| Every year the Alta Ski Resort in Utah is buried in | | | | it is definitely wise to start planning your trip in |
| 500 inches of snow! Let's put that in perspective. | | | | advance. |
| That equals 45 Feet of snow per year! Simply put, | | | | 2) Turn to the Internet for the best deals |
| that's a lot of powder. As much as the snow is | | | | The internet is a wealth of discounts and deals for |
| coveted, the terrain of Alta Resort is equally sought | | | | skiing in Utah and of course Alta. |
| after. The Alta Resort spans 2,200 acres of skiable | | | | 3) Book through a travel agent |
| terrain. For the sake of perspective, that equals | | | | Travel agents can sometimes get good deals on lift |
| 106,480 football fields worth of chutes, glades, bowls, | | | | tickets especially if you go in the non-peak season. |
| tree-skiing, terrain parks, and of course powder. Read | | | | 4) Look for military discounts |
| more about the Alta Ski Resort and find information | | | | Military men and women can find great deals if they |
| on buying discount lift tickets. | | | | call ahead of time and ask for military discounts. |
| With the purchase of your Alta ski ticket you gain | | | | 5) Don't wait until the last minute |
| direct access to one of Utah's favorite ski resorts. If | | | | If you wait until the last minute, you will be forced to |
| you need a big city fix, Salt Lake City is just down | | | | book full priced tickets at the ticket counter. |
| the canyon. | | | | 6) Find deals at local ski shops |
| Alta Resort Profile: | | | | Some local ski shops offer great deals on lift tickets |
| Acres of Terrain: 2,200 acres | | | | and ski passes. |
| Lifts: 10 | | | | 7) Check eBay for ski dealseBay can sometimes |
| Runs: 116+ | | | | provide interesting ways of getting lift tickets |
| Average Snowfall: 500" inches | | | | through coupons and vouchers. |
| Difficulty of Terrain: Beginner 25%, Intermediate | | | | 8) Scalp lift tickets at the resort |
| 40%, Advanced 35% | | | | Some people need to get rid of un-used tickets at |
| Location: Alta is located just 25 miles southeast of | | | | the resort, this can sometimes provide a good deal. |
| Salt Lake City at the top of Little Cottonwood | | | | 9) Get a annual ski pass |
| Canyon, State Highway 210. It's only 45 minutes | | | | If you ski a lot and live in the Salt Lake City area, it is |
| from Salt Lake City International Airport. Direct flights | | | | a great idea to book an annual pass so you can ski all |
| from most major cities could have you enjoying Alta | | | | day everyday. |
| today! | | | | 10) Avoid peak season |
| Here are the Top Ten Ways to find discount lift | | | | * Some people time their ski vacation around the |
| tickets Alta Resort in Utah. | | | | peak season. This helps alleviate some of the high |
| 1) Always Book In Advance | | | | priced amenities of a Utah ski vacation. |
| To find the best deals and to book cheap lift tickets | | | | |