Snowcat Skiing
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 untouched slopes among old-growth forests, rocky spires and stillness only interrupted by your skis swooshing through cold, dry powder. Enjoy an adventure-worthy breakfast alongside your expert guides as you gear up for a day in the mountains. Snowbird Mountain Guides provides a one-of-a-kind experience to get some quality time with your family or co-workers, make your ski date extra special or take a break from waiting in lift lines.
Note: Snowcat Skiing will be open for reservations starting September 19, 2023.
Snowcat Skiing
Get whisked away in a snowcat to explore the backcountry area surrounding Snowbird. Snowbird Mountain Guides will lead you on an unforgettable adventure in a small group of maximum 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: Advanced skiers and snowboarders with off-piste experience recommended.
- Time: Meet your guides at 7:30 am outside The Forklift (Snowbird Center, Plaza Deck, Level 3).
- Price: $533/Person
Note: Snowcat Skiing will be open for reservations starting September 19, 2023.
Snowcat Skiing - Private Group
Forget no friends on a powder day. Invite your best 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 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: Advanced skiers and snowboarders with off-piste experience recommended.
- Time: Meet your guides at 7:30 am outside The Forklift (Snowbird Center, Plaza Deck, Level 3).
- Price: $6,400 for up to 12 people.
Note: Snowcat Skiing will be open for reservations starting September 19, 2023.
Equipment & Skill Level
- Equipment: Modern powder ski technology is recommended. Equipment is available at a discounted rate, the day prior to the experience, from Cliff 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.
- Safety: Participants must wear an avalanche transceiver (one will be provided) for the entirety of the experience.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellations made by guests more than 30 days prior to your reservation date will receive a full refund.
- Cancellations made by guests within 30 days prior will receive a full refund, less a $50 per person processing fee for Snowcat Skiing and a $600 processing fee for private groups.
- Cancellations made by guests within 7 days or less are non-refundable.
- Snowbird reserves the right to cancel any reservation due to conditions beyond our control. If Snowbird cancels for any reason, you will have the option to reschedule or receive a full refund.