| As with many ski towns, Park City was | | | | you are able to rent the neccesaary |
| originally established as a mining town. In | | | | equipment. Many of the resorts offer |
| the 1860's, flocks of people moved here to | | | | equipment rentals, or you can visit any of |
| pursue riches in silver mining. At this time | | | | the many shops in town to get set up for your |
| the streets were lined with saloons and | | | | next adventure. |
| featured a very popular red-light district. | | | | |
| In the 1930's mineral prices fell due to the | | | | Snowmobiling |
| depression, and the town felt the effect. | | | | |
| Business collapsed and the population | | | | For the fastest way to cover a lot of terrain |
| dwindled. Over time things got better and in | | | | and view the Rocky Mountains, try a |
| 1963 Park City Consolidated Mines built the | | | | snowmobile tour. There are many companies in |
| first chairlift on what was then known as | | | | Park City that offer everything from the |
| Treasure Mountain. At this time, $3.50 would | | | | basic tour, to the most intense excursion. |
| get you a weekend pass to go skiing and | | | | Many of the companies will arrange pick up or |
| sledding. Times have changed a bit since | | | | transportation from where you are staying. |
| then, but the skiing is still world-class, | | | | Snowmobiling can be a great group activity. |
| and the town offers many cultural events and | | | | Take the whole family, or plan a business |
| festivals. | | | | outing to bring your team together. |
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| Now that you have a little history of the | | | | Sundance Film Festival |
| town, let's take a look at what there is to | | | | |
| do during the winter months. Skiing and | | | | If you plan to be in the Park City area in |
| snowboarding is by far the most popular, but | | | | January, the Sundance Film Festival is not to |
| there are many other winter activities to be | | | | be missed. It takes place January 19-29. The |
| enjoyed. | | | | Sundance Film Festival was started in 1981 by |
| | | | Robert Redford and provides developing artist |
| Skiing and Snowboarding | | | | a place to showcase new and independent work. |
| | | | This is a great time to come to Park City to |
| Park City offers three distinct choices for | | | | enjoy skiing, the festival and to do a little |
| your skiing or snowboarding vacation. Deer | | | | bit of celebrity site seeing. |
| Valley Ski Resort offers 1,750 acres of | | | | |
| skiable terrain with a vertical drop of 3,000 | | | | Park City Lodging Dining and Nightlife |
| feet. On average Deer Valley receives about | | | | |
| 300 inches of snow per year. It features 19 | | | | Park City offers an abundance of lodging |
| lifts, and 88 trails with the longest trail | | | | choices. Hotels, condos, private residence |
| traveling 10,560 feet. This resort was rated | | | | clubs and private homes are the most popular |
| #1 by Ski Magazine in 2001 and 2005. | | | | choices for travelers. Hotels can be found |
| | | | slope side or in the heart of the downtown |
| Although the terrain is great and the runs | | | | area. Each hotel offers something a little |
| are endless, Deer Valley does not allow | | | | bit different depending on how much you would |
| snowboarders. Skiers of all types can enjoy | | | | like to spend. You will be able to find small |
| this wonderful mountain resort. The resort | | | | budget hotels or very expensive high class |
| opened in 1981, and ever since then, it | | | | luxury hotels. The high class hotels are well |
| prides itself on providing high quality | | | | worth the money. From the moment you walk |
| service both on and off the mountain. | | | | through the lobby doors, you will not have to |
| | | | worry about a thing. After staying at one of |
| The next resort on the list happens to be the | | | | these types of hotels, you will never want to |
| largest ski and snowboard resort in Utah. The | | | | stay anywhere else. Another Park City lodging |
| Canyons Resort features 3,700 amazing acres | | | | choice for large groups or families would be |
| of skiable terrain, with 200 + acres opening | | | | a condo rental or a private residence club. A |
| for the 2006/2007 season. This skiers and | | | | condo rental can be a great choice for a |
| snowboarders paradise features 17 lifts and | | | | family. Many times condo rentals don't offer |
| 152 trails with the longest run being 13,200 | | | | the full services of a hotel or a private |
| feet. The resort also features 2 terrain | | | | residence club but offer full kitchens and |
| parks and 6 half pipes. This ultimate winter | | | | all the main ingredients to make your family |
| playground also features a ski and snowboard | | | | trip memorable and more affordable. Private |
| school that can help the beginner, or the | | | | Residence Clubs are becoming the lodging |
| most experienced expert. | | | | choice of the future. These clubs can offer |
| | | | 2, 3 and four bedrooms suites in large |
| The last resort on our list was home to the | | | | complexes. These can be quite luxuries with a |
| 2002 winter Olympics. Park City Mountain | | | | full staff including concierge, bell staff, |
| Resort offers 3,300 acres of skiable terrain, | | | | ski valet, and sometimes twice daily maid |
| and is consistently ranked in the top 10 | | | | service. A private residence club can be a |
| North American resorts because of its varied | | | | great choice for a family getaway. |
| terrain, ease of getting there, terrain parks | | | | |
| and family programs. Park City Resort offers | | | | Park City offers many choices for dining and |
| 15 lifts and 104 trails, with the longest | | | | nightlife activities when the playing is done |
| trail traveling 18,480 feet. Park City offers | | | | for the day. The downtown area offers over |
| 1 superpipe and multiple terrain parks for | | | | 100 restaurants and bars to choose from. Many |
| those that are looking to test their skills. | | | | of these establishments are award winning and |
| Park City, offers something for everyone with | | | | serve some of the best dishes in the |
| fabulous skiing, snowboarding and many other | | | | Intermountain West. Once you are done with |
| winter activities. | | | | diner, head out to a jazz club, dance club or |
| | | | just hang out at one of the many eclectic |
| Snowshoeing and Cross Country Skiing | | | | bars. Making the decision can be the toughest |
| | | | part because there is something for everyone |
| Snowshoeing can be a great family activity. | | | | in this town. Most restaurants and bars are |
| This is a great way to spend time together, | | | | very close to each other, or they are just a |
| get some exercise and to take in the fabulous | | | | short free bus ride from where you are |
| views of the Rocky Mountains. Park City | | | | located. |
| offers hundreds of trails to choose from, | | | | |
| including beginner all the way through | | | | Which ever activity or activities you choose |
| advanced. Cross country skiing can be a very | | | | to participate in while you are in Park City, |
| rewarding activity. It can be both demanding | | | | you are sure not to be disappointed. We have |
| and rewarding. Park City offers miles of | | | | only begun to scratch the surface with the |
| groomed trails, or you can take a custom tour | | | | activities listed above. The best advice is |
| to view the Rocky Mountain sky line! If you | | | | to do a little planning and research before |
| don't have your own equipment, there is no | | | | you visit, so you can make the most of your |
| need to worry. There are many places where | | | | next winter adventure to Park City. |