Everything You Need to Know About Interlodge | Alta, Utah
February 5, 2021

Everything You Need to Know About Interlodge | Alta, Utah

You’ve seen the signs, you’ve heard the warnings – but what exactly is Interlodge and why do we have it in Alta?   What is Interlodge?  Unique to Alta, Utah – Interlodge is defined as a “…Town of Alta ordinance 5-4-1, which allows the Alta Marshal to prohibit outdoor travel during periods of high avalanche hazard or when Utah Department of Transportation avalanche mitigation work is...
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Our Favorite Ski Shop in Alta, Utah – The Deep Powder House
January 8, 2021

Our Favorite Ski Shop in Alta, Utah – The Deep Powder House

The Deep Powder House – Alta, Utah Located literally a stone’s throw away from Alta Lodge, The Deep Powder House Ski Shop (DPH) has been our trusted rental and retail partner for decades. With 5 locations throughout Alta and the Salt Lake Valley, the team at the Powder House have been experts at servicing Little Cottonwood Canyon for over 50 years. Alta is...
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Health and Safety – Covid-19 Response
October 19, 2020

Health and Safety – Covid-19 Response

We are now passed the 6-month mark of the unanticipated early closure of Alta Ski Area and Alta Lodge in March 2020 due to the Covid-19 global pandemic. Between then and now, we have worked continuously to update our operations based on federal, state, and local guidelines. We have also committed to upholding the American...
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2019-20 Season Wrap-Up
March 31, 2020

2019-20 Season Wrap-Up

Alta Lodge Head Chef, Sam Wolfe “It happens, ya know?” After digging his truck out at the end of our historic February storm. Photo: Aubrey Shafer, Deseret News There is no hiding the fact this ski season ended sooner than any of us would have hoped, and for reasons, we never could have imagined. As we are all experiencing varying...
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Alta Lodge Ski Adventure Camps
January 23, 2020

Alta Lodge Ski Adventure Camps

Alta Lodge Ski Adventure Camps  Alta Lodge has been hosting Ski Adventure programs for almost twenty years. With the introduction of Powder Tracks in 2003, these camps were developed as a fun way to improve skiing skills in Alta’s legendary terrain through multi-day, immersion programs. The camaraderie is second to none as guests are in good...
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New Year’s Eve at Alta Lodge
December 29, 2019

New Year’s Eve at Alta Lodge

Season’s Greetings! The Holiday Season is such a classic time to visit Alta for an annual ski vacation. Families travel from coast to coast to congregate at the top of Little Cottonwood Canyon to celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, the winter solstice, and to ring in the New Year together. For many, this is a time-honored tradition spanning generations. For others, it may be their first visit to Alta....
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The 2018-2019 Ski Season has Begun!
November 27, 2018

The 2018-2019 Ski Season has Begun!

The Season has begun! The 2018-2019 Opening Day at Alta Ski Area was a frenzy of excitement that we will not soon forget. A healthy blanket of fresh snow on top of an impressive manmade base (thank you Alta snowmaking) delivered an opening day filled with a collective gratitude for the sport and place we...
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2 Weeks More of Skiing at Alta
March 31, 2017

2 Weeks More of Skiing at Alta

It’s the last day of March with 7″ inches of powder to start the day with.  The base depth is 132″ now and it looks like we will be getting more snow over the weekend and next week. With all the snow, it’s hard to fathom the ski season ends on April 16th! Free Demo...
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Now’s the Time to Ski Alta
March 13, 2017

Now’s the Time to Ski Alta

New skiers to Alta typically start out with a trail map and look for corresponding signs for runs on the mountain. That’s a simple way to figure things out and get oriented to the mountain.  The majority of runs for beginners and intermediates are in the Albion Basin which is where most of the trail...
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Signs of Spring and 13″ Fresh Snow
March 6, 2017

Signs of Spring and 13″ Fresh Snow

Good weather and stable conditions opened the Baldy Chutes last week and there was a steady stream of skiers making the hike to the top of Baldy. The opening of East Devil’s Castle attracted quite a few skiers as well.  When the sun comes out and the air temperature is on the cooler side, it...
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February’s Extremes
February 23, 2017

February’s Extremes

We’ve had some wonderful ski days this month, from one extreme to the other. Alta’s alpine environment has seen temperatures near 50 degrees this month with beautiful sunny days fit for mountain picnics. We would have a stretch of warm weather for several days and then a storm would roll in and freshen things up....
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Warm Days with Sunshine
February 9, 2017

Warm Days with Sunshine

Earlier this week we had our hopes up with a weather forecast that called for snow measured in feet! Emotions were elevated and then the storm headed south and so did our snow! This afternoon’s report is for snow Friday and Friday night, freshening things up for the weekend. The week ahead shows lots of...
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Groundhog Day
February 2, 2017

Groundhog Day

At Alta, we like it when Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow like he did today on Ground Hog Day.  Six more weeks of winter, or as Marcus says, six more months of winter at Alta (until the snow melts completely!) Phil wouldn’t have been able to see his shadow today at Alta as it is...
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And it Just Keeps Snowing At Alta
January 11, 2017

And it Just Keeps Snowing At Alta

January has been quite a month so far.  We’ve seen storm after storm lined up and at the moment, it continues to snow.  Alta’s web site shows the average snowfall in January is 95 inches. We’ve already surpassed 60 inches and it’s only January 11! As you can imagine, the mountain is getting filled in...
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Dreams of Powder Come True
December 29, 2016

Dreams of Powder Come True

The weekend holiday was one that will linger in memories for awhile.  The snowfall total was 20 inches over the two-day weekend.  Split between the two days, it was dreamy powder skiing.  Snow was easy and fun to ski without feeling the bottom.  The sun came out on Monday with a little left over powder...
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White Christmas and Happy Holidays
December 21, 2016

White Christmas and Happy Holidays

As holidays skiers arrive throughout the next two weeks, the tree trimming, poinsettias and wreaths around the Lodge create a festive feeling.  With all the snow that has fallen the past couple of weeks, (season snowfall of 131 inches so far) Alta now has a base of 58 inches with all lifts open. The National...
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100+ inches of Snow & All LIfts  are Open
December 12, 2016

100+ inches of Snow & All LIfts are Open

  To date, Alta has received 102-inches of snow this season and we npw have a 46-inch base.  Powder skiers had a storm to ski in on Saturday and the sun came out mid-day on Sunday. The mountain coverage just keeps getting better and there is plenty of terrain to ski. It’s that bonus time...
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Skiing’s Great with More Snow This Week
December 6, 2016

Skiing’s Great with More Snow This Week

Alta opened on December 2 with great conditions, blue sky and sunshine and lots of powder skiing! All lifts were open except Cecret and Supreme, which start running on Friday, December 9. Now if you are a powder skier, here’s some information that ought to get you excited.  It’s called an “atmospheric river” (AR) and...
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Alta’s New Opening Date: December 2
November 21, 2016

Alta’s New Opening Date: December 2

Alta Lodge deck November 21 Mother Nature is finally shifting gears! We had a storm come in last week, more snow last evening and it is snowing now.  With a change in the weather pattern, more storms are coming in the next couple of weeks and we are expecting “winter as usual” at Alta.  An...
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Ski Conditioning Tips
November 10, 2016

Ski Conditioning Tips

Are you still thinking about getting in shape for the ski season? Doing a little training before the season starts is invaluable for a more enjoyable experience during your first days on the slopes. Starting the season that way is what most professional and recreational skiers do.   If you need some guidance and encouragement,...
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Thanksgiving at Alta Lodge
November 1, 2016

Thanksgiving at Alta Lodge

It’s the first day of November and the next holiday, Thanksgiving, is coming soon. Alta is one of the few ski areas that is open early enough to take a Thanksgiving ski vacation. Many local skiers have a tradition of skiing on Thanksgiving, something that is easy to do if you live in the Salt...
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Skiing in 32 Days….
October 17, 2016

Skiing in 32 Days….

Is it really that close to ski season? We’re feeling like it is at the Lodge with fresh snow this morning and some more on the docket for tomorrow. As you can see from the photo, the trees have now lost their leaves and the colder weather is keeping the snow we’ve received so far....
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Alta’s Baldy Gets a Dusting of Snow
September 14, 2016

Alta’s Baldy Gets a Dusting of Snow

The red and gold colors surrounding Alta had an added plus this morning with a dusting of snow on top of Baldy.  It’s always a fun site to see when the first snow shows up at Alta. As the seasons shift we can expect to see cooler temperatures and more moisture–both welcome to eager skiers....
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March Average Snowfall
February 22, 2016

March Average Snowfall

February has been full of sunny days, a few powder storms and overall fantastic skiing. Sunshine is also good for outdoor picnics and hanging around with your pals after the chairs have quit spinning and stopping in at the Sitzmark Bar. Think about this: during the month of March, 90 inches is the average snowfall...
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Sweethearts & Presidents
February 15, 2016

Sweethearts & Presidents

What a fun-filled weekend of surprises over the weekend! Saturday had to be one of the prettiest sunny days we’ve seen in awhile.  With the high pressure that’s been hanging around, the temperatures were above average for February which meant spring skiing conditions. Skiers were able to dine outside for lunch on the mountain and...
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Additional Women’s Ski Camp in March
February 8, 2016

Additional Women’s Ski Camp in March

By popular demand, we have added a second Women’s Ski Camp in March.  These camps sell out fast and we typically have waiting lists. When we realized we had some much interest and the lodging capacity, we put together another ski camp for intermediate to advanced level skier March 13-17. Last week was a mixture...
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Weekend Bliss
February 2, 2016

Weekend Bliss

If powder skiing is your idea of happiness, there was plenty of happiness to be found at Alta over the weekend. Not only did it snow more than was expected, the quality of the snow was hard to surpass. Pillows of soft, velvety snow that seemed bottomless fell all day Saturday so that run after...
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More Snow Headed our Way
January 27, 2016

More Snow Headed our Way

Photo: Maren Askins If you missed last weekend with two plus feet of new snow, there’s a silver lining: more snow is coming this weekend. The weather forecast is for 1-2 feet, so make some plans now if you want to ski some powder. Alta’s base today is 84-inches which means there is really great...
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Soft Snow Feels So Good!
January 18, 2016

Soft Snow Feels So Good!

So far, during the month of January, Alta has received snow, snow and more snow. 45 inches to date this year with more snow in the forecast this week. The base is 68 inches which means great coverage all over the mountain.  The Daily Pow captured footage of some of the recent fun skiing conditions....
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If You Like Skiing Powder…
January 12, 2016

If You Like Skiing Powder…

People get pretty excited around Alta when we get a weather forecast that tell us we’re going to have 3-4 storms in the next 10 days. You don’t need to wait for a powder alert–instead you can be here skiing powder! This type of advance notice is when friends tell friends to take their vacation...
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Planned that Ski Vacation Yet?
January 6, 2016

Planned that Ski Vacation Yet?

A ski vacation is a winter highlight for many skiers.  Whether it is your only ski trip for the winter or one of several, planning sooner rather than later will increase your odds of getting a reservation when you want to come. 7-days Total immersion in skiing with enough time to really feel like you...
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Ring in the New Year with Skiing
December 29, 2015

Ring in the New Year with Skiing

With over 100+ inches of snow last week and the week before, Alta now has a base of 58 inches and all lifts but Albion are running. The connection to Snowbird is open and the skiing is great! If you are planning to turn in at a reasonable hour on Thursday evening, you’ll be all...
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Happy Solstice! 50-inch Storm Last Week, 2-3 Feet This Week!
December 21, 2015

Happy Solstice! 50-inch Storm Last Week, 2-3 Feet This Week!

There were many snowy days last week and when it all added up, the storm total from Monday-Thursday was 50-inches–an Alta storm by any standard! Winter season is here and starting with more storms this week. It looks like another 2-3 feet through Wednesday and then another storm coming in Christmas–exciting stuff if you’ve been...
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Happy Monday–11 inches of snow in 13 hours!
December 14, 2015

Happy Monday–11 inches of snow in 13 hours!

The first big storm of the winter season is here!  We don’t know what took so long but we’re happy it’s snowing and it is supposed to keep snowing through tomorrow. Don’t have any ski plans yet? It’s time to make some and here are some tips. A ski vacation is a winter highlight for...
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Early Season Skiing at Alta
November 30, 2015

Early Season Skiing at Alta

Skiing at Alta in December before the holiday season is a great time of year to get back on skis.  For one thing, the slopes are virtually empty and it seems like you have your own private ski area. The snow quality at Alta is consistently great and if there hasn’t been a recent powder...
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Winter’s Arrived at Alta Lodge!
November 16, 2015

Winter’s Arrived at Alta Lodge!

It’s been snowing at Alta for the past 12+ hours and we’ve received 11 inches of snow.  With Alta’s scheduled opening on Friday, November 20, the timing of this snow storm is perfect! New snow on the deck of Alta Lodge This season Alta Lodge is celebrating 75 years as Alta’s first hotel.  We’re offering...
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Plan Ahead & Save on Tickets
October 20, 2015

Plan Ahead & Save on Tickets

Lift tickets can be a major expense of a ski vacation, especially so if it is a family vacation and you don’t have a season pass. If you know when you will be coming to ski Alta, you can purchase your lift tickets in advance on line.  The further ahead you buy the tickets, the...
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March: On Time Snow Delivery
March 4, 2015

March: On Time Snow Delivery

As we said in our last post, March could be a snowy month and so far, March is delivering!  Skiers couldn’t be happier with 25 inches of new snow since March 1.  An exciting photo of the storm coming up the canyon was posted on Twitter and no doubt powder videos will be coming soon...
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Snowing at Alta!
February 26, 2015

Snowing at Alta!

Pleased to report it is snowing (see actual photos on link) at Alta and it will keep snowing through the weekend. We’ll get a little break at the first of the week and then more snow again next week.  If you have been itching for your Alta powder break, March looks like the month to...
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More Weeks of Winter Season Ahead
February 16, 2015

More Weeks of Winter Season Ahead

If you think about how long winter will be depending on what groundhog Punxsutawney Phil sees when he comes out of his hole, it looks like more winter is in our future. (Not that we don’t want more winter at Alta…) We’re missing our winter storm cycles and are hopeful some will come our way...
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Spring-like Conditions in February
February 11, 2015

Spring-like Conditions in February

Wacky weather at Alta recently has made for some nice spring skiing in February.  Sunny days and warm temperatures were the norm over the weekend and will continue through the extended Presidents Weekend. Minus recent snow for a bit, Alta has a 69-inch base, with four inches of new snow overnight.  Mix it with a...
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Backcountry Adventures
January 28, 2015

Backcountry Adventures

The enthusiasm amongst skiers for venturing out on new terrain is growing more each year. Backcountry skiing is the fastest growing segment in the winter outdoor sports category.  As the equipment has improved over the years with lighter skis and binding and more technical boots, more skiers are keen to give it a try. The...
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It’s an Alta Storm!
January 12, 2015

It’s an Alta Storm!

There’s something special going on at Alta today: snow at 3 inches an hour! That was earlier today and the University of Utah just reported that Alta received 11 inches of snow from 9am-1pm! It’s still snowing and is supposed to continue through the evening.  When it snows that hard, you have to consider dropping...
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Wish You Were–
January 1, 2015

Wish You Were–

                                                          Skier: Aaron Rice, Photo: Joey Campanelli The past week has been one of the best holiday seasons in recent memories.  Not only did we get a “white Christmas” with 13 inches of snow, it then continued to snow for several days bringing in several more feet of snow. The holiday season was indeed jolly...
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Polar Express comes to Utah
December 22, 2014

Polar Express comes to Utah

The holiday season received a special boost a with a weekend storm that brought in 16 inches of snow and continued through Monday.  It was one of those storms the ski area needed and the right kind of snow to build up the base which now stands at 54 inches and counting. Tuesday and Wednesday...
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Winter Teaser
October 2, 2013

Winter Teaser

Alta Lodge deck September 28 If there’s one thing you can count on, it’s early season snow and last week did not disappoint.  Although most of the snow we received last week has melted, spirits were none the less “up” upon seeing the fluffy white flakes.  We expect to receive another storm this week and...
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Ski Magazine Applauds Alta Lodge
October 26, 2007

Ski Magazine Applauds Alta Lodge

Deep Devotion Abundant snow and legendary terrain have earned Alta, Utah, more than a cult following. Alta-worship is its own religion, whose pilgrims return year after year to hole up between ski days in one of the resort’s five distinct and delightfully quirky lodges — sometimes for months at a stretch. http://http://www.skinet.com/skinet/travel/article/0,26908,1674669,00.html
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Fall weather coming to a close
October 26, 2007

Fall weather coming to a close

The fall weather has been fantastic this past week but will slowly be coming to a close next week during the final days of October. Alta has seen its share of powder skiing, especially last Sunday when the parking lot was nearly full and the sun was shining. It won’t be long before winter is...
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