Snowbasin Resort will open the John Paul Express Lift tomorrow, December 27^th. Please be aware that the terrain accessed by John Paul Express is limited to advanced and expert Skiers/Snowboarders only. Early season conditions exist.  Many unmarked hazards exist at or just below the snow surface. Please obey all posted signs. Due to these early season conditions there will be no groomed runs available from the John Paul Express.  Snowbasin will open additional terrain as weather and snow conditions permit.

Snowbasin is proud to announce the opening of Becker lift on Monday Dec 24th!  Skiers & Snowboards will now be able to access more beginner and intermediate terrain through Slow Road.  With Becker lift opening Snowbasin will be offering over 20 trails and 2500+ vertical feet.

In addition to Becker lift Snowbasin will have Needles Gondola, Middle Bowl Triple, Porcupine Triple, and Little Cat lifts open for your enjoyment.  New lift ticket prices are as follows:

Full Day  

Half Day – Starts at 12:30PM

Snowbasin is starting a new tradition this year with hosting our first SUPER BOWL party at the Cinnabar Lounge.  We will be offering an all you can eat buffet wtih 2 types of wings, wraps, and sliders just to name a few.  The Cinnabar staff will have trivia and prize giveaways during the event while you enjoy the game on our brand new 65″ HD tv’s.  The Super Bowl party kicks off at 4:00 pm and is $15 per person.

Reservations are not required.  For the full buffet menu Click Here

Bob Aamodt’s Vertical Challenge with be coming back to Snowbasin this year for its 6th anniversary on February 26th, 2013. The event will take place from 9 am to 3 pm. Registration will be from 7:30 am to 8:30 am at the Old Day Lodge. Awards ceremony to take place at 4 pm at the Old Day Lodge.

Just as the challenges before all proceeds from Bob’s Vertical Challenge go to Scoutreach, an officially recognized charity arm of the Boys Scouts of America (BSA). Scoutreach aids youth groups such as YMCA, Youth Impact, The Boys and Girls Clubs ofWeber-DavisCounties, and Boys and Girls Clubs ofBrigham CityandCacheValley. It also offers assistance toOgdenCityschools as well as providing camp scholarships and program and registration fees these deserving programs.

Please go to www.BobsVerticalChallenge.org for sponsorship information and to register online. Or call, Inc., 801-447-4200, 630 N Main, Farmington, Utah, 84025

Snowbasin Resort is proud to announce that we will be offering UTA public Bus service from Ogden up to our resort. Service will originate from the Transit Center in downtown Ogden. First service for skiers departs as early as 7:55 a.m. Service will leave Snowbasin as late as 4:30 p.m. Riders should consult the official schedule at www.rideuta.com for specific weekday, weekend and holiday schedules. Fare is $4.25 each way. Route connections in Weber County may be made at the following Ogden locations:

• Ogden Transit Center, 2350 S. Wall Avenue
• Lincoln Avenue and 24^th Street
• Grant Avenue and 26^th Street
• Washington Boulevard and 25^th Street
• Washington Boulevard and 24^th Street
• Washington Boulevard and 23^rd Street
• Washington Boulevard and 22^nd Street
• Washington Boulevard and 12^th Street
• Rainbow Gardens, 1851 Valley Drive
• Lakeside Resort Properties, drop and ride location, 6486 Utah 39 in Huntsville
• Chris’ Cafe Park and Ride lot, 7345 east 900 south in Huntsville

Join Snowbasin for a delicious dining experience, with each course paired with a Uinta Brewing beer. The Uinta Brewmaster will be on hand to talk about the methods for making his beers between courses and the chef Eric Byrd will also be on hand to discuss the food choices as well as the preparations methods.  Seating is limited to this special event so make your reservations now buy calling 801.620.1021.  Dinner begins at 6:30 pm, $55 per person (complimentary pint glass).  Click HERE for full menu.

Snowbasin is proud to announce we are open top to bottom!  You will be able to ski/ride the following trails accessed by the Needles Gondola:  Bear Hollow, Snow Shoe, School Hill, Strawberry Traverse, Porcupine Traverse, Middle Bowl Traverse, Dan’s Run and Sweat Revenge.

Snowbasin will also have Middle Bowl Triple and Little Cat lifts open for you enjoyment.  New lift ticket prices are as follows:

Full Day  

Adult ……………………………………………………………. $66.00

Youth  (7-12)  ……………………………………………….. $38.00

Child  (6 and Under)……………………………………….. FREE

Senior (65 – 74)…………………………………………….. $53.00

Senior (75 and Older)……………………………………… $25.00

Little Cat Only………………………………………………… $25.00

Little Cat/Becker…………………………………………….. $40.00

Half Day – Starts at 12:30PM

Adult ……………………………………………………………. $54.00

Youth  (7-12)  ……………………………………………….. $29.00

Child  (6 and Under)……………………………………….. FREE

Senior (65 – 74)…………………………………………….. $41.00

Senior (75 and Older)……………………………………… $19.00

Little Cat Only………………………………………………… $19.00

Little Cat/Becker……………………………………… $35.00

Snowbasin Resort will open on Thanksgiving Day, November 22, 2012, to mark the official start of the 2012-13 winter ski and snowboard season in Ogden Valley. The resort will begin the season with 2.5″ of new snow since Saturday.  Combined with extensive snowmaking, Snowbasin will be offering a base averaging between 18-22 inches on 5 runs.

For opening day, Snowbasin will offer skiing & snowboarding off Middle Bowl Triple and Little Cat Quad lifts.  Skiers and snowboarders will upload and download on Needles Gondola for Middle Bowl lift access. There will be no top to bottom skiing and snowboarding.  The following runs will be groomed for our snow enthusiasts’ enjoyment: Sweet Revenge, Powder Puff, Strawberry Traverse, Middle Bowl Traverse and Porcupine Traverse. Snowbasin will offer two “pocket” terrain parks containing several features along the open trails with more terrain and lifts opening as weather permits.

Snowbasin’s Annual Thanksgiving Dinner at Earl’s Lodge has sold out; however Needles Lodge will be serving food on Thanksgiving Day.

Early season lift prices:

All Day Adult Lift Ticket $49/ Half Day $39

All Day Youth Lift Ticket $34/ Half Day $26

All Day Senior Lift Ticket $42/ Half Day $32

Please ski and ride with care. Obstacles can be hidden just at or below the snow surface. Hiking is not permitted because of snowmaking, avalanche control, and grooming on the mountain. The ticket windows will open at 8:30 a.m.  For more information, call 801.620.1000 or the Snow Report Hotline at 801.620.1100, or visit: www.snowbasin.com

Snowbasin will be opening in just under a week, November 22nd, for Skiing and Snowboarding conditions permitting.  The annual Thanksgiving Dinner at Earl’s Lodge has sold out!, but food will be served from a limited menu at Needles Lodge on Thanksgiving Day.

We will be updating lift ticket pricing, trail openings and conditions early next week.

Its that time of year again the temps are getting colder, you have already gone Trick or Treating and winter is upon us.  So we thought to put together a couple of fun things you should consider when getting ready to come to Snowbasin on opening day.

Preparing for opening day :

1. Snowboards & skis need to go to the spa, this means, give them a fresh wax and edge tune so they are ready to cruise on opening day.
2. Layout your winter clothes: coat, pants, gloves, goggles, hat, face mask, socks, under-armor, and boots.  Now make sure there are no spiders or bugs in your gear and get ready to roll in the snow.
3. Have you purchased your season pass yet? If not, better get online, punch in those digits and print out that receipt so you can treat yourself to numerous days on the snow.
4. Charge up that personal camera, smart phone and or POV camera, it’s almost time to make memories on the mountain again and an actual photo or video captures the moment better than your mind.
5. Time to put the ski rack back on your car, or move the seats down so your equipment has room to ride with you to the mountain.