Alta is one of those areas that never changed its desire to preserve and protect the ski experience of its guests. The Alta skiing emphasis attempts to match the number of skiers with its facilities. Check out the new Wildcat Base Area - Alta's first big facelift in years. There is little question that the small cluster of classic ski lodges atop Little Cottonwood Canyon is home to one of the finest ski experiences in the world. If you need a big city fix, Salt Lake City is just down the canyon.
Lodging Information:Five base lodges that offer ski in/ski out convenience. Vacation homes and condominiums within a mile radius of Alta. Additional lodging in near by Salt Lake City.
Recreation Information:Public racing, corporate racing, torchlight parades, backcountry guides, heli-skiing, guided snowcat skiing/boarding, ske-cology, inter-connect tours, national forest, and the snowflake festival. Alta Council for the Arts creates many activities that may involve movies, art shows, workshops, and dances.
Cross Country Information:Nordic Center with 5k groomed track for cross country skiing.
Services:Restaurants, bar and grills, cafeteria, and coffee houses. Ski and rental shops, childcare.