Alta Ski Area

Alta Ski Area is an outdoor activity in Alta, UT, part of the Salt Lake City guide. Cost: $50 or more. Opening day November 20, conditions permitting.

Highway 210, top of Little Cottonwood Canyon · Alta, UT

Why you should go…

Alta opened in 1939 with a single chairlift, the second in the United States, and sits at the top of Little Cottonwood Canyon about 32 miles from Salt Lake City International Airport. It averages around 545 inches of snow a year across 2,614 skiable acres, and more than half the terrain is rated advanced. Alta is a skiers-only mountain where snowboarding is not allowed. A joint pass links its terrain with neighboring Snowbird.

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What's around here?

The closest stops to Alta Ski Area, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

Sport & Outdoor
Outdoor Adventure
Snowbird Ski & Summer Resort
$25–$50
A Little Cottonwood Canyon resort with legendary powder in winter and an aerial tram with valley views in summer.
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Sport & Outdoor
Iconic
Park City Mountain
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Ski or ride a huge network of lift-served terrain in winter, then hike, bike and ride the alpine coaster in summer.
8.1 mi awayMore like this
Tours
Local Gem
Park City Day Tours
$50+
Guided half-day sightseeing tours around Park City and the Heber Valley, from Main Street to the Olympic Park.
8.4 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours
Museums
History Buff
Park City Museum
Under $25
Downtown Park City museum with interactive exhibits on the town's mining and ski history.
8.4 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums
Tours
Quirky Fun
Park City Ghost Tours
$25–$50
Guided evening walking tour of ghost stories and haunted history on Park City's historic Main Street.
8.4 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours
Sport & Outdoor
Outdoor Adventure
Black Tie Ski Rentals of Park City
$50+
Ski and snowboard rental delivery service that fits gear at your lodging near Park City's resorts.
9.0 mi awayMore like this