What Powder Mountain is doing to provide a safe & healthy environment
The State of Utah has been a leader during these trying times by taking the COVID-19 pandemic seriously and providing all the resources and guidelines necessary in efforts to protect our customers and employees, and re-open the beloved tourism industry.
Powder Mountain is closely monitoring government policy changes, OSHA, CDC guidelines and government mandates in order to maintain and make the necessary changes to our protocols and procedures. Our resourceful and forward thinking team has been hard at work creating and implimenting new health and safety operating procedures for our guests as we prepare to open for summer operations. The resort is uniquely setup to provide safe social separations and open spaces due to our expansive terrain, low crowds, inverted mountain setup and distributed hubs that naturally disperse people within our national park-like setting.
On this web page you will find important information about Utah, Weber County, and Powder Mountain's health and safety efforts to ensure a comfortable and safe visit while recreating at Powder Mountain's venues, events, trails, etc.
Guest Health Protocol
As we begin welcoming back our guests for summer operations, we ask everyone to become familiar with our Guest Health and Safety Protocol. As we cannot anticipate every situation, we are asking our guests to take personal responsibility to be informed of and adhere to our basic COVID-19 preventive measures while enjoying everything Powder Mountain has to offer. Welcome Back!
- Please adhere to all signage.
- Practice Social Distancing by maintaining 6 feet from other guests while in our lodges, Outposts Spirits, trail heads, food service venues and parking lots.
- Practice Proper Hygiene
- Stay home and rest if you are exhibiting any COVID-19 symptoms (fever, coughing, respiratory issues, aches/pains).
- Adhere to pre-establish seating at our eating venues.
Employee Health Protocol
We are excited to be open for summer operations and the safety of our Team is our top priority. Therefore, we have taken the necessary steps to ensure our Team remains safe while at work.
- We are encouraging employees to work remotely when possible.
- Practice Social Distancing. When social distancing is not an option, Powder Mountain has asked all employees to wear face masks, use face shields or place themselves behind sneeze guards.
- Practice proper hygiene by washing hands frequently, use hand sanitizer and wear gloves.
- Pre-Shift COVID-19 Prevention Temperature Screenings and Health Surveys.
- Stay home and rest if they are experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms (fever, coughing, respiratory issues, aches/pains).
In our efforts to minimize the risk of COVID-19, we will be increasing our cleaning frequencies, placing hand sanitization stations throughout our facilities, entrances and at high use areas. All guest facing employees will be required to wear face masks.
Additional Health and Safety Measures
Resort and Events
Recreating at 9,000ft of elevation, on over 12,000 acres of land is most likely the best place to enjoy hot summer days. Powder Mountain is happy to announce that the hiking and biking trails will open for the 2020 summer season. Food and beverage, Hidden Lake lodge services and mountain bike rentals will see some operational changes to provide a comfortable and safe environment. Furthermore, Powder Mountain produces and hosts multiple public events year-round. To provide a safe and healthy environment, all Powder Mountain sponsored events will adhere to the guidelines provided by the State of Utah / Weber County as well as health and safety guidelines. Below you will find efforts that are being implemented this summer:
- Increase frequencies in sanitizing our lodges, bathrooms, tables, chairs, door handles and other high use areas.
- Hand sanitizing stations will be located throughout our lodges, entrances and high use areas.
- Our team will adhere to our Social Distances Protocols or will wear face masks when unable to maintain 6 feet distance between guests and coworkers.
- On Mountain Food and Beverage services will be served outdoors.
Lodging
Powder Mountain Getaways offers the best lodging opportunity in the Ogden Valley. Either recreating at Powder Mountain, Pineview Reservoir and/or discovering all of Weber Counties beautiful hiking, biking and OHV trails, large condos with private kitchens, hot tubs and keyless entries provide safe social distancing compared to other lodging choices. Golf, mountain biking and off-road lodging packages are also available. The Powder Mountain Getaways staff prides itself on providing top notch cleanliness, which is outlined below.
Prior to Arrival
- Our housekeeping team will disinfect and sanitize our guest units,focusing on high touch areas.
- All guest units will have a 24 hour window of no occupancy between guest stays.
- Our housekeeping team will adhere to our proper hygiene& health protocols and wear proper PPE.
- All reservations, payments and registrations will take place online. Our Reservation Team will email all necessary waivers, checkin information and contact numbers 24 hours prior to arrival.
During Your Stay
- Housekeeping and Maintenance staff will not enter any guest units unless specifically requested or required. If entrance is necessary, staff will wear proper PPE
- If guest exhibited COVID-19 symptoms, we request guest to self-isolate, wear masks and inform our reservationist of your symptoms.
- Any requests needed during your stay, please review to contact information provided in your check in email.
- All public amenities are closed, including the pool, hot tubs, gyms, etc.
After Your Stay
- Our housekeeping team will disinfect and sanitize the guest unit, focusing on high touch areas.
- Our housekeeping team will adhere to our proper hygiene & health protocols and wear appropriate PPE.
- All linens/towels will be bagged for cleaning prior to leaving each guest unit to ensure no cross contamination occurs.
- All guest units will have a 24 hour window of no occupancy between guest stays.
Real Estate
Summit Powder Mountain offers the perfect place to enjoy nature while providing a safe and healthy environment. If you are needing to get away or a picturesque home office, a heritage modern home atop Powder Mountain is the perfect place to seclude yourself and your loved ones. The real estate team is ready to show you your next dream home. However, new guidelines and opportunites to visit can be found below:
- No open houses will be held during the "Stay at Home" order is in place.
- Guests and agents will travel in separate vehicles while touring the mountain and neighborhoods.
- During a sale, transactional paperwork will be handled electronically.
- Any in-person meetings deemed necessary, agents will adhere to social distancing guidelines.
- While on walk-through of properties, every precaution will be used. Hand sanitizer will be provided. While in homes, touching of any surfaces will be limited, including, but not limited to; door knobs, light switches, appliances, hand rails, etc.
- Cleaning staff will be wiping down each home as we exit.
- The number of people in a home will be limited to the agent and the clients immediate family.
- Prior to meeting any client, guests will be asked if they have been diagnosed with COVID-19, exposed to someone that was diagnosed with COVID-19 and/or have had any of the COVID-19 symptoms. If any of these questions are answered by yes, agents will not meet the client in person.
- If any Covid-19 like symptoms are felt by any agent, that agent will immediately quarantine at home.
Quality & proximity of health care in Utah
Powder Mountain is unique as it sits in a rural area surrounding itself with nothing but undevelped land and beautiful nature. However, it is located 1 hour and 15 minutes away of an international airport and less than 30 minutes away from over 10 healthcare clinics and 2 highly regarded hospitals. Salt Lake City, Utah's largest metropolitan area, is located only one hour away from Powder Mountain. Below are the current services offered and stats provided by Utah's high rated health care system.
Newest Information about COVID-19 in Utah & Weber County
Located in a state and county least affected by the virus, Powder Mountain is a great destination for your summer recreation. Below, you can find the most up to date information about the local and state current status and newest guidelines.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to wear a mask at Powder Mountain?
No. However, we strongly encourage guests to wear a mask, especially in lodges and in proximity to other guests.
Is the Outpost Liquor Store open?
Yes, with reduced hours. Thursday - Saturday / 2pm - 8pm.
- Please adhere to social distancing and no more than 4 guests in Arbor Lodge lobby at a time.
- No entrance into Outpost Spirits. Our clerk will provide a wine, beer and spirits menu to order from.
- Credit or Debit card transactions only.
- Sanitization stations located throughout Arbor Lodge lobby.
Are restrooms open at any lodge?
No. All restrooms in each lodge are currently closed to the public.
Has anyone contracted COVID-19 at Powder Mountain?
No. Although it is still a posibility. We ask everyone who is or feels ill to stay home.