Rating: 5.05.05.05.05.0 5.00
Difficulty: 5.0
Trails:
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Beginner rating: 2.752.752.752.752.75 2.75
Intermediate rating: 4.04.04.04.04.0 4.00
Expert rating: 5.05.05.05.05.0 5.00
Park rating: 1.01.01.01.01.0 1.00

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Reviewed by RICHARD on November 20, 2007

RICHARD is a 6 skier

Rating: 55555
Difficulty: 5
Beginner rating: 22222
Intermediate rating: 33333
Expert rating: 55555
Park rating: 11111

The British View

As one of the few Brits to venture this far I have not been disappointed. Alta is for skiers or so the hooded tops say and this is very true. Being a Europe skier normally, Alta is such a contrast and an immensely enjoyable one at that. It is for true skiers not cafe hoppers or those that like to pose. You can sense that Alta is a no-nonsense get out there and ride kind of place from the moment you get into the parking lot. No frills but the base facilities are excellent. The mountains are more for advanced to expert but there is enough to do for all. I don't want to say too much otherwise Alta will be flooded with more Brits, so keep this to yourselves!

Reviewed by bill - wisconsin on December 23, 2006

bill - wisconsin is a 6 skier

Rating: 55555
Difficulty: 5
Beginner rating: 44444
Intermediate rating: 55555
Expert rating: 55555
Park rating: (none given)

None Better

Stay away. I don't want another person spoiling this mountain. I'm writing this as a tribute only. I've skied Alta for the last thirty five years. There's nothing quite like it. Jackson, Squaw, Whistler, Highlands all have thier own appeal. All difficult, all beautiful. Alta's like Targhee only tougher. Like Jackson with better snow. As difficult as Squaw but prettier. Albion basin for the beginners. There's no nightlife unless you're staying 30 minutes away in the valley. Don't. Go to bed early, get up early. Don't waste your time there. Take your kids and savor it.

Reviewed by Danny on August 29, 2006

Danny is a 4 skier

Rating: 55555
Difficulty: 5
Beginner rating: 22222
Intermediate rating: 44444
Expert rating: 55555
Park rating: (none given)

Great Mountain

Alta is one of, if not the best, mountains I have skied. It has a lot to offer in terms of challenging terrain with small crowds. I also love the fact that snowboarders aren't allowed. Not so much because I don't want snowboarders there but because it thins the crowd even more. In addition to the challenging terrain, Alta offers some easier cruisers which are a nice change of pace.

Alta (along with Snowbird) also has some of the largest snowfall amounts in the US. Not only is the snow abundant but it is soft and dry. No experience like it. I would definitely recommend Alta at any time of the year.

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