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    4.0 (408 reviews)
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    Tucker W.

    Snowbird has the greatest skiing on earth. I have been coming back every year since I first came, and fall in love again every time. Little cottonwood canyon receives (objectively) the highest quality snow in the world (And a lot of it!). Some of the hardest, gnarliest terrain in the world is found across the entire resort. Some of my favorite adolescent memories reside here, and snowbird will always hold a special place in my heart. I could go on and on about the endless pros and minimal cons, but I believe every passionate skier deserves to experience the magic of the Wasatch mountains for themselves... With this being said, snowbird is NOT a family friendly or beginner mountain. There are an extremely low number of beginner/intermediate trails, and even these can get bumped up...

    Olya V D.

    Snowbird is absolutely beautiful and totally worth visiting -- even with the traffic and higher prices that sometimes come with it. The views are breathtaking year-round, but fall is truly something special. The mountain turns into a sea of golden colors, and it's easily one of our favorite places to enjoy the season. The staff is always friendly and welcoming, which makes the whole experience even better. Definitely check the tram prices before you go -- they're cheaper on weekdays, and kids under 6 ride free, which is a nice bonus for families. We usually go for the fall colors, but just a heads-up: Oktoberfest brings a lot of people and cars, so expect some traffic and plan ahead. Even then, it's such a great atmosphere with music, food, and that crisp mountain air -- it's hard not to fall in love with this place every time we visit.

    Guest seating, lower floor next to the cafeteria at the Gad Lodge
    Dian M.

    Snowbird had a fantastic powder day 12/30 & 12/31/2024! Peruvian lift and bowl opened today - yippee! Avalanche control finished by 9 and lifts/trams were opened!! Check the app/website for the most updated conditions and the lift status/projection. Carpool spots filled by 8am. We started at the tram from the Snowbird center at 8:40am. The line took about 50 min to get loaded but it was worth it to not be standing in the lift line for an hour on the chilly 5 deg temp. It snowed last night so the lines are expected and the chilly temps are worthwhile since it promises lighter powder to enjoy! The first 2 runs (returning up via Peruvian lift which just opened) were fantastic powder runs! The third run was a bit tracked up already. Lunch in the Snowbird Center has 2 takeaway hot food options and also very "picnic lunch" friendly. Love the comfy couch area for waiting for the rest of the group at the end of the day! There is one large family bathroom on the lower floor near the men's bathroom. If you're a shopper, there are at least 4 shops at the Snowbird center. The Gad lodge is convenient, the ticket counter is indoors (can stay warm) but the lift line Gadzoom tend to be super long first thing in the day. You can take Wilbur to get to the Peruvian lift/tram side. Snowbird is a terrific resort! We come here every year!

    Aaron B.

    Came here during October fest on a Saturday afternoon. Arrives around 1pm. Moderately busy. But when we left around 5pm, it was almost triple the amount of people! I recommend you go a bit earlier if you don't want to stand in long lines. So we paid for the mountain coaster (about $40 for two people) and MAN was it worth it! You can pair up on the same coaster or split up. I preferred my own so I could control the speed. It's about a 3 min ride through the beautiful snowbird mountains - orange, red and yellow trees all around. So beautiful. HIGHLY recommend you pay up for this ride. I suggest paying for your tickets online so you don't have to stand in the ticket line, and in the ride line afterwards - less lines altogether. Next year I want to try the Peruvian Lift which is a gondola that goes up the mountain. I docked a star for the price. Too expensive for one ride.

    Nycole R.

    As a warmer-weather girl, I rarely get out to winter recreate. So my review is of the mountain during the summer months, rather than for the skiing. Take that however you will. There's a tram that will take you from the main lodge up to the tippy-top of the mountain. Up there, you'll find some extraordinary views, cooler temperatures and a cafeteria style restaurant. If you're looking for hiking trails and shade, you might not find quite what you're looking for. Sure, you can get out and hike a bit, but the terrain is pretty rocky and not well shaded. If that's what you're after, you'll have better success lower down the mountain. The tram ride is about 10 minutes and has glass bottom windows so you can view the ground below. If you're not a fan of heights, this won't be your jam. There are a few seats, but most people will be standing. The tram will not run if there is lightening, so beware of that. If you're at the top and a thunderstorm rolls in, you can watch it from behind the glass in the large dining room. It's beautiful, and maybe a little eerie.

    Tram ride to top of mountain 11,300 ft up! Great views!!!

    Shout out to Coby at the ski rental shop for helping me and my son. He's the best. He's professional, empathetic, personable - a great representative for your Ski Resort. He's a keeper! Employees like Coby make an impression and happy memories!

    Jessica S.

    Full disclosure: I was here for a work trip. It was one of our biggest annual events and my first time attending (though the location changes every year.) I was housed in the Cliff Lodge building at Snowbird which was also where the majority of the events that week took place. To start, the Snowbird compound is massive. There are three buildings (total? in addition to the one I was in?) for lodging, and it's spread out over a good distance of the mountain. They have a tram to the top (first night's events were at 11k feet, by the time my colleague and I got in, checked in and made our way to the tram, it was down because it was having "electrical issues." The lady said we could hang out to see if it gets fixed, but hearing "electrical issues" with "tram that takes you from 8k feet to 11k feet in 15 minutes" did not inspire confidence, so we passed), a couple "rides" (HIGHLY recommend the mountain coaster), lifts, trails, restaurants, shops and conference rooms. I absolutely got turned around more than once in my time there. Still, everyone was friendly and helpful onsite, which made the experience that much more memorable. My room was large and comfortable, and the AC worked like a champ (my boss's room did not have AC, if you can believe that; they gave her a box fan that was supposed to keep her cool.) The bed was comfortable and I was able to stack up the pillows to approximate a firmer place to lay my head. I got some good sleep while there - maybe it was from the altitude and the stress of it all, maybe it was because the bed was just that comfy. The elevators for the main building are super fancy; you choose your floor on the main level and it assigns a car to you. Once inside, you just have to sit tight until the doors close and it deposits you at your stop. Takes the brain a second remember you don't have to push a button once you step inside the elevator. Can't really say much more about the resort, because I was in work mode for the entire trip. But it was beautiful - trees all around, clean, fresh air, stunning views from every angle - I can see why it's a popular winter spot.

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    Paige T.

    This review is for the summer activities, as Snowbird is already famous for its skiing! I've been here three times (August '21, September '22, and July '23) for the All Day Activity Pass, and this is one of my favorite places and things to do in the Wasatch. It's incredibly fun and beautiful here, and is much cooler than the city (particularly at the top of the lift and tram). It's a perfect place to bring out-of-state guests, as nothing needs to be too strenuous but you get to design your own day. I absolutely love the Peruvian lift- it's about 20 mins each way, so relaxing and peaceful. The mountain coaster and alpine slide are fun for all ages, and of course the tram has epic views. I'd recommend buying tickets online in advance- then you can avoid the ticket line and just scan your barcode when you arrive. You can also bring a picnic meal if you don't plan to eat at the on-site restaurants. I know there are also amazing hikes in the Snowbird area, but we haven't gotten there yet!

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    Val D.

    For the more intermediate riders, Snowbird is huge, heavenly and challenging. There are 3 parts: Gad Valley, Peruvian & Mineral Basin. Gad for beginners. Peruvian for a greater challenge and Mineral Basin for the most heavenly views. The sun shines most on Mineral. The texture of the snow on a good day is either groomed and clunky untouched powder. Lots of cat tracks. Lots of fun jumps off the side of the runs. Tree runs. Nice hotels. Best views from the pool and hot tub

    Tim B.

    Pretty stoked so far. Parking is a catastrophe, but given the terrain I don't there is much they can do about it. Highlight was getting into rad chutes right off the gad lifts. No hiking! It's also amazing that they have an app with pretty accurate lift line times. Even on a pow weekend we really only had one epic line incident. It's dope that the beginner lift is open till 5. Friends doing lessons really appreciated the quality of the teachers. The green jacket support staff was also proactive in seeking out confused tourists like us. Definitely seeing the hype for coming here over Colorado. If you have a full car like we did the valet for 50 bucks is totally worth it for the weeknds.

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    Alta Lodge

    Alta Lodge

    4.2(35 reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$$
    Family-owned & operated
    Takes reservations

    I had a great time because I didn't have to cook & clean. I could just concentrate on the skiing! I…read morecan't wait to go back again next year. Alta Lodge has all the essentials and none of the bells and whistles that could clutter your ski vacation experience. The staff is super awesome. Thanks, everyone! AMENITIES Use the courtesy phone at top of the stairs to let them know you've arrived. Allow the porter to carry your luggage. You still have to get used to the altitude. Take it easy on your first day. Store your skis and poles in the basement locker room. You'll find the combination in your room on a slip of paper. Boot and glove dryer in your room. Free wi-fi. Free morning yoga classes. Free afternoon tea (plus juice & cookies). Occasional star watching events after dinner. Movies and other events in the TV lounge. Borrow a DVD to watch in your room, on your own laptop. (No TVs in the rooms.) Don't trust the time on the alarm clock in your room. We kept setting it to the correct time, and it kept getting changed to 15~20 minutes ahead. If you need a fluffy white robe, fill out the form on the desk in your room. You don't need to bring a towel from your room to the sauna / hot tubs - there are extra towels outside the locker rooms. The sauna is in the locker room itself. General store and gift shop. Hours are posted. The Cross Town Trolley runs until after dark but the rope tow up the last little hill to Alta Lodge closes at 5. Have the Alta Lodge number programmed into your cell phone. They are happy to pick you up and bring you back to the hotel. One day I was at the bootfitter (Alta Sports) 'til late and they came and got us. So nice! YOUR ROOM I was perfectly comfortable in our room, though there wasn't much floor space for our morning Pilates warmup. Yes, you can hear your neighbors partying in the next room but you're too tired from skiing to be kept awake by that. Snuggle into your soft bed and sleep hard! Aveda products are in the bathroom, in case you forgot to pack your own shampoo. The little packets of salt are for the room humidifier. Use it every night! LODGE RESTAURANT If you have any special dietary needs, tell your server. The people in the kitchen can modify recipes to suit you. Great breakfast buffet. You can also have eggs made to order. For dinner, it's like being at Grandma's house - you can ask for smaller portions, or even have seconds if you wish. Every night there are three entrees (one red meat, one seafood, one vegetarian). Save room for dessert, because they have a lot of great choices, and the portions aren't enormous. I often had the mixed berry compote just by itself. I notice a definite Asian fusion lilt to a lot of the recipes. Interesting.

    Incredibly rude and unhelpful staff. The "gentleman" at the front desk can't seem to handle helping…read morepeople or taking criticism and feedback. When i called to speak to the manager, they just routed it to this employee (i hope to god he's not he's actually any kind of manager there or they have way bigger problems) who was immediately argumentative and just claimed i didn't know what i was talking about before hanging up. This guy shouldn't be working anywhere facing the public. Even a Motel 6 can give basic customer service, book here if you want to be berated and treated like garbage.

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    Alta Peruvian Lodge - Main dinning room

    Alta Peruvian Lodge

    4.1(19 reviews)
    1.8 mi

    This biggest "pro" to this place is that it is about a 7 minute walk from the bottom of Collins…read morelift. That's a pretty big pro-- but ultimately we found it offset by some "cons" which will likely keep us from choosing the Peruvian again in the future. Especially at $550/night. In addition to the proximity to the mountain, they also have an onsite ski shop. We did enjoy the big lobby and lower level room it's well set up with spots to hang out, play games, read a book, or get some work done. You can drop your bags & ski until your room is ready or after check-out and they nicely accommodated a 1 pm check out for us, which I greatly appreciated. Your food is included in your room charge. The breakfast & lunch is served buffet style and set out on sterno burners at the start of service and not refreshed before the end of service. While I made the best of it the three days we stayed, the breakfast & lunch were not enjoyable. Dinner, on the other hand, was surprisingly good. They had a different vegetarian option each evening and several non-veg entrees +soup, a few salads, and several desserts. The drinks were also very reasonable. I would love to see an afternoon snack service of some type (even just more cookies) offered between lunch & dinner. But there is a small store that does carry some sundry snacks if you get peckish. Being avid skiers who've stayed our fare share of ski lodging, we were prepared for the very small, not updated, old-timey-"charm" that is the Peruvian and we are not fussy about that sort of thing. That said, they missed the mark on some of the basic expectations around cleanliness, leading to my 3 star review. Most acutely, the bathroom in our unit was not cleaned between guests & although they sent someone in to clean after we complained, the bathroom remained sub-par on the cleanliness scale. On a seemingly more chronic level dishes & silverware in the dining room were frequently dirty and the hot tubs were also not particularly clean. Oh, and the bed was one of the least comfortable beds I've ever slept in. We come to the SLC area annually and have stayed slope-side, hotel in SLC, with friends, AIRBNB, etc. We were excited to stay slope-side at Alta but will revert back to staying elsewhere and driving the 30 minutes from town if we want to ski at Alta, oh well.

    This is the third time I have been to the lodge. It's an old lodge and lacks modern amenities. My…read moreroom today is just a bed with a moth stand and lamp , a sink, a chest of drawers and bathroom with a toilet and shower. . That's it. There are two windows facing the mountain. Beautiful view. The lobby is cozy and comfortable. The dinning room is downstairs. The food is a great variety and delicious. We had shrimp, prime rib, baked chicken, corn chowder, salads, Augustine potatoes, tiramisu, etc. it's our first night so more pics later!

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    Alta Peruvian Lodge - Stuffed mushrooms

    Stuffed mushrooms

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    Alta Ski Area - Wildcat Base looking up from the Gold Miner's Daughter lodge.

    Alta Ski Area

    4.3(174 reviews)
    1.4 mi

    I've skied all over North America and a few times in Europe, and Alta has always stood out as one…read moreof the most unique ski areas I've visited. The combination of legendary Little Cottonwood Canyon snow and being less than an hour from Salt Lake City is incredibly hard to beat. You can park, grab a quick snack in the lodge, click into your skis, and be riding the lift without any unnecessary fuss. Alta is very different from places like Park City or many of the big Colorado resorts. There isn't a bustling village at the base, and that's exactly how the regulars like it. The entire experience revolves around skiing, with just the essentials and none of the distractions. I actually never even made it over to neighboring Snowbird because I always got so carried away exploring Alta that I never felt the need to leave. The skiing is exceptional, the mountain is the perfect size for a full day, and the atmosphere feels authentic in an increasingly rare way. It's relaxed without being sleepy, serious about skiing without feeling exclusive, and full of people who genuinely love being there. If you're looking for incredible snow and one of the purest skiing experiences anywhere, Alta absolutely deserves its legendary reputation.

    I'm totally blown away every time I ski here. From the views, to the bipolar weather, to the…read morequality and quantity of untracked powder, it just feels like you're skiing on another planet almost. The last time I went it was snowing while sunny out somehow, with the sun shining through the storm clouds above, and felt surreal. This was my first season skiing, though this is hands down the best ski resort I've been to so far. One time this April I made the mistake of crossing over into Snowbird's Mineral Basin, and the conditions were so much worse for just being on the other side of the ridge. It was way hotter, sunnier, and more crowded, with way more rocks, moguls, and dirt spots littering the runs, so I crossed back into Alta after 2 runs. The runs at Alta are wide and well groomed, so you can pick up some serious speed without feeling like you're risking your life doing so. Late season there was barely anyone else there too, even while it was snowing somehow (likely an effect of not allowing snowboarders). The staff here are top notch and always professional, and Alta has some of the best chairlifts I've seen. Another huge plus is how close you can park to the points at which you get on the base mountain chairlifts, as walking in ski boots while carrying skis is no fun. You can literally ski right up to your car at the end of the day if you park in the right spot. They also have a rope tow from base to base, which saves you from possibly having to take the bus at the end of the day to the other base. The only hiccups here were the requiring of parking reservations on weekends, and the pass scanner machine midway up Collins Lift not reading my Ikon Pass with no worker nearby to help, so I'd have to ski down to the bottom and take the lift all the way up.

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    Alta Ski Area - Drop off by Wildcat base next to Gold Miner's Daughter.

    Drop off by Wildcat base next to Gold Miner's Daughter.

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    The Cliff Lodge - Rooftop

    The Cliff Lodge

    3.3(74 reviews)
    1.5 mi

    I was there for a conference and this place was very nice. The staff was very friendly and the…read moreoverall feel for the resort was accommodating. Check in process was easy. The restaurants were very tasty. As for skiing, this mountain is very steep. The greens and blues are nice. The 1 thing I'd say they need to improve on a simpler was to get from the main lift to the right side of the mountain. It's a hike! If you are a beginner or beginner/intermediate this mountain is probably not for you, unless you stick to the right side of the mountain. Even then the blues get pretty steep and some have moguls come out of nowhere. That's 1 thing for me, I'm an intermediate skier but I want to cruise down the mountain nice and easy, I come Colorado where we have some nice ski resorts and to me, the green on this mountain felt like blues, blues felt like blacks, and so on. The restaurant at the top of the mountain is amazing! I also went shopping at their ski shop and oh my goodness, what a variety they have! I found so many cute things. I highly recommend this resort!

    Overall confusing layout for a Hotel. It was nice and clean for the most part. Parts of our room…read morewere falling apart such as the heater, it had a few loose pieces just sitting/hanging on. It was super warm throughout the building, not surprising as it was July l, but the hallways were muggy. It took all day for the room to cool down on full blast AC. Could have used better signage for how to get to certain areas such as the restaurants. Also the door locks are a nightmare if you have toddlers... no secondary lock on top and the one lock automatically opens when you turn the handle. Staff were friendly and service side of things was fine. PS the entrance tunnel really needs better lighting, even in the daytime it's confusing to drive through a pitch black tunnel. I saw multiple cars confused at where to go.

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    The Cliff Lodge - 71 restaurant

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    Goldminer's Daughter Lodge

    Goldminer's Daughter Lodge

    4.0(21 reviews)
    1.8 mi

    This place is terrible, the worst service ever. I cost a fortune and the return on you money isn't…read morethere. The staff is unfriendly especially the front desk manager. spend your money elsewhere this place isn't worth the crap out of your ass.

    Overall, I had an exceptional time at Goldminer's Daughter Lodge. The rates were very competitive,…read morethe room was clean and comfortable, the breakfast and dinners were delicious & plentiful, and most of the employees were kind and helpful. I wish I could have given this stay 5 stars (it deserves it), but I must provide honest feedback about my grievances regarding EDDIE, the manager of this establishment. Although he remained professional throughout the interaction, he was uninterested in helping me with my blight of having an SUV stuck in 20 inches of fresh snow. His only solution was to tell me to "take a shovel and deal with it yourself. We're busy. If you don't finish, you can continue working on it after you get back from skiing at 4 PM." His response was very dismissive, rushed, and condescending. He didn't even extend the courtesy of asking someone from his team to help. After shoveling snow for 20 minutes, I see him sitting at reception, doing nothing. This is an absolutely UNACCEPTABLE attitude towards guests. However, as a saving grace, the other employees at Goldminer's Daughter Lodge were PHENOMENAL. Two different employees noticed me struggling to shovel snow and immediately got a shovel and helped me. If not for these kind folks, I would have missed my flight.

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    Goldminer's Daughter Lodge - Two room suites for families or groups of friends.

    Two room suites for families or groups of friends.

    Goldminer's Daughter Lodge - Check the conditions while still in bed.

    Check the conditions while still in bed.

    Goldminer's Daughter Lodge - The Top of the Lodge Restaurant has top of the world views.

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    The Top of the Lodge Restaurant has top of the world views.

    Brighton Resort - Snake lift lodge 2.18.25

    Brighton Resort

    3.8(275 reviews)
    4.0 mi
    $$

    Brighton's a pretty resilient ski resort, still snowing here in mid to late April, despite Solitude…read moreright next to it getting rain instead and having to end their season much sooner. Brighton's so deep in the mountains, it was getting even more snow than Alta or Snowbird late season. Nonetheless, most of the skiable area was closed from late April on, and they had some really sticky slush near the bottom. I went here on the week of April 20th (the stoner holiday) not thinking anything of it, and have never seen such a high concentration of intoxicated, degenerate, drug-obsessed college kids and degenerate behavior. These kids were consuming alcohol on the runs, making fun of, laughing at and humiliating beginners, and couldn't stop chairlift blabbing about jumping people, buying alcohol underaged, and "whippets" or however you spell it, their apparent drug of choice. Having an Ikon Pass and going to Alta that same week, I wanted to find the explanatory factor for the extreme disparity in guests between here and Alta that particular week. I looked online and saw Brighton was selling day passes for only $49, and marketing their late season as an event, "The Meltdown", geared toward younger people looking to party. Most of the staff here were nice and professional, with one exception. This attractive blonde girl working here was rude and standoffish when I asked what time they close, as they kept changing the closing time, seemingly on a daily basis, and nobody seemed to know. Different websites said different times and their closing time varies by day of the week, time of the season, weather, even by lift or section of the mountain, so it was like a Scooby-Doo mystery trying to figure it out. Then to get an attitude like "What... what time do we close?! You're hitting on me?!! You can't think of a better pickup line than that?! You know how many pickup lines I hear a day??" Probably not the right person to be working in hospitality. On the upside, the night skiing and tree skiing were exceptional here when I went earlier in the season, and the girl I took said this was her favorite resort. When I tried taking her to Snowbird she had a panic attack, saying it was too steep, and had to have ski patrol take her down in the basket, so Brighton's probably more beginner friendly.

    you will make it to the Brighton Resort after 40 minutes up the Cottonwood Canyon; the best part is…read morethe snow you slowly see as you drive up once you hit the Resort, you will be directed to park (you can reserve parking online), and make your way to the Resort, where you can ski, play in the snow or enjoy the Restaurant aftwewards

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    The mountain view

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