Snowbird
Utah big mountain resort in Little Cottonwood Canyon | Known for: Aerial Tram access, Hidden Peak, 2500 acres, 500 plus inches of annual snowfall, Mineral Basin, Peruvian Gulch, Gad Valley, IFSA freeride events, and Alta Bird storm cycles | Season: winter into spring depending on snowpack | Best for: advanced freeriders, powder skiers, tram lap crews, and skiers who want serious in bounds terrain close to Salt Lake City Hidden Peak And The Tram Drop Into Little Cottonwood Hidden Peak reaches 11000 feet above Little Cottonwood Canyon, and Snowbird’s Aerial Tram turns that elevation into direct ski access. From the summit, the mountain drops into Peruvian Gulch, Gad Valley, and Mineral Basin with a stated 3000 vertical feet and 2500 acres of terrain. The numbers matter because Snowbird is not large in a vague way.... Read more on the Location page