Alta Ski Area
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PowderLogicScore
#6 of 8
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New Snow
Base
Canyon
Lifts
Wind
Mountain Webcams
Albion Basin8,530 ft1/8
Avalanche Danger
High
Traffic & Canyon
Canyon Drivei
Current17 min
Typical17 min
Canyon Road
open
Roads are open with no restrictions
Exit Strategy?
Recommended departure: Before 14 on busy days
Mountain Status
0/5
Lifts
0% open
0%
Terrain
open
Weather
Updated 8 hrs ago
Base (8,530ft)
12°F
Summit
5°F
Wind
0 mph
Overview
Location
Little Cottonwood Canyon, 25 miles from Salt Lake City
Best For
Advanced to Expert
Features
Skiers OnlyLegendary PowderSteep Terrain
“Old-school ski culture, serious skiers”
Getting There
Trip Estimatei
45-60 minutesfrom SLC
Directions
Take I-215 S to UT-210 E (Little Cottonwood Canyon Road)
Public Transit
Schedule →UTA Ski Bus (Route 953) from multiple Salt Lake locations
Winter Driving
- 4WD/AWD strongly recommended
- Carry chains
- Traction law often in effect
Canyon roads are steep and narrow?
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Traffic & Safety
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