Beaver Mountain
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Beaver Mountain is a ski and recreation area located near the summit of Logan Canyon, in the Bear River Mountains of northern Utah.
While smaller and less developed than a number of Utah ski resorts, Beaver Mountain is very popular with residents of nearby Logan and surrounding Cache Valley. "The Beav" (as it is affectionately known by locals) is characterized by a laid-back, casual atmosphere.
The slopes of the mountain are predominantly east-facing, which provides a pleasant morning skiing experience. However, this same eastern exposure receives somewhat less snow than those facing west. Since Beaver Mountain does not currently employ snow-making equipment, the area is entirely dependent upon the (usually) ample natural snow.
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[edit] Facts about Beaver Mountain
| Average Annual Snowfall | 400 inches |
| Vertical Drop | 1,600 feet |
| Base Elevation | 7,200 feet |
| Highest Elevation | 8,800 feet |
| Total In-Bounds | 664 acres |
| Beginner Terrain | 35% |
| Intermediate Terrain | 40% |
| Advance Terrain | 25% |
[edit] Beaver Mountain Facilities
Facilities at Beaver include a day lodge with grill restaurant, a full-service ski rental operation and a ski shop. While alpine (downhill) skiing and snowboarding are the most popular activities, there is a dedicated area for nordic (cross-country) skiers near the base.
[edit] Beaver Mountain Lifts
The Little Beaver Lift (a double chair) serves primarily beginner terrain. Runs originating from the top of the Little Beaver Lift include "Little Beaver," "Tiny Tim," and access to the "Goat Trail" cat track, from which access can be had to the "Beaver Face Lift" and "Harry's Dream Lift," further up the slope.
The Beaver Face Lift (also a double chair) serves only intermediate and advanced runs.
Harry's Dream Lift was until March of 2006 a double chair. Already slated for replacement, a failed bearing closed the lift for the balance of the season. Over the summer and fall of 2006, the entire lift was replaced by a more modern triple chair. Harry's Dream terminates near the summit of Beaver Mountain, with fabulous views of the surrounding countryside. All types of terrain served are served by this lift, which also provides the only way to access the base of Marge's Triple Lift (q.v.).
Marge's Triple Lift provides access to a half-dozen intermediate and advanced runs, as well as the larger of two terrain parks on the mountain.
