The ski area is open daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., weather permitting.
Arizona Snowbowl opened the 2023/2024 winter season on Friday morning, Nov. 17, with celebratory cheers on the Grand Canyon Express Chairlift and the Little Spruce Conveyor, offering access to four intermediate trails and one beginner trail.
“Snowmaking is in full swing around the mountain and our team is making as much snow as possible when temperatures allow,” said Marketing Coordinator Angelina Grubb. “Guests are encouraged to stay in the know regarding open terrain using our Snow Report at Snowbowl.ski.”
The ski area is open daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., weather permitting. Grubb says winter lift tickets are on sale, starting as low as $19 when purchased online and in advance, with limited quantities available.
In addition, new skis and snowboards are available for rent daily at Hart Prairie Lodge. “Our gear includes brand-new Elan skis and an updated fleet of demo ski and snowboard equipment,” said Grubb.
Lessons are offered for all ski levels starting at age 3, including the free Snow Experience Lesson for first-time beginners, ages 13+, Ski Wee Lessons for ages 4 to 6 and Mountain Kids Lessons for ages 7 to 12. Private lessons are also available for ages 3+ and a six-week Snowburners Lesson program is designed for children ages 4 to 12.
“Snowbowl is known for offering the best and biggest beginner terrain in the Southwest, making it the perfect place to learn a new winter sport or enhance current skills,” said Grubb. “Season Passes are available online at Snowbowl.ski and allow guests to enjoy straight-to-lift access, on-mountain service discounts, discounted tickets for friends and family, and more.”
Snowbowl also offers all children ages 12 and younger free skiing at the ski area and 10 other mountains with the Power Kids Pass. “This allows children to enjoy unlimited skiing and riding at Snowbowl, Purgatory, Brian Head, Nordic Valley, Hesperus, Pajarito, Sipapu, Sandia Peak, Willamette Pass, Lee Canyon and Valle Nevado,” said Grubb, “plus unlimited bike uplifts at Spider Mountain Bike Park.”
The Power Kids Pass is available online and does not require any additional purchase.
For nearby lodging, Basecamp at Snowbowl provides 26 newly renovated, non-smoking cabins, suites, and hotel rooms, plus a full restaurant and bar. This winter, guests can take advantage of the Ski Free with Basecamp special and receive two lift tickets with each night booked. Season pass holders who do not need lift tickets will receive a $15 resort credit to use at any Arizona Snowbowl outlet for each night booked during the 2023/2024 season. Some restrictions apply.
Also being offered are Passholder Early Load Days. “This is an exclusive passholder event that will allow skiers and snowboarders to enjoy early access to the mountain on the Grand Canyon Express Chairlift several times throughout the season,” said Grubb. FBN
Information about Passholder Early Load Days can be found on the events page at Snowbowl.ski. For all mountain updates, guests are encouraged to visit the Snow Report at Snowbowl.ski and X, formerly known as Twitter: @AZSBUpdates.
Courtesy Photo: Arizona Snowbowl staff and winter sports enthusiasts welcomed the opening of winter ski season Friday, Nov. 17.