Snowbasin Adds Meadow Pavilion, Wildcat Pass
Snowbasin Resort unveils new base-area amenities and pass offerings ahead of the 2026-27 ski season.
Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Skiing
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Snowbasin Resort has opened the Meadow Pavilion, a new guest gathering space near the Grizzly Center, and is launching new pass options for the 2026-27 season. The resort is targeting November 27 for opening day, weather and snow conditions permitting.
Why it matters
The new space and pass structure expand the resort's base-area services and offer discounted access to students and first-time skiers. The changes build on last season's lift and gondola upgrades.
Premier Pass holders gain three weekday lift tickets at Alta, Brighton and Snowbird through the Wasatch Benefit. The November 27 opening target depends on snowfall that has not yet been confirmed.
The players
Snowbasin Resort
Snowbasin Resort is a ski area near Ogden, Utah, that hosted the alpine skiing events of the 2002 Winter Olympics.
Weber State University
Weber State University is a public university in Ogden, Utah, serving a large regional student body.
The details
The Meadow Pavilion sits beside the Grizzly Center at the base area and offers indoor seating with slope views, along with additional ticketing services and space for ski school participants. The Wildcat Pass, launched with Weber State University, offers discounted season access to current students, faculty and staff, while the Learn & Earn program bundles lessons, rentals and a season pass for first-time skiers and snowboarders.
Timeline
Last season: Becker lift replaced with a high-speed chairlift, gondola cabins upgraded, RFID lift access introduced
Summer 2026: Mountain preparation, trail regrading and snowmaking tuning
2026-27 season: Meadow Pavilion and expanded pass offerings launch
November 27, 2026: Targeted opening day, weather permitting
Season Trajectory
The Wasatch Benefit extends the multi-resort pass model that Ikon and Epic popularized to a regional cluster of Utah resorts. The Wildcat Pass adds a campus-focused tier that broadens access beyond traditional season ticket buyers.
Students and first-time skiers can compare the Wildcat Pass and Learn & Earn program before buying. Premier Pass holders should plan around the Wasatch Benefit's three weekday tickets at Alta, Brighton and Snowbird.
The takeaway
Compare pass tiers early, since student, first-timer and multi-resort options each carry different access terms. Confirm opening-day status closer to November 27, as conditions can shift the date.
What happens next
Snowbasin Resort is targeting November 27, 2026 for opening day, weather and snow conditions permitting.
Further reading
For more on the region's slopes, see Skiing coverage from Ogden.
Source note: This article includes information reported by ABC 4.
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