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Alta Summer Road
Backcountry Skiing Route
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3.47 mi
1,691 ft
The typical uphill access at Alta, used for inbounds and backcountry terrain.
Alta does not typically allow uphill access during the operating season, but the exception is Summer Road, which is outside the main resort area. It can be used to ski some inbounds terrain that's hard to reach by lifts, and also to reach popular backcountry zones.
The road starts where State Road 210 ends at Alta resort. The first part of the road is generally groomed, turning into well-packed ski tracks the higher you go. Dropping anywhere from the road puts you into the resort, and skinning up anything to the north puts you in unpatrolled terrain. The road ends at Catherine's Pass in between Alta and Brighton. More backcountry zones can be reached from there, but it's most common for skiers to return through Alta to the car.
Summer Road can close periodically for avalanche control or other reasons. You can check for updates on Alta's [Uphill Travel]( webpage. Written by Jesse Weber
Alta does not typically allow uphill access during the operating season, but the exception is Summer Road, which is outside the main resort area. It can be used to ski some inbounds terrain that's hard to reach by lifts, and also to reach popular backcountry zones.
The road starts where State Road 210 ends at Alta resort. The first part of the road is generally groomed, turning into well-packed ski tracks the higher you go. Dropping anywhere from the road puts you into the resort, and skinning up anything to the north puts you in unpatrolled terrain. The road ends at Catherine's Pass in between Alta and Brighton. More backcountry zones can be reached from there, but it's most common for skiers to return through Alta to the car.
Summer Road can close periodically for avalanche control or other reasons. You can check for updates on Alta's [Uphill Travel]( webpage. Written by Jesse Weber
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Route and Elevation
Segments
| Name | Distance | Elev. Diff. | Avg. Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer Road to First Curve | 0.39 mi | 154 ft | 7.3% |
| 1 mile of summer road from gate | 0.97 mi | 289 ft | 5.6% |
| Summer Rd - gate to off piste climb | 1.70 mi | 584 ft | 6.5% |
| Sidehilling | 0.35 mi | 171 ft | 9.2% |
| Skinning into Catherine | 0.25 mi | 200 ft | 14.8% |