There are few precious places in the world like [Alta](https://www.alta.com/), an independently owned ski area since 1938. From its humble roots tied to Utah’s rugged silver mining era, Alta Ski Area emerged as a stellar powder skiing destination. Nestled at the top of Little Cottonwood Canyon deep in the Wasatch mountains, Alta is a skiers-only mountain. With an annual snowfall average of 548 inches, powder days at Alta are a way of life.

Come for the skiing. Stay for the skiing.

Included in the Salt Lake Ski Super Pass

[Learn more about the Super Pass](https://www.visitsaltlake.com/things-to-do/skiing-snowboarding/super-pass/)

Alta Ski Area

The Cliff Lodge offers easy ski-out/ski-in access, a world-class spa and diverse shopping opportunities. Snowbird's flagship accommodation showcases restaurants and lounges, outdoor swimming pools and hot tubs and extensive meeting space. Guests enjoy mountain and slopeside views from this modern, alpine hotel. Complimentary guest ski lockers, resort-wide wireless internet service, room service, concierge and a state-licensed daycare facility make your vacation a success. The Cliff Lodge comes with a selection of dining and shopping options. The Aerie Restaurant and Lounge, The Atrium and El Chanate Restaurant and Cantina are open year-round and offer diverse menus for every palate. A ski rental and repair shop complements the resort’s numerous retail shops. A heated guest pool and three hot tubs are located outdoors on Level 3 and are open year-round. Located on the 9th and 10th floors, The Cliff Spa features over 30 treatment and salon services, yoga studio, fitness center, rooftop pool, and hot tub. Providing 360-degree views of the Wasatch mountains, The Cliff Lodge's window-lined meeting spaces create the perfect backdrop for any conference or event. The Cliff Ballroom, designed with 16-foot ceilings and an advanced rear-screen projection system, accommodates up to 900 attendees.

The Cliff Lodge

Located atop The Cliff Lodge, The Cliff Spa offers over 30 massage treatments and salon services, yoga and fitness classes, a fitness center, locker rooms, dry saunas, a eucalyptus steam room, solarium, rooftop pool and hot tub and gift shop. Open daily, year-round.

The Cliff Spa

Located on the first floor of the Snowbird Center, General Gritts is your one-stop shop for all Snowbird adventures. General Gritts opens early and stays open late in order to accommodate daily visitors and guests overnighting in resort lodging. The grocery section of General Gritts has cold drinks, frozen foods, grab-and-go snacks, and almost everything else in between. Toiletries and medicinal products are also for sale at General Gritts in case you are in need of essentials while vacationing at Snowbird. General Gritts has a full service deli which operates during the breakfast, lunch and dinner hours. General Gritts also operate a state of Utah liquor store, allowing for easy shopping of wine and spirits. The courteous staff at General Gritts are also a great resource for mountain information, ski terrain recommendations, and off-the-map secret powder stashes on those magical pow days at Snowbird.

General Gritts

The Forklift features a casual, family dining atmosphere and serves a la carte breakfast and lunch entrées, year-round. Beer, wine and cocktails are served. During the winter, an apres-ski menu is offered.

The Forklift Restaurant

Renowned cuisine in a romantic alpine setting. Open from June through September for [Saturday lunch](http://altalodge.com/brunch/index.php?parent=105&subnav=244) and [Sunday Brunch](http://altalodge.com/brunch/index.php?parent=105&subnav=125).

[Weddings](http://altalodge.com/weddings/index.php?parent=93), receptions, [conferences](http://altalodge.com/conferences/index.php?parent=88) and retreats in a beautiful mountain setting.

Alta Lodge Restaurant

The Aerie has been remodeled and is open to serve you. The modern restaurant and lounge, atop The Cliff Lodge on the tenth floor, features a revamped menu offering Modern American Gastropub cuisine. The Aerie has the capacity to welcome 200 guests in the Restaurant, 75 in the Lounge and 100 in private dining rooms.

The Aerie Restaurant & Lounge

Alta’s finest luxury resort, the Snowpine Lodge, provides guests with the best ski-in/ski-out access, world class dining, rejuvenating mountain spa, and views that take your breath away during every season. Built in 1938, the historical Snowpine Lodge was the first ski lodge in Little Cottonwood canyon, home of both Alta and Snowbird ski resorts, and the "Greatest Snow on Earth”. The Snowpine Lodge was completely rebuilt in 2017/2018, adding numerous amenities desired by every guest, including a full-service restaurant, full-service bar, outdoor pool and hot tub, indoor grotto, game room, and ballroom. Cozy room accommodations range from family suites to private rooms to dorm style lodging

Snowpine Lodge

This easy out-and-back hike is family friendly and great for all skill levels. Just one mile in leads to a beautiful alpine lake surrounded by stunning mountain beauty.

Located in Little Cottonwood Canyon at Alta Ski Area, Cecret Lake Trail is a popular hike that is surrounded by nature and great views.

This hike is popular, so it's best to arrive early, especially on the weekends. There is a $10 fee to park at the trailhead, which is located right by Albion Basin Campground. You can park right at the trailhead, or park for free before the gate and extend your hike a few miles. The very last portion of the trail is steeper than the rest, bringing you up to the lake. Once there, enjoy the scenery! You can walk around the lake for a longer hike or take your time before you head back down. Though this is an excellent summer or fall hike, the best views are during the summertime. During warmer months, the trail is filled with stunning wildflowers and lots of wildlife.

**Author’s recommendation**  
July and August are the best times to see the wildflowers along the trail. Dogs and swimming in the lake are not allowed.

Cecret Lake

First stop before first chair. If it gets kneaded, shaped, baked, sugared and sprinkled, Baked & Brewed has it. Enjoy uniquely crafted sweets prepared daily by Snowbird's Executive Pastry Chef. Apart from sinfully delicious treats and breakfast items, Baked & Brewed baristas are dedicated to getting you the best coffee drinks in the quickest way possible. Be sure to try City Brew's unique coffee, blended to taste for Snowbird! Restaurant & Bar Specials; Bar Specials Daily and weekly specials. For those with stronger willpower and healthy food habits, Baked & Brewed offers several smoothies made with ripe fruits and fresh vegetables. Après food options at Baked & Brewed include ice cream treats and tasty grab-and-go desserts. [Baked & Brewed Menus](https://stgsnowbirdmedia.blob.core.windows.net/snowbird/uploaded/dining_pdf/baked_&_brewed_menu_21.pdf)

Baked & Brewed Cafe

Sundance Resort, founded by Robert Redford, features casually elegant accommodations, year round mountain recreation, award winning dining, Spa, and an Art Studio. Just one hour from Salt Lake City, Sundance Resort is a rustically elegant year-round destination retreat that maintains a balance of art, nature, and mountain recreation. Sundance offers activities such as skiing, snowboarding, cross country skiing, and snowshoeing in the winter as well as mountain biking and hiking in summer.

Sundance Mountain Resort

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