Alta cancels New Year’s Eve celebration due to staffing shortages

Alta is canceling its annual New Year's Eve tradition following a town COVID-19 outbreak. Photo: Alta Ski Area

ALTA, Utah — Due to staffing shortages, Alta is canceling their New Year’s Eve Torchlight Parade and Fireworks show.

“We hope to continue this beautiful tradition next year,” Alta Ski Area said in a post.

Skier services and operations were disrupted last week after a COVID-19 outbreak, according to the Salt Lake Tribune (SLT).

One visitor from California told the SLT that Alta is a “COVID nightmare.”