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One of the best ski resorts around! Lots of varied...

One of the best ski resorts around! Lots of varied terrain and lots of snow to back it up. Definitely one of my favorites! And the road is almost always plowed, so pow days mean more time skiing and less time driving.

Great year round fun, Blues Brews & BBQ is so much...

Great year round fun, Blues Brews & BBQ is so much fun and free to all! My kids love Movies on the Mountain but prep for cold temps even in the middle of summer. Food prices are high but it's good, plan ahead if you're on a budget.

Awesome lifts and great terrain. Two gondolas that...

Awesome lifts and great terrain. Two gondolas that make it easy to keep warm and enjoyable on cold days and other high speed lifts that allow for quick access to a great mountain. John Paul has access to Mount Ogden bowl, which after a storm is the place to be and good trees as well. Strawberry is heaven when the wind isn't ripping, which is rare. The only reason it isn't 5 Stars is that it doesn't have the home town resort feel, its very high class, so if thats your cup of tea, theres plenty to sip on.

Very nice. Lots of open lounge areas to relax and...

Very nice. Lots of open lounge areas to relax and regroup. Conference and banquets rooms available with any amenity you need for any get together. Warm inviting atmosphere, skiing is great and much less expensive than Vale owned and managed resorts.

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Blues brews and BBQ was awesome! Always a great at...

Blues brews and BBQ was awesome! Always a great atmosphere and good people. Nice place to hang out in the sun, have a cold beer, and listen to some mega awesome jams. Oh! And did I mention a it's dog friendly so many adorable friendly pups.

All the lift operators are super friendly. We skie...

All the lift operators are super friendly. We skied with our Mountain Collective pass, so our name is on our pass. They always greeted us by our name. The lodge is very pretty. Nicest ski lodge I've been to in the U.S. Looks like lots of great terrain, but too bad for us that Strawberry Express was on windhold all day.

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We love Snowbasin! Great food, even better skiing,...

We love Snowbasin! Great food, even better skiing, and an all around awesome atmosphere. The staff members are so friendly and helpful. They will even help you put your skis or board on the gondolas! Such a fun place to have a crazy awesome snow day.

I believe this is the largest ski resort in Utah. ...

I believe this is the largest ski resort in Utah. It certainly is the most friendly. It's casual environment promotes easy conversation with other guests. The staff is friendly and willing to go out of their way to be helpful. In terms of driving from Salt Lake International Airport it's not much farther than Park City. I highly recommend it. 5 stars
Richferguson143 with Siobhan O'Connor

Unfortunately the managers response to my review: ...

Unfortunately the managers response to my review: "Your feedback also goes into racial undertones" is a bit hasty and inept . Furthermore to clarify for those who may not fully undersand , race, culture, and ethnicity are considered separate and distinct identities. Being American isn't a race!!!!! Being American as a whole is a culture due to the obvious fact that America is a direct dirivitive of numerouse diverse ethnic populations. If I had said that I felt that the white staff members of the lodge were aggressively attacking me for being Mexican American, then that would have racial tone to it!

Websters Dictionary; Race. 2. noun. a group of people of common ancestry, distinguished from others by physical characteristics, such as hair type, colour of eyes and skin, stature, etc. Principal races are Caucasoid, White or European American, Black or African American, Mexican American..."

So when I specificy American staff members this is because there are a high multitude of multi ethnic employees at the resort and I feel it only prudent to disticntly clarify between them. Additionally it is important to mention that I have only ever had positive experiences with the Peruvian or non American staff members at the lodge who are above and beyond respectful, diligant, and kind.

Original Review

We have experienced a wide variety of resorts. While Snowbasin has a beautiful facade it lacks in basic amnemities such as working fire places, public rest areas, or even a basic public microwave. The fire places are gas powered but do not have powered fans to push the heat out. Furthermore if you wish to stop for a rest be prepared to be kicked out of any of the lodges by staff and managers if you aren t buying the food or drinks. I witnessed as a manager approached four young boys none over the age of 8 years old, in the lower lodge dining area, forcing them to either leave or put their food away and saying that the area was for paying customers only! The decor is beautiful but the American staff both ski staff and food staff lack in common curtousy. I was personally verbally accosted by a lift manager and threatened to have my season pass revoked when coming to the defense of a customer he was being bullied and intimidated by the lift manager.

Your experience at first may be the feeling of extravagance but this resort may be just above average as long as you don t have any real interactions with the American staff members.

On the other hand I have witnessed a large number of rude and crude customers stealing food from the food courts to parking like A** holes and blocking off public access points. Perhaps the constant barrage of rude customers sets the tone for the staff members.

If you like waiting in 2 or 3 long lines only to g...

If you like waiting in 2 or 3 long lines only to get gouged for ..food and drinks.. only to go out side and after see all the drunk people... you wait to get in and ....to pay... sheeple love it...

Visited in July to take the gondola up the mountai...

Visited in July to take the gondola up the mountain and do a photography walk. The scenery is gorgeous, no doubt. The gondola ride was $14, which seems just a little steep. I've never been here for skiing, but I can say that they don't put much effort into their summer iteration. The hiking trails aren't marked at all (I was told to just look at the map, which is too high-level and pretty useless for finding where a trail begins), and there's no info available as to the level (easy, moderate, hard) of each trail. The summer season is really geared toward mountain bikers, apparently, and hikers are just an afterthought. Still, it was a great experience for the scenery, even though I was there only an hour or so due to the lack of easy to moderate trails. (Tip: Don't try to walk on the remaining snowy trails in running shoes, or you'll end up on your butt.)

I've had a season pass here for the last three yea...

I've had a season pass here for the last three years and every year I've loved it. Huge resort with plenty of variability difficulty wise. The bigger trails are nicely groomed with some smaller trails that can usually hold on to untouched snow for a day or two after snowfall. Great experience.

Great mountain with amazing lodges and slopes. Was...

Great mountain with amazing lodges and slopes. Was my first time snowboarding in ten years and I was able to make it on most of the green/blue slopes with no problem, and there were more than enough to get through the day without much repetition.

Excellent resort hidden away in a quiet valley. It...

Excellent resort hidden away in a quiet valley. It is easy to get to from the airport and the parking is well managed. Saturday mornings can be busy, so mid week is ideal. The facilities are 5 star. There are plenty of beautiful lodges and rest areas with great food and entertainment. Very family friendly and a great place for couples too. The scenery is beautiful, after skiing take a drive into Odgen Valley and enjoy the lake view and some nice restaurants in the area. Plan to stay as long as possible for a peaceful relaxing visit.

So so

My kids always have fun here. The facilities and s...

My kids always have fun here. The facilities and snow is the best. Food is great but a little pricey. Most staff are superb but there are a few who make staying there and watching my kids snowboard a challenge. There needs to be places (indoors) with much better WiFi to work while they play.

Snowbasin has changed over the years (as you will ...

Snowbasin has changed over the years (as you will no doubt hear over time) and not necessarily for the good. It certainly still is a nice facility with good slopes, nice powder, sweet bike trails, and beautiful views. It seems like the facility has been transformed by yuppie interests. Weekend music festivals are now packed and pricy and facility amenities have been overhauled (probably at consumer cost), but at least season tickets are only a little bit expensive. Overall the facility is pretty great and location better, but with these concerns addressed I think basin would be wonderful again.

Good skiing if you're part of ski school or the sk...

Good skiing if you're part of ski school or the ski team.

I have provided SO much feedback to management in every section with no change. Locals are people too. I hope this season is better.

Snowbasin Ski Resort

Snowbasin Ski Resort

4.6