Weber State University and Snowbasin Resort have partnered to launch the Wildcat Pass, which provides university students and employees discounted access to 3,000 acres of mountain terrain. The season pass for the 2026–27 season will be available to the university community for $499.
The new Wildcat Pass is available to all actively enrolled full-time and part-time students, as well as university employees including more than 2,800 faculty and staff. To obtain a pass, individuals can visit the Outdoor Program’s Wildcat Pass website. Eligibility will be verified through a new eWeber Portal app called “Snowbasin Wildcat Season Pass,” which will be available beginning Nov. 11. Passholders must present a digital or physical Wildcard at the Snowbasin ticket desk in the Meadow Pavilion to pick up their season pass card.
To celebrate the launch, the WSU Outdoor Program is hosting a free kickoff event with Snowbasin on Nov. 13 from 6–8 p.m. at the WSU Outdoor Adventure & Welcome Center. The event will feature a live raffle at 7:30 p.m. where two students can win a free Wildcat Pass. Other prizes include a spot on the Outdoor Program’s Backcountry Yurt Trip in January. Attendees can also access purchasing kiosks for help from the Snowbasin team, hot chocolate, free climbing, and free ski and snowboard buff waxes.
The partnership leverages the proximity of the Ogden campus to the resort, which features 13 lifts and 115 trails. WSU president Chris Mallett stated that the partnership reinforces the unique outdoor experience of the university. Snowbasin's chief operating officer and general manager, Davy Ratchford, noted the initiative aims to strengthen the relationship between the resort and the university community.
The WSU Outdoor Program Rental Center, located in the lower level of the Outdoor Adventure & Welcome Center, offers gear for the mountain. Students receive 30% off rentals and employees receive 15% off, including season-long ski and snowboard packages. A full rental package—including skis, snowboards, poles, boots, and bindings—can be purchased for approximately $119 for the entire season. Additionally, passholders may ride the UTA ski bus for free from Ogden or Layton to Snowbasin.
The Outdoor Program provides low-cost tuning services and expert advice for winter activities to both the university community and the public.
