Alta Ski Resort Guide
Alta, United States
Rated: 3/5 (from 5 ratings)
| Recommended For | Snowfall and Apres-Ski. |
|---|---|
| Highest Lift | 3,374m |
| Resort Height | 2,600m |
| Nearest Airports | Salt Lake City and Jackson Hole |
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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 2,600m.
Alta has direct access to 119 marked pistes, served by a total of 6 ski lifts.
The ski resort itself is at 2,600m, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 3,374m, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Alta?
The next notable snow forecast is 17cm, expected on 24 November.
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Snow this week
| Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow to resort | Snow to resort | Snow to resort |
Ski Area Stats
Alta Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 30 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 36 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 18 | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 15km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 6 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Alta Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 3,374m |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 2,600m |
| Resort Altitude (Alta) | 2,600m |
| Max Vertical | 774m |
Ski Slope Aspects
SE
Alta has ski slopes facing south-east (for sunny skiing).
Ratings & Suitability
| 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 Sublette, Utah, 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.
Jackson Hole and Idaho Falls airports are all within three hours drive.
Salt Lake City is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
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.
