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Alta Ski Area

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In the summer, Alta is opened to hikers.

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One of the easiest trails leads to Cecret lake, but this trail is surprisingly steep near the end and devoid of shade throughout. The day that I came, it was around 100 degrees in the valley, and pretty warm up here. The trail to Cecret lake was teeming with people.

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Moving away from this trail and towards the shade, I found evidence of a kindred spirit: someone who realizes that nature is best appreciated from a chairlift.

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For reasons I can't imagine, I never saw anyone else walk through this little stand of trees.

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