Information on Alta Ski Area:
Alta is located in Little Cottonwood Canyon in the Wasatch Cache National Forest. As one of the country's first ski areas (1938), Alta's philosophy has been to strive to offer a consistent quality ski experience for all levels of skiers. Nestled in a naturally beautiful setting and graced with splendid light, dry powder, Alta is an experience set apart from the rest and is noted for some of the best snow conditions in the world. Alta receives an average seasonal snowfall of 500 inches. And the terrain offers something for everyone: 25 percent beginner, 40 percent intermediate and 35 percent advanced. At first glance, Alta looks intimidating, but there is probably not a finer ski area to learn powder skiing. Or for new skiers, Alta offers a variety of groomed runs too. At Alta you get the best of both worlds! If you have never skied powder, or need some fine-tuning, it is best to take a lesson at the Alf Engen Ski School. Founded in 1948 by ski legend, Alf Engen, the ski school offers a wide variety of lessons for all skill levels. For an alternative ski experience, consider a private lesson focusing on free heel techniques using Telemark skis. At Alta's Children's Center, children age 6 weeks to 12 years can play, learn, explore and create in various environments within the center. A special area is dedicated in the center to meet the needs of even the smallest of infants. The center is open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Reservations are requested, especially during holidays. Alta Ski Lifts Company owns and operates the ski area. All other businesses are privately held. This unique approach enables Alta to focus on skiing and allows each lodge, restaurant, ski shop or other related business to offer its best.
Alta Ski Area Lift closing and opening times:
Daily: 9:15am - 4:30pm Half Day: 9:15am - 1pm & 1pm - 4:30pm
Length of Season:
November 2006 (weather permitting) to Apr-07
Types and number of lifts:
5 Surface Tows;3 Double Chairs;1 Triple Chairs;2 High Speed Quad
Number of trails and difficulty breakdown:
Total Number: 116
Elevation at base 8530 feet and elevation at summit is 10550 feet.
Skiing Options at Alta Ski Area:
Night Skiing: no
Heli- Skiing: yes
Snowcat Skiing: yes
Miles of cross Country ski trails: 5 km
Snow boarding: no
Snowshoe trails: yes
Equipment Rentals:
skis
Getting to Alta Ski Area:
From Salt Lake City Take 500 south on-ramp to I 15 southbound to I 215 eastbound. Exit 302. Follow Interstate 215 to exit 6, Alta Ski Area. Follow signs to Cottonwood Ski Areas.
Alternate route to Alta Ski Area:
From Salt Lake City Airport Follow signs to I 80 eastbound to I 215 southbound. Exit 6, Alta Ski Area. Follow signs to Cottonwood Ski Areas.
Contact Information:
801 359-1078
801 572-3939 / 800 523-4866
800 523-4866
http://www.Alta.com
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