Snowbird is a huge resort with steep drops and long runs. If you ski from the top of the tram all the way back down to the plaza, you start to get an idea of the size of the resort. When open, the Mineral Basin easily doubles the size of the resort's skiable area.
Even with the extreem low snow conditions this year at Christmas, we had 2 excellent days skiing at Snowbird. We skied the bowls off The Road to Provo and still found a bit of soft snow in the chutes. When it snows, it is even more incredible.
Snowbird has little for beginners. Even Big Emma can be a bit much for novice skiers. These skiers would be much happier building their skills at neighboring Alta. However, for Intermediate and Advanced skiers, Utah has little to offer that is not available at Snowbird.
Utah and the Resorts do a great job keeping the canyon open and the road clear. I have been skiing in storms that drop an 1" an hour all day and am always pleasantly surprised how well the road's conditions are maintained.
Regardless of whether you stay at the resort or down in SLC, if you are serious about skiing in Utah, Snowbird has to be on your destination list.
