Powder Mountain, Preserving The Uncrowded Experience
Powder Mountain Ski Resort is located in Eden, Utah, and is one of three ski resorts in Ogden Valley — an area that is recognized as a top outdoor mecca. With the largest skiable terrain in North America, Powder mountain boasts over 8,000 acres. The resort preserves an uncrowded skiing and snowboarding experience that is highly sought after, using an innovative semi-private resort model. Powder Mountain real estate mirrors this philosophy — offering rare access to solitude, scenery, and a lifestyle rooted in intentional living.
Powder Mountain At-A-Glance
The Public Side
- Skiable Terrain: 5,000 acres
- Vertical Drop: 3,436 ft
- Average Snowfall: +360 inches
- Lifts: 5
- Runs: 163
The Private Side
The private side of the mountain is known as Powder Haven, offering the community members-only private skiing/snowboarding. Homeowners have access to all of public side of the mountain, as well as resident-only access to an additional:
- Skiable Terrain: 3,000 acres
- Lifts: 3
- Runs: 141
The Powder Mountain Lifestyle
Powder Mountain isn’t just a ski resort — it’s a philosophy. Designed to preserve the soul of the mountain and limit crowds, it offers a rare, unspoiled experience that prioritizes community, creativity, and connection with nature.
The resort's spirit of innovation and creativity is reflected in:
- Installations & Exhibits: Public and private art is integrated into the landscape, from sculpture gardens to creative gathering spaces. Artists featured include Gerard & Kelly, James Turrell, Jenny Holzer, Nancy Holt, Paul McCarthy, and more.
- Architectural Excellence: Homes and public spaces blend modern minimalism with raw alpine materials, designed by top architects with art as a central theme.
- Daily Lift Ticket Limits: Only 1,500 tickets are sold daily to ensure quiet slopes and fresh tracks.
- Backcountry Access & Cat Skiing: The mountain runs affordable, single-ride cat skiing on-demand, and offers backcountry access to over 4,000 acres that are not serviced by lifts.
Updates At Powder Mountain
Powder Mountain is reshaping the mountain experience across terrain, access, art, and infrastructure. Here's how:
- New Lifts: The upcoming private lift, Davenport, has been approved for the 2025-2026 season. And a new public lift to Lightning Ridge will add 1,047 acres of public advanced terrain.
- Upgraded Lifts: A new detachable quad for Paradise, fixed-grip quads for Timberline and Lightning Ridge, plus resident-reserved Raintree.
- Return of Terrain Parks: Located on Confidence Run, is the beginner/intermediate-friendly Sundown Terrain Park. For advanced riders, Hidden Lake Terrain Park feature lines and a natural half pipe with a boarder-cross run.
- Powder Art Foundation Launched: A nonprofit initiative led by Reed Hastings is integrating large-scale land art throughout the mountain to become a skiable outdoor art museum.
- Brim Trail Closed: As part of major mountain-wide upgrades, Brim Trail, along with Brim Access, Brim Baggage, and Brim Short Cut, is closed for Summer 2025.
Talk To A Powder Mountain Real Estate Expert
Whether you're searching for a visionary mountain home, a modern slope-side retreat, or a rental-ready investment property, Powder Mountain real estate offers something rare — privacy, inspiration, and adventure.
Explore Powder Haven real estate, offering members-only private skiing and world-renowned land art. Learn more about real estate on the public side of the mountain, including Powder Mountain West, Powder 11, Moonridge Condos, and more, in our Powder Mountain Real Estate Guide.
Need help deciding between the public and private side? We've got all the details, including the pros and cons, neighborhoods, and amenities of each side to help you choose.
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