The Alta community is deeply saddened by the passing of long-time Alta resident, former mayor, and Alta Lodge owner, Bill Levitt. Bill, age 92, collapsed while dining with guests at his beloved Alta Lodge in the evening of December 29, 2009, and passed away shortly thereafter. Bill's contributions to Alta are legend. He was Alta's first elected mayor, serving in that position from 1970 through 2005. Under his leadership, Alta gained important community services while maintaining its unique, non-commercial atmosphere. Bill was instrumental in the formation of the current Alta Historical Society and he, along with his wife, Mimi, have given invaluable support to our organization since its inception in the early 1990s. We extend our deepest sympathies to Mimi and Bill's children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Additional information about Bill can be found at Bill Levitt, Alta's First Elected Mayor.
What's New
Explore our new Geology of Alta web page including an in depth description of Alta's geological history and how it relates to our outdoor experience.
Special Winter Edition 2009 of the Alta Powder News dedicated to the Alta's snow safety history.
Check out the new Question and Answer page on the website. Use our contact form to ask questions and check back for the answer to be posted for everyone to see.
This years Alta Gala is Saturday, April 3rd at La Caille, the award winning restaurant at the mouth of Little Cottonwood Canyon. Tickets are available online at Alta Gala website.
Upcoming Fireside Chat
Alta Ski Patrol and Their Avalanche Dogs: February 13th, 4PM, Goldminer's Daughter
Welcome to the Alta Historical Society
Listen to Alan Engen on Radio West with Doug Fabrizio talking about the rich history of Alta featured in the new film The Alta Experience
The goal of the Alta Historical Society (AHS) is to preserve Alta’s rich history, from the mining era of the mid-1800s to the development of Alta as one of the world’s finest skiing destinations. (Mission Statement) Through our web site, we highlight past events, stories about notable characters, photographs, and a map of historical sites in Alta.
Last year Alta celebrated it's 70th Anniversary as a ski resort. As part of the many events to mark this occasion, the Alta Historical Society, Friends of Alta and ACE hosted the Alta Gala, a fund raiser for Alta’s three non-profit organizations at La Caille on March 21st. Thanks to all the supporters and everyone who attended the Gala was a great success. Beginning a new tradition at the Alta Gala, a special honor and tribute was given to former Mayor Bill Levitt for his love of Alta and all that he has done to preserve Alta history, environment and culture. The Alta Historical Society, Friends of Alta and Alta Community Enrichment are particularly grateful for all that Bill has done to support our organizations.
We are especially pleased to be celbrating the third ski season of the re-creation of the Alta Powder News, Alta’s newsletter highlighting current events in our town and featuring a section on Alta’s history. View our past newsletters on the link above, Alta Powder News Archives. The Winter 2009 Edition is now available for your viewing.
We hope you find our website informative and entertaining. Please let us know if you have any questions or comments by visiting our Contact AHS page
