We are open and we are skiing.
As we kick off the first full month of the 2024–25 season, the sun is shining and Alta Ski Area is now open daily for all levels of skiers—beginner, intermediate and expert. We are enjoying lift-served skiing from four of Alta's five main lifts—with Supreme set to open next. It's beginning to look a lot like winter at Alta.
With four lifts and 80-plus open runs, Alta is now open daily for beginner, intermediate and expert skiers.
Lift & Terrain Offerings
- Collins lift | 9:15am–4:30pm
- Wildcat lift | 9:15am–4pm
- Sunnyside lift | 9:15–4pm
- Sugarloaf lift | 9:15am–4pm
- Transfer Tow | 8am–5pm
- Snowpine lift | 9:15am—5pm
- Supreme lift estimated opening is still TBD as we wait for additional snowfall
- High Traverse is now open from 9:15am–4pm via the Sunspot and Race Course bootpacks
Stay tuned to our social media channels and our Lift and Terrain Status page for the latest terrain offerings and daily grooming report.
Some Tips for Enjoying Early-Season Skiing
- Limited groomed terrain available
- Expect low-snow conditions—hazards exist
- Choose the right skis for the day
- Slow down on groomed runs—snowmaking operations are underway and Alta Ski Patrol will be doing speed checks around the mountain
- Be kind to your fellow skiers—we’re all still trying to build up our ski legs and working off some early-season rust
- Only stop where you can be seen from above—including rollovers and behind snowguns
- Make a day of it—ski a few runs, grab a coffee or lunch at Watson Shelter, Alf’s Restaurant or Albion Grill
- Take it easy out there—there’s still plenty of season left to ski
- Take a lesson from the Alf Engen Ski School—private and group lessons are now available
Alta 101 : Tips for Skiing Alta >
Food & Drink Offerings
Start your day with breakfast and coffee from Albion Grill, Alta Java or Baldy Brews. Refuel with an on-mountain lunch—Alf's Restaurant, Albion Grill and Watson Cafe are open daily.
- Albion Grill is open 8:30am–5pm daily
- Alf’s Restaurant is open 10am–3pm daily
- Baldy Brews is a coffee shop open daily from 9:15am–4pm in the Watson Shelter
- Watson Cafe is open daily 10:30am–3:30pm in the Watson Shelter
- Slopeside Cafe at the Goldminer’s Daughter is open daily
- Alta Java is open daily from 8:30am–4:30pm in the Albion Day Lodge
Parking & Transportation
The UTA Ski Bus is now operating the 994 Route to Alta Ski Area. Parking reservations are not required but remember to check the weather and Highway 210 conditions before you leave the house. And, as always, remember to carpool.
- Parking reservations will be required starting December 13th
- The UTA Ski Bus Route 994 started on November 29th
October 2024 | 17.5 Inches of Snow
Our first dusting of the season was on September 17th. Exactly one month later, we experienced top-to-bottom snowfall blanketing the fall colors of Alta.
October 17th: Eight inches of fresh snow | Photo: Rocko Menzyk
After a short break of summerlike weather, winter made its return at the end of October, delivering base-building snow and temperatures that allowed our snowmaking crew to fire up the snowguns.
In total, 17.5 inches of snow fell on the slopes of Alta Ski Area over the second half of October, 66% of our 44-year average (26.5"). October water clocked in at 2.13 inches, 70.5% of the 44-year average for October (3.02").
November 2024 | 66.5 inches of snow
Opening Day of our 87th season at Alta Ski Area was Friday, November 22nd. We opened the 2024–25 winter with a 23-inch base and 50-plus inches of season-to-date snowfall. It wasn’t the deepest or earliest opening in recent memory, but we were able to spin Wildcat and Collins lifts to expert skiers in Collins Gulch and the around-the-world corridor from the top of Collins to the Albion Basin.
November 22nd: Andrew Pollard finds soft turns on Opening Day | Photo: Rocko Menzyk
A quick-hitting storm dropped six inches of fresh snow at the end of Opening Weekend. The fresh snow made for some great skiing and provided additional coverage for expert skiers.
November 24th: Skiers enjoy six inches of new snow | Photo: Photo-John
Thanksgiving week brought remnants of an atmospheric river that delivered over 20 inches of new snow. Wednesday, November 27th was an all-you-can-eat powder buffet under blue skies and sun dogs. Alta Magic was in the air, welcoming skiers to the start of our 87th season.
November 27th: Ana Eyssimont comes up for air | Photo: Rocko Menzyk
The fresh snowfall and subsequent cold temperatures allowed our snowmaking crews and Alta Ski Patrol to expand our current lift and terrain offerings. Sugarloaf lift, East Baldy Traverse and Ballroom opened on Thanksgiving Day and Sunnyside opened on Black Friday—allowing intermediate and beginner skiers to enjoy some November turns and plenty of leftover powder.
In total, November 2024 saw 66.5 inches of snow, 94.1% of the 44-year average (70.7”). November water totaled 5.03 inches, 81.4% of the 44-year average (6.18”).
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