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