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Alta Ski Area

Alta Ski Area

Ski Resort and Area, Ski Lodge, and Ski Chalet
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    SNOCRU
    "Best mountain in UT...catch, skiers only..."(8 Tips)
    Fred T.
    "Must try the Italian hot chocolate at Baldy Brews, Watsons Shelter."(3 Tips)
    Parissa  A.
    "It's hard to say which is better, Alta vs Snowbird."(3 Tips)
    Molly G.
    "Follow the skiers in Arcteryx jackets on traverses."(3 Tips)
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  • Rachel L.
    Rachel LOctober 22, 2014
    Easily some of the best snow in the world. Skiers only making alta a paradise.
  • Rachel L.
    Rachel LDecember 27, 2016
    Some of the best skiing and views out there
  • Christian B.heart icon on user image
    Christian BoundsMarch 19, 2015
    Been here 25+ times
    Excellent terrain! Steep and deep (most years)
  • Benjamin C.heart icon on user image
    Benjamin CoatsDecember 28, 2015
    There are two ski rental shops here. One run by the resort charges 20 for cheap skis and the other charges 45!
  • SKI BUMS
    SKI BUMSJanuary 10, 2012
    Hello LGBT skiers! Lunch at Collins Grill is a MUST; one of the best on-mountain restaurants in the USA. Après at Goldminer's Daughter is classic -- sit by the huge windows! Have a great day!
  • Jayden H.
    Jayden HarroldNovember 3, 2015
    Great powder, slopes are fun and lifts are fast.
  • SKI BUMS
    SKI BUMSJanuary 10, 2012
    Hello LGBT skiers! Lunch at Collins Grill is a MUST -- one of the best on-mountain restaurants in the USA. Après at Goldminer's Daughter is classic; sit by the big windows! Have a great day!
  • Matt B.heart icon on user image
    Matt BaydalaOctober 21, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    bring your fat skis and you'll leave with a massive smile on your face.
  • Alan C.
    Alan CordovaFebruary 27, 2011
    Even if you think you can ski it all, take the off-trail workshop with the Alf Engen Ski School - they know the mountain's best powder spots. Read more
  • @JaumePrimero
    @JaumePrimeroNovember 27, 2011
    For those of you who don't know, there is no snowboarding allowed in Alta. One of the reasons why I love this resort so very much. 10,550 feet, vertical drop of 2020 feet, 116+ runs!
  • Universal Sports
    Universal SportsFebruary 4, 2011
    Shaun White holds the record for the highest score in the men's halfpipe at the Winter Olympics. In 2006, his 46.8 points bested Ross Powers' previous record of 46.1 from 2002. In 2010, during the Win
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    jessiJanuary 5, 2017
    Been here 10+ times
    Back again for another year - amazing snow, views and lovely people 💖
  • Lance L.heart icon on user image
    Lance LacoffMarch 1, 2016
    The best mountain for Skiers in Utah
  • Fred T.heart icon on user image
    Fred TurattiJanuary 1, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Must try the Italian hot chocolate at Baldy Brews, Watsons Shelter. It's like molten chocolate bars.
  • Matthew M.heart icon on user image
    Matthew MilanJanuary 20, 2017
    Been here 10+ times
    Steep, steep and steep.
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    DRAZMarch 9, 2015
    If u are on a snowboard u can get here from Baldy and then hate carve ur way down under the lift
  • Gordon J.
    Gordon JFebruary 8, 2019
    Amazing skiing. Lots of gnar to be had!
  • Ellen J.
    Ellen JohansenMarch 27, 2014
    Don't wait for thirty years to try out this place like I did.
  • SKI BUMS
    SKI BUMSJanuary 10, 2012
    Hello LGBT skiers! SKI BUMS loves it here -- don't miss the big-window views for après-ski at Goldminer's Daughter
  • Molly G.
    Molly GilbertMarch 28, 2011
    Follow the skiers in Arcteryx jackets on traverses. They will show you the light. Just don't come to a dead stop on the traverse or else they'll show you the back of their glove.
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    Chet ManciniMarch 1, 2015
    Head up to Catherine's area or ski High Traverse to get the good stuff.
  • SNOCRUheart icon on user image
    SNOCRUNovember 16, 2011
    Been here 100+ times
    Best mountain in UT...catch, skiers only...
  • Jonas G.heart icon on user image
    Jonas GrankvistMarch 8, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Alta bowl and front-side groomers on a sunny day
  • A A.
    A AFebruary 13, 2011
    Terry is the best instructor I've ever had! Life changing lesson thanks to her. Take a lesson with her!!
  • Adam N.heart icon on user image
    Adam NowickiJanuary 12, 2016
    Snow and people
  • Monique T.
    Monique TerrellDecember 30, 2012
    Roy, is an awesome Instructor for first timers.
  • Alex C.
    Alex CMarch 27, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    If the weather is bad off the Collins lift, try Supreme
  • Weston S.heart icon on user image
    Weston ShireyNovember 28, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Turkey day shushing
  • Katie S.heart icon on user image
    Katie SmithJanuary 24, 2012
    Free after 3pm!
  • Kevin R.heart icon on user image
    Kevin ReevesApril 20, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Snowboarders are not allowed to take the lift, but if you board over from Snowbird, you can slide down the mountain.
  • Scott B.
    Scott BushJanuary 7, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    $25 lift tickets - good for the entire mountain after 2:30pm
  • Danny G.
    Danny GengaroOctober 7
    Cruising through Powell’s hood
  • Dan C.
    Dan CooksonNovember 8, 2010
    Been here 25+ times
    locals need to check out the new Gold card option: http://www.alta.com/pages/cards.php
  • Parissa  A.
    Parissa  AzarvandFebruary 24, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    It's hard to say which is better, Alta vs Snowbird. I love em both!
  • Billy
    BillyOctober 24, 2011
    Keep it weird. Best snow in the world.
  • Cindy M.
    Cindy MosesMarch 27, 2012
    Best conditions in Utah today
  • DRAZheart icon on user image
    DRAZFebruary 17, 2018
    Racial minorities are much more likely to snowboard rather than ski, probably the underlying reason Alta is the last place in the world that bans it.
  • Shawn J.
    Shawn JohnsomDecember 15, 2010
    send it!
  • Jon W.
    Jon WhiteFebruary 16, 2012
    snowboarder? Access this skier only resort through the mt baldy gate off snowbird. Be prepared for some hate on the way down!
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