Olympic Hangover? Here’s Where You Can Live the Experience Yourself in Utah As the 2026 Winter Games wrap up in Milan Cortina, some of us find ourselves still jonesing for that unique surge of inspiration and adrenaline. Without a daily dose of watching the world’s greatest skiers and snowboarders push beyond human limits around race gates, on a Nordic course or spinning through the air, we’re left with a certain emptiness that […] Olympics Shauna Farnell | March 16, 2026 0 Comments
Snowbasin, UT, to Host New UTMB World Series Event in September 2026 Chamonix, France – The UTMB® World Series circuit is thrilled to announce the addition of Snowbasin by UTMB®, a brand-new event set in the heart of Utah’s Wasatch Mountains. The inaugural event is scheduled to take place on September 10-12, 2026, for one year only and will shift to September 16-18 beginning in 2027. The new Snowbasin by UTMB will deliver the […] Industry News Press Release | February 17, 2026 0 Comments
Snowbasin, UT, Report: The Storm is Coming. Conditions Report from Friday, December 26, 2025 Song of the day: “My Favorite Girl Loves Reading”- Foxtide “When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro.” – Hunter S. Thompson The storm is coming. Let me say it again for you in Spanish: Ya viene la tormenta! The Wasatch has been on a diet this season so far— She wants […] Conditions Report Martin Kuprianowicz | December 26, 2025 0 Comments
Snowbasin, UT, Report: Winter Deals the Cards and We Play Report from Sunday, December 14, 2025 I prayed for more patience in my life and since then it hasn’t snowed. Apologies. It turns out that God deals in opportunities and not deliveries. But that’s alright. Firm and fast snow makes you a better skier. And there’s no better place to practice then on a gorgeous bluebird Sunday at Snowbasin, sans […] Conditions Report Martin Kuprianowicz | December 14, 2025 0 Comments
Snowbasin, UT, Report: Early Season Off-Piste Fun on My First Ever Day Here Report from December 10, 2025 Wednesday was my first-ever day at Snowbasin ski resort in Utah. The drive from Park City took me the same amount of time that it takes me to get to Alta (about 1 hour), but it was all easy freeway driving and no traffic whatsoever. I parked right up front and jumped on the gondola. […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | December 12, 2025 0 Comments
Snowbasin, UT, to Open For Season Friday, December 5, with Top-to-Bottom Skiing Snowbasin will open for its 85th season on Friday, December 5. America’s Number 1 ranked ski resort for the second consecutive year by USA Today will debut with top-to-bottom skiing and 2,500’ of vertical terrain. Three lifts will be available including Needles Gondola, Middle Bowl Express and Littlecat Express, with additional lifts planned to open soon. Available trails will be […] Industry News Press Release | December 4, 2025 0 Comments
Snowbasin, UT, to Add Brand-New Bike Park in 2026 SCOTT USA is proud to announce a new multi-year partnership with Snowbasin Resort, the No. 1 ranked ski resort in North America, naming the brand its official helmet and eyewear partner. The collaboration brings SCOTT’s industry-leading goggles, sunglasses, and helmets to Snowbasin’s winter and summer operations, reinforcing a commitment to elevating safety, performance, and guest experience across all seasons. Through […] Industry News Press Release | October 20, 2025 0 Comments
The 9 Best Ski Resorts in Utah According to Our Readers Skiing and snowboarding in Utah is pretty awesome. The state makes a strong case for being the best state for skiing thanks to its famously light, dry powder dubbed “The Greatest Snow on Earth®.” The Wasatch Range packs a huge concentration of world-class resorts, many within an hour of Salt Lake City, making it easy to chase storm cycles without […] Brains Brent Glogau | August 22, 2025 0 Comments
Utah Man “Racer Tom” Surpasses 11.4 Million Vertical Feet Skied for the Season, Breaking His Own World Record The last time we checked in with Thomas Hart, aka “Racer Tom,” was two months ago when he was on the cusp of breaking his own world record for vertical feet skied in a season. This was from the 2023-24 season when he logged 8,513,340 vertical feet. He also predicted that he would go over 10 million by the end […] Industry News Brent Glogau | June 19, 2025 0 Comments
Snowbasin, UT, Announces 2025-26 Passes with Exclusive Early Access and Exciting Resort Upgrades Huntsville, UT – March 6, 2025 – Snowbasin Resort, the No. 1 ranked ski resort in North America, is gearing up for the 2025-26 season with the launch of its season passes and news of upgrades for the coming winter. For a limited time, guests can secure the lowest prices of the year and unlock immediate access to the […] Industry News Press Release | March 11, 2025 0 Comments
Snowbasin Resort, UT, Announces Series of Upgrades As one of the oldest continuously-operated ski resorts in the nation, Snowbasin Resort, Utah, announced a series of capital investments ahead of the two upcoming winter seasons. Strategic upgrades including a high-speed chairlift, refurbished gondola cabins, improved beginner terrain, and revised parking and entry for optimized traffic flow. “Snowbasin is committed to being the most accessible mountain in Utah and […] Industry News Press Release | August 24, 2024 0 Comments
Introducing the Resorts and Venues of the 2034 Salt Lake City Winter Olympics On Wednesday, July 24, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) decided that the Winter Olympics will return to Salt Lake City in 2034. The Winter Olympics’ return to Salt Lake City was mostly due to the fact that the infrastructure from the 2002 Winter Olympics is still usable and that there was strong public support for the bid, with about 80% […] Olympics Jake Benton | July 31, 2024 0 Comments
Snowbasin, UT, Report: Creamy, Dreamy Spring Turns Report from Tuesday, April 16, 2024, by James Yim It was a moody spring day with soft turns, some thick fog, and many moments of sunshine. I was happy to make the mellow drive north through Salt Lake City to Snowbasin, Utah, for a nice spring skiing day. With the temps warming up this time of year, the mountain has […] Conditions Report Guest Author | April 18, 2024 0 Comments
Snowbasin Resort, UT, Welcomes IOC as Proposed Venue for Alpine Skiing in Salt Lake City 2034 Bid On Friday, April 12, Snowbasin Resort, Utah, proudly welcomed the International Olympic Committee (‘IOC’) as they evaluate plans for Salt Lake City to host its second Winter Olympic Games. Snowbasin was recently named the proposed venue for Alpine Skiing for 2034 Olympic and Paralympic competition in the Salt Lake City-Utah Preferred Host bid file. The visit included touring the resort’s […] Olympics SnowBrains | April 12, 2024 0 Comments
Snowbasin, UT, Conditions Report: Big Lifts, Many Turns Report from March 24, 2024 The Cottonwood Canyon traffic can be fickle, so we spent a happy Sunday at Snowbasin, UT.We were met by no crowds, sunshine, and some very deep turns. Some places were much deeper than the 7 inches indicated on the resort’s website. The top half of the John Paul Express was velvety. Long, untracked lines through […] Conditions Report Nicky Blumm | March 25, 2024 0 Comments
‘Next Ski Season’ Starts Now at Snowbasin Resort, UT Huntsville, UT – March 12, 2024 – Snowbasin Resort is already looking ahead to next winter with the launch of their 2024-2025 season passes. Guests who purchase now will lock in the best rates of the year and gain immediate access to the resort, bypassing a few months of waiting and relishing over 30 days of bonus skiing, plus summer […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 13, 2024 0 Comments
I Finally Took a Mountain Collective Road Trip and it was Incredible Trip Report for March 2-9, 2024 I love ski trips. Over the years I have been on many throughout the western U.S. and Canada, including Colorado, California, Utah, Montana, Idaho, Washington, and British Columbia. The trips were typically to a single destination, however, for years I had always wanted to get the multi-resort Mountain Collective Pass and go on an […] Trip Report Brent Glogau | March 12, 2024 0 Comments
Skier Dies After Falling Off 100-Foot Cliff Out of Bounds at Snowbasin, UT Skiing is an inherently dangerous sport, and anyone who participates in it is aware of the hazards and risks that are involved. Those risks and dangers increase dramatically when skiers or riders choose to go out of bounds or backcountry skiing. These areas are not monitored by members of the ski patrol, are not marked, and are not groomed. However, […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | February 20, 2024 0 Comments
Snowbasin, UT, Announces Opening of its New Lift and Expanded Patio Christmas is coming early to Snowbasin with a new lift and more openings. Snowbasin’s highly awaited newest lift, DeMoisy Express, is set to open for the first time on Tuesday, December 19. This new addition will follow in the footsteps of Becker, which opened today, December 13, and Porcupine and John Paul, set to open on Friday, December 15 for the […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 13, 2023 0 Comments
Snowbasin, UT, Announces Opening Day of Thursday, Nov. 30 The wait is over, winter is officially here, and with the cold temps comes Snowbasin’s Opening Day. The resort is set to open its slopes for its 83rd season this Thursday, November 30, at 9 a.m. Skiers and Riders alike will be welcomed back to the mountain with top-to-bottom skiing from three lifts: Needles Gondola, Middle Bowl Express, and Littlecat Express. Guests will have […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 28, 2023 0 Comments
Olympics
Industry News
Conditions Report
Brains
Trip Report
