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Alta Ski Area

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Alta Ski Area Description:

Alta Ski Area is located in Alta, Utah, with 116 ski trails, served by 12 lifts. Alta is recognized for its varied terrain, breathtaking scenery, and unparalleled snow conditions with an average 500+ inches of dry Wasatch snow. Skiing Magazine rated Alta Snowbird as #1 Best in North America. Alta is a skier's mountain with no snowboarding allow.
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Alta Ski Area Directions / Location:

Alta Ski Area is located in Alta, Utah, 25 miles southeast of Salt Lake City on State Highway 210 and 45 minutes from the Salt Lake City International Airport. Shuttle transportation to Alta is available from the airport.
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Road Conditions

Alta Ski Area Statistics:

Summit Elevation: 10,550'
Vertical Drop: 2,020'
Skiable Acres: 2,200
Annual Average Snowfall: 500"
Trails: 119
Lifts: 12
Snowmaking: 5%
Night skiing: No

Alta Ski Area Reservations:

Season passes are available online. Alta Ski Area lift ticket deals and lesson programs are also available.
Lift Tickets / Season Passes

Alta Ski Area Accommodations:

Alta Ski Area Lodging

Alta Ski Area Weather:

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