Alta Ski Area

Location

Utah
United States
40° 34' 38.4276" N, 111° 36' 7.2792" W
US
General info: 

Alta Ski Area, located in the Little Cottonwood Canyon region of Utah, is a must visit for anyone that calls themselves a true skier. Alta strives to preserve and protect their skiing tradition, and for that reason they do not allow snowboarders on the mountain. Although home to some of North America’s most challenging terrain, Alta also has trails that are suited for beginner and intermediate skiers. In addition, Alta also provides lodging, dining, church services and helicopter and backcountry tours for their guests. With 560 inches of annual snowfall, more than 116 trails and 2,200 acres of skiable terrain, Alta is a world class ski resort.

BASE: 8529ft
SUMMIT: 10550ft
VERTICAL DROP: 2020ft

NO. OF. LIFTS: 10
Gondolas: 0
Chairs: 7
Surface: 3

Costs: 

DAY PASS ADULTS weekday: US$72.00
DAY PASS ADULTS weekend: US$72.00

We recommend to confirm the latest prices from the resorts website as the prices might have changed after last update.

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