Alta Ski Area

Utah

- Resort Info & Mountain Stats

Mountain Statistics For Alta Ski Area

Mountain Statistics
Base Elevation: 8,530 ft (2,600 m)
Summit Elevation: 10,550 ft (3,216 m)
Vertical Drop: 2,020 ft (616 m)
Skiable Area: 2,200 acres (891 ha)
Annual Snowfall: 500 in (1,270 cm)
Snowmaking: 2 %
Number of Lifts: 11
Uphill Lift Capacity: 11,248 per hour
Types of Lifts: 4 Surface Tows
3 Double Chairs
2 Triple Chairs
2 High Speed Quad
Number of Trails: 116
Longest Run: 16,800 ft (5,121 m)
Contact Information
Telephone: 801 359-1078
Snow Phone: 800 523-4866
Fax 801 799-2340
Toll Free: 800 523-4866
Email:
Web Site: www.Alta.com
Trail Ratings
Trail ratings indicate the relative difficulty of the runs within a given ski area and are
not meant to be used for comparison between ski areas.
Easiest Easiest: 25 %
More Difficult More Difficult: 40 %
Most Difficult Most Difficult: 35 %
 
Area Details
Alpine Skiing: Yes Snowboarding: No
Night Skiing: No Restricted Areas: No
Heli-Skiing: Yes Leash Required: No
Snowcat Skiing: Yes Terrain Park: No
Cross Country: 10 km Half Pipe: No
Snow Tubing: No Snowshoe Trails: Yes
Dates And Times
Dates and hours of operation may vary and are subject to the whims of Mother Nature.
Expected Opening Date: November 21, 2008
Expected Closing Date: April 19, 2009
Hours of Operation: Daily: 9:15am - 4:30pm
Half Day: 9:15am - 1pm & 1pm - 4:30pm
Area Services
Child Care: Yes Adaptive Skier: No
Ski Lessons: Yes Snowboard Lessons: No
Ski Rentals: Yes Snowboard Rentals: No
Children's Programs: Yes Women's Programs: Yes
Nearby Lodging: Yes On U.S.F.S. Land: Yes
  • 4 Comment(s)

    Rating: 4.50

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Contact Info

Toll Free:

800 523-4866
www.Alta.com

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