Located just outside of Salt Lake City, UT, Alta is annually covered by 500+ inches of the Greatest Snow on Earth. Come ski Alta.
Alta Ski Area was one of the first ski areas to open in the United States, the 2nd in the Western Ski Region. Ski technique has changed a little, but the passion and the smiles were there from the beginning. Learn about our history, and check out our mountain stats, lift hours, trail maps, future plans and mountain policies,
Current Conditions @Alta Everything you need to know about Alta in one place from road and parking updates to the latest snow and weather conditions.
New snowfall, historical snowfall, hourly temperatures, mountain cams, forecasts and more will help you stay connected with Alta's most precious resource—snow.
2026–27 Season Pass pricing is now available—Alta Season Passes will go on sale in early May. Skip the ticket window and grab your lift tickets at one of Alta's Ticket Pick-Up Boxes at either Albion or Wildcat Ticket Offices. Your season pass does way more than unlock Alta's deep powder. Enjoy no blackout dates, discounts for family and friends, skiing perks at 27 partner destinations ...
Alta Ski Area is located in the heart of Utah's Wasatch Mountains at the top of Little Cottonwood Canyon—32 miles from Salt Lake International Airport. Find your way to Alta from the Airport, Salt Lake City, Park City and more.
Alta's Mountain Operations keeps this page up-to-date so you can score the freshest laid groomed corduroy to the latest rope drop. Mountain environments change daily. Stay in the know with these latest mountain updates including run and grooming status.