Snowbasin is proud to host the 3rd Annual Mt. Ogden 50/100k Endurance Mountain Bike Race. The bike course consists of 2 (25K) loops for the 50K and an expanded 50K course for the 100k so the racers are not completing 4 laps. Top endurance mountain bike races not only regionally but nationally will be attending and putting their strength and fortitude to the test. For a full list of divisions and race times click on the URL below:
Snowbasin, for the second year in a row, is hosting the final stop of the Intermountain Cup Race Series. This XC Mtn Bike race consists of a 8.5 mile loop of single track across the lower mountain with the start and finsih right above the Grizzly Center. The race covers most age levels and expertise by divisions. Their will be an awards ceremony, BBQ, and live music after the race around noon. So come out to Snowbasin to cheer your favorite racer on or take the challenge yourself. For more information on the ICup series and the Finals at Snowbasin check the link below:
After several days of high temperatures and significant rain Snowbasin will no longer continue its summer Skiing and Snowboarding. We had two great weeks of Skiing/Snowboarding off the Middle Bowl lift however summer has finally arrived melting away the necessary snow amount to operate in the lower elevations. Though we are closed for lift access skiing/snowboarding, Snowbasin will be hosting a Rail Jam on Sunday July 3rd at Earl’s base area for both skiers and snowboarders. In addition, Snowbasin has many summer events and activities including mountain top dining, lower elevation mountain bike trails, and a 9-hole disc golf course currently open to the public. Snowbasin is looking forward to lift accessed Mountain Biking and Hiking in weeks to come. Keep an eye on the blog for an official opening date.
**The Snowbasin Rail Jam on July 3rd is NOT cancelled**
Snowbasin Resort is proud to announce the 2011/2012 winter pre-season passes will be available for purchase. Snowbasin currently has a limited offering of 2011/2012 Pre-Season Passes Online. Starting, June 11th, passes can be purchased in person at the tickets windows on Saturday and Sundays between 9:00 am and 5:30 pm. Due to great success, Snowbasin Season Pass Perks will be continued for the 2011/2012 season. This means if you buy a Winter Season Pass early you will have unlimited summer gondola use, 6-days of skiing/snowboarding at Sun Valley, 15% discount on winter repairs in the Grizzly Center, two- 50% off buddy vouchers, and tubing hill discounts. As of June 11st, a complete list of pass types and prices can be viewed by visiting www.snowbasin.com/winter/winter-rates/#/passes/
| Pre- Season | ||
| Season Pass | Until 10/2/11 | |
| Adult | $995.00 | |
| Adult Midweek M-F (No black out dates) | $550.00 | |
| Youth (7-12) | $225.00 | |
| Teen (13-18) | $350.00 | |
| Young Adult (19-26) | $575.00 | |
| Child (6 and Under) | $10.00 | |
| Military (Must show proof of active duty or retired military) | $525.00 | |
| Senior (65-74 Must provide proof of age) | $625.00 | |
| Senior (75+ Must provide proof of age) | $15.00 | |
| 10 Day Pass (can rollover to next season, restrictions apply) | $500.00 | |
| Family Season Pass | Until 10/2/11 | |
| 1st Adult | $995.00 | |
| Spouse (Legal Marriage recognized by the State Of Utah) | $645.00 | |
| Youth (7-12) | $175.00 | |
| Teen (13-18) | $275.00 | |
| Child (6 & Under) | $10.00 | |
*Prices Subject to Change. Passes are non-refundable and non-transferable. Snowbasin does not guarantee season length or weather conditions.
The Mt. Ogden Midweek Race Series is open to the public, and are held every Wednesday beginning June 22nd at Snowbasin. The series will run through the summer leading up to the Mt. Ogden 50/100k Endurance Mountain Bike Race and Festival at Snowbasin on August 27th. Registration for the midweek races is from 5:30pm till 15 minutes before race start on the day of the race.
Mountain Bike Series:
Dates: Wednesday June 22rd 2011, Wednesday June 29th 2011, Wednesday July 6th 2011, Wednesday July 13th 2011, Wednesday July 20th 2011, Wednesday July 27th 2011, Wednesday August 3rd 2011, Wednesday August 10th 2011, Wednesday August 17th 2011, Wednesday August 24th 2011 Times: A – 6:30 pm (Expert/Pro) B – 6:31 (Sport) A – 6:32 pm (Beginner) Prizes at 8:00pm
For more information, visit:
The Mt Ogden 50K/100k is proud to support the Snowbasin Adaptive Sports Education Foundation! $5 of each entry fee this year will be donated to the Foundation to support their mission.
Snowbasin Adaptive Sports Education Foundation (SASEF) is a non-profit organization that provides support for adaptive snow sports programs held at Snowbasin resort. Our program offers winter recreational opportunities for individuals with disabilities to share with their family and friends in a world-class alpine environment.
We began our program in 2009 and just finished our third season in 2010-2011. This year we offered over 500 hours of adaptive instruction, with almost 200 of those hours being provided through scholarships. For the 2011-2012 season, our primary goal will be to expand our scholarship program, and purchase additional equipment. An $85 scholarship provides 3 hours of instruction, equipment rental and lift ticket for our clients.
Our instructors are passionate about improving the lives of people with disabilities through sports and recreation. Our mission is to support a quality sports experience for those who otherwise could not access the beauty of the mountain. Our trained and certified adaptive instructors use the latest equipment and techniques to meet the variety of needs of our students.
This year our instructors have worked with children age 4 to seniors age 88. Their disabilities range from cognitive to paralysis to blindness to degenerative illness like MS. The thing they all have in common is the thrill they get from being outdoors. As one parent put it, “another piece of the world has been opened up for my daughter, and I can’t express what that means to us.”
The Foundation is a federally recognized 501(c) 3 non-profit. We are supported by, but separate from Snowbasin Corporation. If you know someone who might be interested in Adaptive lessons, please visit our website www.snowbasinadaptive.org.
Thanks to all the participants of the Mt. Ogden 100k for your support. We’ll see you on the slopes!
(2) 25K Loops and (2) 50K Loops
You will start behind the Grizzly Center next to the John Paul Lift. Head uphill on the single-track and turn sharp left onto the dirt road. Follow dirt road uphill past the Becker chairlift. Continue up the road a short distance and make a sharp left onto the single-track Green Pond Trail #11(near metal gate). After you cross the creek keep heading south on Green Pond Trail #11. Stay on the wide ski road and watch for the slight left turn that will keep you on the Green Pond Trail #11 single-track at the top of the climb.
Keep heading south on Green Pond Trail #11 to the junction of Green Pond Trail #11 and Snowbasin Trail #12. Turn right here and head uphill. Go straight across the dirt road at the top of the long climb and keep going uphill on the single-track Green Pond Trail #11.
***100K Addition Only***
When the Green Pond connects up with the Summer Access Road Turn LEFT, head south for 1/4mile on dirt road towards Strawberry Lift Terminal. At the base of the terminal you will take a hard left and connect with the NEW Lower Strawberry trail (Down hill and fast) follow the new trail until it connects with the old summer access road, than Turn RIGHT, follow it up hill and take a slight left up the mountain on the road at the Strawberry Terminal. Follow the Road until it connects with the Last Chance Trail #10.
Turn Left on Last Chance #10. Follow Last Chance until it connects in with Needles #1. Turn LEFT at Needles #1 and head up the mountain following Needles up and staying left at Elk Ridge Trail #9 and remaining on Needles #1. Keep climbing on the trail again, ignoring the next merging trail Becker # 8. Keep riding up on Needles # 1.
When Needles #1 intersects with Middle Bowl #7, go straight on Middle Bowl #7. Follow Middle Bowl #7 across the mountain until it connects up with the Porcupine Trail #3.
Porcupine #3 – long down hill section. Follow Porky Trail #3 all the way down until it reconnects with Needles# 1. You are now back on original 50k/100K course.
At the junction of Green Pond Trail #11 and Last Chance # 10, stay straight on Green Pond #11 until it joins up with Needles Trail #1. Be sure to get back on the Needles Trail #1 single-track at the bottom of Willow Springs ski run (watch for the slight left turn).
Continue north on the Needles Trail #1 until it joins the Maples Trail #13. Follow the Maples Trail #13 until it meets the dirt road that heads north towards the old Maples Campground. Follow this dirt road until you come to a right turn onto the Forest Service Wheeler Creek Trail.
Turn right onto the Wheeler Creek Trail and stay on the Wheeler Creek Trail all the way to the Art Nord Trailhead. Be sure to take the first slight right turn you come to avoid the horse trail and be careful at the bridge crossing. This trail can be very rough in sections. Stay left at the Middle Fork Trail junction and be sure to take a right at the Icebox Canyon junction. (Do not go down Icebox). You will have a bit of an uphill until the final descent to Art Nord Trailhead.
At Art Nord Trailhead turn right onto the asphalt of the Old Snowbasin Road. A short sprint uphill takes you to a left turn back onto the East Fork Trail single-track.
Follow East Fork all the way uphill to the junction with the Middle Fork Trail. Take a right turn at this junction onto the Middle Fork Trail. Follow Middle Fork Trail downhill until it meets the Old Snowbasin Road. Take a left onto the asphalt of the Old Snowbasin Road and head uphill on the roadway. At the Snowbasin entrance take a right turn and stay on the main roadway into Parking Lot #1 and Follow into the finish line.
Repeat as needed.
Wildflower Meadow is the start/finish area and also the exchange area for team racers.
#06-25-2010
Mountain bike enthusiasts – mark you calendars! The Mt. Ogden 50k at Snowbasin was a huge success last summer. In the fact the event was so strongly supported by the mountain bike community, that it has been expanded to include 100k event and a four-person relay. Registration will be available in April. Watch for more details!
