It’s no surprise that most of the action and attention for skiing and snowboarding here in Utah happens in either Park City or in one of the two Cottonwood Canyons. For local skiers and snowboarers, especially those in the Ogden area, that’s just fine.

Over the past few years Snowbasin Resort to the north of Salt Lake has quietly been developing what I belive is Utah’s best kept secret in skiing.  Those that visit Snowbasin for a day of skiing often come away wondering why they haven’t gone there sooner.

Located about 1 hour from Park City and 45 minutes from Salt Lake, I’ve skied there at about 10 times over the past few years and each time I go I ask myself the same question – Why didn’t I come here last week?

As I’ve gotten to know Snowbasin, I wanted to share a few tips in case it’s your first time headed there.

1. Ski the Olympic Downhill course (from the 2002 Winter Olympics) especially if it’s been freshly groomed.  What a blast!
2. Eats – the food at Snowbasin rivals anything I’ve eaten at any resort, Deer Valley included.  Hit the John Paul lodge for a view that you’ll not soon forget, along with the food.
3. Main Street off of the Strawberry Express Gondola is a great run that I never tire of skiing
4. Want a challenge?  Don’t miss Easter Bowl off of the John Paul Express
5. Dan’s run often hides stashes of powder late into the day.  Skiers right is the better of this wandering trail

Check out Snowbasin’s trail maps – including a Garmin trail map download.

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