World-famous "Alta" ski area has been ranked #1 for snow quality in the United States by readers of three major skiing magazines. This popular mountain, located only 45 minutes from Salt Lake City International Airport, has been a skier's haven for 69 years, catering to all levels of skill. With an average annual snowfall of 500 inches, 116 runs, quad and triple chair lifts, and 2,200 skiable acres Alta provides the ultimate skiing experience. Alta is known as 'a skier's mountain,' no snowboarding allowed. Skiers from around the world are drawn to Alta's varied terrain, breathtaking scenery, panoramic views and unparalleled deep, dry powder. Skiing enthusiasts believe Alta offers the best snow in Utah, including daily groomed tracks, for classic, skate, Alpine or cross-country skiing. Here's a place where skier satisfaction is taken seriously, with amenities such as ski-in/ski-out restaurants and rental shop.