Snowbird is considered to be among the best ski resorts in the world, along with its neighbor Alta Ski Area. Both receive over 500 inches (12.7 m) of snowfall per year and Snowbird usually closes on Memorial Day in late May while the occasional ski year can last as long as the Fourth of July. Snowbird has a skiable area of 2,500 acres (10 km²) with a vertical drop of 3,240 ft (990 m). from the summit of Hidden Peak, which has an elevation of above 11,000 ft (3400 m). Hidden Peak is serviced by an aerial tram from the lodges.