Show ski sid activity challenges alta as mine camp I 1 W V SAW A W vl VC ajo x adaa q summer view near ski lift at alta ore ready for market alta a famous early day thin in ing ce camp will yield many more millions of dollars to utah from tiding skiing than it did during its active mining days in the opinion of a well known ski enthusiast this is a bold statement in view of the in gold i silver I 1 copper lead and zinc m mined ined in alta since the camp was first discovered in the early sixties much of altas future as a ski area depends upon th the e development of proper sewage disposal and the future of alta as a mining area depends upon development worl borki sorely needed in all mining sections of the state 1 in the early days alta was noted for its rich near the surface ore bodies but like all mining areas such sue it deposits have been thoroughly tho roughly combed over now it is necessary to sink deeper into the mountains to find the elusive minerals |