Blog

5 Reasons to Brunch at 8,000 Feet
August 21, 2019 5 Reasons to Brunch at 8,000 Feet There’s a new brunch player in town this season and you won’t want to miss the tasty menu at the Snowpine Lodge. People say breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but we’re here to remind you not to forget about the ever essential, BRUNCH. Sweet or Savory There’s something for everyone’s brunch…
Read More
See a Moose in Alta
July 20, 2019 See a Moose in Alta While Alta’s fantastic wildflowers often get prime billing when it comes to our summer attractions, many repeat visitors to Little Cottonwood Canyon consider seeing a real, live moose to be an annual bucket-list item. Much like human beings, moose are drawn to the upper elevations of the Wasatch Mountains during the summer season, where temperatures…
Read More
Summer Recreation in Alta
June 15, 2019 Summer Recreation in Alta After an incredible winter season in Alta, we are ready for summer recreation. With warmer temperatures and clear skies, Alta offers summer activities for everyone. Whether you’re looking for leisurely hikes, epic climbing routes or mountain biking trails, Alta is your go to outdoor recreation spot. Alta’s steep rocky faces, which provide great skiing in…
Read More
Summer Lodging in Alta
May 31, 2019 Summer Lodging in Alta As of late June, Alta is slowly emerging from beneath one of our deepest winter snowpacks in many years. At lower elevations, summer feels much closer, and many of us are already planning our weekends and vacations several months in advance. Little Cottonwood Canyon is a perfect destination for a getaway from the heat of…
Read More
Historic Snowfall Graces Alta
February 8, 2019 Historic Snowfall Graces Alta It was the Storm of the Decade. Yes, you read that correctly, Alta experienced more fluffy, lovely, white buttery snowfall over the last few days then we’ve seen in a really long time. How much? How about over 60-inches! It’s the kind of snowfall you dream about during the summer or cry about if you’re…
Read More
Reduce, Reuse, CARPOOL
Reduce, Reuse, CARPOOL Something special is waiting for you and your friends this season. And it’s more than perfect snow at Alta. It’s prime parking spots at the Wildcat Base parking lot. And you and your crew are going to want to get in on the action. It’s that easy. Coordinate with your ski friends in the morning…
Read More