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Alta Ski Area Reviews

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User-Generated Reviews for Alta Ski Area

Browse our collection of user-generated reviews of Alta Ski Area to better plan your ski trip. Alta Ski Area reviews are sorted by Overall Rating, Downhill Terrain, Nightlife, Terrain Park and Family Friendly.

Overall Rating: 4.0

Rating Details:

  • Family Friendly
  • 3.6
  • All Mtn. Terrain
  • 63
  • Terrain Park
  • 2.3
  • Nightlife
  • 1.9

Recommended For:

  • Single/Newlyweds
  • 57%
  • Beginner
  • 14%
  • Families
  • 41%
  • Intermediate
  • 50%
  • Empty Nesters
  • 52%
  • Advanced
  • 56%

Helpful Highlights:

Great Skiing at a throw-back area. Services are basic but that is Alta's style....

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  • 5

    A True Ski Resort

    by kermit888 - 27th December 2010

    Pros: Great terrain, Snow, Layout, Access. Eclectic lodging

    Cons: Too far from NY

    I love this mountain. I've been here many times during my 4 trips to Utah. The terrain is fantastic - It's got everything. Open Bowl, cruisers, trees, ... Full review

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  • 5

    dhay

    by dhay - 24th December 2010

    Pros: great snow, beautiful, good food

    Cons: Takes forever to get from one base to the other

    Alta is the most beautiful mountain I have skied at. It has good food compared to most areas and also no lift lines.the area has an efficient lift system an... Full review

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  • 5

    True skiing

    by ratushny - 10th November 2010

    Pros: no boarders, amazing snow, terrain

    Cons: small vert

    This is a true skiers mountain, if you want the best terrain, they make you earn your turns, so be prepared to do some hiking when you get here. Nice wide t... Full review

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  • 3

    From my experience

    by Conn8 - 8th November 2010

    Pros: Big, fast lifts, no annoying snowboarders, blacks

    Cons: very icy, no good terrain park, really hard, cost

    Well my ecperience wasn't as I expected. I visited here in Febuary and it snowed a little bit the night before. It was my last day and we decided to shell... Full review

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  • 5

    Ski here

    by xtian117 - 22nd October 2010

    Pros: Snow quality, steeps and tree

    Cons: If you hate champagne powder, don't ski here

    Well, Alta is simply amazing. Mid-April, 65º in Salt Lake City, 14 inches of Utah pow up in the Little Cottonwood Canyon. Unreal. Great steeps and some nice... Full review

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  • 5

    Alta is for skiers

    by bthayer - 23rd March 2010

    Pros: Friendly and unique

    Cons: Had to hike for some advanced terrain

    We visited on Feb.23 and found a resort that compliments The whole Utah expierance. Although we expected a resort that would not be friendly towards anyone... Full review

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