Alta is an incredible skiing experience! Deep powder snow, awesome terrain, and some basic old world ski-lodges. Sure, the Peruvian would not appeal to those that want to brag to their friends about their experiences at the Ritz Carlton Bachelors Gulch - it's not that sort of accommodation property. What it is, however, is a great place to crash after... more

The P-dog is no frills but fun. The carpet is old, half the staff are clueless. The hot tub has a leak and looses like 6 inches of water a night. The bath rooms are old, basic, water pressure is low. Soup is cold. Food is good, but not great. Fireplace is warm. Would I go back --- in an... more

Don't go to the canyons of Utah to hang out in the Spa. Don't go to the canyons of Utah for free hotel shower caps. Don't go to the canyons of Utah for the night life. Do go to the canyons of Utah to SKI.. ! By all means, if you enjoy cooking while on vacation.. rent a condo. BUT... more

Pick what's not to like: lagoon-sized potholes in the parking lot, discarded mattresses in the yard, seedy frat-house decor,flophouse bar, shortages of bread, wine and beer in the dining room (I kid you not), give-a-damn hung-over locals serving you frozen sugar snap peas as your sole vegetable choice very night, the messy lobby with newspapers and playing cards lying everywhere,... more

Just so you know where I am coming from I have been going out West for about 5 years (Park City/Deer Valley, Vail, Whistler, Lake Tahoe, Lake Tahoe, Steamboat) and Alta is my favorite mountain. The atmosphere is is like any other. Crazy amounts of snow, average over 500 inches a year. The Peruvian is a totally unique experience. If... more

First of all being from Denver, we think we have the best skiing in the world. WRONG! Utah and Alta in particular are so much better than any resort in CO. More Snow, Huge Mountains and NO PEOPLE! Now the Peruvian. AWESOME is the only word to describe it. The whole experience is great. The rooms are comfortable, the food... more