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Town in Utah, United States
Photo: Scott Catron from Sandy, Utah, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Alta is a small town at the head of Little Cottonwood Canyon in Salt Lake County, part of the Wasatch Range region of Utah.
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Stop here and pop off your skis for a nice cup of warmth on a cold day.
For a nice relaxing time after skiing or in the evening
Great for a pitcher, nachos, or hot chocolate after a day of worthy skiing.
Located on the mountain in Watson Shelter.
Evening bar for 21-and-ups.
The original Deep Powder House is next to the Alta Lodge mid-way between Wildcat Base and Albion Base. This shop is the main boot-fitting location and is home to Masterfit Certified custom boot-fitting professionals. The Deep Powder House offers a full selection of demo and high-performance rental equipment, and a complete line of clothing, outerwear and accessories.
The Motherlode Powder House is located adjacent to the Wildcat Base and Alta's main parking area in the Goldminer's Daughter Lodge. The Motherlode is convenient to the Collins and Wildcat Lifts. A large fleet of high-performance rental and children's equipment, appropriate for all ages and ability levels, are available here. The Motherlode is a drop-off for the Powder House Ski Shops's repair shop and offers access to Masterfit Certified boot-fitting professionals. The Motherlode has a large collection of Alta logo T-shirts, hats, fleece and accessories.
The Rustler Powder House is in the Rustler Lodge on the dining room level. A full selection of demo, high-performance rental and children's rental equipment is available here. This location is a drop off point for the Powder House Ski Shops's repair shop and offers access to Masterfit Certified boot-fitting professionals. The Rustler Powder House offers a full line of outerwear, clothing and accessories.
By car
State Highway 210 brings you to Alta. The nearest interstates are 15, 80, and 215. There is only one road in and out of the valley.
By plane
It is a 45-minute drive from the Salt Lake City International Airport, with direct flights from most major cities.
Overnight parking in Alta is limited. Avalanche and watershed restrictions prohibit overnight camping and dogs. If you are staying in Alta it is not necessary to have a car.
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