Powder Mountain transforms into passholders-only club for February weekends

Powder Mountain Resort has announced it will be limiting access to its resort to passholders only every weekend in February. Photo: Powder Mountain Resort

EDEN, Utah — Powder Mountain announced Tuesday that it will limit access to season passholders on February weekends during the upcoming 2025 ski season, a move aimed at preserving uncrowded slopes during peak times.

The Utah resort will close its doors to day ticket holders on Feb. 1-2, 8-9, 15-16, and 22-23, 2025. Ski Utah Passport redemptions will also not be available on these days. Ogden Valley Adaptive Sports Lessons (and corresponding day tickets) will continue as normal.

“When we say ‘Escape the Masses,’ we mean it,” said Reed Hastings, Powder Mountain CEO. “This new offering is about preserving the core value of the Powder experience, providing passholders with unique access to the mountain on the very best days.”

The decision comes as Powder Mountain undergoes significant upgrades for the 2024-2025 season, including:

– Installation of four new lifts, two replacing existing ones and two opening new terrain
– Return of terrain parks for the first time since 2020
– Introduction of guided backcountry tours
– Launch of an 11-week youth program

Night skiing will remain available to all guests on February weekends for $19.

The resort, known for its expansive terrain, aims to maintain its reputation for uncrowded slopes as it grows. Day tickets for the upcoming season go on sale today.