Alta Ski Area
Alta Ski Area is a storied skiers-only resort at the top of Little Cottonwood Canyon, Utah, famous for deep light snow, classic terrain, and a no-snowboarding tradition.
About
- Storied skiers-only resort
- Top of Little Cottonwood Canyon, Utah
- Famous for deep, light powder snow
- Classic, beloved natural terrain
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Operation details
- Price Range
- $$$
- Best Season
- Winter (Northern Hemisphere)
- Disciplines
- Alpine
Runs at Alta Ski Area
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13 lifts
- CollinsHigh-speed quad chairlift
- SugarloafHigh-speed quad chairlift
- SupremeQuad chairlift
- SunnysideHigh-speed six-pack chairlift
- BaldyHigh-speed quad chairlift · 4 min
- Mineral BasinHigh-speed quad chairlift · 4 min
- Transfer TowRope tow
- Peruvian TunnelMagic carpet
- Alta Lodge TowRope tow
- Snowpine LiftQuad chairlift
- Rustler LiftTriple chairlift
- MG GMZMagic carpet
- Little GMZMagic carpet
Current conditions
Snow 24h
0.0 in
Snow 72h
0.0 in
Overnight
40°F
Wind
19 kt
Gusts 26 kt
Rain chance
54%
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