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Alta Ski Lifts
Great place for skiers!. Since I have moved to Utah, this is my home away from home. Since it is so close, feel like alta is in salt lake's back yard. Great place for locals looking to ski without the frills of the other resorts which can just attract more newbee crowds.…
A mountain with soul: There are no gimmicks or signs of corporate sponsorship here..
In Short
Alta is famous for its deep powder and heritage. This resort limits the number of skiers in order to protect each person's experience. Just a mile beyond Snowbird, at the top of
Little Cottonwood Canyon, Alta is at the center of Albion Basin. It's still owned by the original families that started skiing here in 1938. It features the second oldest chairlift in the country, and receives 500 inches of snow annually.
Vital Stats
Vertical Drop: 2,020 feet
Top Elevation: 10,550 feet
Skiable Acres: 2,200
Runs: 116
Annual Snowfall: 500 inches
Snowboarding: None…
keep your hill. you dont want snowboarders . what are thay bad for the snow
Most pure skiing around. Good challenges. Tough. Not for beginners, no matter what the literature says. Great ski instructors. Greg Underwood is tops--both alpine and telemark. Rustler Lodge is like home, but on the pricey side.…
Let it snow!. Alta always has the best snow. The runs are challenging...this is not a mountain for beginners. The lifts are slow compared to the more upscale resorts but they have added some new ones over the past few years. You won't find a better value unless you go to Brighton or Solitude. All 3 are great resorts. Here, the focus is on skiing.…
