Snowbird Resort Guide

🏔️ Snowbird Resort Guide

Known for its steep terrain, deep powder, and jaw-dropping views of Little Cottonwood Canyon, Snowbird is one of Utah’s most iconic ski destinations. With a summit elevation of 11,000 feet and over 3,200 vertical feet of skiing, it’s a paradise for advanced riders — but offers enough variety for intermediates, too.

🛬 Just 45 minutes from Salt Lake City International Airport, Snowbird is one of the most fly-in friendly resorts in the West. And thanks to affordable lift ticket options like the Mountain Collective Pass and occasional single-day deals, it’s also one of the most accessible “big-mountain” experiences for skiers on a budget.

🥈 Silver Level Savings – Total 3-Day Trip: $500–$675 per person

A balance of cost and comfort—good deals on lift tickets and lodging with room for upgrades.
Flights not included – Follow @theski_saver on IG for flight deals.

Best Ways to Save on Lift Tickets:

❄️ Pre-Season

💡 Snowbird 5 Flex Pass – Save Big, Even If You Don’t Use All 5 Days

Snowbird offers a limited-time preseason deal: the 5 Flex Pass, giving you 5 lift tickets to use anytime throughout the season. It’s a great value — even if you only ski 3 days, you’ll save compared to buying single-day tickets at the window. The Flex 5 starts at $510 and gets more expensive the closer to opening day you get. Buy early!

Check out the savings breakdown below 👇

2. The Mountain Collective Pass

Just skiing Alta and Snowbird? The Mountain Collective Pass still pays off:

  • $639–$669 for the pass

  • Includes 2 days at Alta + 2 days at Snowbird

  • 50% off any extra days at either resort

  • Bonus: Early buyers get a 3rd day at one resort

Even if you only ski 4 days total between Alta and Snowbird, the pass averages $159/day — about $40/day less than regular lift ticket prices.
No need to visit other resorts — you save money on a single trip.

Days Used Total Cost Cost/Day Savings vs. $199 Window Rate
1 Day $510 $510 ❌ No Savings
2 Days $510 $255 ❌ No Savings
3 Days $510 $170 ✅ Save $87
4 Days $510 $127.50 ✅ Save $286
5 Days $510 $102 ✅ Save $485

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