Alta Earth Day

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All Day

Unfortunately, Saturday's forecast is calling for wind and possibly thunder and lightning. For everyone's enjoyment and safety, this event has been cancelled.

17th annual
alta earth day—cancelled

Explore the Agenda

Join the Alta Environmental Center (AEC) on the snow for our 17th annual Alta Earth Day on April 11, 2026, as we celebrate, educate and take action to protect the place we call home—because there’s no Alta without a healthy planet.

Alta Earth Day Vendor Village Alta Earth Day introduces skiers to local nonprofit organizations, volunteer opportunities and sustainability-minded businesses to inform and inspire action around climate change, responsible recreation and stewardship in Little Cottonwood Canyon. This action-packed day will feature a Vendor Village, free educational ski and snowshoe nature tours, a local art market and loads of après fun with live music and an opportunity drawing.

Vendor Village

9am–3:30pm | Wildcat Base Area

Stop by the Earth Day Vendor Village located in the Wildcat base area to connect with community partners, demo sustainably made skis from Icelantic, enter an opportunity drawing to win some new gear and discover ways to make an impact.

Vendors On The Snow:

Alta Environmental Center
Alta Community Enrichment | Earth Market
GMD | Slopeside Café
Cottonwood Canyons Foundation
TreeUtah
Tracy Aviary
Friends of Alta
Utah Cultural Site Stewardship
Icelantic Skis
Lone Pine Gear Exchange
Citizens Climate Lobby
Waste Less Solutions
Jordan River Commission
Grow The Flow
Wasatch Mountain Institute
Momentum Recycling
Ski Utah
Utah Rivers Council
Sierra Club

Opportunity drawing

3:30pm | Goldminer's Daughter (GMD) Patio

Visit the AEC's booth in the Vendor Village to enter the opportunity drawing for a chance to win some Earth Day swag, donated by our amazing partners and sponsors. Every ticket purchase directly supports sustainability projects at Alta—helping us protect the land and enrich the community we all love. Winners will be announced at the end of the day.

How It Works:

Purchase a ticket (or a few!) to enter the drawing
Meet us on the GMD patio at 3:30pm as we announce the winners
Take home some new gear and goodies—from stylish shades and festive shirts to snacks… or even a new pair of skis!

*Winners must be present to take home their prize!

Educational Tours

Join experts from the Cottonwood Canyons Foundation, Tracy Aviary and TreeUtah on a guided ski or snowshoe tour of Alta to learn more about the area's history, ecology, geology and more.

Birding on Skis

9am–noon | Registration Required

Explore the mountain alongside expert birders from Tracy Aviary and learn how to identify Alta's avian residents by sight and sound. Whether you are new to birding or an experienced observer, these tours provide a fantastic opportunity to connect with others while discovering more about Alta's diverse ecosystem. Registration required >

Chat With a Ranger

10:30am–12:30pm | Albion Grill

Stop by the Albion Grill to chat with rangers from CCF to ask questions and learn about Alta's intricate ecosystems and history.

Trees and Skis

11am–noon & 2–3pm | Top of Sunnyside lift

Join TreeUtah’s certified arborist on the slopes as we explore the trees that shape Alta’s landscape. Along the way, we’ll learn to identify common species in the Wasatch, understand their important roles within the mountain ecosystem and uncover the rich history held deep in their roots. Tours meet at the top of the Sunnyside lift—no registration is required.

SKI With a Ranger

1–2pm | Top of Sunnyside lift

Join Naturalist Rangers from the Cottonwood Canyons Foundation for a one-hour guided ski tour of Alta to learn about the area's ecology, geology, wildlife, history and much more. Tours meet at the top of the Sunnyside lift—no registration is required.

Snowshoe With a Naturalist

1–3pm | Registration Required

Swap your skis for snowshoes and join us for a two-hour naturalist-led tour of Alta to explore the area's unique alpine ecosystems and the rich history of mining and recreation in Little Cottonwood Canyon. Registration required >

Ski demo

9am–3:30pm | Wildcat Base Area

Swap out your sticks and demo a pair of sustainable skis from Icelantic Skis. This Colorado-based manufacturer is one of the few ski companies to have achieved B Corp certification—demonstrating a strong commitment to upholding high standards of environmental and social responsibility in their production line.

The company uses solar energy to power its headquarters and continually strives to minimize its environmental impact through sustainable packaging and responsible operations. Additionally, Icelantic collaborates with artists and nonprofits to produce special-edition skis that support various community and environmental initiatives. Be sure to visit their tent to demo a pair of skis and learn more about their mission to inspire people to “Return to Nature” and leave the world better than they found it

ACE Earth Day Market

10am–3pm | GMD Yoga Room

Stop by ACE's Earth Day Art Market located in the GMD's Yoga Room to discover local creativity and shop unique, hand-crafted art and goods, created in the heart of the Wasatch.