Events

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 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 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

/in , /by

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

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

/in , /by

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

Snowshoe with a Naturalist

/in , , /by

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
Alta Ski Tour

Alta Snowshoe Tour

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The Cottonwood Canyons Foundation is proud to partner with Alta to offer guided snowshoe tours through Alta’s famous powder! Tours highlight the natural history of Little Cottonwood Canyon and the unique human history of Alta.

To participate in this tour, you are required to wear a multi-layer face covering over your nose and mouth. You must also maintain a six-foot distance between yourself and those from a different household. Tour sizes are limited to allow for proper social distancing at all times.

Please click here to register for the tour.

Alta Snowshoe Tour

Alta Snowshoe Tour

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The Cottonwood Canyons Foundation is proud to partner with Alta to offer guided snowshoe tours through Alta’s famous powder! Tours highlight the natural history of Little Cottonwood Canyon and the unique human history of Alta.

To participate in this tour, you are required to wear a multi-layer face covering over your nose and mouth. You must also maintain a six-foot distance between yourself and those from a different household. Tour sizes are limited to allow for proper social distancing at all times.

Please click here to register for the tour.

Alta Snowshoe Tour

Alta Snowshoe Tour

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The Cottonwood Canyons Foundation is proud to partner with Alta to offer guided snowshoe tours through Alta’s famous powder! Tours highlight the natural history of Little Cottonwood Canyon and the unique human history of Alta.

To participate in this tour, you are required to wear a multi-layer face covering over your nose and mouth. You must also maintain a six-foot distance between yourself and those from a different household. Tour sizes are limited to allow for proper social distancing at all times.

Please click here to register for the tour.