ALTA

📍Alta, Utah, USA

⬛ Steep & Deep ❄️ Powder Haven 🤙 Local's Favorite 7 Days on Ikon ☀️ Year-round destination

Photo: Baileypalblue · Public domain · Photo details

Vertical drop: 2,538 ft
Skiable terrain: 2,614 acres
Avg snowfall: 543 in
Lifts: 11^*

PASS ACCESS

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Ikon Pass

7 days included. Seven days shared with Snowbird.

Ikon Base

No included access

Ikon terms checked October 26, 2026 ↗Day-ticket information checked 2026-01-29

DAY TICKETS

Historical adult budget guide

About $130 - $190

Use this as a broad planning range. The operator’s booking page has prices and conditions for your dates.

Earlier guide · sources

This listing retains historical planning guidance; current field-level evidence is still pending.

Without current field-level confirmation: adult ticket prices, adult ticket conditions, child ticket prices, child age band, child ticket conditions, senior ticket prices, senior age band, senior ticket conditions, multi-day availability, multi-day conditions, season-pass availability, season-pass adult price, season-pass conditions.

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Sources & planning context

Historical planning figures · Figures marked * come from earlier references and may differ from current resort figures.

Other names · Alta Ski Area

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Typically late November to mid April

A broad planning range from the historical guide, conditions permitting. Use the operator’s schedule for your travel dates.

Official schedules & conditions ↗

Schedule source ↗Official resort ↗

Official website: https://www.alta.com; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Reported average snowfall (in): 543; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Summer and winter destination: Yes; Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Beyond winter: Summer trails to Cecret Lake and Catherine's Pass through alpine wildflowers.; Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Vertical drop (ft): 2538; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Skiable area (acres): 2614; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Runs: 118; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Base elevation (ft): 8530; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Summit elevation (ft): 11068; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026

Historical mountain figures awaiting field-level confirmation: Lifts.

Individual listings retain their own sources and check dates. A source check covers only the named details; it does not confirm availability. Snowfall averages describe climate, not a forecast.

Alta reports average annual snowfall of 543 inches. Individual lifts have different closing times.

Alta — planning and arrival ↗Skiers-only area in Little Cottonwood Canyon, with two bases, seasonal transport and parking reservations. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Alta — getting here ↗Alta is at the top of Little Cottonwood Canyon. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Alta — mountain facts ↗Retained mountain review supports 8,530 ft base and 11,068 ft summit. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Alta — summer hiking ↗Summer trails to Cecret Lake and Catherine’s Pass. · Checked Oct 25, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Goldminer’s Daughter Lodge ↗Lodge near Wildcat and Collins with meals and an indoor hot tub. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Alf Engen Ski School ↗Lesson formats and reservation contact. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Alta Ski Shops — Rentals and Retail ↗Directory leads to actual resort rental operation. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Alta Ski Shop Rentals ↗Actual rental/demo business and pickup restrictions. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Alta — retained dining and lodge review ↗Full-service meal, third floor of Watson Shelter, mid-mountain location. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Alta — retained dining and lodge review ↗Albion Grill breakfast/lunch format and Sunnyside-base location. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Alta — retained dining and lodge review ↗Lodge breakfast offering. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Alta — retained dining and lodge review ↗Breakfast/lunch/dinner and mountain views. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Alta — retained dining and lodge review ↗Lodge-guest-only restriction, pool/sports/fireplace and adults-only bar area with family space. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Alta — retained dining and lodge review ↗Lodge setting at the ski-area base. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Alta Ski Area — official hours information ↗
See the verified facts and dates listed above.
Alta Ski Area — official homepage ↗
See the verified facts and dates listed above.
Ikon Pass — 26/27 opening and closing dates (updated September 29, 2026) ↗
Published planned season dates, subject to conditions.
Hiking ↗
Summer trails to Cecret Lake and Catherine's Pass through alpine wildflowers.
Alta Ski Area — official mountain stats ↗
The operator lists 2,614 skiable acres, 118 runs, 543 inches of average annual snowfall, an 8,530-foot base, 11,068-foot summit, and 2,538-foot vertical.