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Alta, Utah is a small mountain community located at the head of Little Cottonwood Canyon in the Wasatch-Cache National Forest. The Town ranges in elevation from 7,500 ft to 9,500 ft. above sea level. The winter annual average of 500 inches of snowfall provides for our world famous deep powder skiing. The summer turns quieter but equally as wonderful. Hiking, climbing and biking provides opportunities to see breathtaking mountains views, wildlife (moose, birds, coyotes, mountain lions) and over 170 varieties of wildflowers. Alta is a very inspiring environment, an ideal place for furthering artistic and educational opportunities.

Alta is composed of creative, active families, seasonal and year round employees, professional athletes, artists, and guests who choose to stay, recreate, or visit in Alta and Little Cottonwood Canyon. The Town of Alta's population can fluctuate between 300 in the summer to 3,000 in the winter season. The majority of our population base is in low to moderate income as determined by HUD standards; many live in small employee quarters and have limited transportation to get to the Salt Lake Valley. The families live in caretaker apartments, condos and single family homes. Our community does extend to the Salt Lake Valley; many who recreate in our town have come to consider Alta as their home.

The Jordan School District (now Canyons Shool District) opened a one room school in Alta in 2002, it is housed at the Goldminer's Daughter Lodge, ranges from K-8th grades with about 17 children.

 

Read The Alta School Blog HERE!

Alta's Other Non-Profits

Alta Ski Lifts Environmental Center

For full information on Alta Visitors Bureau - www.altaresortassociation.com
For full information on the Town of Alta- www.townofalta.com
For full information on Alta Ski Area - www.alta.com

Watch a great video of Alta HERE