(Photo courtesy of Snowbird/Adam Barker Photography) Snowbird opened its summer operations, including the alpine slide, June 13, 2020. It was one of the first Utah resorts to open since COVID-19 forced an abrupt end to the season in mid-March. To protect against the spread of the virus, all alpine slide sleds and the entire mountain coaster will be disinfected after each ride and employees are required to wear masks.