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 Thomas | March 12, 2024 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: The Rich Get Richer | Utah Prepares For Another 1-2′ of Powder The latest Utah snowstorm. Source: maps.weatherbell.com Forecast Summary A large trough dives down across the Western U.S. over the next few days. California will see several feet of snow, while Utah receives the leftovers. Snow starts over far Northern Utah on Friday, with a few inches of snow expected at Snowbasin and Powder Mountain through Friday afternoon. Measurable snow likely […] Weather WeatherBrains | February 29, 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, not marked, and not groomed. However, many skiers […] 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