Arizona Snowbowl

Since 1938 Arizona Snowbowl has delighted guests with fresh snow and a variety of skiing terrain for beginners and advanced skiers alike. There are more than 30 runs spanning close to 800 skiable acres and the longest run is two miles long. The base elevation at Snowbowl is 9,200 feet and the summit elevation reaches a high point of 11, 500 feet.

If you’re a beginner at the winter sports, Snowbowl is a great place for you to learn the basics as you build up your skill level and comfort with the slopes. Purchase a package that include lessons and equipment at the Rental Shop and be sure to show up at least 1 hour before your lesson time during the week and 2 hours early during holidays and weekends.

For advanced sport enthusiasts, check out Sunset Terrain Park—featuring obstacles, spines, rails and fun boxes. The boxes include a 24-foot flat box, a down box, a 20-foot C-box and a 24-foot house box.

Whether you just need to take a break or if you’re gearing up to hit the slopes, visit one of the two full service lodges located at Snowbowl. First, the Hart Prairie Lodge offers food, entertainment, ski and ride school, equipment rentals, lift tickets and more. Then, up a bit further on the mountain you’ll find the Agassiz Lodge with many of the same accommodations.

Here are some important tips for anyone planning to take to the mountain slopes:

• Bring an extra pair of dry socks
• Wool is good, cotton is bad (good tip for all clothing)
• Bring pants and a top outer layer that are water resistant
• Eat Breakfast—skiing takes a lot of energy!
• Bring Sunscreen, water and snacks
• Bring proper eye protection (extremely important to avoid snow-blindness)

Lift tickets and equipment rental fees range in price depending on which session you ride and the type of equipment you require. Snowbowl recommends that you visit their website and explore the individual and group packages available to best suite your skiing needs before visiting the slopes.
 

- by Jennifer Pruett, Phoenix Reporter for HelloMetro  (Click to leave a message)

Jennifer Pruett

A self proclaimed “queen of everything," Jennifer is a writer, planner and passionate lover of making exciting events extra special. As a creative mother of two she loves art, music, family, friends, exotic cuisine and exploring new areas of self improvement. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in liberal studies from the University of Oklahoma and has been writing restaurant and attraction reviews in the Phoenix Metro area since January, 2009.