2011/2012 Pre-Season Pass Rates

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.

Snowbasin Closing Date Band Announced

Snowbasin will be closing on Sunday April 17th and to celebrate another record season we will be providing music by local favorites the Kap Brothers.  They will be playing on the patio at Earl’s Lodge from 11:30am-2:30pm weather permitting.  So come out and get one last ski or snowboard day in before Snowbasin closes for the snow season and listen to some great local music.

Spring Lift Rate and Special Offer

Snowbasin Resort will be moving to its spring lift ticket rate. Starting April 4th until closing adults will be able to ski and snowboard for only $54.

If you have a 2010/2011 season pass from any other Utah Resort you will receive an additional $12 off a single day lift ticket. All you have to do is show your season pass along with valid ID at the ticket window and you will receive a $42 lift ticket.

With a 140+ inch base and exceptional March snowfalls with even more snow in the forecast, Snowbasin will be keeping Needles Gondola, Little Cat, and John Paul Lifts open through April 17th , pending weather, making Snowbasin northern Utah’s longest open resort this season.

Snowsports Late Spring Group Lessons

The Snowbasin Learning Center will be offer snowsports group lessons once per day from April 11th – 17th from 10 a.m. – noon. Private lessons are available at any time.

Last Weekend for Strawberry!

Be sure to catch the Strawberry Gondola this weekend. With the season winding down, the Strawberry Gondola will no longer be running after Sunday, April 3rd.  All area adult lift ticket prices will be reduced to $54 dollars on April 4th.

Friday Night Lights Second Stop Video Edit and Overall Standings

Below is the video from the second stop of the Friday Night Lights Rail Jam Series.  Also, dont forget that the last stop of the series is March 25th.

http://vimeo.com/20310099

Listed below is the overall points chart from the past two stops:

    Points    
Skier 17-Dec 14-Jan 25-Mar Total
Jessie Edge 75 50   125
Scott Barney   75    
Shane Cooley   25    
Hayden McEntire 50     50
Ben Moisen 25     25
Alex Hackel 20     20
Cameron Mikesell 20 #   20
Josh Roberts 20 #   20
Aiden Damito 20 #   20
Parker Gladwell 20     20
Michael Brits 20     20
AJ Cox 20     20
Snowboarder        
Jordan Morse 75 50   125
rex cordan   75    
Paxan Alexander 50     50
Thomas Hyes 25     25
Austin Carpernter 20     20
Zayne Malmberg 20     20
Eric Romney 20     20
Nick Perucca 20     20
Zeke Greer 20     20
Heber McNeil 20     20
Marley Colt 20     20

Snowbasin looks forward to seeing you this Friday night.

2nd Annual Adaptive Sports Winter Carnival

Come to Snowbasin on Saturday March 19th for the 2nd annual Snowbasin Adaptive Foundation Carnival and Demo Day.  If you were here for the Carnival last year, you know how much fun was had by all.  This year the Foundation is committed to raising $5000 to purchase a mono-ski.  We will have fun booths for the kids, prize giveaways, hot dogs and cotton candy, music and more.

We are also very fortunate to have the generous support of many of our local ski industry partners who are sponsoring a Demo Day.  For a $10 donation you will be able demo equipment from at least 8 different companies.  All of the proceeds from the Carnival and Demo will benefit the Snowbasin Adaptive Sports Educational Foundation to help people with disabilities have an on snow experience.

More Info on the Adaptive Program:

Have you seen the bi-ski on the hill and wondered about our adaptive program?  The Snowbasin Adaptive Sports Educational Foundation was started in 2009 to provide an on snow experience for people of all ages with disabilities.  Since 2009 we have grown our program, purchased specialized equipment, and provided lessons and scholarships to over 150 people in Northern Utah.

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 call our Snowsports department at 801-620-1015, or visit the website www.snowbasinadaptive.org

Look for our Adaptive Instructors and students on the hill, you always see them smiling!

Huge Race Weekend Starts Today for South Series!

Once agains the South Series comes to Snowbasin with some of the best J4, J5, and J6 racers in the region!  All Races will take place in Wildcat Bowl and can be viewed from the Old Day Lodge and Upper Parking Lot.  Come early to get a good spot because this is going to be a big event.  Here is the breakdown of the next three days:

Today 2 Mandatory training runs in Wildcat Bowl in the morning along with the Girls 1st run of the SG at 1pm.

Saturday The Boys SG runs in the morning followed by the Girls SG.

Sunday The Kombi run with at start on Joker Road.

Awards for both Saturday and Sunday’s Races will be held at the Old Day Lodge following the Races.

Parking on Satruday and Sunday for competiitors and their familys will be available in the   Upper Parking Lot and there will be access for Athletes and Parents only in the Old Day Lodge.

For more information contact Snowsports Learning Center at 801.620.1015

Full Moon BBQ and Ski/Snowboard Down Snowbasin March 19th

“Spring’s Coming Celebration”
Needles all you can eat
BBQ

Grilled and Fried chicken
Pulled Pork sandwiches
Grilled Bratwurst, hot dogs and sauerkraut
Western style baked Beans
Grilled corn on the cob
Fresh fruit tray
Potato salad
Baby green salad with assorted
dressings
Fresh hot Apple crisp
Bread pudding with rum sauce

From 4PM to 7PM
You will ski down under the Full Moon
You may pre purchase your ticket
$ 25 for dinner/$10 for gondola ticket – season passes are valid for gondola ride.
Reserved Seating Call 801.620.1021

****Guests will NOT have option to ride the gondola down it is only for boarders/skiers.

****Reservations Only.

****Again no foot passengers and you have to ski down in groups accompanied by one of our efficient ski patrol staff member.

Youth Ski League Races Feb 19th

The Youth Ski League race series is back to Snowbasin Saturday, February 19th , on City Hill. Over 200 youth skiers will be at Snowbasin for a 1 run race. So get up to Snowbasin and cheer on some of the best youth skiers in the Western Rockies.