Birding on Skis

Explore Alta from a bird’s-eye view with the AEC and expert birders from Tracy Aviary on a guided birding tour—on skis! Learn about the birds that call Alta home and how to identify them by sight and sound. We’ll ski intermediate terrain, stopping at some of our favorite birding locations to look and listen for year-round residents and seasonal visitors. Whether you’re an experienced birder or simply curious about the wildlife sharing the slopes, this tour offers a fun and unique way to experience Alta’s mountain environment. These tours are part of Alta’s year-round, non-breeding bird survey program, which has monitored local birds and their habitats for more than 12 years. Our observations help track bird populations and changes in habitat health. All survey data are recorded on eBird, where they are publicly available and contribute to broader research and conservation efforts.