Ski with a Ranger

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In partnership with the US Forest Service, the Ski with a Ranger program is based at Alta, Snowbird, Brighton and Solitude resorts.

Participants join Volunteer Naturalist Rangers on the ski slopes
to learn about the Cottonwood Canyons’ geology, history,
winter ecology, watershed, wildlife, and more.

These free, guided tours frequent only easy or intermediate ski runs and last approximately 45 minutes. A lift ticket or pass is required. Participants must be able to ski beginner and intermediate terrain proficiently.

Tours are offered at 1 pm. Please meet at the lift-level back patio of the Creekside Lodge at Snowbird Resort.

Ski with a Ranger

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In partnership with the US Forest Service, the Ski with a Ranger program is based at Alta, Snowbird, Brighton and Solitude resorts.

Participants join Volunteer Naturalist Rangers on the ski slopes
to learn about the Cottonwood Canyons’ geology, history,
winter ecology, watershed, wildlife, and more.

These free, guided tours frequent only easy or intermediate ski runs and last approximately 45 minutes. A lift ticket or pass is required. Participants must be able to ski beginner and intermediate terrain proficiently.

Tours are offered at 1 pm. Please meet at the lift-level back patio of the Creekside Lodge at Snowbird Resort.

Ski with a Ranger

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In partnership with the US Forest Service, the Ski with a Ranger program is based at Alta, Snowbird, Brighton and Solitude resorts.

Participants join Volunteer Naturalist Rangers on the ski slopes
to learn about the Cottonwood Canyons’ geology, history,
winter ecology, watershed, wildlife, and more.

These free, guided tours frequent only easy or intermediate ski runs and last approximately 45 minutes. A lift ticket or pass is required. Participants must be able to ski beginner and intermediate terrain proficiently.

Tours are offered at 1 pm. Please meet at the lift-level back patio of the Creekside Lodge at Snowbird Resort.

Ski with a Ranger

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In partnership with the US Forest Service, the Ski with a Ranger program is based at Alta, Snowbird, Brighton and Solitude resorts.

Participants join Volunteer Naturalist Rangers on the ski slopes
to learn about the Cottonwood Canyons’ geology, history,
winter ecology, watershed, wildlife, and more.

These free, guided tours frequent only easy or intermediate ski runs and last approximately 45 minutes. A lift ticket or pass is required. Participants must be able to ski beginner and intermediate terrain proficiently.

Tours are offered at 1 pm. Please meet at the lift-level back patio of the Creekside Lodge at Snowbird Resort.

Snowshoe with a Naturalist

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The Cottonwood Canyons Foundation is proud to partner with Alta
to offer naturalist-led snowshoe tours through Alta’s famous powder!

Join us for a 2-hour tour to learn about the unique history of Alta and about the flora and fauna of Little Cottonwood Canyon. The tour route goes up the Alta Summer Road, so please be prepared for an uphill hike with moderate elevation gain. Participants must bring their own snowshoes.

Meet at 1:15 to the Left of the Albion Grill.

Registration for this event is free, but required.  Registration will open January 20, 2025.  If the registration is not currently open, please check back here after that date.

Click here to sign-up

Ski with a Ranger

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In partnership with the US Forest Service, the Ski with a Ranger program is based at Alta, Snowbird, Brighton and Solitude resorts.

Participants join Volunteer Naturalist Rangers on the ski slopes
to learn about the Cottonwood Canyons’ geology, history,
winter ecology, watershed, wildlife, and more.

These free, guided tours frequent only easy or intermediate ski runs and last approximately 45 minutes. A lift ticket or pass at the respective ski area is required. Participants must be able to ski beginner and intermediate terrain proficiently.  Tours are offered at 1 pm. No registration is required, just meet us at the respective meeting spot.

  • At Alta Ski Area, please meet at the top of Sunnyside Lift
  • At Solitude Mountain Resort, please meet at the top of Moonbeam Lift
  • At Brighton Resort, please meet at the bottom of Snake Creek Express Lift

Ski with a Ranger

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In partnership with the US Forest Service, the Ski with a Ranger program is based at Alta, Snowbird, Brighton and Solitude resorts.

Participants join Volunteer Naturalist Rangers on the ski slopes
to learn about the Cottonwood Canyons’ geology, history,
winter ecology, watershed, wildlife, and more.

These free, guided tours frequent only easy or intermediate ski runs and last approximately 45 minutes. A lift ticket or pass is required. Participants must be able to ski beginner and intermediate terrain proficiently.

Tours are offered at 1 pm. Please meet at the lift-level back patio of the Creekside Lodge at Snowbird Resort.

Moonlight Snowshoe Tour

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Join us at Spruces Campground
for a Moonlight Snowshoe Tour!

A volunteer naturalist will take you on a 2 hour interpretive hike, and will discuss winter ecology and the nocturnal adaptations of some of the canyon’s most elusive residents. Spruces Campground features gentle, rolling terrain that makes this tour ideal for any participant, whether you are a beginner or an experienced snowshoer. Participants must bring their own snowshoes. Headlamps are available to borrow. Not recommended for children under 7 years of age.  Please meet at the Spruces campground parking lot at 5:45 pm.  Spruces Campground is located 13 miles up Big Cottonwood Canyon, and you will see a sign on the right to take the right turn.  We will meet you there.

Registration for this event is free, but required.  Registration will open on December 23, 2024.  If the registration is not currently open, please check back here after that date.

Click here to sign-up

Snowshoe with a Naturalist

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The Cottonwood Canyons Foundation is proud to partner with Alta
to offer naturalist-led snowshoe tours through Alta’s famous powder!

Join us for a 2-hour tour to learn about the unique history of Alta and about the flora and fauna of Little Cottonwood Canyon. The tour route goes up the Alta Summer Road, so please be prepared for an uphill hike with moderate elevation gain. Participants must bring their own snowshoes.

Meet at 1:15 to the Left of the Albion Grill.

Registration for this event is free, but required.

Click here to sign-up

Plant Stewardship Volunteer Activity with Solitude Sustainability

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Please click on the button below to sign up for this activity via the CCF volunteer portal.

Volunteer with CCF!

Once you sign up, you will receive coordination emails about the meeting time and location.

Activities include:

  • Pulling invasive plant species
  • Planting native wildflowers

All are welcome!