Alta Ski Area was one of the first ski areas to open in the United States and the second in the Western Ski Region. Alta is world-renowned for its steep and deep powder skiing—averaging 547” of snow each winter. Alta Ski Area is for skiers and restricts the use of equipment other than skis for anyone who wants to ride the lifts and ski the mountain or play around the base areas. Alta sports 2,538 feet of vertical, 2.614 skiable acres and 119 runs.