Powder Mountain, USA - Utah

Visitor reviews for Powder Mountain

• March 27, 2006
  Mike from UNITED KINGDOM
  

  This is a place that lives up to its name, because when you get powder it is magical. There may not be a lot of vertical but you can ski anywhere. One of the reasons the runs are nearly empty on the busiet of days; people just disperse across the mountain. It is mainly an intermediate hill with old lift chairs and a very relaxed atmosphere. It is definitely a rustic and quiet(even the local sheriff skis in his uniform)area but a lot of people might say all the better for it. Night owls can forget it as there is nothing here for you, apart from night skiing either here or down the valley at Wolf Creek. The nearest large town is Ogden about 20-25 mins away, but there are plenty of Condos down in Eden about 5 miles away, lift tickets are cheap compared to the big boys of Utah and Colorado, but if you split your time between here and Snowbasin (35-40 mins away) you will get some great skiing. Locals who ski here say it is becoming more well known and property prices are shooting up. There are rumours that it is about to be sold as it is in private ownership at this moment in time, so if you want unspoilt non-comercialised skiing get here soon as it may be on the way to joining the big boys.

• January 15, 2006
  Jamjar from UNITED KINGDOM
  

  If you're looking to get away from the overcrowded, unfriendly European resorts and you don't fancy the over-hyped, over-priced North American resorts then Powder mountain is for you!!
  There's some great skiing or riding through Powder Country taking you down to the road where you will be picked up by the shuttle bus.
  If you get the chance head up to James' Peak via the snowcat (and a small hike) to make some fresh tracks.
  This mountain is as snowsure as it can get, with over 500 inches of snow each year. The powder is so dry that, you will struggle to make a snowball.
  The park is a bit lame and the terrain is mostly suited to beginners and intermediates as there are not the greatest vertical drops. Most of the lifts are a bit slow but if you see more than a couple of people waiting at the bottom, you've come on a busy day. This mountain is special and you should get there before it gets too commercial!!
  Powder Mountain is a well kept secret in Utah and is worth a visit if you want to get away from the BIG resorts like Snowbird and The Canyons :)