The Birdfeeder

For the more intermediate riders, Snowbird is huge, heavenly and challenging. There are 3 parts: Gad Valley, Peruvian & Mineral Basin. Gad for beginners. Peruvian for a greater challenge and Mineral Basin for the most heavenly views. The sun shines most on Mineral. The texture of the snow on a good day is either groomed and clunky untouched powder. Lots of cat tracks. Lots of fun jumps off the side of the runs. Tree runs. Nice hotels. Best views from the pool and hot tub

I can appreciate this mountain enough to give it 4 stars overall, but in terms of personal experience, this is one of the toughest mountains I've encountered and you definitely have to be intermediate and above level of skiing and snowboarding to fully enjoy what this mountain has to offer. There are portions of groomers and then a lot of off trailing ways to take, which can be super challenging. Maybe it's because I am not at the highest level of snowboarding but it also did...read full review

Top tier. One of my first western snow destinations so I did wonder if it would live up to my expectations when I returned over a decade later. It definitely did not disappoint. A few days at the Lodge. Snowed everyday so visibility was a minor problem especially higher up but something we were glad to put up with for fresh pow. Steep and wide open. Facilities and service were excellent all around. Food options are typical on-mountain cuisine. Think burgers, tenders and fries....read full review