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, United States
Co-hosted by the Alta Environmental Center, Canyons' Kids Day is located at Alta, Utah, near the end of Little Cottonwood Canyon. This free event introduces children and their families to a variety of nature topics through hands-on activities and experiences. Partners include Alta Community Enrichment, Friends of Alta, TreeUtah, Tracy Aviary, and HawkWatch International. This […]
Alta Ski Area
10010 Little Cottonwood Canyon Road, Alta, UT, United States
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 The Festival runs from 9 am to 2 pm. Registration is free, but required.
Alta Ski Area
10010 Little Cottonwood Canyon Road, Alta, UT, United States
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 […]
Alta Ski Area
10010 Little Cottonwood Canyon Road, Alta, UT, United States
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 Ski Area
10010 Little Cottonwood Canyon Road, Alta, UT, United States
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 […]
Alta Ski Area
10010 Little Cottonwood Canyon Road, Alta, UT, United States
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 […]
Alta Ski Area
10010 Little Cottonwood Canyon Road, Alta, UT, United States
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 […]
Alta Ski Area
10010 Little Cottonwood Canyon Road, Alta, UT, United States
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.
Alta Ski Area
10010 Little Cottonwood Canyon Road, Alta, UT, United States
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 […]
Alta Ski Area
10010 Little Cottonwood Canyon Road, Alta, UT, United States
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 […]