Powder is installing four new lifts, which will increase uphill capacity and help distribute guests more efficiently across the resort. Two of the new lifts, Paradise and Timberline, replace and upgrade lift infrastructure at key arteries on the mountain. They’re joined by Lightning Ridge and Raintree, which will open some of the best advanced terrain in the northern Wasatch to lift-accessed skiing and riding for the first time.
A new Doppelmayr detachable quad will shorten a once 16 minute ride to 7 minutes.
Providing access to the advanced chutes of Lightning Ridge and lift connectivity between the Sundown base area and the rest of the resort, the brand new Skytrac fixed grip quad will make its debut this winter season.
A new Skytrac fixed-grip quad replaces one of the oldest operating lifts in Utah while increasing carrying capacity.
The first newly-constructed lift for Powder Haven residents, the Raintree lift will provide access to advanced glade skiing and riding. Joining the Village and Mary’s lifts, which serve ski-in-ski-out homesites, Raintree will become part of a private lift network on the mountain’s eastern flank accessible only to property owners.
For the first time since 2020, terrain parks are returning to Powder. Powder was the first resort in Utah to allow snowboarding in the 1984/85 season. Forty years later, Powder is honoring that legacy of progression by building terrain parks at the Sundown and Hidden Lake base areas for the next generation of skiers and snowboarders.
Sundown Park: Located on Confidence Run, the Sundown Terrain Park is designed for beginner and intermediate park riders. Features include smaller boxes, rails, and jumps that are perfect for getting started and learning new tricks.
Hidden Lake Park: The Hidden Lake Park, designed for intermediate, advanced, and expert park riders, is highlighted by feature lines that will run the length of the Hidden Lake lift. The natural half pipe returns and the park team will be building boardercross runs.
In an effort to mitigate crowding and to incentivize carpooling, we're introducing paid parking on weekends and holidays. All parking lots will follow the below parking plan. Additional parking will be added for the 2024/25 season, more info to come. A Season Pass grants you free access to the UTA Ski Bus.
Monday - Friday = Free
Saturday - Sunday & Holidays = $12
Art has long held a special place at Powder. To further its commitment to the arts, owner Reed Hastings established the Powder Art Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to celebrating the legacy of land art and supporting the vision of contemporary artists on Powder.
One of the foundation’s key initiatives is to create an open-air museum where visitors will experience site-specific artworks integrated throughout the terrain. The grand opening is slated for Fall 2026, however several new works will be installed this season.
The most visually prominent installations on view will be by artist EJ Hill, who has designed a system of sculptural interventions and unique color ways for the new Timberline and Lightning Ridge lifts.
Offering untracked powder and the thrill of backcountry wilderness, Powder’s expert guides will take guests into DMI (Don’t Mention It) and Wolf Creek via an experience that’s all new this winter. Outfitted with state-of-the-art avalanche safety gear, and led by certified backcountry guides, this experience is perfect for advanced skiers looking to knowledgeably push their limits. The tours are a sneak peak of sorts; DMI will become lift-served in the near future, but until then, it's your exclusive adventure zone with a tour guide.
New this year, the All-Mountain Teams offer an 11-week program for kids ages 5-14 seeking to advance their skills, allowing them to be confident riding all types of terrain. Participants will grow throughout the season with a dedicated instructor and options for a range of disciplines and ability levels, from progression to competition.