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Alta Ski Resort Guide

Alta, United States

Rated: 3/5 (from 5 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForSnowfall and Apres-Ski.
Highest Lift3,374m11,070ft
Resort Height2,600m8,530ft
 Nearest AirportSalt Lake City
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Alta

Famous for the snowfall (which averages 46 feet / 14 metres annually!), Alta has a world-class reputation.

Summary

The ski area of Alta is at an altitude of 2,600m8,530ft.

Alta has direct access to 119 marked pistes, served by a total of 6 ski lifts.

The ski resort itself is at 2,600m8,530ft, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 3,374m11,070ft, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.

Snow and Weather

When will it snow in Alta?

The next notable snow forecast is 4cm2in, expected on 23 March.

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Ski Area Stats

Alta Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
65
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
30
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
36
Green Pistes
Beginner Runs
18
Cross Country
Total Length
15km9 miles
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
6

Altitudes & Slopes

Alta Ski Area Heights

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift3,374m11,070ft
Lowest Piste2,600m8,530ft
Resort Altitude (Alta)2,600m8,530ft
Max Vertical774m2,539ft

Ski Slope Aspects

SE

Alta has ski slopes facing south-east (for sunny skiing).

Ratings & Suitability

Ratings for Alta
Expert Skiers
Intermediate Skiers
Beginners
Snow
Apres-Ski

Skiing

Whilst famous for the regular powder snow, Alta has terrain suited to every level of skier with around 15% of its 2,614 acres aimed at beginners.

The top of Sugarloaf gives spectacular views in all directions, and accesses a range of intermediate and advanced ski runs.

There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.

Snowboarding

No snowboarding is permitted at Alta. Neighbouring Snowbird, a mile down the road, does allow boarding.

Location and Map

Where is Alta?

This ski resort is in Teton, Wyoming, United States.

Map

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How to get there

 By Air

The nearest airport to Alta is Salt Lake City, 62 minutes drive away.

Infrastructure

Ski Lift Capacity

The six ski lifts are able to uplift 11,248 skiers and snowboarders every hour.

Season Dates

When is Alta open?

We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.

Usual opening is mid November, and usual closing is Late April.

NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.

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