World Class Ski Resorts

Weber County may be best known for its collection of world-class ski resorts. Powder Mountain Resort, Snowbasin Resort and Nordic Valley Ski Resort are all located in the Ogden Valley area — a high mountain valley cradled by the peaks of the Wasatch Mountains — and can be reached in 40 minutes or less from downtown Ogden.

Recreational activities are available during all four seasons at these resorts. During the warmer months, they offer miles of hiking, cycling and running trails with spectacular views as well as musical performances, kids’ activities, disc golf courses and specialty food events.

Visitors can escape the summer heat by taking a ride on a gondola or lift to the cooler mountain heights.

POWDER MOUNTAIN SKI RESORT SNOWBASIN SKI RESORT

Powder Mountain has 8,464 skiable acres, more than any other ski resort in the United States, and experiences 500+ inches of snowfall each year. With so much terrain available, skiers will find an abundance of wide-open ski trails.

There are 154 runs available ranging from beginner to advanced as well as two terrain parks, six lifts and three tows. The resort also offers a wide range of skiing lessons as well as backcountry experiences.

Snowbasin offers championship-level skiing and was selected to host the 2002 Winter Olympic downhill and giant slalom events. With nearly 3,000 skiable acres and 11 lifts, the resort is best known for wideopen bowls, graded runs, powder stashes days after a storm, and its four terrain parks. Snowbasin has world-class snowmaking capabilities and one of the most advanced lift systems in the West.

Guests can take a scenic gondola ride to Needles Lodge or a chair lift to John Paul Lodge, both of which offer fine dining. From John Paul Lodge, foot passengers can also ride the Allen Peak Tram to the top of the mountain for expansive views of Ogden, Ogden Valley, the Great Salt Lake, Ben Lomond Peak and the 2002 Winter Olympics Downhill course.

NORDIC VALLEY SKI RESORT

Nordic Valley is a 140-acre boutique ski hill offering terrain for all skill levels and both skiers and snowboarders. There are three aerial lifts, one surface lift, 23 runs and the best night skiing in Utah. Famous for its ski school and family-friendly atmosphere, Nordic Valley attracted worldwide attention as one of the best downhill training ski areas for the 2002 Winter Olympics.

During the 2020-2021 winter season, Nordic Valley opened a new lift – the resort’s first high-speed detachable chairlift — as well as additional trails and snowmaking infrastructure. This is part of an expansion plan that will eventually more than triple Nordic Valley’s skiable areas.