ABOUT PARK CITY RESORT & TOWN:

Park City Mountain Resort, located in Park City, Utah, is a renowned ski resort and a major tourist attraction, hosting various activities beyond skiing and snowboarding. It holds the distinction of being the largest ski resort in the United States, featuring over 7,300 skiable acres, 43 lifts, and 341 runs across its expansive terrain.

Terrain and Activities

Diverse Terrain: The resort caters to all skill levels, from beginners to expert skiers and snowboarders. It boasts wide-open spaces and gentle slopes ideal for beginners, particularly on the Park City Mountain Village side. Intermediate and advanced skiers can enjoy a vast network of trails, including challenging bowls and tree runs.
Terrain Parks: For thrill-seekers, there are six terrain parks, including a half-pipe and a mini-pipe. Beginner parks, such as Little Kings Park at the Park City base and Pinedraw Park at the Canyons Village base, offer a gentler introduction to park features.
Beyond Skiing: Park City Mountain Resort offers a variety of summer activities, including:
- Mountain biking and hiking on an extensive trail system (over 400 miles).
- The Alpine Slide, one of the longest alpine slide tracks in the world, stretching over 3,000 feet.
- A Mountain Coaster, providing a roller coaster-like experience on the mountain.
- Zip-lining, including the exhilarating ZipRide and the more kid-friendly Flying Eagle Zipline.
- Scenic lift rides, offering stunning views of the surrounding mountains.
- Activities at the Mountain Village base, such as a climbing wall, trampolines, panning for gold, and miniature golf.
Winter Alternatives: Even if skiing isn't your primary interest, you can enjoy scenic gondola rides, snow tubing, ice skating, magical sleigh rides, winter hiking, dog sledding, and snowmobiling.

Lodging and Dining

Dining Options: The resort and surrounding areas offer a wide variety of dining experiences, from casual on-mountain eateries to upscale restaurants. Canyons Village at Park City has a reputation for excellent food.

Other Options:

Visit Salt Lake City

Temple Square: The centerpiece of the city, featuring the iconic Salt Lake Temple (currently undergoing renovation and expected to reopen in 2024), the Tabernacle, and other significant Latter-day Saint sites.

Visit The Olympic

Winter Sports: Bobsled rides, ski jumping (including the opportunity to try the track with a professional driver), and possibly observing athlete training. The park houses two free museums: Alf Engen Ski Museum: Dedicated to preserving Utah's ski history and featuring memorabilia from its namesake, a U.S. Ski & Snowboard hall-of-famer. Eccles 2002 Olympic Winter Games Museum: A tribute to the athletes and sports of the 2002 games, showcasing memorabilia and allowing visitors to see a gold medal and hold an Olympic Torch.

Alpine Coaster:

The Alpine Coaster is an elevated track with loops, curves, and turns, offering scenic views as it winds through the mountainside. The track is over a mile long and reaches speeds up to 30 mph. Requirements:

Drivers: Must be at least 54 inches tall and 16 years old.
Passengers: Must be between 38-53 inches tall and accompanied by a driver who is at least 16 years old and 54 inches or taller.

Trip Leader: Ken Richardson; kenrichardson53live.com; 815-985-7194