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Where Snowbird’s numbers come from

56 observations from 7 publishers behind 22 figures. Each row gives the figure we publish, how many sources gave one and how many agree; open it for what each said.

Figures

11/11 core figures collected.

How a figure is chosen
Summit elevation11,000 ft5 sources5 of 5 agreefrom Snowbird
Snowbird — The Summit ProjectPublishedSep 2026“The summit is at 11,000-foot Hidden Peak”
Snowbird — About Snowbird | SnowbirdSep 2026“The top of the resort is 11,000-foot Hidden Peak and the lowest point on the mountain is at the bottom of Baby Thunder chairlift at 7,760 feet.”
OnTheSnow — Snowbird Resort OverviewSep 2026“Base elevation of 7,760 ft and a summit reaching 11,000 ft”
skiresort.info — Ski resort SnowbirdSep 2026“The resort is the highest ski resort in Utah, with 3,353 m (11,000 ft) as its highest slope.”
Wikipedia — Snowbird, UtahSep 2026“top_elevation = 11000 ft”
Highest lift-served elevation10,958 ft1 source1 of 1 agreefrom OpenSkiMap.org (OpenStreetMap contributors, Skimap.org)
OpenSkiMap — SnowbirdPublishedSep 2026“Top of the highest mapped lift: 3,340 m (10,957 ft)”
Base elevation7,760 ft2 sources2 of 2 agreefrom Snowbird
Snowbird — About Snowbird | SnowbirdPublishedSep 2026“The top of the resort is 11,000-foot Hidden Peak and the lowest point on the mountain is at the bottom of Baby Thunder chairlift at 7,760 feet.”
OnTheSnow — Snowbird Resort OverviewSep 2026“Base elevation of 7,760 ft and a summit reaching 11,000 ft”
Advertised vertical drop3,240 ft2 sources2 of 2 agreefrom The Mountain Collective
Mountain Collective — Snowbird resort pagePublishedSep 2026“averaging 500+ inches of snowfall a season, over 2,500 skiable acres, 3,240 vertical feet and world-class lodging”
Wikipedia — Snowbird, UtahSep 2026“vertical = 3240 ft”
Lift-served vertical3,198 ftNo sources:Derived

Computed from highest lift-served elevation and base elevation, not read from a source.

= highest_lift_served_elevation_ft − base_elevation_ft

Skiable acres2,500 ac5 sources5 of 5 agreefrom Snowbird
Snowbird — About Snowbird | SnowbirdPublishedSep 2026“2,500 skiable acres”
Snowbird — HomeSep 2026“Snowbird is home to 500"+ of annual snowfall, 2,500 skiable acres and 3,000 vertical feet of legendary terrain in the heart Utah's Wasatch Mountains.”
Mountain Collective — Snowbird resort pageSep 2026“averaging 500+ inches of snowfall a season, over 2,500 skiable acres, 3,240 vertical feet and world-class lodging”
OnTheSnow — Snowbird Resort OverviewSep 2026“Snowbird has 2,500 skiable acres”
Wikipedia — Snowbird, UtahSep 2026“skiable_area = 2500 acre”
Named trails1494 sources3 of 4 agree · differfrom Snowbird
Snowbird — Lift & Trail Report (Open Trails counter)PublishedSep 2026“Open Trails 0 /149”
Snowbird — About Snowbird | SnowbirdSep 2026“140+ runs”
OnTheSnow — Snowbird Resort OverviewSep 2026“149 trails with a breakdown of 8% beginner, 22% intermediate, 43% advanced, and 27% expert runs”
Wikipedia — Snowbird, UtahSep 2026Differs: 169 “number_trails = 169; 27% easiest; 38% more difficult; 35% most difficult”
Longest run2.5 mi2 sources2 of 2 agreefrom Snowbird
Snowbird — About Snowbird | SnowbirdPublishedSep 2026“Chip’s Run, 2.5 miles”
Wikipedia — Snowbird, UtahSep 2026“longest_run = 2.5 mi; Chip's Run”
Beginner terrain8%3 sources1 of 2 agree · differfrom Snowbird
Snowbird — About Snowbird | SnowbirdPublishedSep 2026“8% beginner | 24% intermediate | 68% advanced/expert”
OnTheSnow — Snowbird Resort OverviewSep 2026Not compared: “149 trails with a breakdown of 8% beginner, 22% intermediate, 43% advanced, and 27% expert runs”
Wikipedia — Snowbird, UtahSep 2026Differs: 27% “number_trails = 169; 27% easiest; 38% more difficult; 35% most difficult”
Intermediate terrain24%3 sources1 of 2 agree · differfrom Snowbird
Snowbird — About Snowbird | SnowbirdPublishedSep 2026“8% beginner | 24% intermediate | 68% advanced/expert”
OnTheSnow — Snowbird Resort OverviewSep 2026Not compared: “149 trails with a breakdown of 8% beginner, 22% intermediate, 43% advanced, and 27% expert runs”
Wikipedia — Snowbird, UtahSep 2026Differs: 38% “number_trails = 169; 27% easiest; 38% more difficult; 35% most difficult”
Advanced terrain68%3 sources1 of 2 agree · differfrom Snowbird
Snowbird — About Snowbird | SnowbirdPublishedSep 2026“8% beginner | 24% intermediate | 68% advanced/expert”
OnTheSnow — Snowbird Resort OverviewSep 2026Not compared: “149 trails with a breakdown of 8% beginner, 22% intermediate, 43% advanced, and 27% expert runs”
Wikipedia — Snowbird, UtahSep 2026Differs: 35% “number_trails = 169; 27% easiest; 38% more difficult; 35% most difficult”
Advanced + expert terrain68%No sources:Derived

Computed from advanced terrain and expert terrain, not read from a source.

= advanced_percent + (expert_percent ?? 0)

Beginner runs12No sources:Derived

Computed from beginner terrain and named trails, not read from a source.

= round(beginner_percent × trail_count ÷ 100)

Night skiingNo1 source1 of 1 agreefrom Wikipedia
Wikipedia — Snowbird, UtahPublishedSep 2026“night_skiing = None”
Total lifts145 sources4 of 5 agree · differfrom Snowbird
Snowbird — Lifts & TrailsPublishedSep 2026“Snowbird features 14 lifts including 1 Aerial Tram, 10 chairlifts and 3 conveyor lifts”
Snowbird — About Snowbird | SnowbirdSep 2026“1 Aerial Tram 10 chairlifts, including 7 quad chairlifts and 3 double chairs 3 conveyor lifts”
OnTheSnow — Snowbird Resort OverviewSep 2026“14 lifts servicing the terrain”
OpenSkiMap — SnowbirdSep 2026“Lifts mapped in OpenStreetMap: 10 chairlifts, 1 aerial tram, 3 magic carpets (14 in all)”
Wikipedia — Snowbird, UtahSep 2026Differs: 13 “lift_system = 13 lifts:; 1 tram; 6 hi-speed quad chairs; 4 double chairs; 2 surface lifts”
Uphill capacity17,400 /hr1 source1 of 1 agreefrom Wikipedia
Wikipedia — Snowbird, UtahPublishedSep 2026“lift_capacity = 17,400 per hour”
Average annual snowfall≥ 500 in5 sources5 of 5 agreefrom Snowbird
Snowbird — About Snowbird | SnowbirdPublishedSep 2026“Averaging more than 500 inches of annual snowfall per year”
Snowbird — HomeSep 2026“Snowbird averages more than 500 inches of annual snowfall per year”
Mountain Collective — Snowbird resort pageSep 2026“averaging 500+ inches of snowfall a season”
OnTheSnow — Snowbird Resort OverviewSep 2026“The resort receives an average annual snowfall of more than 500 inches”
Wikipedia — Snowbird, UtahSep 2026“Both Snowbird and Alta receive more than 500 inches (1,270 cm) of snowfall per year due to lake-effect enhancement from the Great Salt Lake.”
Drive from the fly-in airport41 min2 sources2 of 2 agreefrom aurora.ski
Drive from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Snowbird, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027PublishedSep 2026“Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Snowbird: 41 min and 31.8 mi by road without traffic, on roads open on 20 January 2027 (Valhalla routing on OpenStreetMap)”
Snowbird — Getting HereSep 2026“Snowbird is just 29 miles/35-40 minutes from the Salt Lake City International Airport.”
Drive from nearest major airport41 min2 sources2 of 2 agreefrom aurora.ski
Drive from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Snowbird, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027PublishedSep 2026“Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Snowbird: 41 min and 31.8 mi by road without traffic, on roads open on 20 January 2027 (Valhalla routing on OpenStreetMap)”
Snowbird — Getting HereSep 2026“Snowbird is just 29 miles/35-40 minutes from the Salt Lake City International Airport.”
Road miles from nearest major airport31.8 mi2 sources1 of 2 agree · differfrom aurora.ski
Drive from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Snowbird, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027PublishedSep 2026“Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Snowbird: 41 min and 31.8 mi by road without traffic, on roads open on 20 January 2027 (Valhalla routing on OpenStreetMap)”
Snowbird — Getting HereSep 2026Differs: 29.0 mi “Snowbird is just 29 miles/35-40 minutes from the Salt Lake City International Airport.”
Drive from closest airline airport41 min2 sources2 of 2 agreefrom aurora.ski
Drive from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Snowbird, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027PublishedSep 2026“Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Snowbird: 41 min and 31.8 mi by road without traffic, on roads open on 20 January 2027 (Valhalla routing on OpenStreetMap)”
Snowbird — Getting HereSep 2026“Snowbird is just 29 miles/35-40 minutes from the Salt Lake City International Airport.”
Road miles from closest airline airport31.8 mi2 sources1 of 2 agree · differfrom aurora.ski
Drive from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Snowbird, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027PublishedSep 2026“Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Snowbird: 41 min and 31.8 mi by road without traffic, on roads open on 20 January 2027 (Valhalla routing on OpenStreetMap)”
Snowbird — Getting HereSep 2026Differs: 29.0 mi “Snowbird is just 29 miles/35-40 minutes from the Salt Lake City International Airport.”

Pages cited

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Other facts

Where the page's other facts come from: its location, website, owner and the like.

Nearest major airport
Passenger boardings by airport, calendar year 2024: BTS T-100 airline traffic (U.S. airlines, domestic flights)
Closest airline airport
Passenger boardings by airport, calendar year 2024: BTS T-100 airline traffic (U.S. airlines, domestic flights)
Airport named by the resort
Snowbird — Getting Here
Airports the resort recommends
Snowbird — Getting Here
Coordinates
Mapcarta — Snowbird (locality, Salt Lake, Utah)
Website
Snowbird — Home
Lift ticket page
Snowbird — Lift Tickets | Snowbird
Owner
Snowbird — Press Release: Snowbird Unveils First Ever Spring Collaboration With Woodward
Year opened
Snowbird — History
Mountain range
GMBA Mountain Inventory v2.0 (standard): mountain range outlines, with each ski area placed where its runs and lifts are
Mountain range
Wikipedia — Snowbird, Utah
Nearest city
Wikipedia — Snowbird, Utah

Operating status

The sources that list this area, and what each says about whether it operates.

  • operatingSnowbird · Tier 1 · 2026-09-28…esort Status Update: Snowbird is closed for lift-served skiing & riding for the 2025/26 season. The Tram remains open to foot passengers for scenic Tram Rides. Uphill…
  • operatingAlterra Mountain Company (Ikon Pass) · Tier 2 · 2026-09-28Snowbird, UT — 26/27 Ikon Pass: In total (7 days)
  • operatingThe Mountain Collective · Tier 2 · 2026-09-28Snowbird — Snowbird, UT; 2 days at Snowbird; NO BLACKOUT DATES
  • operatingIntermountain Ski Areas Association · Tier 2 · 2026-09-28Listed by Intermountain Ski Areas Association: "SNOWBIRD"
  • operatingSki Utah · Tier 2 · 2026-09-28Listed by Ski Utah: "Snowbird"
  • operatingWikimedia Foundation · Tier 3 · 2026-09-28* Snowbird – Snowbird
  • operatingLift Blog · Tier 3 · 2026-09-28Snowbird: 11 operating lift(s) — Aerial Tram (Tram 120), Baby Thunder (Double), Baldy (High Speed Quad), Chickadee (Quad), Gad 2 (High Speed Quad), Gadzoom (High Speed Quad), Little Cloud (High Speed Quad), Mid Gad (Double), Mineral Basin (High Speed Quad), Peruvian (High Speed Quad), Wilbere (Quad); 7 removed/not operating
  • operatingOpenSkiMap.org (OpenStreetMap contributors, Skimap.org) · Tier 5 · 2026-09-28Snowbird — status: operating; activities: downhill; lifts mapped: 14; downhill runs mapped: 202; Alta