Snowbasin, Weber State launch season pass with exclusive savings to help Wildcats enjoy 3,000 acres of legendary powder
OGDEN, Utah — Let it snow, because Weber State University and Snowbasin Resort are partnering to offer Wildcats access to world-class mountain terrain at nearly half the cost of a standard season pass.
The new Wildcat Pass will be available beginning this week to WSU students and employees for $499 during the 2026–27 season.
“We’re grateful to our partners at Snowbasin, whose generosity made this possible for our community,” said Chris Mallett, WSU president. “Weber State’s Ogden campus shares a mountain with the resort, and that unique proximity to the outdoors is part of what makes the Wildcat experience so special. That’s only elevated by having a premier industry partner like Snowbasin. It reinforces why this is such an incredible place to learn, work, and live.”
Enter to win a pass during upcoming pre-season bash
To celebrate the Wildcat Pass launch, WSU’s Outdoor Program is hosting a free kickoff event with Snowbasin, Nov. 13 from 6–8 p.m. at WSU’s Outdoor Adventure & Welcome Center.
Two students will have the opportunity to win a free Wildcat Pass during a live raffle at 7:30 p.m. Attendees can also enter to win other prizes, including a free spot on the Outdoor Program’s Backcountry Yurt Trip in January.
There will also be purchasing kiosks to get step-by-step help from Snowbasin's team, hot chocolate, free climbing, and free ski and snowboard buff waxes.
Unlocking 3,000 acres of legendary Snowbasin powder
Located just up the canyon from Ogden, Snowbasin boasts 13 lifts and 115 trails.
“Weber State University is such an important part of our community, and we couldn’t be more excited to strengthen that relationship through this new season pass,” said Davy Ratchford, Snowbasin's chief operating officer and general manager. “The students, faculty, and staff at Weber State contribute so much to the culture, energy, and success of Northern Utah, and we want Snowbasin to be a place where they feel a genuine sense of belonging. Skiing is about so much more than getting down a mountain. It’s about friendships, shared experiences, and connecting with the incredible outdoors we’re fortunate to have right in our backyard.”
The Wildcat Pass is available to all actively enrolled full-time and part-time students. University employees, which includes more than 2,800 faculty and staff, are also eligible, expanding on WSU’s existing industry-leading benefits package.
To get their pass, students and employees can visit the Outdoor Program’s Wildcat Pass website. WSU will verify pass eligibility through a new eWeber Portal app called “Snowbasin Wildcat Season Pass,” available beginning Nov. 11. When passholders head to the mountain for their first day, they’ll need to present their Wildcard — digital or physical — at the Snowbasin ticket desk in the Meadow Pavilion to pick up their season pass card.
Passholders can ride the UTA ski bus for free, choosing from routes running from both Ogden or Layton to Snowbasin. For those who drive, Snowbasin has the most free parking of any resort in Utah.
Get ready for adventures with help from WSU’s Outdoor Program
The Outdoor Program Rental Center, located in the lower level of the Outdoor Adventure & Welcome Center, has all the gear needed to enjoy Snowbasin.
Students receive 30% off and employees receive 15% off all rentals, including season-long ski and snowboard packages. That means students can purchase an entire rental package — skis, snowboards, poles, boots, and bindings — for around $119 for the entire season.
“Our mission at the WSU Outdoor Program is to get students outside to enjoy some of the best outdoor access in the world, right here in Ogden, Utah,” said Daniel Turner, Campus Recreation associate director. “This new Wildcat Pass is an exciting way to make that happen.”
Beyond gear, the Outdoor Program provides low-cost tuning services and expert advice to get set up for winter activities, all available to both the university community and the public.
“Our unique location and the ability to get outside so easily is what makes us stand out,” Turner said. “Now it will be even easier for students to study, go to class, and ski all in one day.”
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