The Snowbird Snowcat Skiing is a guided backcountry ski experience in upper American Fork Canyon.
Experience untracked powder skiing/riding via a snowcat in Snowbird's amazing backcountry terrain including north-facing Sinner’s Pass and Pagan Basin & south-facing slopes of Mary Ellen Gulch, conditions permitting.
From breakfast to the Aerial Tram to snowcat skiing within 45 minutes, Snowbird Mountain Guides offers the best ease of access to backcountry, powder skiing. Get the most out of your time in the mountains. *All guided trips include avalanche transceiver.
Standard Tour: 7:15 am - 1 pm, $650/person
Includes a half-day of guided backcountry snowcat skiing and riding. You will meet your 2 guides over breakfast at The Forklift and load an early tram car. The group will then get a pre-public resort warm-up when conditions allow, and a backcountry snowcat safety briefing before heading through the resort boundary gate and into our cat terrain. You will return to the ski area by 1 pm with a lift ticket to enjoy the remainder of the day in the resort.
Private Tour: 7:30 am - 1 pm (up to 12 people)
In the private tour, you and your group will have the snowcat and 2 guides to yourselves for the half-day of guided backcountry snowcat skiing and riding. You will meet your guides over breakfast at The Forklift and load an early tram car. Your group will then get a pre-public resort warm-up when conditions allow, and a backcountry snowcat safety briefing before heading through the resort boundary gate and into our cat terrain. You will return to the ski area by 1 pm with lift tickets to enjoy the remainder of the day in the resort. Contact mountainguides@snowbird.com or 801.933.2096 for more information.
Equipment
Modern powder ski technology is recommended. Equipment is available at a discount rate the day prior through Cliff Sports. All participants should be advanced skiers or riders in physical condition for high altitude exertion in variable snow and weather conditions. Participants must wear a beacon, which will be provided.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations made by guests more than 30 days prior to your reservation date will receive a full refund. Cancellations made by guests within 30 days prior will receive a full refund less a $50 per person processing fee for Standard Tours and $600 processing fee for Private Tours. Cancellations made by guests within 7 days or less are non-refundable. Snowbird reserves the right to cancel any reservation due to conditions beyond our control. If Snowbird cancels for any reason you will have the option to reschedule or receive a full refund.
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Snowbird’s renovated Cliff Spa features 21 treatment rooms, yoga studio, fitness center, rooftop pool and hot tub, solarium and salon.
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Jump-start your day with a cup of coffee, latte or cold brew from local roaster, Millcreek Coffee, or create a fresh-made smoothie from our list of fruits, vegetables, nutrients and protein powders.
Stop by the take-a-way window for grilled to order gourmet hamburgers, hot dogs, chili, hot chocolate, beer and more.
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Serving a la carte breakfast and lunch cuisine, beer, wine and cocktails, year-round. Conveniently located on the Plaza Deck across from the Tram
Snowbird's sandwich deli, grocery store and state liquor store is open year-round.
French/American cuisine is served in this popular mountainside bistro and lounge.
Mid-Gad Restaurant is the ultimate ski-in/ski-out lodge located mid-mountain in the heart of Gad Valley, open daily during the winter season.
Located in the Snowbird Center, this casual self-service restaurant is the perfect place for a quick lunch or snack before jumping back on the mountain.
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