Alta Ski Area is temporarily closed to uphill travel as snowmaking and on-mountain operations begin, according to an undated notice on the resort's website.
While certain areas are restricted, the Summer Road remains open to uphill travel, providing access to Catherine's Pass and Grizzly Gulch.
The resort operates under a special use permit with the Forest Service within the Wasatch-Cache National Forest. This permit allows for the restriction of uphill travel to protect employees, skiers, ski area improvements, and the resort's product, as well as for safety and operational purposes.
Individuals traveling uphill in the Alta Ski Area should be aware that backcountry conditions exist and hazards are not marked. Travelers may encounter equipment on the mountain and must treat the area as backcountry terrain.
Visitors are responsible for their own rescue and for assessing avalanche hazard and risk. It is recommended that travelers carry and know how to use avalanche gear, as there is no ski patrol available.
Areas within the ski area are subject to temporary closures for operational reasons, avalanche mitigation by Alta Ski Patrol, or for the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT). Updates regarding these conditions are available through the Utah Avalanche Center, UDOT Avalanche, and Alta Central.
