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Where Snowbird’s numbers come from

65 observations from 7 publishers behind 23 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 ProjectPublishedOct 2026“The Summit sits at the top of the Aerial Tram upon Hidden Peak at 11,000 feet.”
Snowbird — About Snowbird | SnowbirdOct 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”Also said 10,992 ft (Sep 2026)
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 pagePublishedOct 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 | SnowbirdOct 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.”
Airport drive41 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.”
Airport road miles31.8 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.”
Big airport drive41 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.”
Big airport road miles31.8 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.”
Closest airport drive41 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.”
Closest airport road miles31.8 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

Every source behind the figures, passes and facts, the resort’s own pages first.

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)
flyInAirport
Nonstop flights by route, December 2025 – March 2026: BTS T-100 Domestic Segment (U.S. Carriers) and T-100 International Segment (All Carriers)
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 · The resort’s own site · 2026-10-02…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) · Ski pass · 2026-09-28Snowbird, UT — 26/27 Ikon Pass: In total (7 days)
  • operatingThe Mountain Collective · Ski pass · 2026-09-28Snowbird — Snowbird, UT; 2 days at Snowbird; NO BLACKOUT DATES
  • operatingIntermountain Ski Areas Association · Ski area association · 2026-09-28Listed by Intermountain Ski Areas Association: "SNOWBIRD"
  • operatingSki Utah · State ski association · 2026-09-28Listed by Ski Utah: "Snowbird"
  • operatingWikimedia Foundation · Encyclopedia · 2026-09-28* Snowbird – Snowbird
  • operatingLift Blog · Ski guide · 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) · Community map · 2026-09-28Snowbird — status: operating; activities: downhill; lifts mapped: 14; downhill runs mapped: 202; Alta