Tag: Skiing & Snowboarding

Everything You Need to Know About Spring Skiing

By RootsRated on Feb. 14, 2019

Park City Mountain Resort features several events that make spring skiing extra special. When the tail end of ski season is upon us and spring skiing is in full force, it’s a bittersweet time of the season. You’re running out of time to ski, but you’ll also find longer days, more sunshine, warmer patios for après-ski, and a handful of annual end-of-season events. Park City, Utah, happens to be an ideal place to visit in the springtime for all of those reasons…

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10 Reasons to Strongly Consider a Ski Trip to Park City This Year

By RootsRated on Jan. 18, 2018

Utah’s home to the Greatest Snow On Earth™, and the charming former mining town of Park City is the best place to experience this world-class snow paired with incredible eats and a buzzing nightlife. And at just 35 minutes from the Salt Lake International Airport, there’s almost no place in America where you can go from plane to powder quicker. Need more convincing? Here are the 10 reasons to choose Park City as your ski destination this year…

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72 Hours of Adventure: How to Have an Unforgettable 3-Day Weekend in Park City, Utah

By RootsRated on Mar. 07, 2017

Park City Mountain Resort is always a great place to start your weekend. With a place as action-packed as the Park City area, it can actually be a dizzying endeavor to dial in a specific agenda of what to do. Obviously there’s lots of skiing and snowboarding, for every ability and interest. The two resorts’ sizes and breadth means there’s something to entertain the most demanding terrain park adventurer, groomer enthusiast, mogul guy, or powder buff…

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Silver Mining Meets The Slopes

By Visit Park City on Feb. 07, 2017

While today Park City, Utah is known as a top-rated winter destination, its history runs deep in silver mining. Park City was incorporated in 1884 after the area was discovered to be rich in silver. The town flourished as people flocked to the area from all over the world in hopes of striking it rich. In the 1930s, skiing began to draw interest after a ski jump was built atop the Creole Mine dump. As the mining industry started to crumble, skiing in Park City continued to gain popularity when a ski lift was installed at Snow Park (now Deer Valley Resort) in 1946. and then again in the mid-60s with the opening of Treasure Mountain (now Park City Mountain Resort). Although silver mining in Park City disappeared for good by the 1980s when the price of silver declined drastically, the ski industry continued to grow…

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Know Before You Snow

By Visit Park City on Jan. 24, 2017

Navigating winter weather can be tricky, especially for those who’ve never been to a winter climate like Park City, Utah before. Worry not— if it’s your first time to a mountain town, we have you covered.  Follow these tips and you’ll be more comfortable, warmer, and happier in chilly and snowy weather.  And, might we add, you don’t have to ditch style to stay warm…

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What to Rent Vs What to Pack on Your Next Ski Trip to Park City, Utah

By Visit Park City on Jan. 10, 2017

Park City, Utah is home to two resorts – Deer Valley and Park City Mountain – which, combined, offer over 9,000 skiable acres. That’s a lot of terrain ready and waiting for you to enjoy. There is no denying it – skiing and snowboarding both require quite a lot of gear, making packing for your next ski trip seem like a daunting task.  To help ease the process, we compiled a list that’s divided into items we suggest you bring along with you in your suitcase and those that are easy to rent from one of Park City’s area rental shops or outfitters. …

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