News from Alta Ski Area
Don't miss the latest happenings out of Alta Ski Area, including new lifts, terrain expansions, weather, photo galleries, infographics and current events skiers and mountain travelers should know about. Stay up-to-date on Alta Ski Area news and events by clicking on articles from the list below or page through to see coverage from the entire ski season.
Ikon vs. Epic: Season Pass Comparison
We’ve broken down the Ikon Pass vs. Epic Pass in a side-by-side, data-point comparison to match prospective pass ho...
Winter 18/19 Long-Range Weather Forecast
Meteorologist Chris Tomer's outlook for the 18/19 ski season predicts a pseudo El Niño. See what that means & where...Advertisement
![Buyer's Guide to the Ikon Pass ©Liam Doran]()
Buyer's Guide to the Ikon Pass
Which Ikon Pass makes sense for you? Check out the 2018/2019 season pass prices for the Ikon Pass here.
3rd September 2018
![2018/2019 Early Bird Season Pass Prices: Multi-Region Pass Products ©Liam Doran]()
2018/2019 Early Bird Season Pass Prices: Multi-Region Pass Products
2018/2019 season pass prices for multi-region ski passes.
3rd September 2018
![10 U.S. Airports with Easy Ski Resort Access ©Cody Haskell]()
10 U.S. Airports with Easy Ski Resort Access
The best ski resort airports to fly into that offer easy access to world class skiing destinations with direct flights, serviced by major airlines.
30th August 2018
![Alterra to Acquire Solitude Mountain in Utah ©Courtesy of Solitude Mountain Resort]()
Alterra to Acquire Solitude Mountain in Utah
Alterra Mountain Company recently announced they’ve entered into an agreement to purchase Solitude Mountain Resort in Utah.
20th June 2018
![4.19 Snow Before You Go: Storms Reboot East & West ©Meteorologist Chris Tomer]()
4.19 Snow Before You Go: Storms Reboot East & West
I'm forecasting one storm system for the West, one for the Pacific Northwest and one for the Northeast over the next five days.
18th April 2018
![4.13 Snow Before You Go: Spring Storms for Both Coasts ©Meteorologist Chris Tomer]()
4.13 Snow Before You Go: Spring Storms for Both Coasts
This weekend is dominated by one large and windy spring storm system set to impact both the East and West Coast.
13th April 2018
![4.5 Snow Before You Go: Pineapple Express to Dominate West ©Meteorologist Chris Tomer]()
4.5 Snow Before You Go: Pineapple Express to Dominate West
A Pineapple Express pattern dominates the West this weekend, with abnormally warm temperatures and heavy amounts of rain and snow. In the Northeast, one to two storm systems are lined up.
4th April 2018
![3.22 Snow Before You Go: Pineapple Express & Heavy Snow West ©Meteorologist Chris Tomer]()
3.22 Snow Before You Go: Pineapple Express & Heavy Snow West
The West remains active with two storm systems lined up, including the Pineapple Express in California.
21st March 2018
![3.15 Snow Before You Go: 2-6 Feet to Whiteout Parts of West ©Meteorologist Chris Tomer]()
3.15 Snow Before You Go: 2-6 Feet to Whiteout Parts of West
The West remains very active with a big dip in the jet stream ushering in two to three large storm systems over the next seven days.
14th March 2018
![31 Inches of The Greatest Snow on Earth®: Late-Season Powder Blankets Utah ©Alta Ski Area | Adam Clark]()
31 Inches of The Greatest Snow on Earth®: Late-Season Powder Blankets Utah
Don’t break out the spring skiing gear just yet. Winter is still alive and kicking in Utah. Come get on Mountain Time today.
5th March 2018
![2.29 Snow Before You Go: Large Storms for Both Coasts ©Meteorologist Chris Tomer]()
2.29 Snow Before You Go: Large Storms for Both Coasts
The pattern over the next seven days is dominated by an active jet stream supporting two large storm systems, with one on each coast.
28th February 2018
![Ikon Pass Pricing & New Destinations Announced ©Jeff Engerbretson]()
Ikon Pass Pricing & New Destinations Announced
Alterra announces its debut Ikon season pass pricing structure and adds three destinations to the pass.
22nd February 2018
![2.22 Snow Before You Go: Plenty of Powder for the Weekend ©Meteorologist Chris Tomer]()
2.22 Snow Before You Go: Plenty of Powder for the Weekend
Where will the skiing be best this weekend? The jet stream remains active across the West with three different storm systems lined up.
21st February 2018
![BIG SNOW ALERT: Utah Buried in Powder ©Deer Valley Resort | Scott Markewitz]()
BIG SNOW ALERT: Utah Buried in Powder
Another day, another epic snowstorm. Winter has coated Utah in The Greatest Snow on Earth®, and there’s even more in the forecast.
14th February 2018
![Powder Alert: It’s Dumping in Ski City! ©Eric Sales]()
Powder Alert: It’s Dumping in Ski City!
Get your best returns on vacation time with a ski trip to Salt Lake.
29th January 2018
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