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Alta Ski Area

10010 Little Cottonwood Canyon Road
Alta, UT 84092 United States Get Directions
801-359-1078
https://www.alta.com/

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.

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Alta Earth Day Ski with a Ranger

Alta Ski Area 10010 Little Cottonwood Canyon Road, Alta, UT

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 […]

Alta Earth Day Snowshoe with a Naturalist

Alta Ski Area 10010 Little Cottonwood Canyon Road, Alta, UT

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 […]

Wasatch Wildflower Festival 2025: Alta

Alta Ski Area 10010 Little Cottonwood Canyon Road, Alta, UT

Come see the world famous Wasatch Wildflowers and learn about them from CCF’s extremely knowledgeable naturalists! Tours offered: Kids Walk Easy Walk Moderate Walk Advanced Walk Guided or Self-Guided Registration is free, but required. Registration will open on May 1, 2025.