Alta Ski Area has officially wrapped up their 2025/2026 ski season, celebrating closing day with a 13 inch powder party on Sunday, April 26th. While the lifts are done spinning and all on-mountain dining is now closed, skiing (and now snowboarding) is possible through uphill travel.
Those hoping to take advantage of uphill travel options at Alta need to be aware that the mountain is now considered backcountry and backcountry conditions do exist. Those accessing the mountain are responsible for assessing avalanche hazards and risk and should carry and know how to use all avalanche gear.
In the case of an emergency, there is no ski patrol to assist and therefore you are responsible for your own rescue. Equipment may be encountered on the mountain as well, and hazards will not be marked. Additionally no access to Snowbird is allowed through Alta’s uphill travel.
While the on-mountain dining options are closed, those visiting can still check out both the Gulch Pub and Swen’s Restaurant in Snowpine Lodge, both of which are open daily. Swen’s Restuarant is open from 8am-11am for breakfast and 5pm-8pm for dinner.
