Alta Stats:

Average Annual Snowfall 500 Vertical Drop 2,020
Base Elevation 8,530
Top Elevation 10,550
Skiable Acres 2,200
Number of Runs 116
Beginner Terrain 25 % Intermediate Terrain 40 %
Advanced Terrain 35%
Miles to Major Airport 33

Chair Lifts:
detachable quad 2 detachable triple 1 fixed triples 1 fixed doubles 3 surface tows 5

Contact Info P.O. Box 8007 Alta, UT 84092 Reservations: 1-888-STAYALTA General Information: 801-359-1078

ALTA SKI RESORT
Alta and pure, unspoiled skiing are synonymous. Alta's variety of terrain, breathtaking alpine scenery and superb snow conditions combine to create a unique setting for unforgettable skiing experiences with family and friends. Ata is Consistently Rated #1 in Snow Qualitybecause of the quality and quantity of dry,light snow that falls. Powderhounds choose to ski Alta for the experience this unique snow provides. Beginners and intermediates will find the snow surface soft after the groomong cats work their magic at night. Alta continues to offer a ski-only experience.

Alta Ski Area is located 25 miles southeast of Salt Lake City at the top of Little Cottonwood Canyon, State Highway 210, 33 miles and approximately 45 minutes from the Salt Lake City International Airport. Utah Transit Authority (UTA) operates a ski bus route from many locations throughout the Salt Lake Valley right to the base of Alta's lifts. Because of convenient schedule times, skiers can enjoy a full day, morning or afternoon half-day of skiing. Alta also offers Cat Skiing in Grizzly Gulch. And don't forget about the Beginner Pass that is good for the Albion, Sunnyside & Cecret lifts. All this and anyone can ski for free after 3:00 p.m on the Sunnyside lift!

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If that's not enough, Snowbird and Alta, ranked the No. 1 resort in the country five years running by SKIING Magazine, offer a combined ticket to ski both mountains' 4700 acres of light, dry powder snow. Being recognized in the ski industry as #1 for value is also an extreme honor for Alta. The area is dedicated to providing a quality skiing experience for a reasonable price- a philosophy that has been paramount since Alta's founding in 1938.