| Purchase Snowbird ski tickets in advance and save | | | | April - Close |
| money when planning your Utah Ski Vacation. Simply | | | | General Peak Seasons: |
| put, Snowbird has the largest vertical rise in Utah and | | | | Mid December - Beginning of January (Holiday |
| is among the top ten in the U.S. This resort has super | | | | Season) |
| easy access from Salt Lake City which makes it a | | | | Middle of February (Presidents Weekend) |
| favorite for Utah residents and international visitors | | | | Mid March (Spring Break) |
| alike. Also convenient is the Alta Ski Resort which is | | | | 2) Book Multi Day Ski Passes |
| now interconnected. Snowbird offers a challenging | | | | Snowbird Resort often bundle lift tickets together. |
| brand of skiing and riding, along with enough terrain | | | | This makes it hard to get discounts on single day |
| to entertain beginners and expert skiers alike. | | | | passes. The good news is, if you plan on skiing more |
| Snowbird contains 2,500 acres and 11 lifts to explore | | | | than one day, you can save good money with the |
| some of Utah's best terrain. The area is 29 miles | | | | purchase of a multi day lift ticket. Depending on what |
| from Salt Lake City International Airport; making | | | | season you choose, lift ticket discounts can equal as |
| powder turns before lunchtime a reality. | | | | much as 10% to 40% off. That's a lot of savings if |
| Snowbird Resort Profile: | | | | you add up the total cost. |
| Season dates: Nov. 22, 2008 - April 12, 2009 | | | | 3) Ski Groups Visiting Snowbird |
| (Weather Permitting) | | | | If you are coming with a big ski group don't wait until |
| Hours of operation: 9am - 4pm | | | | the last minute to get ski tickets. If you have 20+ |
| Acres of Terrain: 2,500 acres | | | | people, you can save big on group discount lift |
| Lifts: 11 | | | | tickets. Call or check online before making the trip. |
| Runs: 89 | | | | You can sometimes find ski rental deals as well for |
| Average Snowfall: 500 inches | | | | groups. |
| Difficulty of Terrain: Beginner 27%, Intermediate | | | | 4) Combine Tickets with Lodging |
| 38%, Advanced 35% | | | | Some savy online ski vacation shoppers book |
| Here are tips for finding cheap lift tickets for | | | | Snowbird lift tickets with their lodging to save on |
| Snowbird Ski Resort in Utah. | | | | both components. If you book your lodging in |
| 1) Book Online In Advance | | | | tandem with your rentals and tickets you can often |
| For those eager skiers who plan there ski trips in | | | | times ski for FREE. Snowbird sometimes offers stay |
| advance, you are definitely on to something. As they | | | | free - ski free packages that promote lodging and lift |
| say, "The early bird gets the worm". This is definitely | | | | ticket bundles. It doesn't necessarily mean that your |
| true for booking Snowbird Lift Tickets and vacation | | | | entire ski trip will come with free lift tickets. It |
| components. Book in advance and you are more | | | | typically means that if you purchase 3 or more nights |
| likely to find early bird specials for not only Snowbird | | | | of lodging and lift tickets, you can sometimes get a |
| lift tickets, but lodging, airfare, car rentals, ski rentals | | | | free night and a free day of skiing. |
| and more. You will also have the ability to can choose | | | | 5) US Military Ticket Discounts |
| which dates you would like to ski, thus allowing you | | | | Are you a member of the Armed Forces? Snowbird |
| to ski during off-peak times. Here's a breakdown of | | | | Resorts sometimes have special arrangements with |
| the average season dates for most resorts. | | | | active duty military, reservists, National Guard and |
| General Off-Peak Seasons: | | | | dependents. This allows for great deals for those |
| Mid November - Mid December | | | | serving our country. Check online or call around for |
| Mid January - Beginning of March | | | | more information. |