Ogden Valley Ski Resorts 2024-2025 Season Update

Ski resorts in Ogden Valley last season saw a lot of growth as well as a fair share of growing pains. With new ownership of Powder Mountain and the announcement of the resort becoming a public/private hybrid, the town’s search for a way forward to incorporation, and the public’s concern of overdevelopment in the area, it’s impossible to separate what is happening at the ski resorts from their impact on the community.

This season there is a lot going on at Ogden Valley's ski resorts, from new Halloween attractions to quad lifts, and the return of terrain parks for all the park rats, the 2024-2025 snow season is sure to be a rush.

Powder Mountain

The 2024-2025 season will see significant upgrades at Powder Mountain with four new public lifts, including the Paradise and Timberline quads, which increase uphill capacity and provide faster access to key areas of the mountain.

With plans to construct a lift in Wolf Canyon going up Lightning Ridge, resort-goers will be able to ski DMI and some of the best advanced terrain in Utah. This new lift will add 900 acres of public terrain. When you add an additional 147 acres of hike-to access, its a total of 1,047 acres now publicly skiable.

For the mountain’s homeowner community, Powder Haven, private terrain will be expanded with the Raintree lift. This lift will provide access to advanced glade skiing and is connected to the private side, where other lifts like Village and Mary’s also serve the private homes. Powder Mountain is also bringing back terrain parks for the first time since 2020, with new parks designed for all skill levels.

In addition, paid parking will be implemented on weekends and holidays to reduce crowding. But you can minimize your environmental impact and skip paying for parking if you carpool to the mountain this season with three or more people.

Recently the mountain also announced a focus on creating an experiential and open-air art museum and sculpture park that can be enjoyed all seasons, made possible through the Powder Art Foundation, with the philanthropic support of founding and principal donor Reed Hastings.

Snowbasin

Snowbasin is introducing several updates to improve their visitor experience this 2024-2025 season. Long-term plans are in the works, especially because Snowbasin was named the official alpine skiing venue for the 2034 Winter Olympics and Paralympic Games.

Beginner areas are being expanded with wider trails like Bear Hollow, Showshoe, and Slow Road, making the Family Zone safer and more accessible.

Snowbasin has also launched a multi-year project to refresh the Needles Gondola cabins with new windows, seating, and new components. Also in the works is an upgrade to the Becker Chairlift set to debut in the 2025-2026 season. The lift will transform from a fixed-grip triple chair to a high-speed detachable quad. Ride time will be halved to six minutes, increasing efficiency and skier access across the mountain.

The mountain has restructured traffic flow around Trapper’s Loop in partnership with the Utah Department of Transportation. These changes will allow more efficient entry, with the best parking spots in Earl’s Lot reserved for carpoolers with three or more passengers. This is their way of keeping parking free.

Snowbasin also added a new event to the mountain this fall, enhancing its seasonal lineup with the Haunted Basin. This inaugural Halloween-themed event featured haunted forest walks, themed movies, and family-friendly scares.

Nordic Valley

After significant challenges last year, following a fire that destroyed the main lodge, Nordic Valley has introduced modular trailers as temporary facilities to serve as skier services and ticketing areas. This setup will be in place while they work on a new permanent barn over the next few years.

Additionally, the resort has completed a major overhaul of the Apollo lift, a vital component of the ski area.

Perhaps the local food trucks on-site, 12 & under Free with the Power Kids season pass, and annual events like the Duct Tape Derby, Denim Dual Slalom, and SkiMo, will take the sting out of the temporary pause of the family mountain's beloved night skiing. This is a decision that will allow Nordic to focus on rebuilding important infrastructure.

Experience Ogden Valley Ski Resorts 2024-2025 Season

The 2024-2025 winter season will bring a wave of exciting updates to Ogden Valley's ski resorts — Powder Mountain, Snowbasin, and Nordic Valley. With a dedication to ever-improving the visitor experience, introducing new lifts and runs, and navigating challenges with resilience and adaptability, Ogden Valley continues to be a top winter destination.

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