Alta Ski Area
Utah
| Alpine Skiing: |
Yes |
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Snowboarding: |
No |
| Night Skiing: |
No |
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Restricted Areas: |
No |
| Heli-Skiing: |
Yes |
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Leash Required: |
No |
| Snowcat Skiing: |
Yes |
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Terrain Park: |
No |
| Cross Country: |
10 km |
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Half Pipe: |
No |
| Snow Tubing: |
No |
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Snowshoe Trails: |
Yes |
| Base Elevation: |
8,530 ft |
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(2,600 m) |
| Summit Elevation: |
10,550 ft |
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(3,216 m) |
| Vertical Drop: |
2,020 ft |
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(616 m) |
| Skiable Area: |
2,200 acres |
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(891 hectares) |
| Annual Snowfall: |
500 in |
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(1,270 cm) |
| Snowmaking: |
2 % |
| Number of Lifts: |
11 |
| Uphill Lift Capacity: |
11,248 per hour |
| Types of Lifts: |
4 Surface Tows
3 Double Chairs
2 Triple Chairs
2 High Speed Quad |
| Number of Trails: |
116 |
| Longest Run: |
16,800 ft |
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(5,121 m) |
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Easiest: |
25 | % |
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More Difficult: |
40 | % |
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Most Difficult: |
35 | % |
Trail ratings indicate the relative difficulty of the runs within a given ski area
and are not meant to be used for comparison between ski areas. |
| Expected Opening Date: | November 20, 2009 |
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| Expected Closing Date: | April 18, 2010 |
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| Hours of Operation: | Daily: 9:15am - 4:30pm
Half Day: 9:15am - 1pm & 1pm - 4:30pm |
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| Dates and hours of operation may vary and are subject to the whims of Mother Nature. |
| Child Care: | Yes |
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| Adaptive Skier: | No |
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| Lessons: |
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| Ski: | Yes |
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| Snowboard: | No |
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| Rentals: |
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| Ski: | Yes |
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| Snowboard: | No |
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| Children's Programs: | Yes |
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| Women's Programs: | Yes |
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| Nearby Lodging: | Yes |
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