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  Alta, Utah - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 370, a slight decrease from the 1990 figure of 397.
Its 2004 population was estimated at 366, a slight decrease from 2000.
Alta is also a ski resort that has 500,000 visitors a year.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Alta,_Utah   (430 words)

  
 Alta, Utah
I rediscovered all the great things about Alta, that it is huge, that you see only 10% of it from the lodge, that it is rugged and beautiful, that it reveals some of it's ski secrets readily and hides others extremely well (Alta trail map).
Alta limits their ticket sales and the old slow lifts insure that the slopes are never crowded.
The mines played out and Alta became a ghost town, then was revived in 1938 when skiing legend Alf Engen told a bunch of SLC businessmen that yes, the mine shafts could be covered up and this would be a good place to ski.
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 Alta - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
American Land Title Association (ALTA), a national trade association representing the land title industry.
Alta (vehicles), a Greek manufaturer of cars, light trucks and motorcycles
Alta capella, a 20th century musicological term for Renaissance wind ensembles
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Alta   (142 words)

  
 GORP - Utah Skiing Roundup - Alta
Alta is the land of free-heel skiing, wool pants, hiking for untracked powder, Wasatch wahoos, and old-fashioned fixed lifts.
Alta keeps more people in line so there's less people on the mountain at any given time, and their lack of capitol improvements keep ticket prices at rock-bottom levels.
Alta has always been known as the place to be for powder hounds.
gorp.away.com /gorp/activity/skiing/ut/alta.htm   (398 words)

  
 Rustler Lodge Employment
It is at the base of the Alta Ski Resort, which boasts of 500 inches of "the greatest snow on Earth" annually.
Alta is one mile from the Snowbird ski resort and within 90 minutes of Park City and 5 other local ski areas.
Alta’s Rustler Lodge is on the modified American food plan, which includes breakfast and dinner in the room rates.
www.rustlerlodge.com /employee   (618 words)

  
 Goski.com - Alta
The chutes were steep and narrow, with cliffs galore to jump off of, the bowls were hardly crowded at all due to the lack of snowboarders, and the trees were steep, and anything but skied with at least a foot and a half of fresh powder anwhere you put your skis.
Alta is the core, the soul, the place where the true heart of skiing resides.
Alta is old school, the lifts are slow and the ameneties are not glitzy.
goski.com /resorts/alta/resort_welcome.html?...&from=state&bc=RIR   (3142 words)

  
 Alta Utah Ski Resort Alta Utah Vacation Ski Resort Vacation
Alta is a mountain respected by skiers for its value, snow quality, encredible scenery, and varied terrain.
Others who are involved in the industry lament that "Alta is the best of what they were." It may be that the combination of a rich history and a dedication to the pureness of the skiing experience verify the claims.
Alta considers lift lines, weather and slope conditions, as well as the availability of parking, dining, restrooms and other guest services, when it evaluates the experience it offers its guests.
www.whitewoodtours.com /?dest=UTAL   (211 words)

  
 Alta Ski Area, Utah - Family Vacation Planning And Resort Information
Alta is located in Little Cottonwood Canyon in the Wasatch Cache National Forest.
Nestled in a naturally beautiful setting and graced with splendid light, dry powder, Alta is an experience set apart from the rest and is noted for some of the best snow conditions in the world.
Alta receives an average seasonal snowfall of 500 inches.
www.skitown.com /resortguide/overview.cfm/ut01/Alta   (301 words)

  
 Alta Ski Resort - Utah Ski Attractions - Chalet Day Johns   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Alta has been drawing skiers for over six decades and is noted for some of the best skiing in the world.
Along with Snowbird, Alta was placed 4th in a ranking of North American ski resorts.
Alta receives over 500 inches of snow each season and accumulates depths up to 15 feet.
www.chaletdayjohns.com /attractions/alta.shtml   (278 words)

  
 Alta: The Nested Process Model In Java
Alta implements the Fluke operating system's nested process model within a Java virtual machine.
A short paper which appeared at the European SIGOPS'98 Workshop outlines Alta and its applicability to mobile code.
Flask is a security-enhanced version of the Fluke kernel and OS, being developed cooperatively by the Utah Flux team and the US Department of Defense.
www.cs.utah.edu /flux/java/alta   (330 words)

  
 JIM SHANE ALTA, UTAH, COLLECTION   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Included are photocopies of news photos and articles regarding skiing activities in Alta, as well as human interest news stories on early University of Utah ski instructors, the opening of the Alta post office, the town's incorporation, the expansion of the Gold Miner's Daughter Lodge, and the 1985 propane explosion at that lodge.
News photograph and photocopy of a photograph of University of Utah student ski instructors at Alta, (1948); a news photograph of Jim Shane, Alta ski-patrolman, skiing powder, (1955); and, a news photograph of the new upper terminal of the Germania Pass Lift at Alta, (1955).
Report on the incorporation of Alta to a township so taxes could be collected for general town maintenance and fire and law enforcement protection.
www.lib.utah.edu /spc/mss/accn1071/accn1071.html   (475 words)

  
 Alta Ski Resort: OnTheSnow Overview of Alta Utah
Alta is one of those areas that never changed its desire to preserve and protect the ski experience of its guests.
The Alta "skiing emphasis" attempts to match the number of skiers with its facilities.
Alta Council for the Arts creates many activities that may involve movies, art shows, workshops, and dances.
www.onthesnow.com /UT/10   (190 words)

  
 Alta ski area
Alta has an ok variety of runs and a good selection of lifts.
Alta has an average ratio of expert and advanced runs, and an average ratio of intermediate and beginner runs.
The Utah mountains in wintertime are a fantastic place for skiing and snowboarding.
www.gottagoitsnows.com /skiareas/1108.html   (605 words)

  
 Ski at Alta Ski Area, Little Cottonwood Canyon, Utah
The fact that Alta calls itself a ski area, not a resort, is telling.
Although it's hard to believe, given the lack of development, Alta is a town as well as a ski area.
By the 1930s, when the new Sun Valley was courting glamorous international figures, Alta the ski area was born from the simple desire of Salt Lake City residents to have a place nearby where they could ski without having to climb uphill.
skisnowboard.com /alta   (685 words)

  
 Alta, Utah - Oct. 24, 2002
ALTA, Utah (Money Magazine) - Nestled in the upper reaches of Little Cottonwood Canyon, 30 miles southeast of downtown Salt Lake City, Alta ski resort is sacred ground among those who worship the fluffy stuff.
In many ways, Alta is a throwback to the way skiing used to be, before slope-side sushi bars and day spas became de rigueur.
Several families own Alta and are bent on preserving a kind of ski culture that is now hard to find at resorts of this size.
money.cnn.com /2002/10/15/pf/saving/travel/bpvac_alta   (552 words)

  
 Alta, Utah (Cities)
Alta is located in Salt Lake County south east of Salt Lake City and is reached on Bypass Road out of Draper.
Alta is best known for its snow skiing, but offers rugged outdoor activity in the off season.
The population estimate for July 1, 1998 was 411, an increase of 14 since 1990.
www.ohwy.com /ut/a/alta.htm   (86 words)

  
 Alta Ski Resort | Utah.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
At Alta, a variety of awesome terrain and snow conditions provide skiing opportunities for every level of skier, including beginners.
More uniquely, Alta has teamed up with Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort to enable skiers to have access to double the terrain, which means more fun for everyone.
Alta is located 25 miles southeast of Salt Lake City at the top of Little Cottonwood Canyon, State Highway 210, approximately 45 minutes from the Salt Lake City International Airport.
www.utah.com /ski/resorts/alta.htm   (213 words)

  
 Utah Ski Lodging Directory - Search hundreds of Utah Ski Lodging properties.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Nestled against the backdrop of Mt. Superior in Alta, Utah, the fabulous Alta Peruvian Lodge has welcomed visitors for more than 50 years with an old-world atmosphere full of character and rustic charm.
Located in Alta, Utah, the Rustler Lodge combines rustic charm with modern amenities, excellent cuisine, ski in/ski out and outdoor heated pool.
Plan your next trip to Utah at one of our wonderful bed and breakfasts inns, located near majestic national parks, ski resorts and such historic cities as Salt Lake City and Provo.
www.onthesnow.com /snowlinks/lodging/UT   (359 words)

  
 Photographs of the Wasatch Mountains, Utah by David Whitten. alta, snowbird, superior peak, wildflowers, little ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
This photo is from Germania Pass at the Alta Ski Area and shows part of Snowbird's Mineral Basin in the foreground.
At the head of Mill B South Fork, This is part of the Twin Peaks Wilderness, one of the small Wilderness areas in the Wasatch Mountains.
Fresh snow at Alta in May after the lifts are closed for the year.
www.davidwhittenphoto.com /wasatch.html   (1764 words)

  
 Accommodation, North Alta
The Goldminers Daughter is a rustic lodge situated at the world-class Alta Ski Area, at the base of...
Altas Rustler Lodge is only 45-minutes driving distance from Salt Lake City International Airport.
Accommodation, North Alta Vacation in North Alta, Utah, travel the region and explore all there is to offer.
www.realadventures.com /pages/utah/north-alta.htm   (256 words)

  
 Albion Basin Trail in Alta, Utah | Utah.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The route follows the 2-mile, all-weather Albion Basin Summer Road from the base of Alta Ski Area, located at the top of Little Cottonwood Canyon, to the national forest's Albion Basin Campground.
The road rises gently but steadily and is good for novice bikers who are aclimated to the mountains' thin air.
Alta Ski Area is renowned for its superb alpine skiing.
www.utah.com /bike/trails/albion_basin.htm   (408 words)

  
 Ski jobs in Utah: Winter employment at Alta Peruvian Lodge   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Alta is noted for some of the best snow conditions in the world.
Alta, by far, has the best skiing in the world (just ask our former employees).
The Alta Peruvian Lodge is a 57-year-old rustic ski lodge with a warm, comfortable ambiance.
www.coolworks.com /altaperuvian   (198 words)

  
 Alta and Snowbird Lodging - Alta Chalets
Fresh powder, clear sunny days and terrain for all skill levels make skiing at Snowbird and Alta a fantastic vacation experience.
All of our vacation ski home rentals are located in the town of Alta and are either ski in/ski out or within walking distance of the lifts.
With more than 80% repeat clientele each year, we understand how to take the planning out of your Utah ski vacation, so your only concern will be carving your turns.
www.altachalets.com   (214 words)

  
 Alta, Utah: Skiing - The Boston Globe
How to get there The joy of Utah is that you can leave Boston at breakfast and be skiing before lunch.
The joy of Utah is that you can leave Boston at breakfast and be skiing before lunch.
The next clinic is scheduled April 1-5 at Alta, Utah.
www.boston.com /travel/articles/2004/02/29/alta_utah_skiing   (136 words)

  
 eBay - alta utah, Posters, Transportation items on eBay.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
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 Alta vacation rentals, Alta rentals UT, Cyber Rentals
The Oaks at Wasatch Condo is economically priced (1/2 to 1/3 of rates at the resorts) and is a short 10 to 15 minute drive to Utah's best skiing.
It features amenities such as private outdoor hot tub, indoor jetted tub off the master bedroom, fully equipped kitchen, fireplace (wood is provided), washer/dryer, 3 TV's, VCR, stereo, cable, gas barbeque grill, dining for 12, great view of the Wasatch Mountains and a 2 car garage.
In the summer there is hiking, biking, scenic mountain drives, hang gliding and Salt Lake City's historic attractions.
www.cyberrentals.com /USA/Utah/vacation-condo-Alta/p118247.htm   (345 words)

  
 Utah Ski Packages - Alta Peruvian Lodge
This resort mountain hideaway is a haven for the serious skier, yet skiers of all abilities will appreciate the exceptional conditions that Alta is known for: Light, fluffy powder with an average annual snowfall of over 500 inches.
After a sumptuous full breakfast buffet to get you going, you head off to the famous slopes of the Alta Ski Area.
The terrain is varied enough so that it is as challenging as you would like it to be.
www.altaperuvian.com   (314 words)

  
 Welcome to AltaCam and the Alta Ski Forum
Alta skiers share the bond of deep powder snow and bright blue skies.
Here's the official Alta snowfall history for the 2005-2006 season.
Alta has recently broke the 600" mark for total snowfall.
www.altacam.com   (267 words)

  
 Alta, Utah Collection, Univ. of Utah   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
These 92 photographs detail the historic and scenic beauty of Alta from the early days of both mining and skiing.
Included are images of skiers, lifts, lodges, shelters, ski runs, avalanches, and the general area.
Additional information may be found at Manuscripts Alta Ski Area Records, Accn 1414.
www.lib.utah.edu /spc/photo/p371/p371.html   (79 words)

  
 Utah ski resort lodging -- Alta's Rustler Lodge
Utah ski resort lodging -- Alta's Rustler Lodge
ur ideal mountainside location affords ski-in, ski-out convenience to all of Alta Ski Resort and access to unlimited mountain trails for scenic summer hikes.
For over 58 years, the Rustler Lodge has taken pride in a tradition of excellence, providing unsurpassed dining, the finest in accommodations and attentive service.
www.rustlerlodge.com   (88 words)

  
 Alta Ski Area Welcomes You
Alta is closed for the 2005 - 2006 Season
Earth Day at Alta: Thanks for the support
Alta Children's Center is hiring supervisors for the 2006 - 2007 season!
www.alta.com   (93 words)

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