Alta and Snowbird Sketch
Alta and Snowbird in Alta, Utah
This print is of the pencil sketch from 1992 used to lay out the Alta and Snowbird map before painting.
Our custom black wooden frames feature a deep, squared profile to showcase Niehues’ timeless work. Frame width ranges from ⅞ to 1 ⅝ inches, dependent upon on print size, and features a non-glare acrylic front plus foamcore backing.
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The Man Behind The Maps Book
Alta Ski Area
Location: Alta, Utah, U.S.
Nearest city: Sandy, Utah, U.S.
Coordinates: 40°34′51″N 111°38′14″WC
Vertical: 2,538 ft (774 m)
Top elevation: 11,068 ft (3,374 m)
Base elevation: 8,530 ft (2,600 m)
Skiable area: 2,614 acres (10.58 km2)
Runs: 116+ total , 15% easiest, 30% more difficult , 55% most difficult
Lift system: 6 chairlifts - 3 hi-speed quads - 1 hi speed triple - 2 fixed doubles 5 surface tows.
Terrain: parks 0
Snowfall: 545 in
"The 'Rembrandt of snow' has published a hefty coffee table book with a collection of nearly all of his hand-painted maps."
Timeless art for your home
Hand-painted maps require the best reproduction process available. Each illustration starts with a high resolution digital scan. It is then printed on museum quality cotton paper using the latest HDR ink-jet technology.
Legendary Ski Artist James Niehues
If you are a skier or snowboarder, there is a good chance James Niehues has been your mountain guide. Throughout his 30 year career he has worked at the smallest hills and the most expansive resorts in North America. He has left his mark in South America, Australia, Asia and Europe too. And even if you have never shared a bottomless powder day with him, he has always been close by.