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Ogden Area Information
Ogden, Utah
History
 Ogden was the site of the famous "Golden Spike" in 1869,
where the Union Pacific railroad met the Central Pacific,
linking the American coasts and ushering the rapid expansion
of the American West. For over fifty years, every person
taking the railroad cross-country stopped at Ogden's
downtown Union Station, creating a boomtown.
The advent of diesel in the 1950's allowed the
transcontinental railroad to bypass Ogden, and its economy
withered. Until now. The New York Times wrote recently, "Set
in the western foothills of the Wasatch Mountains, Ogden, a
city of approximately 83,000 people, is fast gaining on
places like Boulder, CO, as a destination for extreme
sports." Money Magazine named Ogden one of the best places
to live in America last year, and recent glowing articles in
the Wall Street Journal, Forbes and Outside.com have sung
Ogden's praises as a wonderful place to live, work and play.
Outdoor Industry
The area's natural assets impress: superb skiing,
cycling, fishing, climbing, hiking and camping. Ogden's
visionary young mayor, Matthew Godfrey took office in 2000
and was reelected to a third term in November 2007. Godfrey
sees outdoor recreation as a means to a vibrant and
financially sound community. His stated goal is the creation
of the "Silicon Valley of the Outdoor Industry." It's
clearly working, for Ogden now has more ski companies than
any other city in the country. To date, eleven ski/outdoor
related brands have moved or are soon moving to Ogden,
including industry leaders such as Salomon, Rossignol,
Atomic, Descente and Scott USA. Curt Geiger, VP Descente
North America moved his company to Ogden from its longtime
home in Denver last year. He believes "Ogden, with its
proximity to airports, charming Main Street, University and
nearby ski resort, has what it takes to be the Milan of the
ski industry - a hub of major industry leaders together
creating a single destination for retailers to send their
buyers in search of next year's wares."
Ogden Valley, Utah
World Class Skiing - Easy Access
Some of the best skiing in
the world is in Utah and Ogden is home to three excellent
ski resorts! Come discover why winter is the favorite season
for many Utahns!
Powder Mountain has a vertical
drop of 1,980 feet and 115 ski runs on 5,500 acres. Their 4
lifts and 3 tow ropes offer fantastic skiing for any age and
skill level. Short lift lines mean you spend less time
waiting and more time skiing. You can also experience the
unique thrill of night skiing. The office number is (801) 745-3771 or call (801)
745-3772 for the snow report.
Snowbasin has 2,650 acres of magnificent trails, bowls, glades and
chutes. Their 64 ski runs, served by 10 lifts and 2 tow
lines, offer 2,959 vertical feet of fun and beautiful alpine
vistas Whether you are floating through secret powder
stashes, or enjoying their long cruising trails, it is a
skiing and snowboarding paradise. There is also a superpipe
for snow boarders. The office number is (801) 399-1135 or call Skier Snow
Line at (801) 399-0198.
Wolf Mountain (formerly Nordic
Valley) has groomed slopes and modest lift prices, making it
a great place for family skiing. It has 1,000 feet of
vertical drop serviced by 2 chairlifts and 1 tow rope. The
whole mountain is set up for night skiing and they offer
some fantastic deals, especially on Monday nights. Their info hot line number is (801)745-3511.
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