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Alta ski resort

Alta

United States

Elevation

2,600m – 3,200m

Lifts

8

Slopes

71 km

Airport

Salt Lake City International (SLC)

About Alta

Alta Ski Area, located at the top of Little Cottonwood Canyon in Utah, is a legendary destination for skiers, renowned for its deep powder and challenging terrain. With a classic, no-frills atmosphere, it offers 71 km of slopes served by 8 lifts, spanning elevations from 2,600m to 3,200m. The nearest airport is Salt Lake City International (SLC).

Ski Area Details

Key Stats

Summit3,200m
Base2,600m
Vertical Drop600m
Total Lifts8
Total Slopes71 km

Slopes

Green (Beginner)25
Blue (Intermediate)40
Black (Expert)35

Ratings

Skiing

Beginners
Intermediate
Advanced
Off-Piste
Snowboarding
Snow Guarantee

Resort

Family Friendly
Après Ski

Mountain Weather

Skiing: Fair
advisoryWind Advisory

Moderate gusts up to 48 km/h. Exposed areas may be uncomfortable.

6°C

Rain

Feels3°C
Wind14 km/h
Humidity37%
Snow2 cm
13°C2°C07:1319:493,200m

5-Day Forecast

Tue

3°C/1°C
3 cm
18 km/h

Wed

1°C/-1°C
4.7 cm
18 km/h

Thu

0°C/-6°C

—

25 km/h

Fri

-3°C/-7°C
0.5mm
18 km/h

Sat

3°C/-6°C

—

15 km/h
Data: Visual Crossing · Updated 13:19
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Resort Info

Country
United States
Schools
1 listed
Max Altitude
3200m
Lifts
8
Total Slopes
71 km
Nearest Airport
Salt Lake City International (SLC)

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