Join us Sunday, April 21st for Closing Day of the 2023–24 Season.
It's been another great winter at Alta Ski Area. As we head into the final days of the 2023–24 season, we've already received 621 inches of snow and our mid-mountain base depth sits at 150 inches. To cap off the great skiing we have enjoyed this winter, Alta will remain open daily through Sunday, April 21st.
Our closing weekend looks to be an all-you-can-eat buffet of sunny groomers, slush bumps, goggle tans, glitter and hot dogs. As we put the finishing touches on an awesome 86th season, please consider the following operational updates as well as a few tips for making the most of Closing Day.
- Parking reservations are required Closing Day—Sunday, April 21st from 8am–1pm.
- Parking reservations will be checked at the top of the Wildcat and Albion ramps before cars are allowed entry.
- The Wildcat lot is a popular place on Closing Day and once this lot is filled it will remain closed for the rest of the day.
- No parking in Alta lots before 7:30am—even on Closing Weekend
- Ikon Base Passes are not valid at Alta Ski Area.
- Wasatch Benefit days are not valid on closing weekend.
- Please carpool—the UTA Ski Bus ended on April 13th and will not run on closing weekend.
- The Pickpockets will be playing music in the Wildcat lot from 4–6pm on Closing Day.
You may wonder with all this snow, why don’t we extend our season? Most of our employees are seasonal employees and we need to honor our commitment to them so they can leave for their summer employment. And as the temps rise in the valley, many skiers embrace other sports such as mountain biking, hiking and golf. Backcountry skiers will have the opportunity to keep skiing at Alta after our crews have cleared the mountain of ropelines, bamboo and all other operational materials. We will still offer skiing, but our lifts will go on summer vacation with the rest of you.
Closing Day Lift Hours
Friday and Saturday will operate as usual, with five lifts and nearly wall-to-wall terrain openings. There will be a few modifications to our lift hours on Closing Day.
- Wildcat | 9:15am–2pm
- Collins | 9:15am–4:30pm — there will be no loading at the angle station
- Sunnyside | 9:15am–4:30pm
- Supreme | 9:15am–3:30pm
- Sugarloaf | 9:15am–4pm
- Sugarloaf Pass Connection to Snowbird | 9:15am–3:30pm
- Transfer Tow | 8am–5pm
Food and Drink
Stay nourished and hydrated on these long spring days in the sun. Please consider the following updates to base area and on-mountain dining facilities.
- Watson Cafe at the Watson Shelter will be open and serving a full menu from 10am–3pm daily.
- Baldy Brews will be open daily through Closing Day.
- Alf's Restaurant will be serving mostly hot dogs, burgers and grab-and-go items. The Alf's deck will be open.
- Albion Grill will be open from 8am–5pm offering a full menu through Closing Day.
- Collins Grill and Cecret Coffee are now closed for the season.
- The Slopeside Cafe at the Goldminer's Daughter will close at noon on Closing Day.
We've made it this far. Let's not celebrate before we cross the finish line.
Tips for Enjoying Closing Day
- Parking reservations are required for Closing Day, Sunday, April 21st from 8am–1pm.
- Parking reservations will be checked at the top of the Wildcat and Albion ramps before cars are allowed entry.
- Closing Weekend attracts attention from local law enforcement—make good choices.
- Wasatch Benefit days are not valid on closing weekend.
- Please be considerate of other skiers while loading and unloading the lifts and while skiing.
- Open containers are not allowed on the lifts. If you choose to drink alcohol, please do so responsibly.
- Tailgating is permitted in Alta lots, but please be respectful of your car neighbors. Grills and hibachis are not allowed directly on the asphalt.
- The Wildcat lot is a popular place on Closing Day and once this lot is filled it will remain closed for the rest of the day.
- As always, don't trash Alta. Make sure your food packaging and beverage containers end up in the trash or recycle bins.
- Keep the costumes gate-friendly, family-friendly and safe for skiing. Also, don't forget your pass.
- Please ski responsibly and be nice. It's been a great season, let's send it out on a positive note.
- Have fun! And wear sunscreen.
