Park City, Utah, USA
Park City is true to its historic past. Walk the streets off Main Street and savour the local art galleries, bars and restaurants. Unlike many towns that have a past before the advent of winter sports, Park City is blessed with proximity to not only Park City Mountain Resort, but also the world class resorts of Deer Valley and Canyons.
Utah prides itself in some of the lightest powder around. As with any area that has hosted the Olympics in recent history, Park City benefits for the massive investment that seems to be the trademark for these games. Despite this modernization, Park City retains it’s ‘old west’ spirit and charm. The well named ‘First Time’ chairlift is ideal for the novice with gentle groomed trails and friendly instructors to help build your confidence. Intermediate and expert skiers and riders have 3300 acres of terrain to explore, including the powder from the top of Jupiter Peak.
Park City Stats:
Base elevation: 6,900 ft / 2,103m
Summit elevation: 10,000 ft / 3,048m
Terrain: 3,300 acres
Average annual snowfall: 365 inches / 927cm
Number of Lifts: 16
Number of Trails: 114
Longest Run: 3.5 miles (Homerun)
Parks & Pipes: 3 terrain parks + 1 pipe
Trail Classification: 17% Easiest, 52% More Difficult, 31% Most Difficult
Transfer Time: Salt Lake City 1 hour
Although the Sundance Film Festival makes accommodation and restaurant reservations tricky, locals will tell you that this is a great time to ski as everyone is indulging the silver screen. Book early for dates during the last two weeks in January and enjoy the empty slopes.
Park City Stats:
Base elevation: 6,900 ft / 2,103m
Summit elevation: 10,000 ft / 3,048m
Terrain: 3,300 acres
Average annual snowfall: 365 inches / 927cm
Number of Lifts: 16
Number of Trails: 114
Longest Run: 3.5 miles (Homerun)
Parks & Pipes: 3 terrain parks + 1 pipe
Trail Classification: 17% Easiest, 52% More Difficult, 31% Most Difficult
Transfer Time: Salt Lake City 1 hour
Although the Sundance Film Festival makes accommodation and restaurant reservations tricky, locals will tell you that this is a great time to ski as everyone is indulging the silver screen. Book early for dates during the last two weeks in January and enjoy the empty slopes.
Kids Ski Free
Many resorts offer free ski passes and ski equipment rentals for children.
