Alta Ski Area Discount Tickets

When your planning you ski vacation one of the primary concerns is always price. Finding the good deals key and when it come to putting together a whole ski vacation package it becomes even more important. This article will attempt to cover some methods for getting some good deals on you ski vacation package plus basic information on the town of Park City and the Alta Ski Area.

First, Park City Information, Park City and Alta are located southeast on Interstate 80 from around downtown Salt Lake City. The short distance makes it an excellent resort for your trip because the relatively short distance from the Salt Lake City International Airport, especially if you're flying in from around the country or Internationally.

If you're planning on a group trip for a company getaway or perhaps a ski retreat with a few friends, it's nice to know that a short drive is all it will take after a potentially long flight. This also can save you some money too, which never hurts. Park City was the host of the 2002 Winter Olympics and because of the influx of tourist travel and foreign money the city drastically increased its outlets stores and now boasts the greatest collection of factory outlet stores in northern Utah.

Alta happens to be one of the oldest ski areas in the Unite States of America. The snow in the area is famous because the salinity of the Great Salt Lake. When storms blow through they pick up moisture and salt from the Lake and carry it to the mountain resorts and deposit it in the form of some of the lightest powder in the world.

The Resort itself has a base elevation of 8,530 Feet and a top elevation of 10,550 Feet. Thirteen ski lifts give access to 116 ski runs throughout the territory, which covers 2,220 acres of skiable terrain. The runs break down by experience as follows: 6% for beginners, 25% for intermediate, and 69% for advanced to experts, allowing for play areas for everyone from first timers to seasoned veterans. Don't forget the Alta get an annual snowfall of 514 inches so expect tons of that amazing powder for everyone. As for the good deals check into buying a all encompassing package. If you purchase airfare, lodging, lift tickets, and ski rentals all together you more likely to get the best deal possible.