Introduction
If you are an adventure lover, and you want to have the time of your life then snowbird ski and summer resort is the place for you.
Long before skiers revealed the powder paradise known as the Little Cottonwood Canyon, miners discovered their own treasure within the rugged confines of the glacial canyon. Little Cottonwood Canyon and the town of Alta can be dated back to the 19th Century, when a soldier in the U.S. Army first searched for silver in 1869. He came across tiny minerals that quickly grew into a massive industry attracting fortune-seekers who would otherwise never step foot in Little Cottonwood Canyon. The soldier had exposed something that will go down in history as one of the largest producers of silver ore in the Wasatch Mountains.
At its peak, 8,000 people lived and worked in the narrow canyon, which boasted two smelters, 138 homes, hotels, boarding houses, stores and even a railroad. Working in the Alta Lodge in 1965 Ted Johnson dreamt of a place that would become Snowbird which later turned into a reality when he purchased a place. The inspiration behind the creation of Snowbird was to give people the opportunity to come and live in a year round resort where they can respect the beauty of this natural setting increasing the human understanding through enhancement of body, mind and spirit.
Snowbird is among the finest resort hotels with top class facilities such as an excellent health spa, conference center and the largest privately held collection of oriental rugs. Snowbird has one of the best skiing facilities and it has a reputation for being environmentally friendly for which it has received various awards. The snowbird ski and summer resort gives you accessibility to many tourist attractions and main airports. The Inn at snowbird is classically designed with plush furnishing, wood burning fire places, pool. Hot tub, exercise facility, steam, equipment lockers and exercise facility. Snowbird has one of the finest restaurants that offer a spectrum of culinary delights to satisfy your taste buds.
There are a number of options for dining from which you can choose. These include The Aerie, The wildflower, the lodge Bistro, The Steak Pit, Seven Summits, Mid-Gad Restaurant, El Chanate, The Rendezvous and The Birdfeeder. Snowbird specialists are present to give you and your family guidance on skill development making it easier for you to enjoy your skiing experience. Snowbird has programs for children of all ages to make winter vacation fun for them. The activities have been designed keeping into consideration the age, arts, craft, music and games.. There are many winter and summer activities here which include aerial tram rides, mountain tours, night skiing, snowmobile tours, fly fishing, heli-skiing and interconnect tours. The snowboard resort plays host to professional competitions throughout the year. You can participate in upcoming competitions such as the Subaru free skiing world tour championship, Junior free skiing championship at Snowbird and North face masters of snowboarding.
Tips and comments
Snowbird sports offer repair services, snowboard accessories, snowboard apparel and Dynastar demo skis through try them and buy them program. If you want to avail the snowbird discounts and benefits make an early reservation. Don't forget to bring your warmest clothes along to keep you warm in the freezing cold.
