Over 500 Inches of Yearly Snowfall
Powder Mountain Ski Resort
About 30 minutes from Ogden Utah.
Powder Mountain (aka Pow Mow) is a hole-in-the-wall resort that the locals try and keep to themselves. It boasts 8,464 acres of skiable terrain, yet has only 154 trails and nine lifts (six chairs and three surface tows). As you can probably guess, there is off-piste terrain galore. Powder Mountain has a peak elevation of 9,422 ft and prides itself on not needing snowmakers (hence the name), considering it receives 500+ inches of snowfall each year.
During a visit, you can find accommodations either on the mountain or down in the Ogden Valley. As long as you’re okay with ski-in ski-out and forgoing the nightlife, the former is an excellent option. Most of the on-mountain lodging comes in the form of condos and vacation rentals, where four-wheel-drive cars are strongly advised.
Powder Mountain is an incredible resort to practice skiing trees but does not offer many evening entertainment options or dining facilities. The only real dining option is Sundown Lodge, which serves pizza, burgers, and other traditional American dishes. The Powder Keg at the resort center is the only pub on the mountain. This is an aprés-ski bar in the truest sense, as it closes at 6 pm.
Pow Mow offers plenty of guided tours of the off-piste zones and guided backcountry tours. Snow-kitting and heli-skiing are also popular if those are things that you’re interested in trying out. You can access the resort via your Indy Pass, Gold Pass, Yeti Pass, or Ski Utah Passport.
Powder Mountain is an incredible resort to practice skiing trees but does not offer many evening entertainment options or dining facilities. The only real dining option is Sundown Lodge, which serves pizza, burgers, and other traditional American dishes. The Powder Keg at the resort center is the only pub on the mountain. This is an aprés-ski bar in the truest sense, as it closes at 6 pm.
Pow Mow offers plenty of guided tours of the off-piste zones and guided backcountry tours. Snow-kitting and heli-skiing are also popular if those are things that you’re interested in trying out. You can access the resort via your Indy Pass, Gold Pass, Yeti Pass, or Ski Utah Passport.
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HISTORY
The beginnings of Powder Mountain Ski Resort can be traced back to the early 1900s when a man by the name of Frederick James Cobabe bought the land for skiing. His son, Alvin, later inherited the land and in the late 1960s began developing it into a ski resort. Alvin Cobabe was a passionate skier who wanted to create a destination that would offer some of the best skiing conditions available.
Planning Your trip to Powder Mountain ski resort
lodging
Powder Mountain Ski Resort is a popular destination for winter sports enthusiasts and vacationers looking to get away from it all. With over 8,000 acres of terrain, Powder Mountain offers some of the best skiing in the world. Whether you’re looking for a luxurious stay or just an affordable place to lay your head at night, there is a wide range of lodging options to choose from.
dining
Powder Mountain Ski Resort is a world-class ski resort located in Eden, Utah. With over 6,500 acres of skiable terrain and an average annual snowfall of 500 inches, Powder Mountain offers some of the best skiing in the country. But it's not just about the powder—the resort also has plenty to offer when it comes to dining. Whether you're looking for a casual lunch spot, an après-ski gathering place, or a gourmet dinner spot, Powder Mountain has something for everyone's taste and budget.