Alta Lift Ticket and Ski Pass Deals
Alta Ski Report, Mountain Conditions and Resort Statistics
- 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
Alta Amenities
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Night Skiing
Night Skiing
Night skiing available; an extra charge may apply. -
Terrain Park
Terrain Park
Ski area offers at least one terrain park. -
Half Pipe
Half Pipe
Ski area offers a half pipe. -
Cat Skiing
Cat Skiing
Cat skiing is available at this resort; may entail an add'l cost -
Snow Making
Snow Making
Ski area offers snow making for additional coverage. -
Daycare Available
Daycare Available
Guests have access to daycare services; an additional charge may apply. -
Slopeside Dining
Slopeside Dining
Resort offers at least one restaurant on the slopes; hours may vary. -
Slopeside Lodging
Slopeside Lodging
This resort has slopeside lodging available; it may or may not be ski in/ski out. -
Tubing
Tubing
This resort offers tubing activities; additional charges may apply -
Wi-Fi Access
Wi-Fi Access
This resort is equipped with internet access; additional charges may apply
Alta Operations
Status
Open for Summer Fun
Lifts Open/Total
0 of 12
Weekday Hours
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Trails Open/Total
0 of 116
Weekend Hours
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Alta Snow Report & Ski Conditions
Base Elevation
8,530 ft
24-hr Snowfall
0"
Vertical Drop
2,020 ft
Avg Base Depth
0"
Peak Elevation
10,550 ft
Alta Ski Pictures and Photos
Alta Logo
Alta Trail Map
Alta Reviews & Tips (15)
We keep coming back to Alta consistently for the past 9 years. The wonderful people, snow and great terrain never disappoint. Every day at Alta is a great day--there is something for everyone. My favorite intermediate runs (and amazing views) are off of Supreme Lift (rock and roll, big dipper, three bears). Tip for those with kids--the ski school is first class. Our kids have been going to the ski school for the past 5 years and have grown into amazing all mountain skiers due to the high quality instructors and small class size. They have a ton of fun, too! We are so lucky to have so many wonderful family memories up at Alta. Can't wait to go back :)
Alta review written Apr 15 2013 - 08:50 AM
Skiing East Castle is well worth the 30 minute hike
Alta review written Apr 03 2013 - 01:28 PM
Ski to High Rustler top and you will find a great bowl going off the opposite side
Alta review written Apr 02 2013 - 03:27 PM
Sking Alta solo on 3/8 hoping to hook-up with some friendly locals who know the mountain - can't wait
Alta review written Feb 20 2013 - 02:59 PM
Alta was a great place. Suggest on going not less than 3 days. Beautiful mountain. The terrain has all different types of levels. Definitely going back to explore more of the mountain. All around great experience. Love the people there. My suggestion is go have fun. GO ALTA!!!!!!!!!
Alta review written Feb 10 2013 - 09:10 AM
Alta is for skiers!
That motto is a mission, and keeps the mountain relatively quiet. I grew my pow-wings at Snowbasin, but grew into a real skier at Alta on step, moguly slopes like High Rustler. The dual pass with 'Bird can be worthwhile if you have a full day.
and Alta Peruvian has the best ski shop!
Alta review written Feb 06 2013 - 09:08 AM
Get 4-6 people and rent / stay on top of mountain. Great snow and terrain down the mountain and to hotel i n valley added 2 hrs to day.
Alta review written Jan 06 2013 - 05:54 PM
I love Alta. Had a last minute Thanksgiving trip here and I was blown away by the experience. I went there a beginner level skier looking to improve and start doing blue runs. The trip was a success by all accounts.
They had great groomed runs, challenging greens and blues, and the instructors were just awesome. Almost no lines, except for 3PM at the Sunnyside lift (when they let anyone ski for free on that lift). That's a good time to head out to the other side to the Collins and Wildcat lifts. Great runs over there too, with fewer people since there are no greens there, and the runs always had options where you could choose between a steeper and an easier way down
I was skiing blues by the afternoon of my first day there, and the snow was much better there than on the greens, which obviously get skiied out a bit more and are at a lower elevation.
For people who have about 3-4 days of time to ski, and who are already OK at skiing very basic greens, this is the IDEAL place to go to get better. No snowboards trying to take you out, no long lines, great greens for practicing technique and nice wide blues to start off on. You will become a much better skier by day 3 or 4, that is almost a guarantee.
The instruction is fantastic here, and you will be in a small group of 4-5 people on average. Worth the $50 for 2 hours of lessons.
The only thing missing is the "resorty" kind of feel. I could care less, I was there for skiing and improving my technique, not spending hundreds on the latest ski fashion accessory or a European style dinner. Also, I would say the lifts are somewhat slower than the faster lifts you may encounter at other places.
I can't wait to go back, maybe in February when they will have even more snow. Tip for those on a budget - stay in Sandy, and get a cheap rental car. It is a quick 20 minute drive, roads are always plowed and you can keep costs down. Delta Airlines has a hub there, so you might be able to get a cheap direct flight too. Utah Transit runs ski buses in the winter from airport to resort so look that up if you're going to stay up there and not get a rental.
Alta review written Nov 26 2012 - 11:19 AM
Alta is better than Sex
Alta review written Oct 03 2012 - 06:31 PM
If you can ski other area's in the Salt Lake Area you can ski Alta. The Greens are Green and the Blues are similar to other ski area's Blues. Great experience...Heard that it was going to be really tough but was able to handle the area just like the other local areas.
Alta review written Apr 03 2012 - 04:23 PM
Stay in Miday, UT! I'm in So. Calif. and it doesn't bother me to drive 1.5 hrs to a ski resort. Alta was fantastic, as usual. Took a friend who was dying to go for years and he just could not get enough. Nice change not to have boarders on the mountain.
Alta review written Mar 04 2012 - 10:12 AM
I love Alta. It is fabulous. It has an special character. The best ski resort in the world. It also happens to be right next to the second best ski resort in the world, Snowbird.
Alta review written Feb 07 2012 - 04:34 PM
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.
Alta review 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.
Alta review 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!
Alta review written Dec 18 2011 - 07:47 PM