Alta Ski Area Guide

❄️ Welcome to Alta Ski Area

Deep snow. Steep lines. Legendary vibes.

Alta is one of the most iconic ski areas in North America — known for its deep powder, challenging terrain, and no-snowboard policy that keeps it a haven for skiers. Tucked in Utah’s Little Cottonwood Canyon, just 45 minutes from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), Alta consistently ranks among the snowiest resorts in the U.S., averaging over 500 inches of snow per year.

  • Vertical Drop: 2,538 ft

  • Skiable Terrain: 2,614 acres

🥈 Silver Level Savings — $500–$675 per person (3-Day Trip)


⚪ A balance of comfort and cost. Great deals on lift tickets with flexible lodging options — think hot tubs and happy wallets.
✈️ Flights not included – Follow @theski_saver on IG for flight deals.

How to Save on Lift Tickets:

  1. The Alta Gold Card

If you’re heading to Alta this season, the best way to save on lift tickets is with the Alta Gold Card — a frequent skier card that costs $149 and gives you 50% off all window-rate lift tickets.

✅ You start saving after just two days on the mountain
✅ No blackout dates
✅ Bonus: Direct-to-lift access + discounts on food & gear

Check out the table below to see how much you can save on a single trip to Alta!

Days Total Cost (Gold Card + Tickets) Cost Per Day Savings vs Window Rate
2 $348 $174.00 $50.00
3 $437.50 $145.83 $139.50
4 $527 $131.75 $229.00

2. The Mountain Collective Pass

Just skiing Alta and Snowbird? The Mountain Collective Pass still pays off:

  • $639–$669 for the pass

  • Includes 2 days at Alta + 2 days at Snowbird

  • 50% off any extra days at either resort

  • Bonus: Early buyers get a 3rd day at one resort

Even if you only ski 4 days total between Alta and Snowbird, the pass averages $159/day — about $40/day less than regular lift ticket prices.
No need to visit other resorts — you save money on a single trip.

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