Alta:  Alta, located in the Wasatch Mountains, is one of the oldest ski areas in the United States and is well known for the phenomenal quality of its snow. If you’re looking for the pow-pow, head to Alta, since it piles up at a rate of more than 500 inches a year. Alta is also one of the only ski areas in the United States that doesn’t allow snowboarders, so don’t expect to ride here. Alta has a whopping 2,200 skiable acres of terrain served by seven chairlifts. Don’t miss great deals on Alta lift tickets at GetSkiTickets.com!