Snowbasin Blog

Snowbasin Resort is proud to host the first annual Ragnar Trail Relays on August 16th & 17th.  In this race you will be able to experiences it all the Snowbasin has to offer with rolling meadows, scenic canyons, and abundant wildlife. Whether you’re admiring the views of Pineview Reservoir , climbing the peaks above Earl’s Lodge or passing through the wildflowers in the sweeping meadow of Porcupine loop, each trail will give you a new and unique perspective of the Wasatch Mountains.

In between runs you will experience Ragnar Village at its finest, complete with a central fire, s’mores, live music, and dining at Earl’s Lodge. Join us for this unforgettable adventure in the peaks of the Wasatch Mountains.

For more information about the Ragnar Trail Relays click “HERE“

Ragnar’s Wasatch Back Relay will be celebrating its 10th year this summer and Snowbasin Resort is proud to be one of its major exchange points. June 20th and 21st you will be able to cheer your favorite runner, team, or just support the event as a whole as participants come through Snowbasin’s Earl’s Lodge base area. The Wasatch Back Relay is a 198.3-mile race that consists of multiple relay teams of 12 runners. Teams will rock out to live bands, enjoy the wacky participant costumes, and make life-long friends with teammates and competitors. Teams will party along the backside of the beautiful Wasatch Mountains from Logan to Park City, Utah via Snowbasin over this four day race.

Snowbasin is proud to announce the 2013 Blues, Brews, & BBQ’s summer entertainment list. Join us every Sunday from noon until 5:00 pm as we transform the Patio at Earl’s Lodge into a “FREE” concert venue that takes-on an inspiring festival-like atmosphere.  Both Nationally touring artists as well as regionally touring acts take the stage as headliners while local musical artists will open the afternoon with a set of their own.  Besides the great FREE music, there will be hearty and delicious BBQ inspired entrees complemented by local Utah Craft Beers. So, bring your blankets, chairs and sunglasses to enjoy the afternoon of good food and music for the whole family!

For a full list of bands & dates see below:

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

Top 6 Things to do the Last Week of the Season

1. Get to the mountain as soon as it opens so you can get first tracks on the corduroy one last time.
2. Grab a meal at the top of Needles Gondola and enjoy the valley view
3. Wear something unique, stand out on the  mountain and show everyone how stylish you can be.
4. Strut your skills on the mountain and show everyone that trick you perfected this season.
5. Ski or Snowboard down your favorite trail at least twice.
6. Get a head start for next season and buy your season pass for the 2013-14 season.

Snowbasin will be wrapping up another fun filled season this Sunday April 14th.  We will be hosting the Fox Street All-Stars on Saturdayas well as a DJ & 80′s Party to finish the winter season with a bang on Sunday!  So come out for one last day before you take out the golf clubs and bicycles.  For a full list of events for closing weekend CLICK HERE

Dont forget that Snowbasin will be re-opening for summer operations Fathers Day weekend

Strawberry Gondola will no longer be running as of, April 5th.  The new all area adult lift ticket price is $66.

As winter creeps to an end and spring starts to blossom, it’s almost time for the 2012-2013 winter season to come to a close. Snowbasin will be celebrating this season with a “Totally Rad End of Season Throwdown.” This event will be taking place the last two weekends of the season, April 6^th & 7^th and April 13^th & 14^th. We encourage everyone to dress up in their best throwback 80′s attire and live it up like it’s 1985 all over again. The festivities will begin Saturday April 6th with spring skiing, delicious food and a barbeque on Earl’s Patio, a reggae mix from the Nate Robinson Trio, and the opportunity for you to strike a pose in our Totally Rad 80′s Retro Photo Booth. But,  the party does not stop there, we will be picking up the party again on April 13th with the FREE concert featuring Fox Street All Stars playing a funky groove for everyone to enjoy beginning at 3:00 pm. Finally, on April 14th Snowbasin Resort’s last day of the 2012-13 winter season we will be celebrating with a DJ & costume contest turning the party up! The costume contest will begin at 2 pm on Earl’s Patio with fun prizes for the best and raddest costumes on all the mountain.

In honor of our Totally Rad End of Season Throwdown, we are offering a *Promo Code* for lift tickets for all of our guests.

Promo Code: *”TWO TOTALLY RAD TICKETS” for $80*

(These are All Area Mountain Lift Tickets)

You may purchase these tickets at the ticket window or the season pass desk here at Snowbasin from April 6th (Saturday) to April 14th (Sunday)  . But don’t forget, you MUST say the promo code when purchasing the tickets in order to get the deal.

Come celebrate a great season with us on the two last weekends of the season. Spring skiing, great food, live music, and a retro theme, sounds like a radical weekend for all to enjoy.

Festivities will be taking place on Earl’s Patio the next two weekends for guests to enjoy.

• 80′s Retro Photo Booth from 11-4pm; hosted by Faceshots Photography
• Food/BBQ Specials on Earl’s Patio
• 80′s ski  movies playing in the Cinnabar Lounge
• Free Live Music Saturday, April 6th: Nate Robinson Trio (starts 2pm)
• Free Live Music Saturday, April 13th: Fox Street All Stars (starts 2pm)
• DJ Party, April 14th from 1-4pm
• Costume Contest from 2pm, April 14th

Live Music is FREE!

Parking lot closes at 7pm

No overnight camping permitted

Don’t miss out on great spring conditions and spring discounts at Snowbasin! Lower rates are now in effect staring April 1st. Join us for great music on Friday and Saturday. On Monday, rates will be reduced to $66 for a Adult all day lift ticket. For a complete rate list, click HERE

Snowbasin is proud to introduce the new Discovery Pass Program for the upcoming 2013/14 Winter Season. The Discovery Pass program gives several options for skiers and riders to enjoy all that Snowbasin has to offer. Beginning March 23^rd, Snowbasin’s Discovery Pass can be purchased online through Snowbasin’s eStore or in person at Earl’s Lodge between 8:30 am and 4:00 pm ending on April 14th.

*Buy your Discovery Season Pass by April 14th to get the best deal.

*Prices will go up on April 15th.

The Discovery Value Pass is available for a limited time for only $449. The Value Pass contains some restrictions including holiday blackout dates. For those people who want to enjoy Snowbasin every day of the season we offer the Discovery Premier Pass. The Premier Pass offers unlimited skiing and riding at Snowbasin, 2013 summer gondola use, a $159 rate on hotel rooms at Sun Valley Lodge or Inn during the 2013-14 ski season on a space available basis, a 15% discount on winter repairs in the Grizzly Center, two 50% off buddy vouchers, and tubing hill discounts. The Premier Pass is available for $649 with no blackout dates.  Finally, when you purchase any 2013/2014 Discover Pass you will be able to ski the rest of the 2012/2013 winter season!

A complete list of pass types and current prices can be viewed by clicking “HERE”

*Prices Subject to Change. Passes are non-refundable and non-transferable. Snowbasin does not guarantee season length or weather conditions.

John Paul Lodge will be reducing its restaurant services for the remainder of the 2012-13 season. John Paul will be offering Pizza & Soups Monday Through Friday with Grill Items, Pizza, & Soups on Saturdays and Sundays.  Pasta and Salad items will no longer be offered at John Paul Lodge for the remainder of the 2012-13 season.

Starting Monday, April 1st, John Paul Lodge be offering cold snacks only for the remainder of the 2012-2013 season.