Snowcat up. Fresh tracks down.
Snowcat Skiing | Ages 16+ | Backcountry
Journey away from it all via snowcat for skiing and snowboarding with Snowbird Mountain Guides. Tap into the solace of pristine slopes among old-growth forests, rocky spires and stillness only interrupted by your skis swooshing through cold, dry powder. Before you head out, enjoy an adventure-worthy breakfast alongside your expert guides as you gear up for a day in the mountains. Snowbird Mountain Guides cultivates one-of-a-kind experiences for your family, friends or co-workers as you explore the backcountry and take a break from the lift lines.
Note: Snowcat Skiing is closed for the season.
Snowcat Skiing
Snowbird Mountain Guides will lead you on an unforgettable adventure in the backcountry areas surrounding Snowbird in a small group (maximum of 12 other skiers and snowboarders).
Includes a half-day of guided backcountry snowcat skiing or snowboarding. You will meet your 2 guides over breakfast at The Forklift and load an early Tram. The group will then get a pre-public resort warm-up when conditions allow and a backcountry snowcat safety briefing before heading through the resort boundary gate and into the backcountry terrain via snowcat. You will return to Snowbird by 1 pm with a lift ticket to enjoy the remainder of the day in the resort.
- Terrain: North-facing, forested terrain of Sinners Pass and Pagan Basin, and the primarily south-facing slopes of Mary Ellen Gulch.
- Skill Level: Skiers and snowboarders should be advanced & above. Must be confident skiing off-piste, black diamond terrain.
- Time: Meet your guides at 7:15 am outside The Forklift (Snowbird Center, Plaza Deck, Level 3).
- Price: $533/Person
Snowcat Skiing—Private Group
Whoever said, "No friends on a powder day," was wrong. Invite your friends to an unforgettable powder day in the backcountry, complete with a private snowcat that takes you to the top, run after run.
You and your group will have the snowcat and 2 guides to yourselves for a half-day of guided backcountry snowcat skiing and snowboarding. You will meet your guides over breakfast at The Forklift and load an early Tram. Your group will then get a pre-public resort warm-up when conditions allow and a backcountry snowcat safety briefing before heading through the resort boundary gate and into backcountry terrain via snowcat. You will return to Snowbird by 1 pm with lift tickets to enjoy the remainder of the day in the resort.
- Terrain: North-facing, forested terrain of Sinners Pass and Pagan Basin, and the primarily south-facing slopes of Mary Ellen Gulch.
- Skill Level: Skiers and snowboarders should be advanced & above. Must be confident skiing off-piste, black diamond terrain.
- Time: Meet your guides at 7:15 am outside The Forklift (Snowbird Center, Plaza Deck, Level 3).
- Price: $6,400 for up to 12 people.
Equipment & Skill Level
- Equipment: Modern powder ski technology is recommended. Demo and rental equipment is available at a discounted rate online ahead of time from Cliff Sports, Snowbird Sports and Creekside Sports.
- Skill: All participants should be advanced skiers or snowboarders in good physical condition for high-altitude exertion in variable off-piste snow and weather conditions. After booking, a guide will follow up with a phone conversation to discuss your day and previous experience skiing.
- Safety: Participants must wear an avalanche transceiver (one will be provided) for the entirety of the experience.
- Operations: With an average of 500" of annual snowfall in Little Cottonwood Canyon, our teams closely monitor changing conditions when it comes to avalanche conditions and weather. Trips may be canceled due to various circumstances, including canyon closures, terrain access and high avalanche hazards. We always wait as long as we can to see if conditions will allow us to operate; this means that trips can be canceled the day before your scheduled tour.
Guiding & Lessons
Closed for the Season