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Since 1940, Snowbasin has provided access to a healthy outdoor lifestyle for all those who choose to adventure at the resort. The safety, health, and well-being of our employees, guests, and the community have always been of the utmost importance. We remain committed to continually monitoring and adjusting our protocols and procedures based on the current state and local guidelines to ensure that everyone can enjoy all that our resort has to offer. We ask in return that all skiers and riders be responsible, treat each other with respect, be considerate, and know and comply with Your Responsibility Code, Snowbasin Courtesy Code and Utah state law.
Join our SAFERmtn Community that chooses to be Smart, Alert, Focused, Educated and Respectful while exploring and enjoying the resort this season! Be a part of something BIGGER!
Mountain Emergency: Ski Patrol Dispatch 801-620-1017
Base Area Assistance: Public Safety & Security 801-710-5501
General Information: Snowbasin Front Desk 801-620-1000
This year the National Ski Area Association introcuded an updated Skier Responsibility Code to better encompass all the ways to stay safe on the slopes this season. The 2022 version of Your Responsibility Code has grown from seven points to 10. It is your responsibility to know the code and abide by it as you adventure on the mountain.
1. Always stay in control. You must be able to stop or avoid people or objects.
2. People ahead or downhill of you have the right-of-way. You must avoid them.
3. Stop only where you are visible from above and do not restrict traffic.
4. Look uphill and avoid others before starting downhill or entering a trail.
5. You must prevent runaway equipment.
6. Read and obey all signs, warnings, and hazard markings.
7. Keep off closed trails and out of closed areas.
8. You must know how and be able to load, ride and unload lifts safely. If you need assistance, ask the lift attendant.
9. Do not use lifts or terrain when impaired by alcohol or drugs.
10. If you are involved in a collision or incident, share your contact information with each other and a ski area employee.
Always wear a helmet. Bring extra layers and gloves to ensure you will remain warm and dry. Avoid cotton as it does little to wick moisture from your skin and is slow to dry. Goggles, gloves, and waterproof outerwear are crucial to navigating the mountain in any condition. Bag check services are located at the Guest Services Center to securely stash your extra goodies.
Grab a trail map or familiarize yourself with a digital map so you know where you are on the mountain. Make sure you pay attention to signage and know Your Responsibility Code before hitting the slopes.
It is easy to get dehydrated in the winter. The last thing you want to do is drink cold water when it is cold outside! Try room temperature water or herbal teas to keep you hydrated.
Snow reflects sunlight. You can easily burn without sunscreen. This includes lip protectant with SPF, as well. Don’t forget the underside of your nose!
If you need an inhaler or have severe allergies, make sure you bring your medication with you in case you might need it.
Don’t be afraid to ask. We are here to make sure you have a safe, fun day on the mountain.
Check out the Grizzly Center or the Rental Shop or Retail Shop to gear up!
American National Standard for Passenger Ropeways recognizes that certain dangers and risks are inherent in machines of this type, and their operation. It is also recognized that inherent and other risks or dangers exist for those who are in the process of loading, riding or unloading from lifts, tows or conveyors. Passengers accept the risks inherent in such participation of which the ordinary prudent person is or should be aware.
Passengers shall use good judgement and act in a responsible manner while using the ropeway, tow or conveyor, including:
All passengers who use a lift, tow or conveyor shall be responsible for their own loading, riding, and unloading. They shall be presumed to have sufficient ability, physical dexterity, and/or personal assistance to negotiate and be evacuated safely. Passengers shall maintain control of their speed and course while loading and unloading.A passenger shall get on and off at designated areas. No passenger shall load the lift without first understanding and observing the proper loading, riding, and unloading procedures.
Passengers, while riding a ropeway, tow or conveyor, shall not throw or expel therefrom any object, nor shall any passenger do any act or thing that shall interfere with the operation. Passengers shall not willfully engage in any type of conduct that may contribute to or cause injury to any other person.
Please read and observe all signs and check out this fun instructional video to learn more about loading safely. Always ask for additional instructions if needed. We are here to help!
The following skiing, riding, and sliding devices are allowed on the lifts and the mountain. Please note that not all devices are allowed on all lifts and that homemade equipment is not permitted.
Skis: Allowed with a working brake binding system or a retention device (must be worn while riding the slopes.)
Snowboards: Allowed with a retention device (snowboard bindings considered a device; leash preferred.)
Telemark Skis: Allowed with a retention device (must be worn while riding the slopes) or a working brake system.
Monoskis/Sit-Ski: Allowed with a working brake system or retention device (must be worn while riding the slopes) Cannot load on Becker, Middle Bowl, and Porcupine chairlifts.
Snowblades: Allowed with a retention device (must be worn while riding the slopes.)
Ski Bikes/Snowbikes: Allowed under following the parameters:
For everyone’s safety, transporting a child in a backpack or a front pack is not allowed.
Due to safety and privacy concerns, we prohibit the operation or use on or above Resort property of unmanned aerial systems, or drones, by the general public — including model aircraft by recreational users and hobbyists. Commercial photography crews may receive approval on an individual basis with prior written authorization from Snowbasin Resort. This prohibition includes drones used for filming or videotaping, as well as any drone use by media or journalists operating above or within the area boundaries. This prohibition extends to any devices launched or operated from Resort property, as well as any launched from private property outside of the Resort boundaries. Please contact a Snowbasin Resort representative if you have any questions or if you seek prior authorization to operate any such devices within the resort’s boundary area.
Any authorized operation of drones on or above Resort property will be governed by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rules and regulations, local law enforcement, and/or U.S. Forest Service rules, as well as those policies separately established by this Resort, which may include
certification requirements, evidence of training completion, insurance coverage documentation, indemnification requirements, and waivers or releases of liability.
Any violation of this policy may result in any/all of the following: suspension of your access privileges to the Resort; the revocation of your season pass; confiscation of any prohibited equipment. Violators may also be subject to primary liability for damages; including, but not limited to, damages for trespass, violations of privacy, and physical injuries to persons and/or property, as well as legal defense costs.
This year the National Ski Area Association introcuded an updated Skier Responsibility Code to better encompass all the ways to stay safe on the slopes this season. The 2022 version of Your Responsibility Code has grown from seven points to 10. It is your responsibility to know the code and abide by it as you adventure on the mountain.
1. Always stay in control. You must be able to stop or avoid people or objects.
2. People ahead or downhill of you have the right-of-way. You must avoid them.
3. Stop only where you are visible from above and do not restrict traffic.
4. Look uphill and avoid others before starting downhill or entering a trail.
5. You must prevent runaway equipment.
6. Read and obey all signs, warnings, and hazard markings.
7. Keep off closed trails and out of closed areas.
8. You must know how and be able to load, ride and unload lifts safely. If you need assistance, ask the lift attendant.
9. Do not use lifts or terrain when impaired by alcohol or drugs.
10. If you are involved in a collision or incident, share your contact information with each other and a ski area employee.
Learn more here.
The Snowbasin Courtesy Code is designed to maintain the spirit of respect that Snowbasin staff works on each day with its award-winning service standard. We recognize that the passion of our guests can sometimes go too far and unfortunately conflicts or errors in judgment take place. It is never acceptable at Snowbasin to break the rules and hurt others through our actions.
This includes verbal abuse that has become all to prevalent in today’s society. At Snowbasin, respect and kindness is in our DNA. It’s what we work towards and train on each day. While we commit to delivering exceptional kindness and service, we ask our guests to do the same. We want all guests and employees to come to Snowbasin and enjoy the resort and not worry about someone else’s actions causing them harm. Below are some things that can result in expulsion from the resort and loss of skiing privileges:
Snowbasin Resort reserves the right to revoke guest privileges for violations to the Courtesy Code. Please remember that we are both stewards of the Forest Service land we contractually manage with them and a private business. It is our responsibility to create an equitable, safe and respectful place to recreate and enjoy these precious mountains.
Actions that detract from the experience of others may be considered a violation of the Your Responsibility or Courtesy Codes. Both codes will be enforced by all resort personnel. The Mountain Safety Team is dedicated to educating, enforcing these codes, and protecting our most vulnerable skier populations throughout our family zones.
Our Mountain Safety Team enforces speed control in family zones on the mountain. Guests may have passes pulled for excessive fast skiing/riding in these zones; this is not a statement of their ability. Our beginning skier/rider guests are challenged and endangered by the behavior of those who move through these zones with excessive speed and no regard for space. This is not something we take lightly and owe it to everyone around us to create a safe environment. We urge you to respect others by knowing and following Your Responsibility Code for skiers and riders.
As a baseline, guests that display behavior disrupting our family zones or endangering others will receive pass violations based on the protocol below. Consequences for violations outside of the scope of this protocol will be determined on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of resort management. If you have questions or concerns, please send them to safe@snowbasin.com
Skiers and riders of various abilities merge in these areas which are indicated on the trail map. Going the appropriate speed for the skier/rider density and providing others with adequate space is very important in these areas. Please observe the posted “SLOW” and “FAMILY ZONE” signs and travel at the same speed, or slower, than other guests utilizing the trails in these areas.
Make sure to familiarize yourself with Slow Zones and remember to always stay in control. People ahead of you have the right of way, it is your responsibility to be able to stop or avoid other people or objects.
The Family Zone starts at the top of Bear Hollow, winds down through Snow Shoe, and continues on down Powder Puff to the base area. Higher-level skiers/riders are encouraged to avoid these runs in order to provide families and lower ability skiers/riders with the opportunity to improve their skills while avoiding uncomfortable situations.
The Mountain Safety Team and Ski Patrol will be monitoring these areas to help educate and encourage responsible skiing/riding. Out of control and reckless skiing/riding or actions that detract from the experience of others may be considered a violation of the Responsibility or Courtesy Codes. Both codes will be enforced by resort personnel. Consequences for violations may include suspension of resort privileges.
Snowbasin Resort contains many acres of potential avalanche terrain. An “avalanche area” is a portion of the ski resort that contains steep terrain, cliffs, and other natural hazards. As the name would imply, these portions of the resort are subject to extreme weather, and possible avalanches. Avalanche Areas within the ski area boundary are delineated by rope lines with orange and black octagonal signs stating “Avalanche Area DANGER enter through gates only”.
The Avalanche Area rope lines are strategically placed to help keep our guests and resort employees safe. These rope lines allow Ski Patrol to perform avalanche reduction work without having to close the entire resort and allow Snowbasin Resort to keep the lifts and trails open during stormy weather. It is your responsibility to stay out of closed areas.
Entering into a closed area is a violation of local laws and can result in fines and the loss of skiing privileges. Remember the skier responsibility code: Obey All Posted Signs. Once through the gate please stay on the established track until you decide to go down. This helps create a better skiing and riding experience for everyone. Never hike above a rope line to gain access to an Avalanche Area.
The Snowbasin Ski Patrol wants you to have a fun and adventurous experience on the mountain. It is our goal to provide you with as much open terrain as possible. By following these guidelines, together we can make it the best day ever!
For more information on avalanche awareness and current status, visit Utah Avalanche Center’s website.
The Area Boundary of Snowbasin Resort is indicated on the trail map and marked on the mountain using red signs with a white print. Travel beyond these signs is not recommended. Any persons doing so are responsible for their own safety. Rescue response outside the Area Boundary may be prolonged and at the person’s own expense.
The Snowbasin Ski Patrol and resort employees are focused on providing the best experience possible for guests of Snowbasin Resort. Many resources and hours of work are committed to reducing the risk of avalanche, marking hazards, and other risk reduction efforts within the Area Boundary of Snowbasin Resort. Traveling beyond the Area Boundary signs means you are leaving the area of services provided by Snowbasin Resort including avalanche reduction efforts and patrol services. Persons who travel beyond the Area Boundary may encounter dramatically different conditions immediately upon leaving the Area Boundary. It is your responsibility to look for Area Boundary signs and to know where you are at all times. Individuals who travel beyond the Area Boundary shall accept the risks and be prepared for self-rescue.Rescue response beyond the Area Boundary may require the assistance of local authorities.
Rescue efforts may be prolonged and at the individual’s expense. Individuals needing assistance outside the Area Boundary of Snowbasin Resort should contact 911.
Our terrain parks can contain jumps, boxes, rails and other man-made features. Orange signs and fencing identify these types of terrain on the mountain. It is important to follow the “Smart Style” safety guidelines when entering this terrain:
Please visit the Terrain Park Safety website for a comprehensive look at the Smart Style program.
An educational adventure zone for families and kids was added within the Snowshoe Run and adjacent gladed terrain. Visit this for special skier safety information and discover fun educational exhibits.
Snowbasin is a proud supporter of NSAA's #RideAnotherDay campaign, which was created in partnership with Kelli and Chauncy Johnson to promote three actions every skier and rider can take to help keep themselves and those around them safer on the slopes. These three actions are:
Be Ready
Stay Alert
Plan Ahead
Learn more about this lifesaving campaign here.
Our popular Uphill Travel Access Pass is back for another season. The pass is required to participate in uphill travel at Snowbasin Resort. This ensures all participants sign the annual waiver, acknowledging they understand the route and policies. Additionally, Snowbasin has added a "Yellow" uphill status to increase access on days with upper mountain activity. View Policy >>
Snowbasin is taking the following steps to ensure the health and wellness of its guests.
What is Snowbasin asking of its guests?
What steps are Snowbasin employees taking with regards to health and wellness?
Thanks to all 309 Snowbasin guests who pledged to follow Your Responsibly Code and Snowbasin’s Courtesy Code during January Safety Month. We appreciate all who recreate together safely making the mountain experience a fun and memorable one for everyone.
Congratulations to Sam Konings, the Safety Pledge winner of two Snowbasin day passes.
Congratulations to the Snowbasin Kid’s Poster Contest winners!
Best Overall Safety Message goes to Sophie who is in 5th grade.
Most Creative Design Safety Message goes to Tessa who is in 4th grade.
Snowbasin thanks all who entered the Snowbasin Kid’s Safety Poster Contest supporting our mission to promote slope safety awareness and education to elementary school children.
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