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Meet Alta’s New Marketing Director: Brandon Ott

June 6, 2018 Meet Alta’s New Marketing Director: Brandon Ott What’s your background in marketing? For the past 10 years I have worked as the Marketing Manager and Content Director at Ski Utah, during which time I had the opportunity to not only work closely with all Utah ski resorts but of course, Alta too. Do you have a background in Alta? Did you grow…

Can’t Spell Weekend Without Alta

Can’t Spell Weekend Without Alta Fear not Alta die-hearts. The snow might have stopped falling but Alta is still waiting for you this summer. For the first time in 80 years, Alta is open for summer adventures. Come explore the crown jewel of Little Cottonwood Canyon and see why Alta is world-renowned for outdoor adventure. The Weekend is Sunny Side…

A Unique Season: Alta 2017 – 2018

April 24, 2018 A Unique Season: Alta 2017 – 2018 The 2017-2018 season will definitely be one for the books. We started off the 80th anniversary season a little later than expected. Although it was a low snow pack year there were still some of those magic ski days that can only be found at Alta Ski Area. Alta Magic for the Win February came…

Get the Inside Scoop on Alta Earth Day

April 12, 2018 Get the Inside Scoop on Alta Earth Day Elise Hinman is the Community Engagement Coordinator at the Cottonwood Canyons Foundation. She sat down with us to discuss the upcoming Alta Earth Day! 1. What are ways people can practice/promote Earth Day in their everyday lives? We should all strive to make every day Earth Day—we only have one Earth. There are many…

Alta, it’s Always Fun to Come Home

March 28, 2018 Alta, it’s Always Fun to Come Home Todd Collins, originally from Peoria, Illinois, is a graduate of Purdue University, and has lived and worked in Utah for 22 years. After three years at the Park City Radisson, he transferred to the Alta Peruvian Lodge, where he has been General Manager since 1997. He is also a professional photographer of 10 years. His…

Spring Skiing at Alta: Top 4 Reasons You Should Join

Spring Skiing at Alta: Top 4 Reasons You Should Join Come close. I’m here to let you in on a little secret. Ski season is not over and the spring skiing at Alta is the best in the Wasatch. Obviously, there’s the phenomenal snow. But the festivities and energy around Alta in April are the perfect way to spend your spring weekends. Get Down on…

Meet the New ACVB Coordinator: Sasha Patane

March 25, 2018 Meet the New ACVB Coordinator: Sasha Patane Greetings Alta Community, You might recognize me as the woman with the ridiculous goggle tan behind the counter at Slope Side Joes a few years ago. I’m beyond excited to return to the Alta community in a little more of an official role. I’ve got some big shoes to fill as the new coordinator for…

The Ikon Pass

February 28, 2018 The Ikon Pass Alta Ski Area joins the Ikon Pass, along with Alterra Mountain Company, Aspen Skiing Company, Boyne Resorts, POWDR, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Alta Ski Area, Snowbird, SkiBig3, Revelstoke Mountain Resort and Sugarbush Resort. The Ikon Pass is a collaboration of industry leaders and was built with the guest in mind, to provide the best experience…

Back in the February Flow in Alta

Back in the February Flow in Alta We’ll be straight with you: it has been an abnormally warm and dry winter in Utah. While Alta is blessed with predominately north-facing, high elevation terrain, which allows us to get the mountain open even in low-snow conditions, we just haven’t had consistent, stormy weeks and months like we usually do. While November, December and…

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