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Known for deep powder and superb terrain, Alta is a definite locals favorite. A great powdery environment, and close proximity to Salt Lake City make Alta one of Utah's premier resorts. Located at the top of Little Cottonwood Canyon, Alta promises beautiful scenery and panoramic views from its slopes.
Alta takes skiing seriously. No frills - just the best snow Utah has to offer. Alta offers two ski-in ski-out restaurants and a rental shop. Snowboarding is not permitted here.
At Alta, a variety of terrain and snow conditions provide skiing opportunities for every level of skier, including beginners. Families can enjoy the slopes together no matter the ability or expertise. Alta has teamed up with Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort to enable skiers to have access to double the terrain.
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.
Alta takes skiing seriously. No frills - just the best snow Utah has to offer. Alta offers two ski-in ski-out restaurants and a rental shop. Snowboarding is not permitted here.
At Alta, a variety of terrain and snow conditions provide skiing opportunities for every level of skier, including beginners. Families can enjoy the slopes together no matter the ability or expertise. Alta has teamed up with Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort to enable skiers to have access to double the terrain.
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.
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| Lift Elevation | 8530 ' |
| Vertical drop | 2600 |
| Total trails | 616 |
| Very Easy Trails | 115 |
| Intermediate Trails | 25 |
| Advanced Trails | 40 |
| Lifts | 12 |
| Surface lifts | 11284 |
| Chair lifts | 5 |
| Car lifts | 7 |
| Fixed quads | 0 |
| Detachable quads | 4 |
| Long Run | 6 |
| Total terrain | 2 |
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A little old school powder place.
4ster reviewed October 30, 2009 at 3:31 pm
Alta is an old ski area known for its deep light powder and great terrain. There is not a lot of grooming. There is no snowboarding allowed here. The popular runs are off the High Traverse and in the trees in the Wildcat area. There is extensive intermediate terrain to the east along with some good hike to terrain. There are 8 lifts, Wildcat to the west and Supreme going to the highest point in the east at 10,595'.
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i never wanted to leave
cccateee reviewed September 27, 2009 at 8:03 pm
this place is awesome. i learned to ski here. i came here for almost everybreak i had from school ( im from michigan) i got the chance to work and live at alta and all i can say that its probably the best place on earth, i dont know how much more i can stress it!
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Purchase Date:March 2008
Purchase Price:$64.00
Best snow in the West
adamfarren
reviewed August 2, 2009 at 11:06 pm
reviewed August 2, 2009 at 11:06 pm
Alta has incredible variety in terrain and terrific conditions esp. on a powder day - and they get a lot with over 500 inches of snow in an average year.
But what sets it apart is the quality of the snow...light and dry and perfect if you like soft bumps and light crud.
Also sweet that there are no snowboarders allowed, and the partnership with Snowbird is nice as well if you want to mix it up over a four or five day ski trip to Little Cottonwood Canyon.
But what sets it apart is the quality of the snow...light and dry and perfect if you like soft bumps and light crud.
Also sweet that there are no snowboarders allowed, and the partnership with Snowbird is nice as well if you want to mix it up over a four or five day ski trip to Little Cottonwood Canyon.
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Alta Skiers Only.
tromano
reviewed September 3, 2009 at 9:20 pm
reviewed September 3, 2009 at 9:20 pm
Alta is the standard by which other UT ski areas are judged. Great terrain for every type of skier except park.
The main beefs I have with Alta are: Season pass is $$$. Too much traversing to get to terrain. There is no snowboarding at Alta. And the fact that you may have to take a rope tow for a mile to get back to your car at the end of the day if you forget where you parked. ;)
The main beefs I have with Alta are: Season pass is $$$. Too much traversing to get to terrain. There is no snowboarding at Alta. And the fact that you may have to take a rope tow for a mile to get back to your car at the end of the day if you forget where you parked. ;)
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Alta is a ski area located in the Wasatch Mountains, near Salt Lake City Utah. It is just one of three remaining resorts in America with a ban on snowboarding (neighbor Deer Valley and Vermont's Mad River Glen are the other two), and it is known for deep powder and superb terrain. It opened in 1939 and has annual average snowfall of 514 inches (source:Wikipedia).Where is Alta?
Alta is located 25 miles southeast of Salt Lake City at the top of LittlIt openede Cottonwood Canyon, State Highway 210, approximately 45 minutes from the Salt Lake City International Airport.Relationship with Snowbird
Beginning in the winter of 2002, Alta and its neighbor, Snowbird, began offering a joint day pass and a joint season ticket, allowing skiers to fully access all of the terrain on both mountains.
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