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Deep powder skiing near Snowbird Resort in Little Cottonwood Canyon

Ski Rentals Near Snowbird

Your Last Stop Before Little Cottonwood Canyon · 18 Min to Snowbird

The Closest Rental Shop to Snowbird

The Lifthouse sits at 3700 Fort Union Blvd in Cottonwood Heights, right at the mouth of Little Cottonwood Canyon. We're 18 minutes from Snowbird's base and the last ski shop before the canyon road.

Once you're in Little Cottonwood Canyon, there are no rental shops until the resort. Stop here first, grab your gear, and head straight up.

We carry demo, performance, and sport packages for all skill levels — plus junior skis, snowboards, and snowshoes. Reserve online or walk in.

About Snowbird

Drive time: ~18 minutes up Little Cottonwood Canyon
Best for: Intermediate to expert skiers seeking deep powder and technical terrain
Vertical: 3,240 ft — one of the largest in Utah
Avg snowfall: 500+ inches per year — the deepest in Utah
Note: Snowboard-friendly. Adjacent to Alta (skiers only) — joint pass available.

Rental Pricing

All packages include skis (or board), boots, and poles. Multi-day discounts apply automatically.

Package1 Day2 Days3+ Days
Demo Skis$70$65$60
Performance Skis$50$45$40
Sport Skis$35$30$25
Jr Skis$25$22$19
Snowboard$40$35$30
Jr Snowboard$25$22$19

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Reserve Before You Drive Up

Book online and pick up at 3700 Fort Union Blvd, right before the canyon.

Call (801) 943-1104

Snowbird Rental FAQs

Approximately 18 minutes up Little Cottonwood Canyon. We're at 3700 Fort Union Blvd in Cottonwood Heights — the last rental shop before the canyon.

Before. Once you enter Little Cottonwood Canyon, there are no rental shops until you reach the resort. Pick up your rentals at The Lifthouse on Fort Union Blvd before heading up.

Snowbird is best known for challenging terrain and deep powder. Intermediate to expert skiers thrive here. Beginners will find limited green runs, but the snow quality is world-class.

On heavy snow days, UDOT may require AWD/4WD or chains to enter Little Cottonwood Canyon. Check UDOT road conditions at udottraffic.utah.gov before heading up.

Yes — Snowbird and Alta are connected and a joint pass covers both mountains. They're adjacent resorts in the same canyon, making it easy to ski both in one day.

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Call The Lifthouse at (801) 943-1104