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Getting Here. Alta Ski Area is located in the heart of Utah's Wasatch Mountains at the top of Little Cottonwood Canyon, The drive from Salt Lake International Airport is 32 miles or approximately 45 minutes with normal flowing traffic. Find your way to Alta from the Airport, Salt Lake City, Park City and more.
Alta Ski Area was one of the first ski areas to open in the United States, the 2nd in the Western Ski Region. Ski technique has changed a little, but the passion and the smiles were there from the beginning. Learn about our history, and check out our mountain stats, lift hours, trail maps, future plans and mountain policies,
One of the oldest ski resorts in the country, it opened its first lift in early 1939. Alta is known for receiving more snow than most Utah resorts, with an average annual snowfall of 545 inches (13.8 m). It is also regularly ranked as having the best snow in North America.
The mountain Town of Alta is home to many unique lodging options, all with their own charm and character. Don't wait to start planning your next ski vacation. Alta is a bit sleepy in the summer, but don't miss the Snowpine Lodge and Alta Lodge who keep their doors open during the summer months. Book Lodging ›.
Alta Ski Area is a skier-only destination with tons of great beginner and intermediate terrain. But for any powder-seeking expert, Alta is the promised land thanks to various off-piste lines across the mountain. For the 2023–24 season, Alta is requiring parking reservations Friday-Sunday and Holidays from 8am–1pm. Alta Parking Details >
Lift Tickets. Day and Multi-day lift tickets are available for purchase online. Skip the ticket line and grab your lift ticket (s) at one of Alta's Ticket Pick-Up Boxes at either Albion or Wildcat Ticket Offices.
118 Runs. 2,538 Feet of Vert. 2,614 Skiable Acres. 45 Minutes From Salt Lake City. See Mountain Conditions and Maps. Passes and Tickets. There are several ways to enjoy Alta’s famous slopes, from single-day lift tickets to season passes. All passes can be purchased online.
