Alta Ski Area
Utah, USA
A skiers-only Utah classic: steep and deep powder, 543 inches a year and old-school lodges.
Alta is a skiers-only mountain (no snowboarding) famous for the deepest, lightest powder on Earth. This historic resort offers pure, old-school skiing focused on natural terrain, legendary powder, and no-frills mountain experience. With over 550 inches of annual snowfall and north-facing slopes that preserve powder for days, Alta is a powder skiing pilgrimage destination.
Alta Ski Area at a glance
- Base elevation: 8,530 ft
- Summit elevation: 11,068 ft
- Vertical drop: 2,538 ft
- Skiable terrain: 2,614 acres
- 118 runs and 6 lifts
- Average annual snowfall: 543 inches
- Ski passes: Ikon Pass, Mountain Collective
- Nearest major airport: SLC
On this page: the 16-day snow forecast, getting there from the airport, flights, hotels and lift tickets for Alta Ski Area.