Thrills and chills at 8,000 feet: Snowbasin debuts Haunted Basin experience

Get ready for some spooky evenings at Snowbasin's inaugural Haunted Basin coming this October. Photo: Snowbasin

HUNTSVILLE, Utah — Snowbasin Resort is set to host its inaugural Haunted Basin event this October, offering two weekends of Halloween fun. The event will run from October 10-14 and October 17-21, with nightly activities from 6-11 p.m.

Visitors are invited to experience a range of thrilling attractions, including a 0.5-mile haunted forest trail. “Dare to enter our shadowy, twisted trails,” the resort challenges. “Will you make it out unscathed?”

Haunted Basin will feature family-friendly activities from 6-7 p.m., followed by more intense scares from 7-11 p.m. The Haunted Cinnabar will show horror films (reservations are recommended) and offer additional attractions such as black-light mini-golf. Themed food and drinks will also be available. Don’t forget to check out their specialty cocktail, RedЯum, or their Betelgeuse martini.

The event layout includes:
– Earl’s Lodge: Open 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.
– Haunted Cinnabar: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. (Reservations recommended, coming soon)
– Black Light Mini Golf: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
– Grizzly Center: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Admission to Earl’s Plaza and Earl’s Lodge is free. Ticket prices are as follows:
– Family Hour (6-7 p.m.): $15 for ages 13 and over, $10 for ages 12 and under
– Haunted Basin (7-11 p.m.): $25 for ages 13 and over, $15 for ages 12 and under
– Premier Pass holders receive a $5 discount on all ticket purchases

Tickets are on sale now. For those who dare to brave the night, Snowbasin Resort’s Haunted Basin promises an unforgettable Halloween experience. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the Snowbasin Resort website.