Ski Alta Snowbird

Vacationing in Alta, Utah is a skiers dream! From the beginner skier just making their first tracks down Rabbit, to the more experienced athlete skiing High Rustler on a bluebird powder day, Alta Ski Resort has beautiful terrain for everyone. Alta Ski Area continues to offer a ski-only experience as one of three ski areas in the United States that does not allow snowboarding. Choose to purchase the Alta/Snowbird Dual Pass, and ride at both resorts with no restriction. Snowbird is just one mile from Alta, which makes it easy to accommodate families or groups with snowboarders. Alta has over 2,200 skiable acres, and some of the best lift-accessed backcountry terrain imaginable. Combine that with the average seasonal snowfall of 564 inches of the “Greatest Snow on Earth,” and you have the makings for the best ski vacation of your life! Alta enjoys a worldwide reputation for epic powder skiing, rugged terrain, and spectacular scenery, but our best-kept secret is the great beginner and intermediate terrain available. Alta Ski Area terrain is 25% beginner, 40% intermediate and 35% advanced. Come see why Alta Ski Area is consistently ranked in the top ten ski resorts of the United States. Discover Alta!

Whether you’re searching for mountain stats and information on Alta Ski Area, resources on Alta ski rentals and ski shops, or links to trusted Alta backcountry skiing guides, you have come to the right place. This town has several friendly ski rental shops that will get you set up with everything you need for your Alta ski vacation. From high-end demo packages to beginner ski set-ups, visit one of our recommended Alta shops for all of your skiing needs. For those looking for a little adventure and to take their ski experience to the next level, Alta backcountry skiing is an opportunity not to miss. Alta’s heli-skiing, cat-skiing, and mountaineering guides are reliable, experienced, and will show you incredible skiing spots in our Wasatch Mountains. And of course, visit the official Alta Ski Area website for mountain stats, facts, and helpful links.

Alta has everything you need to make your Alta ski vacation convenient, safe, and most importantly, fun!

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Alta Ski Rentals
If you want to avoid the fuss and hassle of hauling your skis with you, Alta’s ski shops make it easy to rent or demo skis during your Alta vacation.
Alta Backcountry Skiing
The Wasatch Mountains and Little Cottonwood Canyon have unparalleled access to world-class backcountry ski terrain. Exercise caution when entering backcountry terrain.