Alta Earth Day

Apr122025

All Day

All day educational tours, ski demos, art market, giveaways, live music and more!

16th annual alta earth day.

Join us on the snow April 12, 2025, to celebrate, educate and take action to protect the place we call home—because there’s no Alta without a healthy planet.

Alta Earth Day—hosted annually by the Alta Environmental Center (AEC)—brings together local, sustainable and non-profit organizations to connect with the community and raise awareness about the impacts of climate change on our mountains. This action-packed day features educational tours, interactive activities, giveaways, ski demos, an Art Market, live music and more—all designed to inspire environmental stewardship and collective action.

Opportunity Drawing >

Gear Recycling Drop-Off >

Educational Tours >

Ski Demo >

Art Market >

Après-Ski >

Earth Day 101 >

Partners >

Earth Day Vendor Village

9am–3:30pm | Wildcat Base Area

Stop by the Earth Day Vendor Village to connect with our local, sustainable and non-profit partners for a day of interactive activities, environmental education, ski demos and guided ski and snowshoe tours exploring the mountain’s natural environment.

Vendors to visit:

Opportunity drawing

3:30pm | Goldminer's Daughter (GMD) Patio

Visit the Alta Environmental Center's booth at the Earth Day Vendor Village to enter our opportunity drawing for a chance to win a prize or two—donated by our amazing sponsors. Every ticket purchase directly supports sustainability projects at Alta, helping us protect the land and enrich the community we all love. Winners will be announced at the end of the day!

Here’s how it works:

Buy a ticket (or a few) to get your name in the mix.
Meet us on the GMD patio at 3:30pm for the drawing.
Walk away with some new gear and goodies—think fast shades, festive shirts, snacks or even skis!

Prizes from Pit Viper, Party Shirt International, K2, Armada, Cardiff Snowcraft, Level Nine, Lone Pine Gear Exchange, Blue Bison, Wasteless Solutions, Alta Ski Shop and more!

Gear Recycling Drop-Off

9am–3:30pm | Vendor Village, Wildcat base area .

Spring cleaning? Got old gear? Bring your used skis, boots and outdoor gear to the Alta Environmental Center’s booth in Vendor Village and drop off your retired goods at our recycling bins. Help keep waste out of landfills and support a cleaner, greener Alta environment.

Accepted Items: Skis, poles, boots, goggles, snow pants and jackets
Items NOT accepted: helmets, bindings and damaged gear

All collected items will be donated or recycled through our sustainability partners.

Educational Tours

Join guided ski and snowshoe tours exploring Alta’s natural mountain environment, led throughout the day by our non-profit partners—Cottonwood Canyons Foundation, Tracy Aviary and TreeUtah.

Birding on Skis

Join Tracy Aviary’s expert birders for a non-breeding bird survey of Alta and discover how to identify birds by sight and sound—on skis! As part of the Alta Bird Monitoring Program, established in 2015, these surveys help promote bird-friendly practices and track the health of Alta’s unique high-altitude ecosystem.

9am–noon
Registration is required to participate.
Participants must be 12 years old and able to ski intermediate groomed runs.

This event is currently FULL—email environment@alta.com to be added to the waitlist.

Register Online

Trees and Skis

Grab your skis and join a volunteer arborist from TreeUtah for a unique on-mountain experience, exploring the gentle giants that shape Alta’s landscape and the rich history held in their roots. Ski through the trees and learn about Alta’s diverse tree species and their essential role in the ecosystem throughout history.

11am–12:30pm & 2–3pm
Tour meets at the top of the Sunnyside lift.
Open to skiers of all ages and abilities.

No registration required—just show up!

Ski With a Ranger

Ski with a volunteer naturalist ranger from the Cottonwood Canyons Foundation and explore Alta's geology, ecology, wildlife, recreation in a protected watershed and rich history.

1–2pm
Tour meets at the top of the Sunnyside lift.
Open to skiers of all ages and abilities.
Want to learn more? Stop by the Albion Day Lodge from 10:30am–12:30pm to chat with a with a Ranger.

No registration is required—just show up!

Snowshoe with a Naturalist

Strap on your snowshoes and join the Cottonwood Canyons Foundation on a naturalist-led tour of Alta—sharing insights on everything from animal adaptations and tree species to the rich history of Little Cottonwood Canyon.

1:30–3:30pm
Registration is required to participate.
Snowshoes are NOT provided—visit the Alta Ski Shop for rentals.
Open to snowshoers of all ages and abilities.

Armada Ski demo

9am–3:30pm | Earth Day Vendor Village

Armada Skis is a locally based company that has been fueling the ski community since 2002 with high-performance innovation and a deep commitment to sustainability and community. Armada actively works to reduce its environmental impact through responsible manufacturing, recycled materials and durable designs that keep skis on the mountain and out of landfills. Beyond their gear, they champion community outreach initiatives that make the outdoors more accessible—breaking down barriers and inspiring the next generation of skiers.

Stop by the Earth Day Vendor Village in the Wildcat base area to demo their latest skis and experience firsthand how Armada is shaping a more connected and sustainable future for skiing. Whether you're looking to try something new or just have some fun, don’t miss the chance to take a pair for a ride!

Learn more about Armada's sustainability efforts and community outreach >

ACE Earth Day Art Market

10am–4pm | GMD Yoga Room

Check out local artists at the Earth Day Art Market, hosted by Alta Community Enrichment! Stop by the Goldminer's Daughter Yoga Room from 10am—4pm to browse unique, locally crafted art and goods. Celebrate creativity, sustainability and community while supporting local artists in the heart of the Wasatch!

Featured Artists:

Learn more about the Alta Earth Day art market >

Après-Ski

3:30–5:30pm | GMD Patio

End the day with a cold Uinta beer and good company at the Slopeside Café on the Goldminer's Daughter patio. Enjoy live music and stick around for the opportunity drawing as we wrap up Alta Earth Day in true après style!

Après-Ski Patio on the patio:

3:30pm - Opportunity drawing
3:30–5:30pm - Live music from Ky and the Jellies

Earth Day 101

Getting Here:

Pro tip: Check out our transportation page for info on getting to, from and around Alta — we recommend taking the bus or carpooling!
Parking reservations are NOT required on Saturday, April 12—visit our parking page to learn more.

Opprotunity Drawing: