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,
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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.
Lift Tickets are on sale for the 2025–26 season. Skip the ticket line and reload online or grab your lift ticket at one of Alta's Ticket Pick-Up Boxes at either Albion or Wildcat Ticket Offices. After purchasing a lift ticket do I need to make a parking reservation as well? Yes, if you are skiing Friday–Sunday & Holiday Periods from 8am–1pm. How to make a parking reservation: After ...