Alta is a very special place for skiers. This traditional ski resort has been operating since 1938. The focus is on skiing, snowboarding is not permitted. The terrain is very varied and the snow quality is often excellent.
There are lots of prepared slopes and areas for beginners, but Alta is characterised in particular by endless ungroomed slopes for very good skiers. Powder slopes, steep gladed runs, tree skiing, bowls and cliffs promise lots of thrills inside the monitored ski area boundaries. When fresh snow has fallen, the powder skiing is amazing here.
The ski resort is located on the western edge of the Rocky Mountains in the Wasatch Mountains and offers beautiful panoramic views.
Snowboarding prohibited
Runs/slopes
Total: 71 km
Easy
11 km
(15 %)
Intermediate
21 km
(30 %)
Difficult
39 km
(55 %)
Interconnection information
Gates provide a direct link between Alta and the ski resort of Snowbird. The main gate is located on the Sugarloaf Pass. To use these two ski resorts, you need a ski pass that is valid in both areas.
Worth knowing
Artificial snow-making 20 % of the slopes have snow-making capabilities
Valley run available Valley runs lead to the Wildcat and Albion base stations.
Run location
just above tree line
under tree line
Longest run
Sugarloaf Pass - Wildcat base · Length 5 km · Elevation difference 600 m
Slope tip
High Traverse The High Traverse is the starting point for many steep runs. Paradise for experts!
Devil’s Elbow Intermediate slope at the Sugarloaf chairlift. Beautiful panoramic view included!
Alf’s High Rustler Steep ungroomed slope with view of the Wildcat base