There's a reason that Utah is described as having "The Greatest Snow On Earth." The l350 inches of light, "champagne powder" inspires millions of visitors each winter. The proximity of the Park City resorts to the Salt lake City Airport makes it a convenient and accessible ski area for international visitors. Airport shuttle service is available form All Resort Express. Call 800- 457-9457.
If you are using Salt Lake City as your connecting airport to Steamboat Springs, you might consider spending a few days in Park City, Utah. In fact, Park City may well be worth a trip in its own right. The Park City area consists of three resorts: Park City Mountain Resort, The Canyons and Deer valley.
According to the Park City Mountain Resort website, Ski- Sun http://www.ski-sun.com/ offers the best packages to Park City from Germany. If you manage to get a god night's sleep on your flight, you can take advantage of the Park City Quick Start program, which allows you to convert your boarding pass to a lift ticket. The catch: You need to use it on the same day that your flight arrives. This program requires advance registration, which can be done at this site: http://www.parkcityinfo.com/skiing/quickstart/
A unique feature of the Park City Mountain Resort website is the Personal Mountain Tour. http://www.parkcitymountain.com/winter/pmt/index.html
Select the type of terrain you would like to ski. The system will create a downloadable map of the best areas for your preferences. Park City is famous for its extensive network of parks and pipes. This makes it a popular resort for snowboarders. If you want to escape them for a day or two, head over to Deer Valley. The free Park City Bus System can get you there. http://www.parkcity.org/citydepartments/transportation/index.html
Every skier should visit Deer Valley, at least once. It is one of the few ski areas in the country that does not allow snowboarders. Furthermore, they avoid overcrowding by requiring you to phone a reservation for you lift ticket, the day before you arrive. Grooming is meticulous, and the cafeteria food is delicious. The salad bar features a delectable variety of healthy options. Deer Valley is all about service. The staff is incredibly helpful. As a result, the visitors are extremely polite. You might even get a chance to see ski legend Stein Erickson making graceful turns down the slopes.
Advanced and high intermediate skiers might be interested in the Park City Interconnect Tour, which takes you on a guided one-day ski tour of six peaks at Deer Valley, Park City, Solitude, Brighton, Alta and Snowbird resorts. For information, contact Ski Utah at 801-534-1907 or skiinfo@skiutah.com.
Off Slope
On your days off from skiing or riding, you can explore Park City history at the Park City Historical Society. http://www.parkcityhistory.org/ Main Street is filled with a vast variety of shops, art galleries and restaurants. You can also take a day off from skiing and enjoy a day of dog-sledding, snowshoeing or snowmobiling. Contact All Seasons Adventures for details: www.allseasonsadventures.com. Main Street in Park City provides a multitude of shopping opportunities. Artworks Park City, located at 461 Main Street, features art, crafts, pottery and glass works by local artists. The Mountain Body Herbal Deli located at 825 Main Street features products that are perfect for high-altitude skin, body and hair care. Their Mountain Glow Salt Scrubs contain salt from Utah's Great Salt Lake.
No trip to Park City would be complete without a visit to the Olympic Park. Created as a training center for winter Olympic athletes, the Olympic Park allows visitors to get a glimpse at how these athletes develop their skills. For $200 US per person, you can even take a ride on an authentic Olympic bobsled.
Park City Lodging
The Old Time Guest House is a Bed and breakfast owned by backcountry ski guide Deb Lovci. Breakfast is composed of hormone and preservative-free foods from local Utah farms .No detail has been overlooked at this comfortable B&B, whose amenities include:
* Hearty mountain breakfast
* Flannel robes in all rooms
* Hot tub on the back deck under the stars
* Movie library
* Ski & snowboard storage
* Afternoon snacks
* Boot dryers
* Fax service
* Non-smoking inn
* DSL & Wireless Internet Connections
Winter rates range between $99 and $199 US. For information, call 800-290-6423, ext. 3710
The Washington School Inn provides you with the chance to stay at one of Park City's historic landmarks. Due to lack of enrollment, this1889 schoolhouse was sold in 1931 to the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Then, in 1984, it was sold again and renovated. Today it is one of Park City's most elegant bed and breakfasts.
Luxury prevails at the Washington school Inn, where the rooms feature bedding with 300-720 thread linens, down comforters, terrycloth robes and aromatherapy hair products. Call 800-824-1672
Dining and Nightlife
You can combine elegant dining with unique, exciting nightlife at the Viking Yurt at the Canyons Resort. Your evening begins with a moonlight sleigh ride to the yurt. Certain evenings also feature a snowshoe or cross-country ski tour. At the yurt, you will enjoy a 4-6course dinner, whose menu changes periodically. It can be found online at http://www.thevikingyurt.com/menu.htm#menu. Enjoy live piano music while you savor your meal. The Viking Yurt also features Ski Dating, which is a tradition that dates back to Norway in the 1800s. Ski Dating involves one pair of Nordic skis with the bindings set in tandem for two people. Needless to say, falling becomes an interesting event.
Given its location, there are a number of Mexican and Southwestern restaurants in Park City. While most are quite good, if you would like to venture out of the mundane, take a look at Chimayo. Located at 368 Main Street, this restaurant combines various Mexican and Southwestern cooking styles with a touch of French gourmet.
Park City Summers
Summers at Park City offer the visitor a plethora of exciting activities. When the snow melts, visitors enjoy hiking and biking through the mountains. Adventure lovers try their hand at rock climbing. The artistically inclined head towards the galleries and those with an interest in history visit the nearby City of Salt Lake.
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