to my days of... More
Good!3.8 / 5Mar 22, 2019
DCDavid C.
intermediate skier
Less crowded than the Cottonwoods resorts, great high speed lifts and a wide variety of terrain. It's a little pricey, but most are. I personally prefer the Ogden area over the others.... More
Fabulous!4.5 / 5Dec 04, 2018
Snowbasin ReviewsJohn P.
advanced skier
Terrain for all abilities. They have high quality Utah powder with excellent grooming on several runs. The lodges are beautiful. On mountain food rivals any ski resort in North America... More
Very Good!4 / 5Nov 20, 2018
Snowbasin ReviewsTim C.
advanced skier
Snowbasin is the quintessential family-friendly resort. Great facilities. Great lift setup that allows for easy access for beginners to advanced skiers and snowboarders. Food choices are incredible and no one ever gives you a hard time for bringing your own sandwich and sitting at a table for a few minutes to refuel. Parking is close to the... More
Superb!4.8 / 5Nov 20, 2018
Snowbasin ReviewsDouglas M.
expert skier
I grew up skiing there before the gondolas and the Olympics. I have skied alot if resorts but not many have the fun factor basin has. Open bowls fun runs between the trees. Long veritical. Great powder runs off the groomed trails. Runs for all abilities. No crowds and short liftlines. Ski the sane downhill run the had for the Olympics and letter... More