We visited the Rustler with a group of friends from throughout the US for 3 days of great skiing at Alta. The place is perfect...a bit retro, a bit rustic, great food, friendly staff. We'll definitely be back.
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WeaselRedLeader
Boston, MassachusettsExceptional
Review of Alta's Rustler Lodge
Reviewed Feb 13, 2016via mobile
The Rustler Lodge remains the top shelf, exceptionally managed operation that we have cherished over the last 30+ years.
Year in and year out their ability to deliver an extraordinary lodging, dining and skiing experience remains superb. We invade them with a large group that surely poses serious challenges to them, but they flawlessly execute our visit with a remarkably consistent first class approach.
The only thing lacking is the Rustler's failure to arrange it so that the Patriots are playing in the Super Bowl game during our visit every year, instead of the other rather uninteresting teams...but I know they're working on that for us.
Date of stay: February 2016Year in and year out their ability to deliver an extraordinary lodging, dining and skiing experience remains superb. We invade them with a large group that surely poses serious challenges to them, but they flawlessly execute our visit with a remarkably consistent first class approach.
The only thing lacking is the Rustler's failure to arrange it so that the Patriots are playing in the Super Bowl game during our visit every year, instead of the other rather uninteresting teams...but I know they're working on that for us.
Trip type: Traveled with friends
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RustlerLodge, Manager at Alta's Rustler Lodge, responded to this review
Responded Feb 25, 2016
We enjoy the camaraderie that accompanies your Snow Weasel group and thank you for the “exceptional” review. Indeed, we would love to arrange the most interesting Super Bowl possible for you, however, we are better prepared to help you enjoy Alta's Supreme Bowl. Looking forward to seeing you all again next year! - Rebecca Johnson
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lizziebsv
Sun Valley-Ketchum, Idaho
2013
Date of stay: February 2016
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RustlerLodge, Guest Relations Manager at Alta's Rustler Lodge, responded to this reviewResponded September 29, 2016
We anticipate your swift return and thank you for your wonderful review. Looking forward to an exceptional season and your presence again at the Rustler. Kind regards, Sheridan Davis
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This place is staffed with some of the most attentive people you'll find anywhere
Both breakfast and dinner included your stay and the food is abundant and very well-prepared
Everybody is very friendly and overall it makes the skiing experience that much better
You can't beat the location Essentially ski in ski out hotel with all you can eat excellent food
Date of stay: January 2016
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RustlerLodge, Guest Relations Manager at Alta's Rustler Lodge, responded to this reviewResponded February 8, 2016
Thank you for your kind review of the staff, location and food at the Rustler Lodge. We're delighted you enjoyed your stay and thank you for sharing your compliments. Looking forward to your swift return. Think snow! Sheridan Davis
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JJD-67
San Diego, California
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The experience at the Rustler begins long before arrival. After reserving on line, you are promptly contacted by e-mail to confirm all the details. Shortly before your arrival date they contact you again to orient you to the lodge and help plan your stay. We called the spa before arrival to schedule treatments from a wonderful menu of services and they were very helpful. They also help you arrange transportation if you wish and we used the highly recommended Alta Shuttle.
On arrival at the Rustler you are greeted warmly as if you are returning to a friend's home. Jackie and Rebecca greeted us and checked us in. They gave us a helpful overview and answered all our questions. Robert, the bellman, handled our luggage and showed us to our room. He then gave us a tour of the lodge which was very useful. We then enjoyed a drink at the Eagle's Nest bar with a very nice wine/beer list and a full bar. John, Kim, and Zac gave great friendly service all week. The roaring wood fire helped give great atmosphere not to mention the fantastic view. In the early evening there would be complimentary hors d'oeuvres in the bar.
The meals at the restaurant were all top notch and the service was attentive every night. Renee, George, Amber, and Steve were standouts. Chelsea and Madeline always presented a friendly greeting and took us to our table.
The room was spacious and comfortable with fabulous mountain views. The ski in ski out experience we had was the best ever with a convenient large locker a few feet from the slopes and a chair lift to return you to your comfy digs at the end of a great day skiing. The full service ski shop on site is a huge plus.
Another bonus is the spa on site which is located next to the pool area. There is an outdoor heated pool and jacuzzi or an indoor jacuzzi if you prefer along with sauna and steam room. Shower and changing facilities with abundant towels are right there at your fingertips.
Overall our experience at Alta's Rustler Lodge helped make this a relaxing epic ski vacation. We are already planning our return!
Date of stay: January 2016
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RustlerLodge, Guest Relations Manager at Alta's Rustler Lodge, responded to this reviewResponded February 8, 2016
Thank you for your compliments and for remembering many of our talented and dedicated staff members by name in your glowing review. We could not ask for higher praise. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at the Rustler. With kind regards and hoping to see you again in the near future, Sheridan Davis
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David L
Denver, Colorado
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7 high maintenance spoiled rotten old guys committed to fantastic skiing meet at the Rustler almost every year and we all agree that the accommodations, the unbelievably attentive, professional staff and the fabulous food make this lodge worthy of the best reviews imaginable. Book it. You won't be sorry.
Date of stay: January 2016
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RustlerLodge, Guest Relations Manager at Alta's Rustler Lodge, responded to this reviewResponded September 29, 2016
Gentlemen, may your visits to the Rustler never end. Your praise is generous and we appreciate it. Looking forward to celebrating our 70th anniversary with you this year. Thinking of your return and with hopes for deep powder snow, Sheridan Davis
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danielw659
Ogunquit, Maine
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The 'grooming' at the Rustler is like perfect powder on a corduroy base. It's flawless. The food isn't 'ski area great' it's truly GREAT. Full stop. The facilities are perfectly attuned to the clientele and of course the location is beyond compare. But you could have all this and still not put it together right. What cements the experience here is the people, from bottom to top, everyone is friendly, eager to engage and to help you enjoy your vacation. If you could you'd take them all home with you. But I'd rather they stay in Alta because I'm going back as soon as I can.
Date of stay: January 2016
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RustlerLodge, Guest Relations Manager at Alta's Rustler Lodge, responded to this reviewResponded October 3, 2016
Home is where the heart is, and we're delighted to have yours here with us at Alta's Rustler Lodge. Your compliments on our care and gourmet meals are wonderful--thank you. We believe we have "the canyon's best" guests and your praise proves it. We sincerely hope to see you as soon as you can return. May our 70th season be a banner snow year! With kind regards, Sheridan Davis
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