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

Alta ski area, Wasatch Range, Utah

Having the ski terrain being 2,200 acres being short of skiable terrain won’t happen. With a total of 54 runs to ski on; there are plenty runs for every skill. This ski area has a reasonable diversity of ski runs and a good sum of ski lifts. The yearly snowfall is higher than average at this ski resort. Alta is a greater than average ski resort boasting a medium height difference if compared to other US Rockies ski resorts. The phenomenal 42 feet of yearly snowfall is one of the reasons this is such a great ski hill.

    The skiing and the snowboarding in Utah is a tremendous thing to do throughout the winter season. Some people prefer skiing and some snowboarding, either way, around here, you'll discover many splendid spots. There are 12 great ski lifts here, and they are enjoyable
to catch a ride with. This ski mountain's height difference of 2,020 feet is a great drop. The snow blanketed mountains of the Wasatch Range give this ski resort an exceptionally tremendous landscape. This ski area has an average proportion of difficult ski slopes and an average ratio of blue and green ski runs. The close by hotel rooms are a bit far away from the bottom area, but if you don’t have reservations, you might end up sleeping in your vehicle. This ski area has a good variety of runs; it won’t leave anyone bored.

There's a ski run map of Alta on this page for your reference. The delightful snow blanketed Wasatch Range mountains are so delightful you won’t believe it. The mountains of Utah in the wintertime are a tremendous spot for snowboarding and skiing. The magnificent mountain panorama of Utah and all the nice runs are guaranteed to keep you returning. Wonderful exercise and a chance to spend some time in the fresh air will make you feel splendid.

Coordinates:
Latitude: 40.588634
Longitude: -111.642878

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QUICK STATS
Elevation drop: 2,020 feet
Expert and advanced runs: 35 %
Intermediate runs: 40 %
Beginner runs: 25 %
Runs: 54
Lifts: 12
Annual snowfall: 42 feet
Skiing Area: 2,200 acres
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Alta ski area Trail Map:

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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
   64 runs - 8 lifts
   30% Expert & Adv.
   50% Intermediate
   20% Beginner

Brighton, Utah , 4 miles away
   1745 vertical feet
   66 runs - 8 lifts
   40% Expert & Adv.
   40% Intermediate
   20% Beginner

The Canyons, Utah , 8 miles away
   3190 vertical feet
   146 runs - 16 lifts
   42% Expert & Adv.
   44% Intermediate
   14% 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
   48 runs - 4 lifts
   40% Expert & Adv.
   40% Intermediate
   20% Beginner

Snowbasin, Utah , 36 miles away
   2959 vertical feet
   55 runs - 9 lifts
   40% Expert & Adv.
   49% Intermediate
   11% 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
   81 runs - 7 lifts
   40% Expert & Adv.
   50% Intermediate
   10% 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