Resorts·Utah

USA · North America

Alta Ski Area

Legendary snowfall at the head of Little Cottonwood Canyon — skiers only, unpretentious, and irreplaceable.

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Base Elev

8,530 ft

Summit

11,068 ft

Vertical

2,538 ft

Acres

2,614

Trails

119

Lifts

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Season

Opens

Mid November

Closes

Mid April

Season Length

150 days

Full Open

Late December

ChristmasDec 25

75%

New Year'sJan 1

83%

Spring BreakMid-March

95%

Typical terrain open based on historical patterns. Actual conditions vary.

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547"avg annual snowfall

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Terrain Profile

Vertical

2,538 ft

Acres

2,614

Trails

119

Lifts

Beginner25%

Intermediate40%

Advanced35%

Best for

Snowfall recordsLight powderSki-only cultureUtah traditionalists

Quick Facts

RegionUtah

CountryUSA

HemisphereNorthern

Base elevation8,530 ft

Summit11,068 ft

Vertical2,538 ft

Total acres2,614

Annual snowfall547"

SeasonMid November – Mid April

Walk-up ticket~$219

Pass

Ikon Pass

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