Alta Ski Area - Salt Lake City, UT
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Alta Ski Area
GPS Coordinates: N 40° 35.456 W 111° 37.686
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Alta Ski Area is located in the Wasatch-Cache National Forest, in the Wasatch mountains just east of Salt Lake City. At the top of Little Cottonwood Canyon, above Snowbird, Alta offers some of the finest terrain and snow conditions in North America. Not to mention lift ticket prices that make those of most other resorts in its class look like highway robbery. A ski only park, Alta Ski Area does not allow snowboarding.
Alta Ski Area Statistics
  • Base Elevation: 8,530 ft.
  • Trails: 116
  • Skiable Acres: 2200
  • Top Elevation: 10554 ft.
  • Terrain: 25% 40% 35%
  • Lifts: 12 2 detachable quad chairs 1 detachable triple chair 1 triple chair 3 double chairs 5 surface tows
  • Snowmaking: 2%
  • Total X-Country: 15 km.
  • Average Seasonal Snowfall: 500 in.
The deep powder snow, variety of terrain and spectacular scenery are world renowned characteristics of Alta. The great beginner and intermediate terrain are its best kept secrets. Snow conditions and the wide variety of awesome terrain provide skiing opportunities for every level of skier.


Facilities: Alta Ski Area has several private businesses on site providing lodging and dining.
A ski shop is also available along with eight restaurants including; the Albion Grill, Alta Java, Alta Lodge, Rustler Lodge, Shallow Shaft, Snowpine Lodge and the Kickstand Cafe.

Best Time To Visit: Alta Ski Area's season is usually from late November, to mid-April. The mountain is open from 9:15 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Fees: Use fees are charged. Additional fees may be incurred for lodging, rental childcare, and facilities.

Accessibility: Persons with limited mobility should contact Alta Ski Area for details.

Rules: To ensure a good time, please follow the skier's code.

Snowboarding is not permitted.
Obey all posted signs and warnings.

Directions: To reach the Alta Ski Area from Salt Lake City, take UT-270 to 500 south and make a right. Continue west to I-15. Merge onto I-15 south toward Las Vegas and drive about 8.3 miles to the I-215 exit 302. Get on the I-215 using the exit on the left. Continue about 5.2 miles to the 6200 south exit 6. Follow the ramp toward Snowbird, Alta. Turn right onto UT-190 east and drive about 1.6 miles. Stay straight to Wasatch Boulevard and continue to follow UT-210, veering right at the LaCalle light, 11.8 miles to Alta Ski Area at Highway 210 Little Cottonwood Canyon.

Map: Click here for a map to Alta Ski Area

Reservations: Alta Ski Area does require reservations for lodging and private lessons. Reservations are recommended for childcare.

 
Address
Alta Ski Area
Hwy. 210 Little Cottonwood Canyon
Alta, Utah 84092
Phone
General: (801) 359-1078
Fax: (801) 799-2340
(801) 572-3939
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