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A Look Behind the Plate: The Alta Lodge’s Chef Sam Wolfe

September 12, 2018 A Look Behind the Plate: The Alta Lodge’s Chef Sam Wolfe The leaves are starting to change in the Wasatch. The bright reds and yellows means ski season is around the corner, but there’s still time to enjoy the outdoors in the town of Alta without the winter coat. The trails are filled with runners, hikers and bicyclists squeezing out every bit of Little Cottonwood’s Indian…

Surviving Summer Instagram Giveaway

July 11, 2018 Surviving Summer Instagram Giveaway Here at the Alta Chamber and Visitors Bureau, we know summer makes it feel like it will never snow again. Almost like you’re fighting to survive summer. LIKE. TAG. FOLLOW. How do you survive summer? We want to know how you’re getting through the heat! Tag a friend in this post on Instagram and tell…

5 Can’t Miss Summer Alta Activities

5 Can’t Miss Summer Alta Activities Beat the heat and flee up Little Cottonwood Canyon this summer. Alta is one of the best-kept summer getaway secrets for Utah locals. And this summer there are a ton of events and activities to try out during those long weekends. 1. The Hills are Alive with Mountain Music Who doesn’t love a good outdoor…

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…

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…

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