Alta Chalets Blog

Although some people feel the effects of altitude sickness more than others, the majority of visitors to Utah have no symptoms or only experience a minor headache for a day.  The Snowbird and Alta ski areas offer some of the best powder skiing in North America. Located only about 30 minutes North of Salt Lake International Airport, the Snowbird ski resort area is a popular destination for all kinds of...

Whether you’re seeking natural beauty, exhilarating outdoor activities, or a glimpse into the past of Utah’s storied valleys and canyons, Little Cottonwood Canyon has it all! Utah’s Cottonwood Canyons are nestled in the Wasatch Mountains on the east side of the Salt Lake Valley, an easy drive from Salt Lake City yet a world apart, offering captivating beauty and serene seclusion.  Little Cottonwood Creek Trail  Stretching 3 miles from the...

The Flagstaff and the Baldy Photohaus have a fantastic location, just across the street from the Alta Ski Area. If you are familiar with Alta, these two units are just across the street from the Alta Lodge. So in the morning, you have two options to get to Alta. You can either jump on the Free Alta Resort Shuttle or ski down. The Resort Shuttle stops right by the house...

Yes, the View is ski in/ski out to Snowbird – arguably the best ski in/ski out there is to Snowbird. You don’t need to be an expert skier but, you do need to be an intermediate skier to be able to take advantage of this access. So, how do you ski to Snowbird? The View is located at the very end of Blackjack Road. The trail to Snowbird starts at...

We are frequently asked if people should rent a car when visiting Snowbird and Alta. Some guests find that they never use their rental cars once they are at Alta while others can’t imagine not having a car. While there is no clear cut answer to this question, there are a number of questions you can ask yourself that will help you to make your decision. Below is a list...

“Interlodge” is a term most visitors to Alta have never heard before unless they have visited our area in the past. Little Cottonwood Canyon, where Alta Ski Resort and Snowbird Resort are located, receives an average of 500 inches of snow each season. While this is what we all want and why we are considered to have the “greatest snow on earth”, it can also create avalanche conditions. There are...

How do I get from the Peruvian Acres private homes to Alta and Snowbird? The Peruvian Acres private homes are located very close to where the Bypass Road rejoins the State Highway 210 (the main road), below the Alta Peruvian Lodge. The Nicholson Chalet, the Black Bear Chalet and the Fort House are on the upper side of these neighborhoods and The Cabin and The Manley Cabin are on the...

How do I get from the Powder Ridge to Alta? The Powder Ridge properties are the only true Alta ski in/ski out condominiums. From the Powder Ridge driveway, you can ski across a very short cat track to access the Wildcat/Collins base area (please see Aerial Overview video at the bottom – look for “Wildcat Access” on the video – it isn’t marked at the resort area). At the end...

How do I get from the Superior Point Condominiums to Alta and Snowbird? Superior Point Condominiums are located just above the Wasatch Powderbird Heliport right along the Bypass Road, above the Cliff Lodge and Snowbird Center. The Bypass Road starts at Snowbird Entry Four and follows the curve of the mountain on up to Alta. Although technically located in the Town of Alta, these condominiums are physically closer to Snowbird....