Geology & The Skiing Experience
Take a tour of Alta's rich geology, glaciation, and favorite runs with Brian Jones.
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Collection of Alta Powder News
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Photos from Alta Historical Society, Alta Ski Area, Marriott Library Ski Archives, and Utah Historical Society.
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About Our Alta Historical Society

The Alta Historical Society is a not-for-profit organization, approved by the IRS under 501 (c) (3) guidelines. It was formally chartered in 1995 by former mayor, Bill Levitt, with a primary mission to collect and preserve valuable historical photographs, films, documents, and artifacts which are tied to Alta’s past.

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Recent News

Archaeologists have returned to Alta to uncover the story of a historic mining-era building discovered along Water Street. From an 1854 silver dollar to everyday objects that reveal how Alta’s early residents lived, these artifacts are helping piece together Alta’s rich mining history and the people who called it home.