Alta ski area in Utah just announced that they will close “until further notice” due to Coronavirus.
Both Alterra & Vail Resorts have closed ALL of their 48 North American ski resorts as of March 14th, 2020.
Alta Press Releases:
A MESSAGE FROM OUR GM, MIKE MAUGHAN
Updated March 14th, 2020
Dear Alta Skier,
Alta Ski Area will be suspending operations starting Sunday morning, March 15, until further notice to limit the spread of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus).ย Lift operations, food service and retail and rental services will be closed. Avalanche control work will continue as necessary to protect ski area assets.
We sincerely apologize to skiers who are staying at Alta and those who had planned to ski at Alta between now and the end of the season. We will continue to monitor and assess the situation and may consider re-opening if circumstances warrant doing so.
Our offices will be open to answer questions via telephone (801)359-1078 from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm daily or you may email us at info@alta.com. I look forward to seeing you experience the beauty, magic and character of Alta in the future.
Thank you,
Michael R. Maughan
President and General Manager
Alta Ski Area