Guide to Arizona Snowbowl Ski Resort

Arizona Snowbowl is a sweeping ski resort that stretches across the San Francisco Peaks. With a lift served elevation of 11,500 feet, this resort features a variety of ski runs, gondola rides, and forest trails for hiking. The average annual snowfall of this outdoor destination is 260 inches and the ski season typically runs from November to May. Whether you’re looking for family-friendly winter activities or seeking to tackle a thrilling black diamond runs, the Arizona Snowbowl offers endless fun for all visitors.

Arizona Snowbowl also offers plenty of summer activities during the off-season, making it a refreshing mountain escape at 9,500 feet. Families can enjoy summer tubing, a bungee trampoline, and a climbing wall at Agassiz Lodge, or take in sweeping views on a Scenic Gondola Ride to Arizona’s highest point at 11,500 feet. On Fridays and Saturdays, Sunset Gondola Rides offer stunning golden-hour views, with an optional dinner package at Agassiz Lodge featuring elevated mountain fare.

Just down the road, Basecamp at Snowbowl provides year-round cozy cabins, a full-service restaurant and bar, and live music on the weekends. Snowbowl’s on-mountain lodges also host signature events, weekend programming, and private functions all summer long.

Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced Runs

First-time skiers and expert snowboarders will enjoy a wide range of slopes and descents. Featuring 61 runs, Arizona Snowbowl offers different green, blue, and black diamond paths. Beginners should start at Little Spruce conveyer belt and gradually make their way to the Hart Prairie lift, gliding through wide spaces with fewer crowds. Look through Snowbowl’s trail map and select your own exciting adventure.

Skiing & Snowboarding Lessons

Bring your little ones to the Snowburners lesson program, a 6-week series of skiing and snowboarding classes for children who are between the ages of 4 and 12. Arizona Snowbowl offers adult classes, including a free Snow Experience lesson for first-time skiers who are 13 years of age and older. Adults and children alike can participate in group lessons or dive into more personalized instruction with private classes.

Directions & Parking

Make your way to Arizona Snowbowl, which is just a 30 minute from Downtown Flagstaff. Travel northwest along Highway 180, and make a right turn onto Snowbowl Road, driving until you reach the resort. The Snowbowl offers eight parking lots split between the base areas: Hart Prairie and Agassiz Lodge. Overnight parking is only permitted for visitors who are hiking in the surrounding outdoor trails of the resort.

Shuttle Bus Transportation 

The Mountain Line Express Shuttle offers free transportation to Snowbowl from the downtown Flagstaff area during the holiday period and weekend in January and February. Don’t miss embarking on a direct ride service to the resort, which is offered during the winter months. Fort Valley Lodge also offers a large area for guest parking at the base of Snowbowl Road, with a free shuttle up to the base of the ski resort when chains or 4WD are required for travel on Snowbowl Road.

Prices & Hours

Lift entry costs vary depending on the time of the ski season, but visitors can purchase their admission tickets before traveling to the resort or arriving at the base areas. All lift tickets for the winter season start as low as $19 online and increase with demand. Season passes are available for purchase with different multi-day features, including access to various areas and discounts on online tickets. Children who are twelve years of age and younger can receive free season passes. For the best deals, it’s recommended to purchase tickets online and in advance for the best rates on lift tickets, lessons, and rentals. Snowbowl’s lifts normally run daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., weather permitting.

Amenities

Enjoy an assortment of amenities and conveniences at the resort, including mouth watering food, high quality rental equipment, and public lockers for storage. Explore decadent bites at onsite restaurants, or shop for the latest skiing gear at the two on-site sports shops. Looking to prepare for your winter outing before traveling to the resort? Explore Flagstaff’s array of casual eateries and popular restaurants, or look for warm outerwear across a variety of retail spots.

Where to Stay

Experience rustic and intimate interiors by staying in the cabins of the Basecamp at Snowbowl, which features gas fireplaces and picturesque front porches. Looking for a place to stay in Flagstaff before your skiing trip? Find lodgings with luxurious accommodations, inviting spaces, and more.