September Wine Pairing Weekend

The last wine pairing of the summer season will be September 11-12. If you have attended this event in past, you know you're in for a treat. If you haven't attended, review the menu and you'll see the special entrees Chef Raddon has planned for the event. Sommelier Scott Cunningham joins us again to share his knowledge of wines. Additional information is on our web site; make a reservation.

Epic Brew Tasting Dinner Sept. 4

Alta Lodge is excited to join Epic Brewing to present a unique beer tasting dinner. The inaugural event will feature seven beers paired with seven courses. Saturday night lodging and Sunday Brunch are included.
The evening begins at 6 pm with a reception -- two appetizers paired with two beer selections -- and live acoustic music. Dinner will be a series of demi-entrées created by Alta Lodge Sous-Chef Sam Wolfe, featuring locally-sourced and organic ingredients. Demi-entrées include house-smoked wild salmon with apple cider syrup and Utah sweet corn pancake; pan-seared venison with brandy peppercorn sauce and mapled yams; and organic chicken with pine nut mole sauce. Each entrée will be paired with a different lager or ale from Epic Brewing.
The package of dinner, beer courses, lodging and brunch is priced at $145 per person, double occupancy for a standard room, or $120 per person without beer courses. Other room types are available; taxes and service charge for dinner are included. For reservations, call 800-707-2582(alta) or info@altalodge.com

Bill Levitt

Wonderful tribute to Bill Levitt last week in the Salt Lake Tribune.
Remembering the man of the mountain
By Katie Drake
The Salt Lake Tribune

Wildflowers are here!

It's almost mid-July, so if you haven't been in the mountains yet this summer, now is the time. The wildflower season is just beginning and colors will be stunning for the next 4-6 weeks.

What a great weekend!

Perfect weather for hiking--cooler temperatures, the snow has melted and the vegetation is lush and colorful. Wildflowers are coming out and the Wildflower Festival is in less than two weeks.

Father's Day - June 20

Father's Day is coming up and going to Alta Lodge for Sunday Brunch is great tradition. The price is $21.95 for adults, $12.50 for kids ages 7-12 and $5.50 for ages 6 and under. Make your reservations today--801-742-3500!

Article from Salt Lake Magazine

Wine Pairings Weekend is coming up -- here's an article from Salt Lake Magazine

First Sunday Brunch June 6

The first Sunday Brunch of the summer season is June 6. Brunch is served from 9:30 - 2 pm and the cost is $21.95 for adults and children ages 7-12 - $12.50, ages 6 & under - $5.50. The delicious menu has guests returning more than once during the summer season.

The mountains have held their snow longer than most springs which ensures a spectacular wildflower season. Save the dates of July 17 & 18 for the Wildflower Festival in Little Cottonwood Canyon.

Current status

Turns out that not only was April a snowy month, but so was May as you can see from this photo of the Lodge entry way taken yesterday. There is a change in the weather coming this weekend when temperatures will be in the 70's in Salt Lake City. Looks like we're finally getting around to having a late spring.

Menu for Wine Dinner

Chef Raddon has selected the menu for the wine dinner on June 12. A new appetizer -- Kimchi Pancakes -- will be featured at the opening reception. Three demi entrées follow: panko-crusted filet of halibut with a pineapple soy reduction & jasmine rice; roast tenderloin of bison with braised wild mushrooms, onions & balsamic port sauce and potatoes Chantilly, followed by pan-fried breast of duck with blackberry sauce & quinoa pilaf. Once Scott has selected the wines, they will be added to the menu.

It's still snowing at Alta

The lifts are closed and the ski season ended with 511 inches* of snowfall at Alta. It's still snowing--18 inches of new snow today alone and more snow tonight and tomorrow! If you still have the itch to ski, Snowbird is open until the end of May.

*Almost 100 inches of snow fell since the first of April!

Last weekend at the Lodge for the 2009-2010 ski season

It's hard to believe the ski season is winding down this weekend at Alta Lodge. We've had over 90 inches of snow this month and Alta has a base depth of 137 inches! The ski area will close at the end of the day on Sunday and then re-open for the final weekend on Friday, April 23 and close for the season at the end of the day on Sunday, April 25. Lift tickets will be $49 the final three days at Alta.

Date to remember: Alta Lodge starts Sunday Brunch on June 6...hope to see you this summer!

152-inch mid-mountain base at Alta

Hard to believe it is April. The storm total in 24-hours is 31 inches and it is still snowing. The Little Cottonwood Canyon road has not reopened since it closed last night at 7 pm. Here's the scoop from Alta Ski Area on skiing: Alta will not open for skiing today. We plan on opening for skiing Wednesday at 9:15 am. Please check back for updates.

Little Cottonwood Canyon

Up to three feet of snow is in the forecast ... call 511 for the latest road closures and openings. The canyon will close this evening at 7 pm.

Weekend Wrap Up

Saturday morning a foot of new snow was reported and yesterday morning started with another foot. The next 24 hours could see another 12-18 inches of snow. Yes, it is April.

34 inches in 48 hours

What a storm! A break in the weather during the day with snow forecasted for tonight and tomorrow.

Return to Winter

19 inches of new snow and still snowing. Total season snowfall: 419 inches with more on the way.

Winter weather

Winter weather will be returning to Alta this week. Get prepared to be skiing some more fresh snow later this week. Forecast

The day after the storm-- Saturday

POWDER!

Yes--the storm did arrive and it is still snowing! Eight inches with more on the way!

Snow coming in for the weekend

Possibility of one foot of new snow by Saturday morning. Weather forecast link
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Last week at Alta

The sun was shining, the skiing was great and this week looks like more of the same!

Ski Conditions

The past two mornings have been great for corn skiing at Alta. It has been softening up first on the Albion Basin side of on the mountain and then late in the morning on the Collins lift side. It has been very warm and sunny, so dress accordingly. Good eye protection and sunscreen are a must.

Sunny days

It's a beautiful sunny day at Alta with more to come. Time for sunscreen, baseball hats and picnics on the mountain.

Next week is here!

And it is snowing--4 inches so far today, with more snow through the evening. Scattered snow throughout the week with a sunny day on Friday.