From Silver Boom to Powder Legend: The Alta Ski Area Story …Related: How Alta, UT, Became the Birthplace of Avalanche Mitigation Work in North America Alta Ski Area, 1940. Credit: Alta Historical Society All the while, Alta grew in modest steps…. Brains Clay Malott | March 26, 2025 0 Comments
The Evolution of Alta Ski Area’s Powder Photography …of the photography that takes place in Alta have evolved over the years. One of Alta’s most notorious powder photographers, Lee Cohen, has been in the industry for nearly forty… Featured Article Breya Bergom | July 1, 2026 22 Comments
Alta Ski Area, UT, Records Lowest Snow Season on Record Alta Ski Area received record-low snowfall totals in the 2025-26 season. | Credit: Alta Ski Area Facebook The disappointing 2025-26 winter season has set another milestone with Utah’s Alta Ski… Industry News Quinn Brophy | May 19, 2026 0 Comments
Alta Ski Area, UT, Making Big Upgrades This Summer Alta Ski Area has had its hands full this summer with a number of work projects. | Credit: Alta Ski Area Throughout the summer, the famous Alta Ski Area in… Industry News Quinn Brophy | August 19, 2026 0 Comments
How To Earn Your Turns Like A Local At Alta Ski Area, UT Nowhere says “POWDER DAY” like Alta does… — Credit: Iz La Motte (Photo), Megan Dingman (Skier), Alta Photo of the Day Brought to you by Alta Ski Area Few ski… Featured Article Lucy Ferneyhough | January 29, 2021 0 Comments
Alta, UT Conditions Report: Fresh, Light Snow with Lots of Wind | Photo Tour and Forecast …to. ALTA SNOW REPORT Today’s conditions report. // photo: alta.com Today’s Alta snowfall report. // photo: alta.com ALTA SNOW FORECAST Snow forecast. // photo: alta.com Detailed snow forecast. // photo:… Conditions Report Matias Ricci | January 22, 2017 0 Comments
Alta Ski Area Delays 2025-26 Season Opening to December 5 as Utah’s Snow Drought Persists Alta Ski Area does not have enough snow to open this November. | Image: Alta Ski Area Facebook If the current snow situation in the western United States were a… Industry News Julia Schneemann | November 19, 2025 0 Comments
2026-27 Alta-Bird, UT, Passes Are Now On Sale — With a Price Increase of $130 Alta and Snowbird are both home to some of the best ski conditions in the world. | Credit: Alta Ski Area Facebook The Alta-Bird season pass sale has begun for… Industry News Quinn Brophy | May 20, 2026 0 Comments
Alta Ski Resort, UT, Names Dave Hirasawa as New General Manager …Alta’s 89-year history. He succeeds Mike Maughan, who retired after serving as general manager and president at Alta since 2017. Before joining Alta’s team, Hirasawa worked as the senior vice… Industry News Quinn Brophy | September 12, 2026 0 Comments
The Alta Environmental Center: A Model For The Future Alta Environmental Center Brought to you by Alta Ski Area Alta Ski Area recognizes the importance of sustainability in the ski industry. The mountain created the Alta Environmental Center (AEC)… Featured Article Ryan Flynn | February 4, 2021 3 Comments
The SnowBrains Podcast | Episode #6 | Alta Ski Area – Skiing First, COVID, Canyon Traffic, & Silver Linings …Miles converse on Alta’s unique skiing-centric culture, solutions to Little Cottonwood Canyon’s (LCC) traffic situation, improving LCC’s traction control law, Alta being less busy this season, Alta’s COVID-19 policies, and… Podcasts SnowBrains | November 24, 2020 0 Comments
52-Hour Interlodge at Alta Ski Area, UT Alta, UT was just interlodged for the longest time in town history. Photo: Rocko Menzyk Original article by Adam Fehr on Alta.com/stories 02.12.20. STELLAR DENDRITE—THE DOUBLE-EDGED SNOWFLAKE The Alta snowflake… Avalanche AvyBrains | February 15, 2020 1 Comment
Alta Ski Area, UT Will Require Parking Reservations This Season on Weekends and Holidays: Here’s How it Works A time-lapse photo of the town of Alta tucked away at the end of Little Cottonwood Canyon. Photo by Alta Ski Area. Brought to you by Alta Ski Area As… Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | October 29, 2021 1 Comment
Utah’s Ski Community Roars On in a Now Quiet World Alta Ski Area had to shut down mountain operations over a month sooner than planned due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo by Alta Ski Area When ski area employees across… Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | April 24, 2020 1 Comment
Alta, UT, Parking System Draws Backcountry Backlash as Users Report Sold-Out Early Morning Reservations and Empty Lots …cause of the current parking issues but says it is working to gather evidence and open dialogue with Alta Ski Area and the Town of Alta. The group’s request for… Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | January 8, 2026 3 Comments
The End of an Era at Alta? Why Utah’s Classic “The Frank” Celebration Has Been Canceled for 2026 The Frank! Alta, UT, 2019. | Image: SnowBrains For 15 years, the closing day at Alta Ski Area was defined by a specific kind of chaos: The Frank Alta—a celebration… Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | April 24, 2026 0 Comments
Remembering Bob Murdoch: The 98-Year-Old Alta Ski Area, UT, Legend Bob Murdoch skis powder at Alta on his 94th birthday. | Photo courtesy of Alta Ski Area Months after celebrating his 98th birthday, longtime Alta community member Bob Murdoch passes… Industry News SnowBrains | June 7, 2022 0 Comments
Alta Ski Area, UT Now Requiring Paid Reservations for Parking Before 8 AM Prompting Wasatch Backcountry Alliance to Start New Shuttle System for Dawn Patrol Skiers …manageable and does not impact ski area operations, the Alta Community, and Alta skiers.” – Alta Ski Area | Photo courtesy of Alta Ski Area The new early morning shuttle… Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | January 26, 2022 4 Comments
Alta Ski Area, UT, General Manager Pens “Red Snake Letter” to UDOT to Offer True Solution for Congestion in Little Cottonwood Canyon Alta is tucked away at the end of Little Cottonwood Canyon. Credit: Alta Ski Area If you pay attention to snow industry news, there is no doubt you are aware… Industry News Brent Glogau | May 9, 2024 1 Comment
Wasatch Range, UT Report: 2 Ski Areas, a 1,300-Vertical-Foot Backcountry Couloir, and 1 Closing day https://youtu.be/16hiSccx8P0 Brought to you by Alta Ski Area Report From Sunday, April 18, 2021 We started at Alta. By 11 am we were on top of a 45-degree, 1,300-vertical foot… Conditions Report Martin Kuprianowicz | April 20, 2021 1 Comment
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