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Snowbird, Utah is in the heart of the Wasatch-Cache National Forest in Little Cottonwood Canyon, one mile down canyon from Alta. Snowbird averages approximately 500 inches of low-density,"dry" Utah powder annually. Thanks to ideal geography and a phenomenon called Lake Effect, Little Cottonwood Canyon powder is known worldwide.The Snowbird Terrain Park, accessed by the Baby Thunder lift, dedicates an entire area of the resort to tabletops, hits, spines, jumps and rails of every shape and size. Snowbirds new Superpipe is located on the Big Emma run and is accessed by the Mid Gad or Gadzoom lifts. An intermediate park near the Big Emma Superpipe offers features and rails for skiers and riders looking to improve their terrain park skills.In addition to world-renowned skiing and snowboarding, Snowbird offers snowmobiling, ice skating, tubing, orienteering and snowshoe tours. |