Overview
- 29 Beginner
- 46 Intermediate
- 41 Advanced
Alta is a skier’s mountain – snowboarding is not allowed.
Whatever your ability, Alta is for you! Deep powder, a variety of terrain, and spectacular scenery make Alta world-renowned.
Location:
Alta is located 25 miles southeast of Salt Lake City at the top of Little Cottonwood Canyon, State Highway 210. Alta is approximately 45 minutes from... the Salt Lake City International Airport.
Base Elevation:
8,530 ft (2600 m)
Top Elevation:
10.550 ft (3216 m)
Skiable Area:
2,200 acres (890 hectares)
Average Snowfall:
500” (1250 cm)
Lifts:
2 detachable quads, 1 detachable triple, 1 triple, 3 doubles, 5 surface tows
Run Descriptions:
25% Beginner, 40% Intermediate, 35% Advanced Read more
Whatever your ability, Alta is for you! Deep powder, a variety of terrain, and spectacular scenery make Alta world-renowned.
Location:
Alta is located 25 miles southeast of Salt Lake City at the top of Little Cottonwood Canyon, State Highway 210. Alta is approximately 45 minutes from... the Salt Lake City International Airport.
Base Elevation:
8,530 ft (2600 m)
Top Elevation:
10.550 ft (3216 m)
Skiable Area:
2,200 acres (890 hectares)
Average Snowfall:
500” (1250 cm)
Lifts:
2 detachable quads, 1 detachable triple, 1 triple, 3 doubles, 5 surface tows
Run Descriptions:
25% Beginner, 40% Intermediate, 35% Advanced Read more
Operations
Status
Open
Lifts Open/Total
11 of 12
Weekday Hours
Mon-Fri: 9:15a-4:30p
Trails Open/Total
110 of 116
Weekend Hours
Sat/Sun: 9:15a-4:30p
Acres Open/Total
2100 of 2200
Stats & Conditions
Base Elevation
8,530 ft
24-hr Snowfall
0"
Vertical Drop
2,020 ft
Avg Base Depth
71"
Peak Elevation
10,550 ft
Photos
Alta Logo
Alta Trail Map
Reviews & Tips (4)
Great skiers only mountain with something from everyone that loves to ski. Trees, steeps, bowls and groomers. This resort is a family friendly, down home resort with no high speed lifts. Nothing fancy but great people, friendly staff and a lot of loyal skiers that return year after year just for the Alta experience.
written Jan 22 2012 - 08:47 PM
Nothing can top Alta. Even when the snow is sketchy (like early this December), lots of terrain is open - grooming and snow guns help when Mother Nature turns fickle. The lifts ride fast and comfy with friendly operators. When the snow's not on par by local standards, there are no crowds. Take a lesson with Terry Ryder. Find her through the Ski School. She's super. Your skiing will improve dramatically. If you're thinking about equipment see Sean or Drew at Alta Sports at Wildcat base, next to ticket office.
written Dec 21 2011 - 02:18 PM
Our best skiing experience has been at Deer Valley and Alta in Utah.
Why? Two reasons...
1) NO snowboarders
2) Snow conditions are the best
Deer Valley and Alta are doing a great job in providing the ultimate alpine ski experience. We'll be returning to these two resorts only.
Having experienced the carelessness of snowboarders at Whistler, Squaw Valley and Jackson Hole... we will no longer consider a ski resort that mixes alpine skiing and snowboarders on the same slope. That's insane!
written Dec 18 2011 - 07:47 PM
I've had a season pass at Alta for a few years now. If you are an advanced skiier this is a place you must visit. Alta is amazing on a pow day, but the competition can be fierce. The crowd here is laid back and generally friendly, much better than it's neighbor snowbird. The terrain requires effort to get to, you must traverse well, but is worth it. On a deep pow day there is no other place I'd rather be. Free skiing on one lift after 3 every day, apres at the goldminers daughter. It's a legend, just go.
written Mar 21 2011 - 02:44 AM
