Nearly every part of Utah saw greater than average snowfall this past winter, leaving the ski resorts and avid skiers in a happy place. Shredding on the slopes is more thrilling when there’s lots of fresh powder underfoot.

Whether you’ve skied before or are a novice to all winter sports, there’s never been a better time to discover your new winter obsession. Just north of Salt Lake City is Snowbasin Ski Resort — your one-stop-shop for the best powder and runs. Even if you’ve never skied a day in your life, you’ll want to take advantage of these end-of-season promotions to get the best deal — and added time on the hills.

Plan ahead and save

For a limited time, you can ski the rest of the 2019-2020 season free at Snowbasin when you buy a premier or value season pass for next year. With more than a month left before closure for the season, that’s plenty of time to learn the basics or perfect your skills. This is the lowest rate Snowbasin will have throughout the rest of the season.

Included with your premier pass is access to the summer gondola, four buddy vouchers (50% off tickets), five days at Sun Valley and even more. Even during March and April, Snowbasin averages 81 inches of snow annually, so make your ski days stretch a little longer! It's also important to remember that Snowbasin has lots of summer activities that are included with the pass.

About the slopes

Snowbasin boasts an impressive 3,000 skiable acres and 3,000 vertical feet with 104 runs, 11 lifts and three terrain parks. For those new to skiing, you can rest assured that this is a good thing. Snowbasin is the No. 3 ski resort in the west on Ski Magazine's Best Ski Resorts 2019 list.

With as many runs as they boast, there are plenty of areas for all levels of skiers and snowboarders alike. Beginners can enjoy seven easier runs, intermediate skiers will have fun on 30 middle-difficult runs, and advanced skiers can choose from 35 most difficult and 32 expert-only, including the Grizzly and Wildflower Downhill Course from the 2002 Winter Olympics.

Access and atmosphere

As the winner of Ski Magazine's Access Award, one of the most-cited reasons that skiers and snowboarders love Snowbasin is the peaceful atmosphere and lack of competition for fresh snow. Because the resort has so many runs and skiable miles, and is just far enough off the beaten track, the influx of tourists that often clog the Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons won’t trample the runs at Snowbasin.

Additionally, the location is prime for people who prefer more skiing and fewer traffic problems. It's only a 45-minute drive north of Salt Lake City — and traffic usually goes the opposite way.

Check out your options

If you’re convinced you should take advantage of the fresh powder in Utah’s expansive backyard, check out all of the season pass options Snowbasin offers. Of course, you can ski free if you buy next season’s pass now, but there are other packages you can get to suit your skill and needs.

Go to the Snowbasin website to learn more.

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