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, 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
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 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
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
Alta, UT, Report: The Call of the Void …So will you. So ski it while you can— preferably at Alta. Happy solstice, from Alta. | Photo: SnowBrains Snow Numbers Screen Shot: Alta 12/21/25 Weather Screen Shot: NOAA 12/21/25… Conditions Report Martin Kuprianowicz | December 21, 2025 0 Comments
Alta, UT, Report: The Last Dance …understanding as in creating.” – Rainier Maria Rilke We are but artists; Alta as our blank canvas—our skis as paint brushes. It was a painfully beautiful Tuesday morning: cold, clear,… Conditions Report Martin Kuprianowicz | December 31, 2025 0 Comments
In China’s Far Altay Mountains, Hemu Village Rises as a Freeride Destination Amidst a Booming Ski Industry …Hemu Village, deep in the Altay Mountains of Xinjiang. “We didn’t know what to expect” Kreibich and his crew flew from Beijing to Altay, then drove four hours into the… Martin Kuprianowicz | December 3, 2025 0 Comments
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
Trip Report: 11,068′ Mt. Baldy, UT — “Main Chute” at Alta https://youtu.be/zsY0fA3X7-8 Report from May 29, 2026 I almost bailed on hitting Alta’s Main Chute as my last ski day of the 2025-26 season — I was simply too tired. I… Trip Report Miles Clark | May 30, 2026 0 Comments
The Enduring Legacy of the Goldminer’s Daughter Lodge at Alta, UT The Gold Miner’s Daughter Lodge. | Courtesy of the Goldminer’s Daughter Lodge Goldminer’s Daughter Lodge, located at Alta Ski Area’s Wildcat Base, is one of the last remaining independent ski… Melissa McGibbon | December 15, 2025 2 Comments
The Best European Resorts for Beginners …beginner who wants to learn to ski without sacrificing the broader alpine experience, Alta Badia is close to exceptional. Alta Badia in the Italian Dolomites. | Image: Alta Badia Folgaria/Alpe… Brains Julia Schneemann | July 21, 2026 0 Comments
The 7 Ski Resorts With the Biggest Cult Following …being operated the “right way,” prioritizing a raw, preserved skiing experience over modern commercial frills. #1: Alta — The Ski Resort With the Strongest Cult Following in the World Alta… Brains Brent Glogau | May 8, 2026 4 Comments
11 Ski Runs for the Fearless: The World’s Greatest Black Fall Line Runs …chose to be there. They are shaped accordingly. Related: High Rustler — My Favorite Run at Alta, UT, and the Best Inbounds Run in North America High Rustler Alta, Utah…. Brains Julia Schneemann | May 21, 2026 4 Comments
Alta, UT, Report: Skiing the World Class “Main Chute” on 11,068′ Mt. Baldy …this beauty opens during the season, so when it does, you’ve got to get to Alta. https://www.instagram.com/p/DWFbDn2D42a/ Main Chute is a world-class chute. I showed up around 12:30 p.m. on… Conditions Report Miles Clark | March 21, 2026 0 Comments
Alta, UT, Report: Prequel to the Storm Mt. Baldy. | Photo: SnowBrains Report from Wednesday, December 17, 2025 A steel wind scratched and clawed and gnawed its way into Alta this morning. Evil and vile but bearing… Conditions Report Martin Kuprianowicz | December 17, 2025 0 Comments
The Top 3 Resorts in the World for Powder Skiing are in North America …See below for the top three resorts that deliver the deepest conditions for its guests. #3 Alta, UT Faceshots at Alta. | Photo: Alta Ski Area Alta Ski Area earned… Brains Brent Glogau | October 21, 2025 0 Comments
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