About Snowbird, well, folks, you’ll just have to agree to disagree, for readers in both camps are
correct. No, Snowbird does not have heated sidewalks, miles of beginner terrain or a base village bustling with action. Or, for that matter, a traditional base village. But if you’re in the tram line after a Utah dump—the canyon is closed, bombs are blasting—there’s no better place to be. “Fluffy-powder-wonderful,” a reader says. Indeed, The Bird has a devout following who return every year for the “unbelievable terrain variety” (No. 9), “incredible challenge” (No. 2) and “powder, powder, powder!” (No. 5). Then there are those who—likely lured away from Colorado by cheap flights and easy access (No. 5)—want a vibe that feels less like a “ghost town” when the sun goes down. While we concede that shopping options are nearly limited to globe-trotting collectibles at Marco Polo’s, the sushi bar at the Aerie Lounge is one of our favorites. That said, after surfing the Cirque all day, any place with a chair would do the trick.
/ What’s New / Stay and Ski Free package: Two nights’ lodging and two days’ skiing for $200 per person
/ Don’t Miss / Free tours of the Cliff Lodge’s carpet collection. You’ll hear tales of the carpets and world travels of Snowbird’s owner Dick Bass.
/ Mandatory Run / Mineral Basin. The tunnel is cool, but the backside bowl is an ego delight.
