Snowbird, UT –As most resorts across the country are winding down their ski season, Utah’s Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort is ramping up for a month packed with activities. The most notable are The North Face Masters of Snowboarding, Junior Freeskiing Tour, live music on the Plaza Deck and Easter activities.
“Continuing our tradition of offering the longest ski season in Utah, Snowbird is prepared to stay open for skiing and snowboarding as long as the snowpack permits,” said Dave Fields, Vice President of Resort Operations.
The mid-mountain snow depth at Snowbird is currently 89 inches. At present the resort is committed to keeping the season going through at least May 20, conditions permitting.
Live music on Snowbird’s Plaza Deck is free, and 13 local bands and DJs will play their music with an emphasis on familiar cover songs.
Calendar of April Events at Snowbird
April 5-7 – Junior Freeskiing Tour (JFT). This big mountain tour will conclude at Snowbird. The JFT is a platform to develop young professional big mountain athletes by providing opportunities to compete and help progress the sport of big mountain freeskiing, with many skiers continuing on to the Subaru Freeskiing World Tour (FWT). Alumni of the Junior Freeskiing Tour include Snowbird locals Johnny Collinson and Leo Ahrens, all currently competing on the Freeskiing World Tour.
April 6 – Plaza Deck Music. RAG will play from 2-5 p.m.
April 7 – Plaza Deck Music. Herban Empire will play from 2-5 p.m.
April 8 – Easter Sunrise Service, Egg Hunt and Brunch. The sunrise service will take place on Hidden Peak. The first Tram will depart at 5:29 a.m., and the last Tram will depart at 6:43 a.m. The service will begin at 6:59 a.m. and is free to the public. Observers should dress warmly. No skis or snowboards allowed. Snowbird will also host an LDS sacrament meeting at 9 a.m. indoors at the Snowbird Center, and an Interdenominational Worship Service at 1 p.m. at Mid-Gad Restaurant.
A free Easter Egg Hunt for children up to 11 years old will begin at 9 a.m. on the Plaza Deck, with eggs hidden on Chickadee. The Easter Bunny will make a special appearance.
Easter Brunch will be served at The Aerie from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and features thyme and honey rubbed ham with spicy mustard; leg of lamb with yogurt, mint, chive sauce; an omelet station and much more. Adults $36.95, children $18.95. Book a reservation by calling (801) 933-2181.
Plaza Deck Music. Soggy Bones will play from 2-5 p.m.
April 9 – Adult All Day Tram and Chairs tickets drop to $66, and chairs-only season passes become valid for the Aerial Tram.
April 13 – Plaza Deck Music. Red Desert Ramblers will play from 2-5 p.m.
April 14 – Plaza Deck Music. Mr. Whoopee will play from 2-5 p.m.
April 15 – Plaza Deck Music. Blues on First will play from 2-5 p.m.
April 15-17 – The North Face Masters of Snowboarding. The largest open, big mountain snowboarding competition in the country, with an overall prize purse that tops $50,000, will have its final stop at Snowbird. This competition provides an opportunity for established riders, as well as up-and-comers, to utilize creativity and style in choosing their line to showcase their talent on the natural terrain features at Snowbird. Local snowboarders Sam Taxwood and JP Tomich will be competing.
April 20 – Plaza Deck Music. DNA will play from 2-5 p.m.
April 21 – Plaza Deck Music. Lake Effect will play from 2-5 p.m.
April 22 – Plaza Deck Music. Ghostowne will play from 2-5 p.m.
April 27 – Plaza Deck Music. Nate Robinson Trio will play from 2-5 p.m.
April 28 – Plaza Deck Music. Dan Weldon will play from 2-5 p.m.
April 29 – Plaza Deck Music. Swamp Boogie will play from 2-5 p.m.