It can be a hard thing to watch the winter wonderland that is Alta begin to melt. However, new perspectives start to emerge from the changing landscape. This building, concealed all winter by snow, has recently poked its head out. The view of the town is changing. Suddenly the excitement of summer exploring hits as we start to realize there is much more beneath the snow that we haven't seen in months.
The ground squirrels are out and about, and the ski slope is now on shared time. Fun fact from the ladies in the ticket office, Uinta Ground Squirrels are also often referred to as "Potguts". We're not sure why, but it's fun to say.
Incredibly proud of Alta General Manager and founder of the Alta Environmental Center, Onno Wieringa. Here he is being awarded the Hero of Sustainability award by unanimous decision at the NSAA national conference. Way to go Onno!
Alta attracts artists. This is Skier Services employee Le Grand Johnston showing off the glass snowflake necklaces he makes. Le Grand also paints, blows glass and makes ceramics. You can see more of his art at berntworks.com.
Neon clothing and onesies are being busted out, as the Frank hype for this weekend begins. Shown here by marketing dude Colton Rice and some ladies following.
This time of year the skiers at Alta start to emerge from their gore-tex layers and fat skis do dawn more festive apparel and straight skis. Closing day is creeping up and "frankly" it's hard to hide the excitement for closing weekend festivities.
We had beautiful spring skiing today with warm temps, clear skies and great corn snow. Jacinda Isabey, visiting from New Hampshire, takes full advantage of the conditions, laying down some nice troughs on Razor Back.
The one and only Ski Utah Powder Hound, a.k.a. Matt Baydala (right), with friends Jason Morgan and Caitlin Doyle, enjoying the brats and beers special today on the Alf's Restaurant deck.
Meet John Lennon, long time friend of Alta. Though we are unsure of his singing abilities, the man can surely make a powder turn. Here he is getting fresh tracks in Devil's Castle.
Evan from Wasatch Snow Forecast, getting a big mouthful during today's powder feast. Thanks for all the early mornings you put in delivering the good news to us, Evan!
