Alta, UT Report: Muggy, May Powder Skiing in Devil’s Castle Brought to you by 10 Barrel Brewing Report from Monday, May 24, 2021 Powder is powder. I don’t care who you ask. At about 8:30 this morning I was cruising up Little Cottonwood Canyon, which felt wet and sleepy. There was a dead bull moose on the side of the highway. About five inches of new snow fell at Alta this […] Conditions Report Martin Kuprianowicz | May 24, 2021 0 Comments
Alta, UT Closing Day Report: Windy Weather and Wonderful People Brought to you by Alta Ski Area Report from Sunday, April 25, 2021 It was windy. It was chilly. It was wonderful. A few good friends and I sent Alta Ski Area on closing day last Sunday and we couldn’t have wrapped up the season in a better way. We drank our weight in beer and skied soft, spring snow in […] Conditions Report Martin Kuprianowicz | April 28, 2021 0 Comments
Alta Ski Area, UT To Implement Weekend & Holiday Paid Parking Reservation System Next Season | Season Passes on Sale May 3rd View this post on Instagram A post shared by Alta Ski Area (@altaskiarea) Alta’s got three more days left for you to ski this season from Friday, April 23 to Sunday, April 25. Then they officially close and season passes go on sale on May 3rd. The skier’s only mountain has revealed some changes for next season, too. […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 21, 2021 1 Comment
VIDEO: Freeride World Tour Athletes Andrew Pollard and Ross Tester Shred Alta Ski Area, UT on Closing Day View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ross Tester (@bosssrosss) Alta had some big names visit this past closing-day weekend. Check out Freeride World Tour athletes Ross Tester and Andrew Pollard absolutely SENDING at Alta last weekend! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Andrew Pollard (@apollski) Ross Tester is 22-years-old and grew […] SnowBrains | April 21, 2021 0 Comments
Alta and Deer Valley, UT Conditions Report: Spring Has Sprung in the Wasatch Brought to you by Alta Ski Area Report from April 10-11, 2021 It’s that time of year. The days are getting longer and the snow is getting softer. Ski resort closing date announcements are abundant and summer activities like hiking, biking, and camping are creeping into your mind. I decided to make my way to Utah to take advantage of […] Conditions Report Taylor Stephan | April 12, 2021 0 Comments
How Alta Avoided Glitz & Glam and Stayed True To Its Roots Nestled atop Little Cottonwood Canyon, in Utah’s Wasatch Mountain Range, lies the holy grail for powder hounds, young and old. A sacred relic for where it all began, this slice of heaven proudly boasts the true roots of the pure sport of alpine skiing. A beacon of hope for generations of loyal followers, this cherished ski area embodies the core […] Featured Article Emily Crofton | April 5, 2021 8 Comments
Alta Ski Area/Snowbird, UT Open Today After 60-Hour Interlodge Which Left Town Residents Trapped Indoors, Ski Areas Closed Brought to you by Alta Ski Area Over five feet of new snow fell at Alta in the past seven days. The avalanche danger rose to ‘extreme’ everywhere in the canyon yesterday, and the town of Alta and Snowbird Resort went on interlodge for 60-hours. Alta, Snowbird, and Little Cottonwood Canyon, UT Into 3rd Day of Closure Due to Avalanche […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | February 18, 2021 0 Comments
The Alta Environmental Center: A Model For The Future 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) in 2008 to guide sustainability efforts and look after the natural environment in which the ski area operates. As the volume of skiers increases, the Alta Environmental Center strives to continue minimizing the […] Featured Article Ryan Flynn | February 4, 2021 3 Comments