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.
Alta Ski Area
10010 Little Cottonwood Canyon Road, Alta, UT
Take a walk at Alta Ski Area and help clean up the mountain that we all love. You never know what kind of treasures will be found that have been buried under the snow all year. Join us for a fun day of all over the mountain. This annual stewardship event organized by the Alta […]
Alta Ski Area
10010 Little Cottonwood Canyon Road, Alta, UT
Volunteer with TreeUtah and the Alta Environmental Center as we harvest saplings that have grown in Alta’s ski runs. The small native tree saplings are removed and taken to an on-site nursery. The trees are planted on the mountain at a later date. Registration is required for these events and will be posted about a […]
Alta Ski Area
10010 Little Cottonwood Canyon Road, Alta, UT
Join us for our Alta Community Volunteer Days. We'll be doing restoration work on the mountain, trail work, weed pulling and planting from 4-6pm. The temperatures will be cool and the company pleasant to walk around and tackle our little noxious invaders. Just in time to make room for all the native wildflowers to grow! […]
Alta Ski Area
10010 Little Cottonwood Canyon Road, Alta, UT
The Cottonwood Canyons Foundation and partners are excited to invite you to join us for the annual Wasatch Wildflower Festival. On July 18, the Festival will be held at Alta Ski Area (Town Park off of the Wildcat Base). The Festival is offered free of charge, but registration is required. Please click here to register: Wasatch Wildflower Festival 2021 Registration. Please complete the registration and bring the Confirmation Email with you to the event (print copy or display on your device/phone). The Festival is held over four days: July 10 at Brighton Ski Resort, July 11 at Solitude Mountain Resort, July 17 at Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort, and July 18 at Alta Ski Area. Guided walks and activities will be offered at each resort.
Alta Ski Area
10010 Little Cottonwood Canyon Road, Alta, UT
Join the Alta community and help plant flowers, maintain trails, and pull weeds to beautify the Town of Alta and Alta Ski Area. We will be meeting at the Town Park near the Wildcat base area. For more information and booking click here.
Alta Ski Area
10010 Little Cottonwood Canyon Road, Alta, UT
Join us for our Alta Community Volunteer Days. We'll be doing restoration work on the mountain, trail work, weed pulling and planting from 4-6pm. The temperatures will be cool and the company pleasant to walk around and tackle our little noxious invaders. Just in time to make room for all the native wildflowers to grow! […]
Alta Ski Area
10010 Little Cottonwood Canyon Road, Alta, UT
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 […]
Alta Ski Area
10010 Little Cottonwood Canyon Road, Alta, UT
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 […]
Alta Ski Area
10010 Little Cottonwood Canyon Road, Alta, UT
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 […]