Alta Ski Area

Welcome to Alta, an independently owned ski area since 1938. Nestled at the top of Utah's Wasatch mountains, Alta is known around the globe for its powder skiing. With an annual average snowfall of 548 inches, powder days are a way of life here. Alta's magic and magnetism draws the same employees and guests back to Little Cottonwood Canyon winter after winter. Come for the skiing. Stay for the skiing.

Alta Ski Area Overview

Alta takes skiing seriously. No frills - just the best snow Utah has to offer! In fact, Alta offers several ski-in ski-out restaurants and a rental shop! Snowboarding is not permitted here.

At Alta, a variety of awesome terrain and snow conditions provide skiing opportunities for every level of skier, including beginners. Families can enjoy the slopes together no matter their ability or expertise. More uniquely, Alta has teamed up with Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort to enable skiers to have access to double the terrain, which means more fun for everyone.

Alta is located 25 miles southeast of Salt Lake City at the top of Little Cottonwood Canyon, State Highway 210, approximately 45 minutes from the Salt Lake City International Airport.

At a Glance

• Terrain: 15% Beg., 30% Int., 55% Adv.
• Open 9:15 A.M. — 4:30 P.M.
• Base Elevation: 8,530 ft. (2,600m)
• Summit Elevation: 11,068 ft. (2,600m)
• Skiable Acres: 2,614
• 118 Runs
• 548" Average Annual Snowfall
• Little Cottonwood Canyon, 45 minutes from Salt Lake City or Park City

Alta Ski Area Information

RUNS

Runs: 5 lifts. 118 runs

Our Favorite Alta Runs

SUNNYSIDE LIFTS

• Patsey Marley (Green - Easy)
• Sunnyside (Green - Easy)
• Blue Bell (Blue - Intermediate)
• Vail Ridge (Black Diamond - Technical)

SUPREME LIFT

• Upper Big Dipper (Blue - Intermediate)
• Rock N' Roll (Blue - Intermediate)
• Hammer Head (Black Diamond - Technical)
• Spiney Chutes Area (Black Diamond - Technical)
• Running Dog Nose (Black Diamond - Technical)

SUGARLOAF LIFT

• Little Dipper (Blue - Intermediate)
• Devil's Elbow ( Blue - Intermediate)
• Rollercoaster (Blue - Intermediate)
• Extrovert (Black Diamond - Technical)

COLLINS LIFT

• Mambo (Blue - Intermediate)
• Ballroom Traverse (Blue - Intermediate)
• Strawberry (Blue - Intermediate)
• Annie's (Black Diamond - Technical)
• Hourglass Chute (Black Diamond - Technical)

WILDCAT LIFT

• Meadow (Blue - Intermediate)
• Corkscrew (Blue - Intermediate)
• Nina's Curve (Black Diamond - Technical)
• Blitz (Black Diamond - Technical)
• Punch Bowl (Black Diamond - Technical)

ALTA SKI RENTALS

If you're thinking of hauling all of your ski gear onto a plane or stuffing your vehicle to the gills, you might want to reconsider all that hassle. Alta offers conveniently located ski shops at both the Wildcat and Albion base areas. Each stock a wide range of rental and demo skis in addition to must-have Alta gear. All the lodging properties near Alta also offer ski shops for the ease of hotel guests.

TRANSPORTATION

FROM SALT LAKE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Head east on I-80 for 2.7 miles.

Then merge onto I-215 to UT-210 E/E Hwy 210/ E Little Cottonwood Road/Little Cottonwood Road. 22.5 miles.

Follow UT-210/Little Cottonwood Road to Alta. 8.5 miles.

FOOD

Some days you just want a bucket of fries. Other days you resolve for veggies galore. And some nights, you just want something fancy. Oh, well, you can have all of these--even at one sitting if you like. Patio seating too? Absolutely. Breathing mountain air while eating has been proven to help digestion--according to Josh, the Vermont-born-and-raised ski-a-holic that's dishing up your black bean burger. You'll never have to come down off the mountain with all of your yummy options.

ON THE SLOPES

Albion Grill
Alta Java
Alf's Restaurant
Cecret Coffee
Watson Cafe
Collins Grill
Baldy Brews
 

ON TAP

Alf's Restaurant
Albion Grill
Watson Cafe
Collins Grill
Slopeside Cafe at Goldminer's Daughter
The Gulch Pub at Snowpine Lodge
Alta Peruvian Lodge Bar
 

LODGING

There are five independently owned lodges that surround the base of Alta Ski Area. Families and guests return year after year to chase the magic of staying overnight in Little Cottonwood Canyon. Nothing beats ski-in-ski-out access, communal meals and the sense of history, tradition and atmosphere shared by these lodges. Book well in advance to secure your stay at one of these popular mountainside chalets. Additionally, a number of condos and vacation rentals are conveniently located between Alta and neighboring Snowbird Resort.

Lodging at Alta:

• The Alta Peruvian Lodge
• The Goldminer's Daughter Lodge
• The Alta Lodge
• The Snowpine Lodge
• The Rustler Lodge

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