Alta Ski Area vs Powder Mountain Ski Resort
Alta Ski Area and Powder Mountain Ski Resort are neighbouring resorts in Utah - here is how they stack up for different kinds of skier.
Suitability - who each resort suits
How well each resort matches different types of skier
| Skier type | Alta Ski Area | Powder Mountain Ski Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Limited | Limited |
| Intermediates | Limited | Good |
| Experts | Good | Good |
| Off-piste | Limited | Not ideal |
| Terrain Park | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Families | Not ideal | Limited |
| Snow Confidence | Good | Good |
| Budget | Not ideal | Not ideal |
Beginners
Alta Ski Area
Limited
Powder Mountain Ski Resort
Limited
Intermediates
Alta Ski Area
Limited
Powder Mountain Ski Resort
Good
Experts
Alta Ski Area
Good
Powder Mountain Ski Resort
Good
Off-piste
Alta Ski Area
Limited
Powder Mountain Ski Resort
Not ideal
Terrain Park
Alta Ski Area
Not ideal
Powder Mountain Ski Resort
Not ideal
Families
Alta Ski Area
Not ideal
Powder Mountain Ski Resort
Limited
Snow Confidence
Alta Ski Area
Good
Powder Mountain Ski Resort
Good
Budget
Alta Ski Area
Not ideal
Powder Mountain Ski Resort
Not ideal
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | Alta Ski Area | Powder Mountain Ski Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 79 km | 116 km |
| Vertical drop | 321 m | 671 m |
| Lifts | 11 | 12 |
| Top elevation | 3219 m | 2741 m |
| Snow reliability | very reliable snow | very reliable snow |
| Snowiest month | January (~141cm) | December (~65cm) |
| Day pass | €140 | €180 |
Piste
Alta Ski Area
79 km
Powder Mountain Ski Resort
116 km
Vertical drop
Alta Ski Area
321 m
Powder Mountain Ski Resort
671 m
Lifts
Alta Ski Area
11
Powder Mountain Ski Resort
12
Top elevation
Alta Ski Area
3219 m
Powder Mountain Ski Resort
2741 m
Snow reliability
Alta Ski Area
very reliable snow
Powder Mountain Ski Resort
very reliable snow
Snowiest month
Alta Ski Area
January (~141cm)
Powder Mountain Ski Resort
December (~65cm)
Day pass
Alta Ski Area
€140
Powder Mountain Ski Resort
€180
Which should you choose?
Our verdict based on terrain, snow, and who each resort suits
Choose Alta Ski Area if...
you want better value.
Choose Powder Mountain Ski Resort if...
you want the bigger ski area.