Powder Mountain Ski Resort vs Snowbasin Resort
Powder Mountain Ski Resort and Snowbasin Resort are neighbouring resorts in Utah - here is how they stack up for different kinds of skier.
Suitability - who each resort suits
How well each resort matches different types of skier
| Skier type | Powder Mountain Ski Resort | Snowbasin Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Limited | Not ideal |
| Intermediates | Good | Very good |
| Experts | Good | Good |
| Off-piste | Not ideal | Limited |
| Terrain Park | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Families | Limited | Not ideal |
| Snow Confidence | Good | Good |
| Budget | Not ideal | Not ideal |
Beginners
Powder Mountain Ski Resort
Limited
Snowbasin Resort
Not ideal
Intermediates
Powder Mountain Ski Resort
Good
Snowbasin Resort
Very good
Experts
Powder Mountain Ski Resort
Good
Snowbasin Resort
Good
Off-piste
Powder Mountain Ski Resort
Not ideal
Snowbasin Resort
Limited
Terrain Park
Powder Mountain Ski Resort
Not ideal
Snowbasin Resort
Not ideal
Families
Powder Mountain Ski Resort
Limited
Snowbasin Resort
Not ideal
Snow Confidence
Powder Mountain Ski Resort
Good
Snowbasin Resort
Good
Budget
Powder Mountain Ski Resort
Not ideal
Snowbasin Resort
Not ideal
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | Powder Mountain Ski Resort | Snowbasin Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 116 km | 85.7 km |
| Vertical drop | 671 m | 897 m |
| Lifts | 12 | 13 |
| Top elevation | 2741 m | 2835 m |
| Snow reliability | very reliable snow | very reliable snow |
| Snowiest month | December (~65cm) | No data |
| Day pass | €180 | €200 |
Piste
Powder Mountain Ski Resort
116 km
Snowbasin Resort
85.7 km
Vertical drop
Powder Mountain Ski Resort
671 m
Snowbasin Resort
897 m
Lifts
Powder Mountain Ski Resort
12
Snowbasin Resort
13
Top elevation
Powder Mountain Ski Resort
2741 m
Snowbasin Resort
2835 m
Snow reliability
Powder Mountain Ski Resort
very reliable snow
Snowbasin Resort
very reliable snow
Snowiest month
Powder Mountain Ski Resort
December (~65cm)
Snowbasin Resort
No data
Day pass
Powder Mountain Ski Resort
€180
Snowbasin Resort
€200
Which should you choose?
Our verdict based on terrain, snow, and who each resort suits
Choose Powder Mountain Ski Resort if...
you want the bigger ski area.
Choose Snowbasin Resort if...
you want cruisy red runs.