Alta’s avian world on skis.
Join the Tracy Aviary conservation team for our bi-weekly non-breeding bird surveys at Alta—on skis! Explore the mountain with expert birders and learn to identify Alta's avian residents by sight and sound. For 11 years, we have offered year-round bird survey tours to engage with the community and educate people about Alta's long-standing connection to the birding community. 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.
These tours take place on the first and third Thursdays of each month, from December to April. We will be skiing on intermediate groomed runs and some off-piste terrain to reach optimal birding locations. All participants must be at least 12 years old and able to ski intermediate terrain. Registration required >
*Tours are weather conditions permitting
when
First and third Thursdays of the month | 9am–noon
- December 4th
- December 18th
- January 8th
- January 22nd
- February 5th
- February 19th
- March 5th
- March 19th
- April 2nd
- April 11th | Alta Earth Day
about
- Participants must be at least 12 years of age and able to ski intermediate groomed runs
- Registration: If your preferred date is fully booked, please email environment@alta.com to join the waitlist. After registration, you'll receive a confirmation email and more details as the date approaches.
- View the Alta Environmental Center's findings on eBird >
Alta Bird Monitoring Program
Since 2015, the Alta Environmental Center has collaborated with Tracy Aviary and Friends of Alta to study local bird populations and their roles in the mountain ecosystem. We invite the public to join our year-round surveys—Birding Hikes in summer and Birding on Skis in winter—led by Tracy Aviary's Conservation Biologist and volunteers. Participants of all experience levels can help document bird species and learn identification skills. All data collected will be uploaded to eBird, aiding in tracking population trends and informing conservation efforts within the Alta community.
Learn more about the Alta Bird Monitoring Program >
