Alta ski area is located 25 miles southeast of Salt Lake City in the Wasatch Mountains of Utah. It is one of the oldest ski resorts in the country. Alta is one of the few remaining ski resorts in America that prohibits snowboarders. Deep powder, a variety of terrain, and spectacular scenery make Alta world-renowned.
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Mountain Statistics
Vertical Rise
2,020 ft
Base Elevation
8,530 ft
Summit Elevation
10,550 ft
Annual Snowfall
560 inches
Number of Trails
116
Skiable Acres
2,200
Longest Run
n/a
Snowmaking
yes
Lifts
Number of Lifts
11
Quad Chairs
2
Triple Chairs
2
Double Chairs
3
Surface Lifts
4
Lift Capacity
n/a
Alta Ski Area Resort Features
Snowboarding
no
Night Skiing
no
Tubing
info not available
Cross Country Skiing
yes
Snowshoe Trails
info not available
Terrain Park
Alta Ski Area Snow Report
OPEN with 110 trails and 11 lifts. 1" of new snow. (full report)
Note: Pricing is subject to change and is based on resort ticket window prices published on resorts website. Use for reference only. Pricing last updated 12/20/2011