Alta Ski Resort Guide
Alta in the United States (Utah State) is a large resort with 13 lifts (8 chair lifts, 5 surface lifts) that offers skiers an impressive 615 metres (2019 feet) of vertical descent. Alta has 2200 acres of terrain over 250 trails. Alta is best suited to intermediate skiers but there is also some terrain for beginners and advanced skiers. Alta is one of three resorts in the world where there is a total ban on snowboarding. There are 5 kilometers (3.1 miles) of cross country ski trails at Alta. A small proportion of the trails at Alta are covered by snowmaking. The nearest airport is at Salt Lake City and the nearest train station to Alta is at Salt Lake City. There is accommodation located close to the pistes but we would welcome additional information about any hotels or chalets in Alta.
Resorts close to Alta include:
Snowbird (1 km),
Brighton Resort (5 km),
Solitude (6 km),
Park City (13 km),
Deer Valley (15 km),
Select Alta Location Map Detail:
(Also see our detailed Weather Map around Alta, which will give you visual overview of current and future snow conditions)
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Trails (Pistes): 250 |
Halfpipes: - |
| Summit: 3215 m |
Toplift: m |
| Beg: 25% Int: 40% Adv: 35% |
Terrain Parks: - |
| Vertical Drop: 615 m |
X-Country: 5 km |
| Lifts: 13 (8 chair lifts, 5 surface lifts) |
Snowmaking: 2% |
| Gondolas / Cable Cars: - |
Slopeside accommodation: Y |
| Restaurants: 8 |
Acres of ski: 2200 |
| Bars: 5 |
Nearest Airport: Salt Lake City |
| Nearest Train: Salt Lake City |
Tourist Info Phone:: +8013591078,
Alta Tourist Office Website |
Visitor Reviews of Alta
Ron B from United States writes:
Alta has the best snow in North America, bar none. There are a few areas that get more on average (e.g. Kirkwood, Mount Baker) but none that has the combination of quantity, quality, and consistency; the latter is key. Alta always seems to get good early season snow, and snowfall continues into May (sometimes June). Hence, you can book a trip from Thankgiving onward with complete confidence. Unlike the 'feast or famine' West Coast, snowfall happens frequently, so you're almost certain to get a couple of powder days if you stay for a week. The high elevation and dry alpine air also ensure superb snow quality. Alta's terrain is not quite as extensive or varied as some destination resorts, but Snowbird is right next door. The combination of the two is close to unbeatable. The only gripe: nightlife in Little Cottonwood Canyon is pretty dead. Even good restaurants are hard to find. However, if you are a serious skier, you are not going to care. You'll be too tired for nightlife. Leave that to the snow bunnies who book in Park City.
2009-04-07 |
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- Season opens: 18 Nov 2011
- Season closes: 22 Apr 2012
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