10 Reasons to Stay at the Rustler
1. Location
Alta’s Rustler Lodge, ranked ‘”#1 Lodging in Alta by TripAdvisor” five years in a row, is an ideal mountainside location, which offers ski-in/ski-out convenience to Alta and Snowbird Ski Resorts. Additionally, it is only 45 minutes from the Salt Lake City International Airport. You can take a morning flight from either coast and be skiing by afternoon.
2. Snow
Two world-class ski areas, Alta and Snowbird, are located right outside our door. Skiers have access to over 4,700 acres of the world’s best powder, epic terrain accommodating varying levels of skiing ability, and spectacular scenery.
3. Service
For over 65 years, the Rustler Lodge has taken pride in its tradition of excellence in providing personal and attentive service. Because of our size, our staff has the unique ability to focus on creating a wonderful and relaxing atmosphere for each of our guests.
4. Rooms
Best rooms in Alta! Our 85 rooms range from luxury to modest accommodations that include “comfy” linens, flat screen TVs, daily housekeeping and nightly turndown service, Gilchrist and Soames ‘Antica Farmacista’ bath amenities, humidifiers, plush robes and complimentary Wi-Fi.
5. Amenities
After a delightful day on the slopes, ride our chairlift back to the lodge to enjoy the best après and complimentary appetizers in the canyon, followed by a refreshing dip in our outdoor heated pool, a soak in our indoor or outdoor heated Jacuzzi, or a workout in our fitness center with breathtaking views.
6. Friendly
Our Rustler family welcomes solo skiers, ski groups, friends, and families to join us for their ski vacation. To make our guests feel more at home, we offer several complimentary services; 24-hour Tea Table, Wifi throughout the lodge, nightly appetizers and nightly hosted group dinners. We continually try to preserve our friendly and relaxed atmosphere that is appreciated by our valued guests.
During our peak seasons we host a supervised program for children that includes a “kids-only” dinner, an arts and craft activity, followed by a movie!
7. Dining
The Rustler Lodge operates on a Modified American Plan; our nightly rates include a full breakfast and gourmet dinner. Our Chef, Ed McCall, has been creating a unique dining experience since 1989 and is known for using the freshest ingredients to create exquisite flavors. The Rustler Dining Room is recognized for its unparalleled cuisine, attentive service and magnificent views.
8. Spa
Cap off your ski vacation with a soothing spa treatment located right on-site. Aside from treating yourself to a rejuvenating massage, body treatment, facial or manicure, unwind in our Eucalyptus steam room and sauna.
9. Rustler Powder House
Our on-premise, full-service ski shop offers only the best ski rentals for you and your family. If you don’t find something you like at the lodge, they will go above and beyond to find just the right ski for you within Alta!
10. Shuttle
The Rustler provides complimentary shuttles to and from Alta and Snowbird throughout the day to make your travels to the tram or to the Albion Ski School as easy as possible.