mountain discovery with cottonwood canyons foundation
Join us every Thursday on the mountain to explore the geology and ecology of Alta with a Volunteer Naturalist Ranger from the Cottonwood Canyons Foundation. Ski mellow groomers while learning all about the Cottnwood Canyons' unique history and ecosystem on this free guided tour. Open to skiers of all abilities and ages—you're never too old to learn something new! Tours take place every Thursday from January through April, meeting at the top of the Sunnyside lift by 1pm.
If we miss you on the mountain—learn more about our watershed, mountain ecology and the environment with our Ranger Naturalist inside the Albion Day Lodge from 10:30–12:30pm on Thursdays.
Tours are weather conditions permitting.
Dates | Thursdays
- January 9th, 2025
- January 16th, 2025
- January 23rd, 2025
- January 30th, 2025
- February 6th, 2025
- February 13th, 2025
- February 20th, 2025
- February 27th, 2025
- March 6th, 2025
- March 13th, 2025
- March 20th, 2025
- March 27th, 2025
- April 3rd, 2025
- April 10th, 2025
when & where
- 1–2pm
- Meet at the top of Sunnyside Lift by 1pm
know before you go
- This is a free event, no registration is required.
- Beginner-friendly terrain, open to skiers of all abilities.
- Sunnyside lift is a five-minute ride to the top, so head up a few minutes early!
- Check out Alternative Rides to Alta and Parking and Road for information on how to get here.
Partners
For more information please contact environment@alta.com
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