Racing at Alta

Alta hosts recreational racing on Fridays and Saturdays. Recreational racing is open to anyone who wishes to participate. Ski School classes may participate for free. Ski School also offers gate racing private lessons. Gold, Silver, and Bronze Alta pins are awarded. The pins are awarded on a handicap system by age and gender determined by a pace setter's time. If your time does not qualify for a medal, you will receive a white Alta pin for participating. The race hill is located at the top of Sunnyside Lift. Results are calculated by 4:00 pm. Results and pins may be picked up at the Albion Ski School office. Skiing gates is not only fun, but also affords an excellent way to hone your skiing skills.

Register at any ticket office or at the top of the race course. Registration entitles you to inspect the course before racing for time. Check out our Calendar of Events for available dates.

Where:
Top of Sunnyside Lift (weather & conditions permitting)

When:
11:00am - 3:00pm (see calendar for dates)

Single Run:

$3

Unlimited Runs:

$10

Our race arena is available for rent to any group that desires its own event. Our Race Department can customize this event as one convenient package for you, which could include lift tickets, ski rentals, coaching, lunch, professional photography, results, awards and more.

For infomation on planning your own special event, please contact Coleman Motley of the Race Department at (801) 799-2278 or Connie Marshall of Public Relations at (801) 799-2263.

The Alta Town Series begins in mid January and ends in April.The series is open to anyone who wishes to participate, 18 years old or older, regardless of racing experience. The series consists of 8 races; including 4 Slaloms and 4 Giant Slaloms. Races are held on Tuesdays at the Sunnyside Arena; with the exception of the finale race which is an "FIS" Style GS held on a longer trail. There are Alpine and Telemark divisions for both men and women with "A" and "B" leagues determined by ability level. Participants are welcome to race as part of a team or as individuals. Points are awarded cumulatively throughout the series. The town series culminates with a party/awards ceremony, and a great raffle held the evening of the finale race.

The Alta Town Series offers an organized, professionally run racing experience in a relaxed, affordable and fun atmosphere.

For more detailed information about the Alta Town Race series, please contact the Race Department at (801) 799-2278 or 742-3333 (ext. 278) in the town of Alta.