Skiing has changed. A lot. And yet while some things have transformed over time, many have not.
The soul of skiing and riding at Snowbird remains the same: it takes you to the edge, demands commitment and rewards risk-takers. Because Snowbird isn’t about trends. It’s about an attitude and a spirit that can’t be pinned to just a date.
As we reflect back and look forward, join us in a cheers to 50 years and what a long, strange trip it's been.
Ted Johnson meets oilman, Dick Bass. They go on to found Snowbird.
Snowbird opens in December with the Tram, 3 lifts, The Lodge at Snowbird and the Snowbird Center.
First Annual Oktoberfest is celebrated.
The west wing of The Cliff Lodge opens.
Major expansion of The Cliff Lodge creates 352 new rooms, The Cliff Spa, conference center and cogeneration plant.
Baby Thunder opens, expanding beginner and intermediate terrain.
Gadzoom opens (first high-speed quad).
Mineral Basin Opens. Some pieces of the lift weighed as much as 16,000 pounds and took 4 snowcats to move into place.
Peruvian Express Chairlift and Tunnel opens, showcasing North America's only ski tunnel. Creekside Lodge opens in Gad Valley.
The Summit at Snowbird opens on Hidden Peak.
Full renovation of The Cliff Lodge is completed, SeventyOne restaurant opens and Peruvian and Chickadee pedestrian bridges are built.
Snowbird Power Systems is completed.
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Because of our loyal passholders, guests and employees, we have 11,000+ reasons to be thankful for our incredible Bird Fam. You've been with us since day one (or better said '71), and over the years, we've shared some of our most cherished moments together. The steep terrain and deep powder may be what visitors flock to, but the heart of Snowbird has grown out of generations of skiers and riders that have called these slopes home for the last 50 years.
We want to hear about some of your greatest memories at Snowbird, so share a story, a favorite photo or one of your first season passes and we'll be featuring them here along with @snowbird to commemorate the deep snow and even deeper generational bonds of friendship and family that have developed in Little Cottonwood Canyon. We'd be honored to have you share your memories with us.
By checking the box below, you grant Snowbird permission to use the stories, photographs and any other material you submit under "Share Your Story" to be featured on Snowbird.com or Snowbird-owned channels.
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