Alta

Alta

About Alta

Since its founding in 1938, Alta Ski Area has grown organically, attracting like-minded skiers eager to tackle Salt Lake City's most spectacular terrain. Renowned for its deep skiing heritage, Alta remains one of the few resorts in the area that exclusively caters to skiers, a tradition proudly upheld today. Despite its hard-core skier culture, Alta warmly embraces newcomers, fostering a strong sense of community from the moment visitors arrive.

Nestled amidst breathtaking scenery, Alta boasts 2,200 acres of skiable terrain, renowned for some of Utah's finest off-piste skiing experiences. The mountain's slopes cater primarily to intermediate and advanced skiers, earning it the local reputation: "If you can ski Alta, you can ski anywhere." This combination of challenging terrain and welcoming atmosphere makes Alta Ski Area a cherished destination for skiing enthusiasts worldwide.

Since its founding in 1938, Alta Ski Area has grown organically, attracting like-minded skiers eager to tackle Salt Lake City's most spectacular terrain. Renowned for its deep skiing heritage, Alta remains one of the few resorts in the area that exclusively caters to skiers, a tradition proudly upheld today. Despite its hard-core skier culture, Alta warmly embraces newcomers, fostering a strong sense of community from the moment visitors arrive.