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Alta Ski Area

Where Alta Ski Area’s numbers come from

55 observations from 6 publishers behind 21 figures. Each row gives the figure we publish, how many sources gave one and how many agree; open it for what each said.

Figures

11/11 core figures collected.

How a figure is chosen
Summit elevation11,068 ft4 sources4 of 4 agreefrom Alta Ski Area
Alta Ski Area — About / Mountain InfoPublishedOct 2026“VERTICAL 11,068 FT. 2,538 Vertical 8,530 FT.”
Alta Ski Area — The 8 Steepest Ski Runs at AltaOct 2026“The amazing Baldy Chutes are a series of flumes that plummet from the precipitous 11,068-foot summit of Mount Baldy.”
OnTheSnow — Alta Ski Area Resort OverviewSep 2026“The mountain rises from a base elevation of 8,525 ft to a summit of 11,068 ft, offering a vertical drop of 2,538 ft.”
Wikipedia — Alta Ski AreaSep 2026“top_elevation = 11068 ft”
Highest lift-served elevation10,554 ft1 source1 of 1 agreefrom OpenSkiMap.org (OpenStreetMap contributors, Skimap.org)
OpenSkiMap — Alta Ski AreaPublishedSep 2026“Top of the highest mapped lift: 3,217 m (10,553 ft)”
Base elevation8,530 ft3 sources3 of 3 agreefrom Alta Ski Area
Alta Ski Area — About / Mountain InfoPublishedOct 2026“VERTICAL 11,068 FT. 2,538 Vertical 8,530 FT.”
OnTheSnow — Alta Ski Area Resort OverviewSep 2026“The mountain rises from a base elevation of 8,525 ft to a summit of 11,068 ft, offering a vertical drop of 2,538 ft.”
Wikipedia — Alta Ski AreaSep 2026“base_elevation = 8530 ft”
Advertised vertical drop2,538 ft3 sources3 of 3 agreefrom Alta Ski Area
Alta Ski Area — About / Mountain InfoPublishedOct 2026“VERTICAL 11,068 FT. 2,538 Vertical 8,530 FT.”
OnTheSnow — Alta Ski Area Resort OverviewSep 2026“The mountain rises from a base elevation of 8,525 ft to a summit of 11,068 ft, offering a vertical drop of 2,538 ft.”
Wikipedia — Alta Ski AreaSep 2026“vertical = 2538 ft”
Lift-served vertical2,024 ftNo sources:Derived

Computed from highest lift-served elevation and base elevation, not read from a source.

= highest_lift_served_elevation_ft − base_elevation_ft

Skiable acres2,614 ac4 sources3 of 4 agree · differfrom Alta Ski Area
Alta Ski Area — About / Mountain InfoPublishedOct 2026“2,614 Skiable Acres”
OnTheSnow — Alta Ski Area Resort OverviewSep 2026“Alta has 2,614 acres of skiable terrain, 118 trails, and 8 lifts.”
Wikipedia — Alta Ski AreaSep 2026“skiable_area = 2614 acre”
Alta Ski Area — Navigating Alta's Two Base Areas (Albion & Wildcat)Sep 2026Differs: 2,500 ac “Alta Ski Area's 2,500 acres are accessed by just five lifts—Wildcat, Collins, Sugarloaf, Sunnyside and Supreme.”
Named trails1183 sources3 of 3 agreefrom Alta Ski Area
Alta Ski Area — About / Mountain InfoPublishedSep 2026“"runs":{"open":0,"total":118}”
OnTheSnow — Alta Ski Area Resort OverviewSep 2026“Alta has 2,614 acres of skiable terrain, 118 trails, and 8 lifts.”
Wikipedia — Alta Ski AreaSep 2026“number_trails = 116+ total; 15% easiest ; 30% more difficult ; 55% most difficult”
Beginner terrain15%3 sources3 of 3 agreefrom Alta Ski Area
Alta Ski Area — About / Mountain InfoPublishedOct 2026“Difficulty 55% Expert 30% Intermediate 15% Beginner”
OnTheSnow — Alta Ski Area Resort OverviewSep 2026“The terrain breakdown includes 15% beginner, 30% intermediate, and 55% advanced runs.”
Wikipedia — Alta Ski AreaSep 2026“number_trails = 116+ total; 15% easiest ; 30% more difficult ; 55% most difficult”
Intermediate terrain30%3 sources3 of 3 agreefrom Alta Ski Area
Alta Ski Area — About / Mountain InfoPublishedOct 2026“Difficulty 55% Expert 30% Intermediate 15% Beginner”
OnTheSnow — Alta Ski Area Resort OverviewSep 2026“The terrain breakdown includes 15% beginner, 30% intermediate, and 55% advanced runs.”
Wikipedia — Alta Ski AreaSep 2026“number_trails = 116+ total; 15% easiest ; 30% more difficult ; 55% most difficult”
Advanced terrain55%3 sources3 of 3 agreefrom Alta Ski Area
Alta Ski Area — About / Mountain InfoPublishedOct 2026“Difficulty 55% Expert 30% Intermediate 15% Beginner”
OnTheSnow — Alta Ski Area Resort OverviewSep 2026“The terrain breakdown includes 15% beginner, 30% intermediate, and 55% advanced runs.”
Wikipedia — Alta Ski AreaSep 2026“number_trails = 116+ total; 15% easiest ; 30% more difficult ; 55% most difficult”
Advanced + expert terrain55%No sources:Derived

Computed from advanced terrain and expert terrain, not read from a source.

= advanced_percent + (expert_percent ?? 0)

Beginner runs18No sources:Derived

Computed from beginner terrain and named trails, not read from a source.

= round(beginner_percent × trail_count ÷ 100)

Night skiingNo1 source1 of 1 agreefrom Wikimedia Foundation
Wikipedia — Alta Ski AreaPublishedSep 2026“night_skiing = none”
Total lifts54 sources1 of 4 agree · differfrom Alta Ski Area
Alta Ski Area — Navigating Alta's Two Base Areas (Albion & Wildcat)PublishedSep 2026“Alta Ski Area's 2,500 acres are accessed by just five lifts—Wildcat, Collins, Sugarloaf, Sunnyside and Supreme.”
OnTheSnow — Alta Ski Area Resort OverviewSep 2026Differs: 8 “Alta has 2,614 acres of skiable terrain, 118 trails, and 8 lifts.”
Wikipedia — Alta Ski AreaSep 2026Differs: 8 “Alta currently has eight lifts. Three are located in Albion Basin, two are located in Collins Gulch, one transfers skiers between the two base areas, and the remaining two access hotels.”
OpenSkiMap — Alta Ski AreaSep 2026Differs: 11 “Lifts mapped in OpenStreetMap: 7 chairlifts, 2 rope tows, 2 magic carpets (11 in all)”
Average annual snowfall543 in4 sources3 of 4 agree · differfrom Alta Ski Area
Alta Ski Area — About / Mountain InfoPublishedOct 2026“Our mountain is world-renowned for its steep and deep powder skiing, averaging 543 inches of snow each winter.”
Mountain Collective — Alta Ski Area resort pageSep 2026“With an annual snowfall average of 548 inches, powder days are a way of life.”
Wikipedia — Alta Ski AreaSep 2026“snowfall = 545 in”
OnTheSnow — Alta Ski Area Resort OverviewSep 2026Differs: 405 in “Alta receives an average of 405 inches of snowfall annually.”
Airport drive43 min2 sources2 of 2 agreefrom aurora.ski
Drive from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Alta Ski Area, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027PublishedSep 2026“Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Alta Ski Area: 43 min and 32.8 mi by road without traffic, on roads open on 20 January 2027 (Valhalla routing on OpenStreetMap)”
Alta Ski Area — Plan Your TripSep 2026“Salt Lake International Airport (SLC) is the closest airport, conveniently located 32 miles away. Travel time from the airport to Alta is approximately 45 minutes under ideal road conditions”
Airport road miles32.8 mi2 sources2 of 2 agreefrom aurora.ski
Drive from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Alta Ski Area, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027PublishedSep 2026“Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Alta Ski Area: 43 min and 32.8 mi by road without traffic, on roads open on 20 January 2027 (Valhalla routing on OpenStreetMap)”
Alta Ski Area — Plan Your TripSep 2026“Salt Lake International Airport (SLC) is the closest airport, conveniently located 32 miles away. Travel time from the airport to Alta is approximately 45 minutes under ideal road conditions”
Big airport drive43 min2 sources2 of 2 agreefrom aurora.ski
Drive from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Alta Ski Area, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027PublishedSep 2026“Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Alta Ski Area: 43 min and 32.8 mi by road without traffic, on roads open on 20 January 2027 (Valhalla routing on OpenStreetMap)”
Alta Ski Area — Plan Your TripSep 2026“Salt Lake International Airport (SLC) is the closest airport, conveniently located 32 miles away. Travel time from the airport to Alta is approximately 45 minutes under ideal road conditions”
Big airport road miles32.8 mi2 sources2 of 2 agreefrom aurora.ski
Drive from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Alta Ski Area, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027PublishedSep 2026“Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Alta Ski Area: 43 min and 32.8 mi by road without traffic, on roads open on 20 January 2027 (Valhalla routing on OpenStreetMap)”
Alta Ski Area — Plan Your TripSep 2026“Salt Lake International Airport (SLC) is the closest airport, conveniently located 32 miles away. Travel time from the airport to Alta is approximately 45 minutes under ideal road conditions”
Closest airport drive43 min2 sources2 of 2 agreefrom aurora.ski
Drive from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Alta Ski Area, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027PublishedSep 2026“Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Alta Ski Area: 43 min and 32.8 mi by road without traffic, on roads open on 20 January 2027 (Valhalla routing on OpenStreetMap)”
Alta Ski Area — Plan Your TripSep 2026“Salt Lake International Airport (SLC) is the closest airport, conveniently located 32 miles away. Travel time from the airport to Alta is approximately 45 minutes under ideal road conditions”
Closest airport road miles32.8 mi2 sources2 of 2 agreefrom aurora.ski
Drive from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Alta Ski Area, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027PublishedSep 2026“Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Alta Ski Area: 43 min and 32.8 mi by road without traffic, on roads open on 20 January 2027 (Valhalla routing on OpenStreetMap)”
Alta Ski Area — Plan Your TripSep 2026“Salt Lake International Airport (SLC) is the closest airport, conveniently located 32 miles away. Travel time from the airport to Alta is approximately 45 minutes under ideal road conditions”

Pages cited

Every source behind the figures, passes and facts, the resort’s own pages first.

Other facts

Where the page's other facts come from: its location, website, owner and the like.

Nearest major airport
Passenger boardings by airport, calendar year 2024: BTS T-100 airline traffic (U.S. airlines, domestic flights)
Closest airline airport
Passenger boardings by airport, calendar year 2024: BTS T-100 airline traffic (U.S. airlines, domestic flights)
flyInAirport
Nonstop flights by route, December 2025 – March 2026: BTS T-100 Domestic Segment (U.S. Carriers) and T-100 International Segment (All Carriers)
Airports the resort recommends
Alta Ski Area — Plan Your Trip
Coordinates
latitude.to — GPS coordinates of Alta, Utah
Website
Alta Ski Area — About / Mountain Info
Lift ticket page
Alta Ski Area — Lift Tickets and Season Passes
Snow report page
Alta Ski Area — Weather and Snow Report
Owner
Alta Ski Area — 8 Reasons Why You Should Ski Alta in Your Lifetime
Year opened
Alta Ski Area — Alta's Timeline
Mountain range
GMBA Mountain Inventory v2.0 (standard): mountain range outlines, with each ski area placed where its runs and lifts are
Mountain range
Alta Ski Area — Getting Here
Nearest city
Alta Ski Area — Getting Here

Operating status

The sources that list this area, and what each says about whether it operates.

  • operatingAlterra Mountain Company (Ikon Pass) · Ski pass · 2026-09-28Alta Ski Area, UT — 26/27 Ikon Pass: In total (7 days)
  • operatingThe Mountain Collective · Ski pass · 2026-09-28Alta Ski Area — Alta, UT; 2 days at Alta Ski Area; NO BLACKOUT DATES
  • operatingIntermountain Ski Areas Association · Ski area association · 2026-09-28Listed by Intermountain Ski Areas Association: "ALTA"
  • operatingSki Utah · State ski association · 2026-09-28Listed by Ski Utah: "Alta"
  • operatingWikimedia Foundation · Encyclopedia · 2026-09-28* Alta – Alta (ski only)
  • operatingLift Blog · Ski guide · 2026-09-28Alta: 9 operating lift(s) — Collins Stage 1 (High Speed Quad), Collins Stage 2 (High Speed Quad), Rustler (Triple), Snowpine (Quad), Sugarloaf (High Speed Quad), Sunnyside (High Speed Six), Supreme (High Speed Quad), Transfer Tow (Platter), Wildcat (Double); 20 removed/not operating
  • operatingOpenSkiMap.org (OpenStreetMap contributors, Skimap.org) · Community map · 2026-09-28Alta Ski Area — status: operating; activities: downhill; lifts mapped: 11; downhill runs mapped: 130; Alta