Alta Ski Area
Alta ski resort in Utah is one of the premier ski resorts in the state. Famed for being one of the planet's remaining ski only mountain resorts, this steep and deep mountain paradise has a rich history dating back to 1939 and is a pioneer in avalanche mitigation and safety not only in the USA but the world.
Tucked deep in Little Cottonwood Canyon ski resort Alta can be found at the end of a long winding road jam packed with switchbacks. Alta ski resort in Utah sits beside sister resort Snowbird and each season storms back up in the canyon and absolutely hammer both mountain resorts with literal tonnes of lake effect snow, over 550” as a matter of fact.
Anyone who knows anything about big mountain Utah skiing knows that Alta ski resort is where champions are made. From the base area the ski resort rises 2,538ft to a summit elevation of 11,068ft which makes Alta one of the highest ski resorts in Utah. Six chairlifts span out all over the mountain and allow skiers to access the 119 ski runs where over 50% of these ski runs are graded advanced and expert.
Alta Cams & Live Snow Cams
Stay up to date with the snow conditions from every corner of Alta ski resort Utah. We have collected all the best views from the Alta cams so you can see what the conditions are like from all around the resort.
If you want to check out the snow depth from the latest storm, see if the sun is going to be shining or check out the weather before your next visit - check out the Alta cams below.
Alta Webcam | Mount Superior
Looking back down the valley towards Salt Lake City and Mount Superior this Alta cams gives viewers the best insight into the base area conditions.
Elevation: 8,580ft (2,625m)
Alta Ski Lift System
Alta Ski Resort Stats
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Seasons
OPENING AND CLOSING DATES -
The official opening and closing dates for , UT for current and past seasons. These dates are subject to change at Ski Resort discretion based on weather and snowfall. Estimated dates are based on historical averages or advice from the resort and retrieved from the resort website.| Season | Opening | Closing |
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*Closed early due to COVID-19
Where is Alta Ski Resort?
Alta Ski Area is located in the heart of Utah's Wasatch Mountains at the top of Little Cottonwood Canyon, The drive from Salt Lake International Airport is 32 miles or approximately 45 minutes with normal flowing traffic. Find your way to Alta from the Airport, Salt Lake City, Park City and more.
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