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Theres no doubt about it:Snowbasinhas a stacked resume.
The Utah destination was also recently namedSKI magazinesno.
An archival photo from the Salt Lake City 2002 Winter Olympics.Credit:Courtesy of Snowbasin Resort
One glimpse of the dramatic Needle, and youre instantly transported to the Swiss Alps.
A fondue lunch at the base of the mountain helps set the scene, too.
Today, its one of the oldest continually operated ski areas in the country.
A ski gondola going up the mountain in Snowbasin.BRAD PETERSON/Courtesy of Snowbasin Resort
Already booking your plane ticket?
Here’s everything you should probably know to plan the perfect ski trip to Snowbasin Resort.
As with most mountain resorts, Snowbasin tends to draw larger crowds over holiday weekends.
Skis and snowboards sitting outside of John Paul Lodge.RYAN THOMPSON/Courtesy of Snowbasin Resort
The Bavarian-style entrees, including bratwurst and a chicken schnitzel melt, come second only to the views.
Local artists, a well-deserved drink, and bubbling fondue?
Theres no better way to end a powder day.
Skiers and snowboarders coming down the one of the resorts mountains.Courtesy of Snowbasin Resort
If youre searching for a beginner-friendly ski resort in Utah, look elsewhere (I suggestDeer Valley).
There are only 10 green runs on the entire mountain, and theyre all found in the Needles area.
While there are well over 30 blue pistes at Snowbasin, the majority of the runs are black.
Grizzly and Wildflower Downhill are the world famous courses.BRAD PETERSON/Courtesy of Snowbasin Resort
No Name is one of the greatest runs, says Clayton.
It starts wide open, sort of like a bowl, and funnels you down through the trees.
The three-yearLearn & Earn programis specifically created for adults and children over 4 who have never skied or snowboarded.
