PARK CITY
The Utah ski region justifiably lays claim to the “Greatest Snow on Earth”. Park City is one of the most popular skiing destinations in the United States. Park City is home to some of the best skiing in the country. With its close proximity to the Wasatch Mountains, Park City offers skiers of all levels the opportunity to enjoy the sport.
Park City is also home to the famous Park City Mountain Resort, which is one of the largest ski resorts in the country. The resort offers a variety of amenities, including a variety of shops and restaurants. It is also home to the Park City Museum, which is a great place to learn about the history of the area.
From perfect beginner slopes to the breath-taking beauty and varied terrain of the longer runs. Utah offers the total winter sports package with Olympic standard facilities and the warmest of American welcomes. Utah’s outstanding skiing is complemented by its reputation as a boarders’ paradise, with 11 out of the 13 resorts offering dedicated board parks, kickers, table tops and half pipes galore. For the more intrepid skiers, guided tours can take you to steeper slopes and virgin powder caches for the ultimate skiing adventure.
Park City is a 19th Century mining town with plenty of character and après ski entertainment. Fantastic blue runs, beginner’s areas and spectacular back country tours are fast making it a favourite with Kiwis. All year-round, there’s plenty of shopping, dining, and nightlife to enjoy.
Nestled in the Wasatch Mountains, Park City is just a short drive from Salt Lake City. It’s the perfect place to get away from it all and enjoy the great outdoors. Whether you’re a seasoned adventurer or just looking to relax, Park City is the perfect place to call home for a few days.
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Beginner
8% |
Intermediate
42% |
Advanced
50% |
Skiing Hours:
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Summit Elevation:
3,056 m (10,026 ft)
Vertical Drop:
983 m (3,226 ft)
Skiable Area:
7,300+ acres
Average Snowfall:
597 cm
Snowboarders:
Snowboarder Friendly
Lift Information:
- 2 8pers. Gondolas
- 1 8pers. Cabriolet
- 1 6pers. Pulsed-movement aerial ropeway gondola
- 6 6pers. high-speed chairlifts
- 1 high-speed bubble and heated seating quad
- 9 high-speed detachable quads
- 5 fixed-grip quads
- 8 fixed-grip triples
- 4 fixed-grip doubles
- 2 rope tows
- 3 people movers
Trails:
330+ runs. Longest run: Homerun, 3.5 miles
Notes:
7 terrain parks, 1 halfpipe, and 1 mini pipe. For skiers and snowboarders of all abilities. Terrain parks: Little Kings, Pick Axe, 3 Kings, Pick n Shovel, Eagle Superpipe, and Halfpipes.
