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FAQ’s

How is Powder Mountain limiting resource consumption on the mountain?

Our Design Guidelines promote the responsible development of residences on Powder Mountain. Specifically, we incorporate the ICC-700 National Green Building Standard (similar to LEED certification), which speaks to energy efficiency, water conservation, and other green practices. Development plans limit residential building sizes, incorporating small homes and micro-units into the core of our future Village to promote affordability and sustainability.

As well, we limit our resource consumption in many ways, like creating an efficient trail and lift network, eliminating plastic bottles, and not making snow – the largest use of water and energy for most resorts. We’ve also planted 5,000 trees, put 630 acres of land on the east bench of the Ogden Valley into a conservation easement, and we are working with the Ogden Valley Land Trust to put more than 800 additional acres of land into conservation.

What are Powder Mountain’s environmental policies and sustainability efforts?

Our deep commitment to preserving Powder Mountain’s delicate ecosystem impacts every aspect of the Powder Mountain development plan. We’ve added a full-time Ecosystem Specialist with over 40 years of experience to our team. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology, Master of Science in Forestry and Ph.D. in Biology, and is a retired Professor of Forest Disturbance Ecology and Management, Wildland Fire Science and Snow and Avalanche Science at Utah State University. He was hired to help us move our development and any on-mountain activation in a sustainable and environmentally healthy direction.. 

We have also partnered with the University of Utah, Utah State University and Weber State University to create an Innovation Zone that will explore next-generation emerging technologies. The Innovation Zone will explore utilizing cleaner utilities like electric, water, and sewer at Powder Mountain, in partnership with local utilities and regulators. 

How does Powder Mountain’s philosophy of stewardship align with the mountain?

There is no disconnect between our philosophy as a resort and resort community and how we treat our mountain. Our foundational philosophy is based in protecting the mountain and its natural environs. A major motivating factor in acquiring Powder Mountain was to save it from the planned overdevelopment of its previous owners, which included a master plan that was double in size and scope to ours, and construction of two highly water-consumptive golf courses and a water park.     

The new master plan was well-vetted by various local/regional wildlife and environmental agencies and groups, and limited to a small percentage of the overall property acreage, with approximately 80% of the project’s Weber County lands retained as open space. 

What’s going on with Powder Mountain’s water rights?

After undergoing a highly scrutinized and collaborative process to obtain and fully utilize our water rights, we gained approval through the State Engineer by meeting and complying with – and continue to meet and comply with – specific, required mitigation measures and conditions. These measures involved developing a plan that utilized the existing 400 acres/foot of water already owned by Powder Mountain. We consistently meet all monitoring and reporting requirements associated with approval.   

Sustainable-use parameters including prohibitions on permanent irrigation on the mountain have been implemented. We have also continuously met and collaborated with all interested parties and stakeholders relative to the water constraints associated with the Ogden Valley, and Powder Mountain’s plan relative to the sustainable use of our water resources. 

What are distances between SLC Int’l airport, Ogden, Eden, and Powder Mountain?

  • SLC Airport → Ogden 40 miles/40 minutes
  • SLC Airport → Eden, 56 Miles/1 Hour
  • Eden → top of Powder Mountain 6 miles/15 minutes

How do I get to and from the airport?

Where can I rent a car?

  • If you have booked your lodging with Powder Mountain Getaways, you will receive discounted rates on car rentals from Enterprise by presenting your confirmation number. Call them directly at 801.715.1617 to inquire about open hours and availability.
  • SLC Int’l airport has a Rental Car Shuttle across from baggage claim with most major car rental companies represented.

Is there public transportation and when are they available?

  • There is a UTA bus schedule posted here that provides access to the two ski resorts in the area as well as routes to and from Ogden.

What can I expect to be in our lodging when I show up?

Powder Mountain Getaways Lodging supplies small amenity bottles of shampoos, lotion and soaps in each bathroom for your convenience. We also supply towels, sheets, dish soap, dish detergent, laundry detergent, dryer sheets, and a starter pack of paper towels and toilet paper.

Where can I get liquor, wine, beer, and other alcoholic drinks?

Outpost Spirits is located inside Arbor Lodge.  Monday – Saturday / 10am – 8pm

Where is the closest hospital?

Hospitals with 24/7 emergency care:

  • McKay-Dee Hospital
    4401 Harrison Blvd, Ogden UT 84403 f
  • Ogden Regional
    5475 S 500 E, Ogden UT 84405

Urgent Care Facilities:

  • Ogden Clinic
    1159 12th Street, Ogden UT 84404 
  • North Ogden InstaCare
    2400 N Washington Blvd, North Ogden UT 84414

How do I find out about upcoming events in Ogden Valley and beyond?

Ogden Valley

Ogden

Salt Lake City

How do I know the conditions of the mountain?

The Powder Mountain website updates during the winter every morning to inform visitors of the recent snow totals, road conditions, operating lifts and terrain status.

What is the emergency number for ski patrol?

Available during the winter season only. 801.745.3772 ext. #123

What are some local community resources good to know of?

I see there are homes being built on the mountain, how can I get more information?

Our Director of Real Estate is Brian Williams. You can reach him via phone at 435.602.0217 or by email at brian@thewilliamsteamutah.com