Alta Ski Area
About Alta Ski Area
A purist’s sanctuary where snowboarders are barred and the legendary dry powder commands a cult-like devotion among experts.
Highlights
- Skier-only slopes
- Deep Wasatch powder
- Steep technical chutes
- Old-school lodge culture
Key Facts
- Altitude: 2483m
- Top lift: 3327m
- Ski pistes: 83km
- Ski lifts: 11
- Lakes nearby: 27
- MTB trails: 0.2km
- Mountain huts: 1
Ski Area
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Weather and 10-day forecast for Alta Ski Area
- Today: 6 to 12 °C, rain, 5 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 3982 m (3790 to 4150 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 22 | 6 / 12 °C | rain | 7 mm rain | 5 h sun |
| Wed, Sep 23 | 4 / 13 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Thu, Sep 24 | 7 / 17 °C | overcast | dry | 2 h sun |
| Fri, Sep 25 | 8 / 16 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| Sat, Sep 26 | 7 / 16 °C | clear sky | dry | 10 h sun |
| Sun, Sep 27 | 9 / 17 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 3 h sun |
| Mon, Sep 28 | 0 / 8 °C | drizzle | 3 mm rain | 0 h sun |
| Tue, Sep 29 | -2 / 10 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Wed, Sep 30 | 3 / 16 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Thu, Oct 1 | 8 / 17 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
Things to do in Alta Ski Area
Hikes nearby — Alta Ski Area (1)
1 curated hiking trails around Alta Ski Area, sourced from OpenStreetMap and enriched with distance, elevation gain and difficulty.
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Cecret Lake Trail
Mountain biking near Alta Ski Area
- Sugarloaf Pass Trail
- East Greeley Road
- Snake Pit Trail
- Collins Gulch Road
- Devil's Castle Loop Trail
- Twin Lakes Pass Trail
- Catherine's Pass Trail
- Peruvian Gulch Road
Getting to Alta Ski Area
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), 38 km away, about 1h01 by road
Where to stay in Alta Ski Area
99 places to stay for a night on 2026-09-25, from 268 EUR per night, median 318 EUR. Prices are direct with hotels and destinations, compared live on the Alta Ski Area page.