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    About Alta, Utah

    The Little Cottonwood Canyon ski resorts share a common thread: they’re skier’s mountains and bucket-list destinations for powder hounds. Alta was the third resort in the U.S. to open a chairlift, and has remained independent—and owned by the same family—ever since. Part of the Alta tradition is no snowboarders. Sorry one-plankers. It’s one of three remaining resorts in the U.S. that do not permit snowboarders. Alta and Snowbird share Mount Baldy, and offer several access points and a shared lift ticket for a reasonable price.

    Alta’s lodging options are mostly minimal and simple, but they appeal to hardcore skiers in search of a nearly bygone ski culture. Alta’s Peruvian Lodge is famed among the core ski industry as one of the coolest places to après-ski, just don’t expect anything fancy. Oh, and did we mention Alta averages about 560 inches of fluffy, Salt Lake-affect snow annually? In the winter, it’s snowing in Alta more than its not, so you’re almost guaranteed world-class powder.

    Stay

    ... right at the base of Alta or save money by staying in nearby Sandy. The drive from SLC to Alta is just 30 minutes

    Ski

    ... the "greatest snow on Earth" at Alta

    Travel

    ... here via the Salt Lake City International Airport

    Enjoy

    ... a classic ski mountain that's appropriate for beginners and experts alike

    Explore

    ... Catherine's, a hike-to area of the ski resort that hosts some of the best tree skiing in Utah

    Taste

    ... a hearty breakfast at the Goldminer's Daughter before catching first chair

    Treat

    ... yourself to a spa treatment at the Snowpine Lodge

    Experience

    ... a skier's only mountain that sees over 500" of average annual snowfall

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    Ski Alta

    As aforementioned, Alta skiing is best enjoyed by challenge seekers. But the resort does offer plenty of terrain options for beginners and intermediates, making it a great destination for no-frills families. Alta’s Mount Baldy is host to several famed sidecountry lines and incredible hike-to terrain. Don’t be surprised if you see pro-skiers like Sage Cattabriga-Alosa or Pep Fujas hiking up to these iconic lines.

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    TERRAIN

    2200ac

    Total Acres

    6

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    Alta Ski Packages

    To learn more about Alta call, or chat with, one of Ski.com's knowledgeable Mountain Vacation Specialists. We can help your plan and customize an Alta ski vacation package to suit your budget and preferences. We can book every detail from lodging and flights to lift tickets, rentals and lessons, as well as off-mountain activities.

    CUSTOMER REVIEWS (1)

    OVERALL CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE*

    4.0Good
    *based on the average of all overall experience ratings given in traveler reviews.
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    excellent experience, same as I had on my prior trip here 30 years ago

    Good skiing....I don't want to enter any more words. What kind of review is this???
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