Alta ski area, Wasatch Range, Utah - Skiing and Snowboarding

Alta ski area, Wasatch Range, Utah

All 12 good ski lifts at this ski hill are ably taken care of and managed by pleasant people. Alta has a good diversity of runs and an ok pick of lifts. The amazing seasonal snowfall of 42 feet is plenty for genuinely splendid depth. Having the skiable land being 2,200 acres you will never lack skiing area. This ski area gets covered by higher than average snow each season. Alta's height difference of 2,020 feet is impressive. This ski area has an average fraction of advanced and expert trails and an average fraction of

    beginner and intermediate runs. The Wasatch Range and its highlands give this ski mountain an unbelievably pleasant surroundings. This is a sizeable ski resort boasting a roughly average drop from top to bottom compared to other US Rockies ski areas. The highlands
of Utah blanketed in snow are always pleasant for skiing and snowboarding. This ski hill has a good pick of runs to suit all abilities; it won’t leave anyone bored. This ski resort has 54 slopes that you could ski on; there's a great mixture to satisfy everyone. Getting a splendid workout and a chance to spend some time in the outdoors are splendid causes to come. The wonderful surroundings of the Utah mountains and all the great ski runs have ski folks coming from far and wide. Skiing and snowboarding in this part of

the country is loads of fun the whole snow season. There aren’t any hotels around here, but if you're ready to go a small distance then no problem, and if you make reservations before you go, you're all set. There's a trailmap of Alta on this internet page for your reference. The Wasatch Range in winter is so lovely you won’t believe it. Some folks prefer skiing and some snowboarding, either way, this is an area with a load of spots for that.

Alta ski area management's own description

Westgate Park City Resort And Spa, Park City
8 miles away
Westgate Park City Resort and Spa offers luxurious accommodations with ski-in / ski-out capability. All units include a full kitchen. The one and two-bedroom villas include a master bedroom and bath...

Current weather conditions
at Alta ski area
QUICK STATS
Vertical drop: 2,020 feet

Total Runs: 54
- 35% Expert and Advanced
- 40% Intermediate Runs
- 25% Beginner Runs

Total Lifts: 12

Skiing Area: 2,200 acres
Annual snowfall: 42 feet

Coordinates:
Latitude: 40.588634
Longitude: -111.642878

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These outdoors activities are available near Alta ski area.

Ski Areas Near Alta ski area:

Snowbird, Utah , 2 miles away
   3240 vertical feet
   85 runs - 13 lifts
   35% Expert & Adv.
   38% Intermediate
   27% Beginner

Solitude, Utah , 4 miles away
   2047 vertical feet
   65 runs - 8 lifts
   30% Expert & Adv.
   50% Intermediate
   20% Beginner

Brighton, Utah , 4 miles away
   1745 vertical feet
   66 runs - 6 lifts
   40% Expert & Adv.
   40% Intermediate
   20% Beginner

The Canyons, Utah , 8 miles away
   3190 vertical feet
   146 runs - 20 lifts
   46% Expert & Adv.
   44% Intermediate
   10% Beginner

Park City Mountain Resort, Utah , 10 miles away
   3100 vertical feet
   100 runs - 14 lifts
   38% Expert & Adv.
   44% Intermediate
   18% Beginner

Deer Valley, Utah , 11 miles away
   3000 vertical feet
   88 runs - 19 lifts
   35% Expert & Adv.
   50% Intermediate
   15% Beginner

Sundance, Utah , 11 miles away
   2150 vertical feet
   41 runs - 3 lifts
   40% Expert & Adv.
   40% Intermediate
   20% Beginner

Snowbasin, Utah , 36 miles away
   2959 vertical feet
   113 runs - 12 lifts
   30% Expert & Adv.
   60% Intermediate
   10% Beginner

Wolf Mountain, Utah , 41 miles away
   1000 vertical feet
   16 runs - 2 lifts
   30% Expert & Adv.
   50% Intermediate
   20% Beginner

Powder Mountain, Utah , 43 miles away
   2104 vertical feet
   124 runs - 7 lifts
   35% Expert & Adv.
   40% Intermediate
   25% Beginner

Whitewater Near Alta ski area:

East Canyon Creek, Morgan County , 13 miles away, Class I-II - 16.5 miles long (Jeremy Ranch to 66 Bridge)

Big Cottonwood Creek, Morgan/ Salt Lake County , 13 miles away, Class I-IV - 8.5 miles long (Old Mill to 3900 South)

Provo River, Wasatch/ Utah County , 14 miles away, Class I-IV - 17.5 miles long (Deer Creek Reservoir to Utah Lake)

Trails Near Alta ski area:

Lake Desolation Trail, Salt Lake , 4 miles away

The Sheep Trail, Salt Lake , 9 miles away

Mount Timpanogos Trail, Utah , 10 miles away

National Parks Near Alta ski area:

Timpanogos Cave National Monument, American Fork - UT , 10 miles away

California National Historic Trail, CA , 20 miles away