Ogden City ski vacations A fantastic base for easy accessz to the Snowbasin Mountain Resort
Ogden sits high in the mountain desert of northern Utah at the base of the Wasatch range between the Ogden and Weber rivers.
The city is well know as a mecca for adrenaline seeking alpine sports enthusiasts and for its vibrant and very lively night scene. In the 1920s, Al Capone once said that this place was too wild! - while the gambling and bootlegging have long gone, they have been replaced by skiing, skydiving and mountain biking to name a few.
The small city of Ogden is rich in character and charm – from quaint shops and unique art and crafts galleries to family friendly fun activities - there is something here for eveyone no matter what their age. The evening entertainment can be as refinded or as wild as you want it to be with bustling cafes, bars and restaurants that line Historic 25th Street downtown.
| Key facts... | |
|---|---|
| State | Utah |
| Local airport | Ogden-Hinckley -4 miles |
| International airport | Salt Lake City - 42 miles |
| Population | c.84,000 |
| Restaurants | 50+ |
| Local ski resorts | ✔ |
| Spa & wellness | ✔ |
| Extreme sports | ✔ |
| Theme parks | ✔ |
| Theatre and cinema | ✔ |
| Car recommended | ✔ |
Featured Ogden vacation rentals
The vacation rentals around Ogden are a mix of town houses, condos and wonderful cabins and ski lodges. The Downtown lodging has the benefit of all the local amenities being on tap whereas the chalet type lodges tucked away around Nordic Valley provide that warm magical feeling of being away from it all.
Things to see & do around Ogden
Ogden is fortunate to have 3 world class ski resorts on its doorstep....
Snowbasin
Home to the 2002 Winter Olympics, Snowbasin boasts 2,800 acres of varied terrain serviced by 12 lifts and suitable for for all levels of skier and boarder. The ski area is split 7% beginner, 29% intermediate and 64% advanced.
Powder Mountain
Just 19 miles northeast of Ogden is Powder Mountain with its massive 5,500 acres of skiable terrain and 2,100 feet of vertical. The ski area is serviced by 7 lifts and snowcats and split 10% beginner, 50% intermediate and 40% advanced.
Our view on Ogden ski holidays
Ogden, in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains is best described as one of those mountain destinations you will go back to time after time. A place blessed with extreme natural beauty, packed with things to see and do for all ages and easily accessible making it one of America's top ski vacation destinations.
