Alta Ski Area
Powder Lives Here
With an average of 538 inches of annual snowfall, Alta is “skiing as it should be.” It is a skier-only destination with tons of great beginner and intermediate terrain. But for any powder-seeking expert, Alta is the promised land thanks to various off-piste lines across the mountain.
- Acres
- 2614
- Vertical Drop
- 2538'
- Avg Snowfall
- 546"
- SLC - Alta
- 37 miles (45 minutes)
ENDLESS POWDER
Located in the heart of Utah ski country, Alta Ski Area is known for its endless mountains of powder. With a 40-year average of 538 inches, this legendary destination is doing its part to contribute to the state’s trademarked claim to fame—The Greatest Snow on Earth.
STEEPED IN TRADITION
Since 1938, Alta has plowed the way for many ski industry firsts—pioneering powder skiing techniques, snow safety and avalanche mitigation, as well as the initial conversations with the Forest Service that became the model for modern ski schools.
Watch the Video SeriesLIGHT UP THE NIGHT
Ring in the new year at Alta by skiing in their long-standing tradition—the New Year’s Eve Torch Light Parade. Or, grab some hot cocoa and watch in awe as hundreds of skiers make their way down the mountain at nightfall, illuminating the snow with headlamps and flashlights along the way.
LOCAL HACK
To secure your parking spot Friday- Sunday and on holidays from 8AM - 1PM, make a reservation online, in advance. More parking inventory is released each week on Sunday at 3PM MST.
Explore the Mountain
How to Get There
By Car
Get Driving DirectionsNearby Airports
- Salt Lake City International Airport SLC • 37 Miles
Stories and Road Trips
