Alta Ski Area ski resort
Located just outside of Salt Lake City, UT, Alta is annually covered by 500+ inches of the Greatest Snow on Earth. Come ski Alta.
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Run Difficulty
130 runs · 79 km of piste
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Is Alta Ski Area Right for You?
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62% advanced runs, 619m vertical, off-piste rating 5/5
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8% easy runs and 6 ski schools
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Alta Ski Area - Pistes, Runs & Lifts
Key facts and figures for Alta Ski Area
Elevation
Runs
Lifts
1 6-pack, 3 quads, 1 surface
At a Glance
Quick facts about Alta Ski Area
Elevation Profile
Summit
3,219m
vertical
619m
Base
2,600m
Snow Reliability
Resort Statistics
When to Visit
Peak season
Christmas & New Year, February half-term
Quieter times
January weekdays, late March
Season
Nov – Apr
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Where these facts come from
- Piste km, lifts, runs, elevations, vertical drop and season: from map data and older sources, not yet checked against the resort.
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Stay & Learn
Ski schools near Alta Ski Area
6 ski schools within 15 km, nearest first
Alta Ski School
Snowbird Ski School
Brighton Ski School
Ski Lessons and Rentals
Park City Mountain Ski & Snowboard School
Deer Valley Resort Ski School
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