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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. Eventually I became the CFO and have been part of the management team of the ski area for many years. The past 27 years have deepened my understanding and love of Alta, its culture and the people who live, work and visit this special place.
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Share | April 9th, 2017 | By Colton Rice
While the snow and terrain steal the show, the people and personalities that call Alta home are just as memorable. On The Lift With aims to introduce you to those people and what makes them tick.
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 | March 28th, 2017 | By Colton Rice
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 | March 17th, 2017 | By Colton Rice
While the snow and terrain steal the show, the people and personalities that call Alta home are just as memorable. On The Lift With aims to introduce you to those people and what makes them tick.
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 1st, 2017 | By Jesse Weber
Alta Ski Area averages more than 550 inches of some 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 | | 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 Jesse Weber
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.Sunnyside turns mountain Dipsy Doodle avalanche edge, christie Mambo freeride.
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Share | February 27th, 2017 | By Colton Rice
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 | February 26th, 2017 | By Thomas Cooke
Alta is for skiers. Let’s not debate this. The definition of what it means to be a skier in the purest form has nothing to do with how many boards you are standing on and how wide they are. It has even less to do with spa treatments, sushi, or swanky accommodations.
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Share | | February 21st, 2017 | By Colton Rice
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 | February 16th, 2017 | By Taylor Strand
Whether you are local, frequent visitor, or this is your first trip to the magical town of Alta, you may find yourself overwhelmed by all the wonderful options around you. There are so many beautiful sights to see, secret places to grub down, historical establishments to hang at and even locals you might want to meet. I wanted to take some time to line out a few of these options in a quick Alta checklist. Keep in mind these are just suggestions, but come highly recommended by a collaborative group of the Alta community and myself.
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Share | February 4th, 2017 | By Colton Rice
....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. So now that we have you on board, let the story begin
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Share | February 1st, 2017 | By Colton Rice
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 Colton Rice
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 Colton Rice
What many may criticize about Alta are what I believe make it a great ski area. The hikes, traverses, stashes and side-steps are all things that have kept me coming back for almost a decade and a half. On February 13th-16th I’m excited to team up with Kim Reichhelm’s Steep Skiing Camp at Alta and hit up all my favorite spots. To get you warmed up, I put together a brief overview of the variety of skiing that Alta provides and some unique skills it has afforded me.
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Share | December 26th, 2016 | By Taylor Strand
Whether it’s that job, class, family, or some other responsibility I have found the importance of sneaking away for a little self-reflection time. For me, it happens during what some of the locals refer to as “The Hour of Power.”
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Share | September 27th, 2016 | By Colton Rice
We can all agree that the landscape here at Alta is a beautiful thing. It’s fall now and the plants are all changing, showcasing a mosaic of beautiful colors along the hills. What you may not know is that there is a substantial amount of effort going on behind the scenes to keep it this way.
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Share | | June 27th, 2016 | By Connie Marshall
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Share | | June 14th, 2016 | By Joe Johnson
Join us this summer for one of our many stewardship and environmental education opportunities. There are plenty to choose from!
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Share | | June 9th, 2016 | By Joe Johnson
Alta athlete, McKenna Peterson, had the opportunity to ski all over the world this winter. But when she wasn't globetrotting she was rippin' around at Alta. Here's a look at her Top 5 Alta moments from the 2015-2016 season.
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Share | | May 26th, 2016 | By Joe Johnson
Let the stoke continue! Alta photographer, Noah Wetzel, checks in with some of his favorite shots from the 2015-2016 season.
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Share | | May 11th, 2016 | By Sam Watson
2015-2016 was Sam Watson's first season on the Alta photographer team. Long story, short - he crushed it. Check out his Top 5 photos from this past season at Alta.
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Share | | May 9th, 2016 | By Joe Johnson
The 2015-2016 season has come and gone. To help us through shoulder season, Alta athlete, Drew Petersen, has put together his Top 5 moments from the 2015-2016 season at Alta. Check 'em out!
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Share | | May 3rd, 2016 | By Joe Johnson
The likes are in and these are your Top 10 Alta Instagram photos from the 2015-2016 season. Which is your favorite?
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Share | | April 22nd, 2016 | By Joe Johnson
The Discrete Peak series is redefining what mountain running is all about. We're excited to host another great Peak Series race at Alta on July 16, 2016.
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