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: 84.9km
- Mountain huts: 1
Ski Area
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Weather and 9-day forecast for Alta Ski Area
- Today: 6 to 15 °C, clear sky, 11 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 4182 m (4100 to 4280 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| vie, 25 sept | 6 / 15 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| sáb, 26 sept | 6 / 15 °C | overcast | dry | 5 h sun |
| dom, 27 sept | 6 / 15 °C | overcast | 0 mm rain | 2 h sun |
| lun, 28 sept | 3 / 10 °C | rain showers | 32 mm rain | 0 h sun |
| mar, 29 sept | 2 / 11 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 8 h sun |
| mié, 30 sept | 2 / 12 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| jue, 1 oct | 3 / 12 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| vie, 2 oct | 3 / 12 °C | drizzle | 0 mm rain | 11 h sun |
| sáb, 3 oct | -4 / 4 °C | partly cloudy | 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
- Collins Gulch Road
- Mineral Basin Road
- East Greeley Road
- Catherine's Pass Trail
- Cirque Trail
- Devil's Castle Loop Trail
- Twin Lakes Pass Trail
- Snake Pit Trail
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 296 EUR per night, median 335 EUR. Prices are direct with hotels and destinations, compared live on the Alta Ski Area page.