Alta, UT – The Alta community is kicking off two weeks of fun and discounted skiing in April for skiers and lodge guests at this Utah ski resort.
“Alta in April is a two-week celebration for old skiing friends to reconnect, the opportunity to make new friends and celebrate another great winter at Alta Ski Area,” said Alta Chamber and Visitors Bureau (ACVB) Coordinator Maggie Sullivan.
From April 1 through 14, season Pass holders from ski areas in the U.S. and around the world can ski Alta for $55 per day. A pictured season pass and ID are required. Lift rates drop to $55 per day for everyone on April 19-21 and April 26-28, when Alta will be running its Collins and Sunnyside lifts.
Utah K-12 students will get a head start on the discounts with a Spring Break Special, March 25-28 and April 1-4, providing a day of skiing for only $15 per day with a student ID or current report card. Utah students with MyAlta Cards will not use their card. Leave it at home and go to the ticket office with student ID or report card for your Spring Break Special.
Scheduled “Alta in April” events will begin with the annual Alta Gala on Friday, April 5 at La Caille restaurant in Cottonwood Heights, an annual fundraising event for three non-profits at Alta: Alta Community Enrichment, Alta Historical Society and Friends of Alta. Tickets for the event are $110 before March 22; after that date they are $125 and can be obtained through www.altagala.org.
On Saturday, April 6, skiers can try out new skis for next year through ski company reps at the Spring Demo Day at Wildcat Base as well as attend Watson Reunion Grand Ball at the Alta Peruvian Lodge. On Sunday, April 7, Alf’s on-the-mountain restaurant will offer Beer and Brats for $10 – a 16-ounce beverage with a bratwurst.
Friends will have opportunities to get together after skiing at three organized après ski events on Monday, Tuesday and Friday, April 8-12. Celebrate Alta Earth Day by donating old ski gear and stay to watch the screening of “Chasing Ice.”
All events are open to the public. Après ski parties are no host bar events.
“ALTA IN APRIL” SCHEDULE:
Friday, April 5:
Alta Gala- annual event raising funds and awareness of the arts, environment and history of Alta
La Caille Restaurant
Saturday, April 6:
Spring Ski Demo Day presented by Powder House Ski Shops and Alta Ski Shop.
Free ski demos with live music on the Goldminer’s Daughter Lodge Deck.
Watson Watson Winos Reunion Grand Ball at the Alta Peruvian Lodge. Contact Andy Walker altamaniac@gmail.com for more info.
Sunday, April 7:
Beer and Brats at Alf’s; $10 for a 16-ounce beverage and a bratwurst. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Monday, April 8:
Pool Party & DJ at Alta Peruvian Lodge. 4 to 6 p.m.
Tuesday, April 9:
Open Mic at the Goldminer’s Daughter Lodge Saloon. 8 to 10 p.m.
Friday, April 12th:
Alta Earth Day
Kids crafts, recycle ski gear drop-off, eco-friendly ski sport vendors, Alta Stewardship booth, Ski With a Ranger, Naturalist snowshoe hike. Screening of “Chasing Ice” at Our Lady of the Snows, followed by a raffle.