Snowbasin Blog

We are excited to see so many people enjoying the trails at Snowbasin this summer! Please note that due to safety reasons, there are a couple trail closures due to events on the mountain. Thank you for your cooperation!

Saturday, July 21st- Snowbasin mountain operations will close at 4 pm for the Jazz in July concert.

Saturday, July 21st- Snowbasin “will not” be offering its Mountain Top Dining.

Sunday, July 22nd- Live Entertainment and BBQ are cancelled due to to an event.

Saturday, August 4th- Trails closed until 1 pm for the Intermountain Cup. Shuttle service will be running that day for scheduled pick-ups after 1pm.

Saturday, August 18th- Mt. Ogden50/100k at Snowbasin – All trails will be closed for the race. No bike shuttle service.

Saturday, August 18th- Snowbasin “will not” be offering its Mountain Top Dining.

Saturday/Sunday, September 22/23rd – XTERRA USA Championships – All trails will be closed for the race. No bike shuttle service.

Join us on Earl’s Patio Sunday for a delicious BBQ beginning at 12:00 pm. The free music series will take place from 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm.  Bring your blankets, chairs and sunshades to enjoy the afternoon of good food and music!

Flew The Coop  - Classic Rock

No dogs or outside food on Earl’s Patio please. State law prohibits outside alcohol.

The 2012 XTERRA Trail Run National Championship will be hosted by Snowbasin Resort for the second year on Sept. 23.

The XTERRA Trail Run Nationals will be held one day after the XTERRA USA Championship off-road triathlon to create the ultimate XTERRA racing weekend. The two events will bring more than 1,000 of the nation’s very best amateur and professional triathletes and trail runners to Northern Utah to battle for the title of XTERRA National Champion.

Registration is now open. For questions or more information, call 877-XTERRA-1.

COURSE MAP

The course is a true championship masterpiece.  There is nothing amiss in this perfectly designed thriller, highlighting everything Snowbasin Resort’s terrain has to offer.  If you enjoy gut-wrenching climbs leading to breathtaking views, twisted single track dotted with rock gardens, fast flat sections, and of course, flying effortlessly down rewarding descents, you are in for the race of your life! It hosts the perfect symphony of challenging components to favor the all-around runner.  For those curious about the elevation, the low point hits in at 6,133 feet. High point is just shy of 7,300 feet.  Expect 2,200 feet of climbing.

Read Course Description by Rachel Cieslewicz

PRIZE MONEY AND AWARDS

The fastest runners will be racing for $5,000 in prize money – awarded to the top five men and women as follows: $1,000, $600, $400, $300, $200.  XTERRA will also be crowning national champs in age groups starting at 9 & under, then every five years (ex. 10-14, 15-19, etc…) up to 80+.  Champs win a commemorative long-sleeve winners T and all racers get a short sleeve shirt and goody bag filled with cool swag.

Note: You must be present to receive your award. Awards will not be mailed after the event.