Alta.  It’s a word known throughout all the ski world and for good reason.  Alta Ski Resort is home to an annual 500″ of snow that is light and dry like no other.  But skiing this legend of a resort isn’t as easy as one might think when standing at either of the base areas.

Here are a few tips that might make the skiing experience all the better if you’re headed to Alta for the first time.

1. Don’t be fooled by the old Wildcat lift - this 2 person lift hides many powder stashes not otherwise reachable from another lift
2. While High Rustler is a real treat, it gets tracked pretty fast.  Set your sights for West Rustler and you’ll be glad you did
3. Don’t, I repeat, DON’T stop on the High Traverse.
4. When you get off of the Supreme lift, turn left and up the short hike to Catherine’s Pass.  But be sure to do this in the morning as the late afternoon sun can put a damper on this slope.
5. Glory Hole - it’s worth the trip but keep your speed at the bottom of you may regret reading this tip

For the Alta Ski Resort trail map click here.

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