Class is outside this winter
Grab your skis and snowshoes—class looks different at Alta. From December to April, we invite everyone to join us on the slopes as we turn the great outdoors into our classroom with weekly on-mountain tours led by local non-profit organizations. These tours are free, family-friendly and perfect for anyone curious about the land they are recreating on. Branch out and explore Alta through a different lens this winter—see you on the slopes!
*Events are subject to change depending on weather conditions.
BIRDING ON SKIS
Join the Tracy Aviary Conservation Team for a non-breeding bird survey of Alta—on skis! Explore the mountain alongside expert birders and learn how to identify Alta’s avian residents by sight and sound. Participants must be 12 years old and able to ski intermediate groomed runs.
9am–12:30pm
- December 5, 2024
- December 19, 2024
- January 9, 2025
- January 16, 2025
- February 6, 2025
- February 20, 2025
- March 6, 2025
- March 20, 2025
- April 3, 2025
- April 12, 2025
TREES AND SKIS
Grab your skis and join TreeUtah on the slopes as we explore the gentle giants that shape Alta's landscape and the rich history held in their roots. Ski through the trees as you learn about Alta's diverse tree species and their role in our ecosystem. These tours meet at the top of the Sunnyside lift and are open to skiers of all ages and abilities.
NO registration is required—just show up!
11am–12:30pm
- December 11, 2024
- January 8, 2025
- January 22, 2025
- February 12, 2025
- February 26, 2025
- March 12, 2025
- March 26, 2025
- April 9, 2025
- April 12, 2025
SKI WITH A RANGER
Join a Volunteer Naturalist Ranger from the Cottonwood Canyons Foundation on the slopes every Thursday for a 45-minute guided ski tour on Sunnyside. This experience is perfect for skiers of all ages and abilities, as you will explore easy runs while learning about the geology, ecology, history, wildlife and watershed of the Cottonwood Canyons.
Don't forget to stop by the Albion Day Lodge every Thursday from 10:30am–12:30pm, to chat with a Ranger Naturalist about watersheds, mountain ecology and the environment!
No registration is required—just show up!
Every Thursday | 1–2pm
Snowshoe with a Naturalist
Strap on your snowshoes and join the Cottonwood Canyons Foundation on a naturalist-led tour of Alta. Volunteer naturalists will guide you through the mountains—sharing insights on everything from adaptations and tree species to the rich history of Little Cottonwood Canyon.
1:30-3:30pm
- January 17, 2025
- February 21, 2025
- March 21, 2025
- April 12, 2025
JOURNEY THROUGH HISTORICAL SNOWSCAPES
Explore the rich history of Little Cottonwood Canyon on a snowshoe tour led by the Utah State Historic Preservation Office and the Utah Cultural Site Stewardship Program. Discover how Alta's landscape has transformed over the past century—from a thriving mining town to a renowned skiing destination.
February 28, 2025 | 2-4pm
Alta Earth Day
16th Annual Alta Earth Day—check back later for details!
Partner organizations
- Alta Ski Area
- Alta Environmental Center
- Cottonwood Canyons Foundation (CCF)
- Tracy Aviary
- TreeUtah
- Utah State Historic Preservation Office
- The U.S. Forest Service (USFS)
For more information, please contact environment@alta.com.
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