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Skier carving deep powder near Alta Ski Area in Little Cottonwood Canyon

Ski Rentals Near Alta

Your Last Stop Before Little Cottonwood Canyon · 25 Min to Alta

The Closest Rental Shop to Alta

The Lifthouse is at 3700 Fort Union Blvd in Cottonwood Heights, 25 minutes from Alta's base up Little Cottonwood Canyon. We're the last ski rental shop before the canyon.

Alta is skiers-only. One of the last resorts in North America like that. Our premium ski packages are built for Alta's legendary terrain and powder.

Reserve online or call ahead. We'll have your gear dialed and ready.

About Alta Ski Area

Drive time: ~25 minutes up Little Cottonwood Canyon
Best for: Skiers of all levels — legendary powder, classic Wasatch terrain
Vertical: 2,538 ft of legendary terrain
Avg snowfall: 547 inches per year — among the deepest in North America
Note: Skiers only — no snowboards permitted. Adjacent to Snowbird (interconnect available).

Ski Rental Pricing

All packages include skis, boots, and poles. Multi-day discounts apply automatically.

Package1 Day2 Days3+ Days
Demo Skis$70$65$60
Performance Skis$50$45$40
Sport Skis$35$30$25
Jr Skis$25$22$19

View full pricing including snowboards and snowshoes →

Reserve Before You Drive Up

Book online and pick up at 3700 Fort Union Blvd. Last stop before Little Cottonwood Canyon.

Call (801) 943-1104

Alta Rental FAQs

Approximately 25 minutes up Little Cottonwood Canyon. We're at 3700 Fort Union Blvd in Cottonwood Heights — the last rental shop before the canyon.

No — Alta is one of the last skiers-only resorts in North America. For snowboarding, consider Snowbird (adjacent), Brighton, or Solitude.

Alta has excellent beginner and intermediate terrain at Albion Base. It's known for deep powder and a classic mountain feel. The Wildcat side is best for intermediates and experts.

Yes — Alta and Snowbird are connected resorts. A joint pass allows you to traverse between both mountains in a single day.

On heavy snow days, UDOT may require AWD/4WD or chains for Little Cottonwood Canyon. Check conditions at udottraffic.utah.gov before heading up.

Call The Lifthouse at (801) 943-1104