Snowbasin and Powder Mountain – Hidden Gems in Utah- Two of the “best kept ski/board destination secrets” in the U.S. got their day in the lime-light during the 2002 Winter Olympics. (We’ve been sending groups of 25-500 there for 14 years).
Snowbasin A resort with style. If the following stats don’t impress you, maybe the brass bathroom stall doors and huge log cabin architecture will. Nearly 3,000 vertical feet on over 2,800 acres of varied terrain serviced by 12 lifts including two high-speed gondolas providing a capacity of 14,500 skiers per hour: 7% novice, 29% intermediate, 34% expert and 30% expert only. The resort features a superpipe, three terrain parks and a tubing hill. The Needles Express Gondola, will give you access to the entire mountain from the Lodge, or head over to the Strawberry Gondola or the John Paul Quad to push your limits.
Powder Mountain: AGAIN A RESORT WITH NO LIFT LINES. Forget that readers of SKI Magazine, have ranked Powder Mountain in the Top 3 for Snow and for Value. Powder Mountain boasts 5,500 acres in-bounds, and with tons of variety. Matt once got buried in armpit deep powder in Powder Country, which offers wide open powder and tree runs down to the bus shuttle back up to the lodge. With this much space, how could you find a crowd on the 124 trails? 7 lifts provide easy access for 25% novice, 40% intermediate and 35% advanced trails. A $12 snowcat ride to Lightning Ridge leads to 800 acres of powder and a 2,500 vertical drop. Other adventures include two terrain parks, a half pipe, night skiing and heliskiing.
LODGING:
Comfort Suites- A nearly perfect group stop. Hot Breakfast is included with your stay, and great banquet meals are available in your on-site conference rooms. Large rooms allow up to six people per room. You will enjoy interior halls, an indoor pool and jacuzzi which allows you to make the most of your time off the mountain.
High Country Inn- Right off the 15 freeway High Country is a quick commute to Snowbasin and Powder Mountain. Jeremiah’s Restaurant offers one of the most frequented local breakfasts in Ogden. Meeting and banquet facility on-site holds 150 people. Heated outdoor pool, jacuzzi, exercise facility.
Wolf Creek Lodge- One of our favorites, is located at the base of the road to Powder Mountain. Powder Mountain shuttle picks you up at the front door. Wolf Lodge offers 3 bedroom condos for up to eight people. Onsite clubhouse for your meetings up to 100, and an outdoor jacuzzi to relax in and take in the breathtaking views of the valley after a hard day riding. Central kitchen in the clubhouse, if you choose cooking your own meals.