Photo: Jake Spurlock / CC BY 2.0About Alta
Alta is a ski resort in Utah. Alta Ski Area was founded in 1938 and opened on January 15, 1939, when the Collins single chair began carrying skiers. Its early development was tied to U.S. Forest Service restoration and avalanche work. Alta is a skiers-only mountain; snowboarding is not allowed. The official site notes a 903-inch single-season record in 2022–23.
Why Visit Alta?
- 116 runs with 2,021ft of vertical drop
- Average annual snowfall of 543"
- 2,298 skiable acres with terrain for all ability levels
- 11 lifts including chairlift, surface
Where to Stay
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Mountain Statistics
10,551ft
Summit Elevation
3,216m
8,530ft
Base Elevation
2,600m
2,021ft
Vertical Drop
616m
2,298 acres
Skiable Area
930 ha
116
Total Runs
3.3mi
Longest Run
5.3km
11
Lifts
543"
Avg. Snowfall
1379cm annually
How Alta compares
Terrain Breakdown
25%
40%
35%
●Beginner
25% of trails
■Intermediate
40% of trails
◆Advanced / Expert
35% of trails
Trail Map
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Season & Operating Hours
Last season (2025–26)
Opening DayNovember 15, 2025
Closing DayApril 19, 2026
Status Closed for the season
This season’s dates are set by the resort — check its official site for opening day.
Getting to Alta
By Car
Alta is in Utah, USA. Tap the button below for turn-by-turn directions from where you are.
Get DirectionsGPS Coordinates
Latitude40.5884
Longitude-111.6386
RegionUtah, USA
Lift Tickets
The rest of your Alta trip — for lodging, see Where to Stay above.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Opening and closing dates are set by the resort each season, so check its official site for this year's dates. Alta averages 543" of snowfall a year.
Alta rates 25% of its terrain as beginner, across 116 marked runs. Check the resort's site for its ski school and learning areas.
Alta averages 543" of snowfall a season, with a summit elevation of 10,551 ft.
Alta is located in Utah, USA. Use the "Get Directions" button at the top of this page for turn-by-turn directions from where you are. GPS coordinates: 40.5884, -111.6386.
The Where to Stay section near the top of this page shows live prices for hotels, condos and vacation rentals around Alta, plus any places we've researched.
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