| If you're thinking of going on a ski vacation this | | | | allowing for access to a much larger amount of |
| season congratulations! Skiing vacations are probably | | | | ski-able acres! In total you'll have 26 ski lifts and tows |
| the most enjoyable way to spend hard earned time | | | | transporting you to a top elevation of 11,000ft and |
| off from work. This article is for anyone considering | | | | encompassing 2,500 skiable acres of terrain. The lift |
| his or her trip to Snowbird Utah. I will cover some | | | | system is capable of moving nearly 17,000 skiers an |
| basic facts of why Snowbird is an excellent choice | | | | hour and with 500 plus inches of fresh snow a year |
| for your ski vacation destination! | | | | there is plenty of powder for everyone. The 89 ski |
| 1) Snowbird is nested in the Little Cottonwood | | | | runs break down to allow diversity for all ski |
| Canyon in the Wasatch Range which is part of the | | | | experience levels with 35% considered expert and |
| Rocky Mountains. Located only 24 miles from the Salt | | | | 65% for beginners to intermediate. There is also a |
| Lake City International Airport it's a very short drive | | | | snowboarding terrain park for and riders in your |
| for those traveling a long distance by air. The Canyon | | | | party. |
| in which Snowbird resides is also home to the Alta | | | | 3) Skiing Magazine awarded Alta and Snowbird the |
| Ski Area, and is within a short drive distance to the | | | | number one resort and ski destination in the United |
| Park City Mountain Resort and Deer Valley Resort, so | | | | States in the 2004-2005 season. This resort has also |
| if you need a little variety you'll have plenty of | | | | earned quite a reputation for its excellent facilities |
| options not only for which resort you can choose but | | | | and world-class instructors. So if you or someone in |
| also for the town atmosphere. | | | | your group is going their first time, lessons at |
| 2) Since 2002 a combo pass for access to both | | | | Snowbird are highly recommended. |
| Snowbird and the Alta Ski Area has become available | | | | |