Share | 0 Comments | August 25th, 2018 | By Guest Blogger
In partnership with TreeUtah, Alta continues its aggressive revegetation program by planting another 1,300-1,500 saplings this year. The Alta Environmental Center has planted 10,000 over trees in five-plus years -- and it annually plants thousands of wildflowers and shrubs.
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Share | April 18th, 2018 | By Connie Marshall
A Message From Alta's General Manager, Mike Maughan
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Share | February 25th, 2018 | By Connie Marshall
At Alta, we strive to provide authentic skiing experiences in a natural mountain environment. An important part of the Alta experience is having an appropriate balance between the number of skiers on the mountain and the terrain open for skiing.
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Share | February 3rd, 2018 | By Connie Marshall
A mid-season update from Alta Ski Area General Manager, Mike Maughan. A discussion regarding the Baldy Tram, avalaunchers, and more.
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Share | 0 Comments | January 27th, 2018 | By Guest Blogger
Legendary extreme athlete Alf Engen, known as the greatest all-around skier ever, was a champion soccer player, skier and ski jumper. He set ski jumping world records. He helped design more than 30 ski areas in the western United States. He pioneered deep powder skiing techniques, and he's fondly remembered for his Alta Ski School.
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Share | 0 Comments | December 5th, 2017 | By Connie Marshall
Located in Little Cottonwood Canyon just outside of Salt Lake City, Alta is world-renowned for its bountiful, fluffy powder and home to many iconic runs.
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Share | November 18th, 2017 | By Mike Maughan
November brings an influx of people and increase of activity in Alta as we gear up and prepare for the ski season.
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Share | 0 Comments | September 5th, 2017 | By Connie Marshall
In 2008, Alta’s move to sustainability led to the creation of the Alta Environmental Center (AEC), which focuses on making the ski area a better steward of its lands.
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Share | July 11th, 2017 | By Guest Blogger
For those who don't know, I became Alta's fourth GM and President in early June. I began at Alta in 1990 and was tasked with moving accounting in-house and creating Alta's IT department.
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Share | April 18th, 2017 | By Altabase Altabase
This week our very special guest is Onno Wieringa. Onno has been working at Alta for the past 45 years, getting his start on ski patrol and holding the position of general manager for the last 30 years. An environmental steward, avalanche forecaster, powder skier, and industry legend.
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Share | April 9th, 2017 | By Guest Blogger
In this episode, we sit down with special guest Claire Smallwood, former competitive skier, current chef extraordinaire, and founder of the SheJumps organization which aims to get women and girls involved in winter sports.
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Share | 0 Comments | March 28th, 2017 | By Guest Blogger
Noah started gaining recognition by his night-skiing photography, which all started due to his work schedule at the Rustler Powder House being done after the daylight was long gone...
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Share | 0 Comments | March 17th, 2017 | By Guest Blogger
This week, we flipped the script and took a seat with former Alta digital marketing guy Joe Johnson (seen in just about every other episode) and see what he's been up to.
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Share | March 4th, 2017 | By Guest Blogger
Late last month one of our long time Alta characters, Gordy Alcott, passed away. Gordy was a part-time patroller when I started on the patrol in 1972 and, as the included late 30’s picture shows, was one of the four original Alta Ski Patrollers.
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Share | 0 Comments | March 1st, 2017 | By Guest Blogger
Alta Ski Area averages more than 547 inches of the world's best powder each winter. Here's how to get the most of a ski getaway to one of Utah's most skier friendly destinations.
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Share | 1 Comment | March 1st, 2017 | By Guest Blogger
More than 55 percent of the Alta named runs are marked as expert, but it helps to know where to find the really steep terrain on the mountain.
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Share | March 1st, 2017 | By Guest Blogger
The Alta Ski Area near Salt Lake City, Utah, is world-renowned for bountiful, fluffy powder and home to some of the West’s most iconic runs. Here's how to make the most of your ski getaway there.
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Share | February 27th, 2017 | By Guest Blogger
Miltary vet, pilot, skydiver, skier and the man behind the Jump 4 Joy non-profit, Neil Amonson is one interesting guy. His favorite run is West "Buffler" Rustler and you can find him at the P-dog or the Sitzmark after a day on the hill.
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Share | 0 Comments | February 21st, 2017 | By Guest Blogger
The second episode of our "Snow And" video series. In this episode we meet Dave Kelly, and our newest addition to the family, Lucy.
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Share | 0 Comments | February 4th, 2017 | By Guest Blogger
Despite how much you think you know about Lucy, there is a story behind her that you wouldn’t know unless we told you. It’s one of service, remembrance and love.
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Share | February 1st, 2017 | By Guest Blogger
The first episode of our 5-part video series. We get the story from pro skier Pep Fujas on why Alta is a special place for him.
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Share | January 16th, 2017 | By Guest Blogger
Many people have been calling Alta home for a long time, and for a variety of. One of those people is Lloyd Johnson. Learn about why Alta is special for Lloyd.
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Share | January 10th, 2017 | By Guest Blogger
Pep Fujas walks you through his favorite Alta spots and gives a preview of the Steep Skiing Camp at Alta...
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Share | 0 Comments | December 26th, 2016 | By Guest Blogger
There are so many aspects of life that prevent us from enjoying the simple thrill of skiing, but that's before some wise Alta skiers showed me how to make the most of an hour-long afternoon at Alta—something the locals call the Hour of Power!
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Share | 0 Comments | September 27th, 2016 | By Adam Fehr
The Alta Environmental Center (AEC) is sort of an unsung hero in Little Cottonwood Canyon.
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