About Alta

87 years
of Alta

Alta Ski Area was one of the first ski areas to open in the United States, the 2nd in the Western Ski Region. Ski technique has changed a little, but the passion and the smiles were there from the beginning.

After experiencing 1,531 inches of snow over the past two seasons, we are excited to see what Old Man Winter has in store for our 87th season. We'll see you November, 22nd for Opening Day.

Mountain
Hours

2024–25 PROJECTED OPENING DAY

November 22nd

Skier Services Office
Wildcat Base

OPEN DAILY
8AM – 4:30PM

Please call our Business Office at 801.359.1078 or email info@alta.com with any questions.

Lift & Terrain Status

Lift
Hours

Ski Lift for 4 People

Collins
9:15am – 4:30pm

Sugarloaf
9:15am – 4pm

Supreme
9:15am – 3:30pm

Sunnyside
9:15am – 4:30pm

Ski Lift for 2 People

Wildcat
9:15am – 4:00pm

Mountain Stats

Our mountain is world-renowned for its steep and deep powder skiing—averaging 548 inches of snow each winter. But did you know that 45% of our terrain is suitable for beginner and intermediate skiers?

Runs

Difficulty
% Expert
% Intermediate
% Beginner
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Vertical

ft.
Vertical
ft.
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Snow

Avg. annual snowfall

”
”*

*Largest single season record. 903" 2022-23.

Year-To-Date Snowfall

Skiable Acres

Skiable Acres
Skiable Acres 2614 Skiable Acres

10 x 30 - 3000 Acres

Trail Map

Alta Trail Map View Map

History

Originally a silver mining hotbed turned ghost town, the slopes of Alta Ski Area were hand-selected by the famous Norwegian skier, Alf Engen. Alf was hired by the Forest Service to determine the area's potential as a winter sports site.

The Forest Service saw the deep snow and inviting slopes as a way to create jobs while revegetating the barren Wasatch Mountains, left barren after decades of mining and environmental neglect.

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Alta Historical Society

The three Engen brothers, Corey, Sverre and Alf, in three types of skiing gear.


Photo: Circa 1949

Future Plans

Our mission is to provide authentic skiing experiences in a natural mountain environment. We recognize that preserving the heart and soul of Alta will be challenging as the population along the Wasatch Front continues to grow. We are optimistic that with proper planning and collaboration, we can successfully manage and accommodate growth, rather than having the growth manage us.

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Our mission is to provide authentic skiing experiences in a natural mountain environment.

Mountain Policy Statements

Alta is a skiers-only mountain. Snowboarding is not allowed.

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.

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Skis on the Ground

Use this information to have the best day on the slopes.