Snowbasin Resort

Large mountain east of Ogden. Parking is free.

45–65 minOpens Nov 27

Ikon7 Mtn Collective2

Boards OK675/677 Free Tickets

Checked against official sources 28 Oct 2026 · Official site ↗

From SLC airport: 47 mi · about 45–65 min
Skiable acres: 3,000
Vertical: 3,000 ft
Summit: 9,465 ft
Avg snowfall: 325 in
Lifts: 13

Snow near Snowbasin

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Snow depthNew in last 24 hDec5Opening dayFederal SNOTEL stations at or near each resort. Resort reports can differ.

Ben Lomond Peak SNOTEL, 7,690 ft, 11 mi north (nearest station). The resort posts its own snow report.

Getting there from SLC airport

Snowbasin says 45 minutes; free-flow routing puts it nearer 65. Route: I-15 and I-84 to Trappers Loop (SR-167).

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Parking 2026–27

Free, no reservations. On weekends and holidays, cars with 3+ people get priority lots until 11am.

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Passes and lift tickets

Ikon	7 days, no blackouts
Ikon Base	5 days (Ikon Base Plus, blackouts)
Epic	Not valid
Mountain Collective	2 days
Indy	Not valid
Power Pass	Not valid
Day tickets	2026–27 tickets not on sale yet. The page still shows 2025–26: $179 weekday, $229 weekend at the window, $20 off a week ahead, $10 off a day ahead. $4 RFID card. Kids: 0–4 free.

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Bus and shuttles

UTA 675 from Ogden and 677 from the Layton FrontRunner station (2025–26 routes; 2026–27 schedules not yet posted).

Where to stay

No lodging at the base. Stay in Ogden, Huntsville or Eden, or Salt Lake City.

Good to know

Lifts run 9am–4pm. No night skiing.
Parking is free and needs no reservation.
The last stretch (Trappers Loop and SR-226) is a traction-law road in storms.

Best for

Advanced skiersGroomersFree parkingIkon holders

Common questions

How far is Snowbasin from Salt Lake City airport?

47 miles, about 45–65 min in good conditions. Snowbasin says 45 minutes; free-flow routing puts it nearer 65. Route: I-15 and I-84 to Trappers Loop (SR-167).

Do I need a parking reservation at Snowbasin?

Free, no reservations. On weekends and holidays, cars with 3+ people get priority lots until 11am.

Can you snowboard at Snowbasin?

Yes, snowboards are allowed.

Does Snowbasin take the Ikon or Epic Pass?

Ikon: 7 days, no blackouts. Not on Epic.