Alta Ski Area vs Snowbasin Resort
Alta Ski Area and Snowbasin 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 | Snowbasin Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Limited | Not ideal |
| Intermediates | Limited | Very good |
| Experts | Good | Good |
| Off-piste | Limited | Limited |
| Terrain Park | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Families | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Snow Confidence | Good | Good |
| Budget | Not ideal | Not ideal |
Beginners
Alta Ski Area
Limited
Snowbasin Resort
Not ideal
Intermediates
Alta Ski Area
Limited
Snowbasin Resort
Very good
Experts
Alta Ski Area
Good
Snowbasin Resort
Good
Off-piste
Alta Ski Area
Limited
Snowbasin Resort
Limited
Terrain Park
Alta Ski Area
Not ideal
Snowbasin Resort
Not ideal
Families
Alta Ski Area
Not ideal
Snowbasin Resort
Not ideal
Snow Confidence
Alta Ski Area
Good
Snowbasin Resort
Good
Budget
Alta Ski Area
Not ideal
Snowbasin Resort
Not ideal
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | Alta Ski Area | Snowbasin Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 79 km | 85.7 km |
| Vertical drop | 321 m | 897 m |
| Lifts | 11 | 13 |
| Top elevation | 3219 m | 2835 m |
| Snow reliability | very reliable snow | very reliable snow |
| Snowiest month | January (~141cm) | No data |
| Day pass | €140 | €200 |
Piste
Alta Ski Area
79 km
Snowbasin Resort
85.7 km
Vertical drop
Alta Ski Area
321 m
Snowbasin Resort
897 m
Lifts
Alta Ski Area
11
Snowbasin Resort
13
Top elevation
Alta Ski Area
3219 m
Snowbasin Resort
2835 m
Snow reliability
Alta Ski Area
very reliable snow
Snowbasin Resort
very reliable snow
Snowiest month
Alta Ski Area
January (~141cm)
Snowbasin Resort
No data
Day pass
Alta Ski Area
€140
Snowbasin Resort
€200
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 Snowbasin Resort if...
you want cruisy red runs.