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