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thumbnail 10-14-2012 p: Matt Baydala

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thumbnail 95 Year Old Skier - Forever Young

George Jedenoff is a 95 year old skier from Oakland, CA. who skis Alta, UT. With a lifetime season pass and a healthy lifestyle George shows us that skiing can be a part of any stage of life.

thumbnail Powder Day - March 21, 2013

Surf's up this spring in Utah. Come take a ride with Snowbird Athlete Ryan Hudson in a foot of fresh pow. Come get your own piece this spring. Music: "Big Kids" by Hang Time. hangtimehangtime.bandcamp.com Photography and Edit: Tim Roberts

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Utah over 300" this season

thumbnail Your Season Starts Now! 11-30-2012 - Ski Utah

Utah has 9 open resorts, 211 runs, 34 lifts, 6 terrain parks, and 16,000 total skiable vertical feet ready for your enjoyment. Book your holiday vacation now.

thumbnail 11/11/12 50'' Powder Day!

Winter Storm Brutus dumped 50" of The Greatest Snow on Earth® on Utah. With many resorts scheduled to open this week, opening day is not to be missed. Brighton opens first this Tuesday, November 13. Winter is here!

A week of firsts for me in Utah

Posted by Powderhound Matt on May 7, 2011

For the first time in 5 years, was finally able to ski the Twin Peaks at Snowbird and Little Chute at Alta.

All alone at Alta 5-24-2011

Posted by Powderhound Matt on May 26, 2011

As this endless winter rolls on another storm system left half a foot of fresh snow atop of Little Cottonwood Canyon.

The North Face Masters: Part 1 - Anticipation

Posted by Ride Utah on April 12, 2012

Back in February, I returned from a disappointing showing at The North Face Masters at Crystal Mountain. Fortunately I get another crack at the the competition in my home state. The comp starts tomorrow at Snowbird, can't wait.

The North Face Masters: Part 3 - Finals

Posted by Ride Utah on April 14, 2012

It was an hour before dropping and I had to stomp three cliffs and a hip jump before calling it a day. I reminded myself it’s just another day riding. It just happens to be a day filled with pros, cameras and huge cliffs.

There’s still plenty of time to yell at the Little League umpire

Posted by Ski Utah Yeti on April 24, 2012

Get out and make good on the last days of spring skiing. Trust me, you won’t regret another day of spring skiing, especially when your son’s little league umpire starts testing your patience in the heat of the summer.

Spring Yoga Retreat at Alta Lodge

Fri May 24 2013 - Sun May 26 2013

AWARENESS THROUGH MOVEMENT and STILLNESS with Kim Dastrup and Thomas McConkie

Little Cottonwood Zone
Alta Ski Area and Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort feature world-class terrain and receive over 500 inches of snowfall annually. Just 10 miles from Salt Lake City’s lights and 45 minutes to the SLC airport, Alta is a skiers-only mountain and Snowbird’s iconic tram laps are not to be missed. Ski both resorts in one day with the Alta/Snowbird Lift Ticket.
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Resorts

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Alta Ski Area

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A Skier’s Mountain-Alta and pure, unspoiled skiing are truly synonymous. Respected for its classic powder skiing, challenging terrain and spectacular views, don’t forget that Alta also offers great beginner and intermediate skiing.

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Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort

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Averaging more than 600 inches of Utah's legendary "Greatest Snow on Earth®," Snowbird is the ultimate powder paradise. Award-winning terrain, unmatched accessibility and a picturesque pedestrian village add up to an unforgettable winter destination experience.

Lodging

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Alta Lodge

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Classic ski lodge with full breakfast and four-course dinner included with overnight lodging, afternoon tea and the Sitzmark Club. Ski-in/ski-out access to Alta Ski Area, so no car is needed. Ski shop is located adjacent to the lodge.

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Alta Peruvian Lodge

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In 1948 the Alta Peruvian Lodge opened its doors at the base of majestic Mt. Superior with a cozy atmosphere full of character. Today our visitors continue to enjoy the Peruvian’s rustic charm, delicious menu, friendly staff, and unmatched skiing in the heart of Alta.

Retail/Rental

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Christy Sports - Your Ski and Board Shop - Salt Lake City, Deer Valley & Snowbird

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We proudly serve Utah with 3 store locations and now offer Rental Equipment DELIVERY in Park City, UT with Door 2 Door by Christy Sports! Pick up your DISCOUNT LIFT TICKETS at our Olympus Hills Christy Sports Location!

More Activities

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Alta Ski Area Cat Skiing

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Alta offers a unique skiing adventure of guided off-trail skiing in the Grizzly Gulch Bowl, located in Little Cottonwood Canyon above Alta.

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Ski Utah Interconnect Tour

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Experience Utah’s Wasatch backcountry by interconnecting six resorts in one day. Ever wonder what the skiing is like on the other side of the rope?

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Alta Ski Area nordic

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Come up and enjoy classic or skate skiing on our 5km groomed track. Later on in the season, when weather and snow conditions permit, we groom a track at mid-mountain which is accessible via Sunnyside Lift with your Nordic Pass.