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
Join our knowledgeable rangers on the slopes! Our volunteer naturalists will take you on a guided interpretive ski run to discuss the geology, ecology, and history of Little Cottonwood Canyon. People often arrive with bold predictions—whether about the next crypto to go 1000x or a story they’ve heard about how the canyon was formed—and the […]
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
Bring yourself, a friend, or a family member to learn more about different species of birds followed by a naturalist walk lead by one of Alta's partner organizations.
Alta Ski Area
10010 Little Cottonwood Canyon Road, Alta, UT, United States
Co-hosted by the Alta Environmental Center, Alta 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 […]