Peak Elevation
11,068 ft
3,374 m
Vertical Drop
2,538 ft
774 m
Skiable Area
2,614 ac
1,058 ha
Avg Snowfall
545 in
1384 cm
Lifts
14
Alta Weather Forecast
About
Alta sits at the head of Little Cottonwood Canyon in Utah's Wasatch Mountains. The area drops 2,538 feet across 2,614 acres and averages roughly 545 inches of snow a year, some of the deepest, driest powder in North America. Open since 1939, Alta is one of a handful of resorts that still bans snowboarders, keeping its terrain skiers-only.
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Operated by Alta Ski Lifts Company
Data validated from official sources but may be incomplete or outdated. Always verify with the resort directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many lifts does Alta have?
Alta has 14 ski lifts, with a combined uphill capacity of approximately 13,700 riders per hour.
What is the vertical drop at Alta?
Alta has a vertical drop of 2,538 feet (774 meters).
What is the peak elevation of Alta?
The summit of Alta sits at 11,068 feet (3,374 meters) above sea level.
How many trails does Alta have?
Alta has 118 marked trails.
How big is the skiable terrain at Alta?
Alta covers 2,614 acres (1,058 hectares) of skiable terrain.
Does Alta offer night skiing?
No, Alta does not offer night skiing.
Does Alta have snowmaking?
Yes, Alta has snowmaking to supplement natural snowfall and extend the ski season.
How much snow does Alta get each year?
Alta averages around 545 inches (1384 cm) of snowfall per season.
