Our Holiday Gift to You!
We are excited to announce that all of our $50 million in mountain improvement projects for this historic season will be ready for Christmas week, weather conditions permitting. This includes the new Quicksilver Gondola that connects Park City and Canyons creating America's largest ski resort with 7,300 skiable acres. The brand new Miners Camp restaurant. Renovations of Summit House and Red Pine restaurants. Increased snowmaking on Iron Mountain and trail widening on Chicane. And of course the upgraded Motherlode detachable high-speed 4-pack and the upgraded high-speed King-Con 6-pack.
With Opening Day just a few weeks away (Nov. 21), here are the Top Ten Reasons To Ski Park City:
1. The New 8-passenger Quicksilver Gondola- Perhaps the most talked about addition of our $50 Million improvement plan, The 8-Passenger Quicksilver Gondola connects former Canyons Resort to Park City Mountain Resort. The Quicksilver Gondola travel time takes approximately 8 minutes to get from terminal to terminal. The gondola features a mid-station on the top of Pinecone Ridge where skiers and riders can exit and ski or ride directly to Thaynes Canyon or the Flat Iron lift. The significance of this new gondola is that it connects over 7,300 skiable acres making it....
2. The Largest Ski Resort in the Country- 7,300 skiable acres is HUGE! Just take a look for yourself (Trail Map). Let's look at some notable "large" resorts in the country to see how Park City's 7,300 acres stacks up. Aspen Snowmass- 3,332, Vail-5,289, Big Sky- 5,800. No question we're the biggest in the country, however what does that mean for the typical skier/rider? For one, it means you have a massive amount of terrain to select from, steeps, greens, moguls, secret powder stashes; you name it and Park City has it. With so much terrain, any skier or rider can stay entertained for days on end within our boundaries. The question now is who will be the first to ride all 41 lifts in one day?
3. Accessibility- Plan to ski an extra day on this vacation. With our close accessibility to Salt Lake International Airport - 40 minutes, you can afford to spend that extra travel day on the slopes. Not many ski destinations allow you to get off your plane and hop right into your ski boots.
4. Resort Improvements-Aside from the Quicksilver Gondola, several other Resort Improvements have been made over the summer to enhance the guest experience. 50 Million Dollars' worth to be exact. These improvements include our new on-mountain restaurant "Miners Hut" and new lifts replacing King Con and Motherlode for better uphill capacity. Red Pine Lodge also expands to hold an additional 250 seats. The improvement plan rounds out with an additional two trails in the Iron Mountain area, a widening of the Chicane trail and lastly another $5 million into other various maintenance projects around Park City.
5. Shopping- When finished skiing after catching the last chair of the day, kick off those stiff ski boots and go find yourself a new pair of dancing boots (you'll need them later anyways!). With a strong local economy, small boutiques gracefully line historic Main Street, many visitors dedicate a whole day exploring and browsing the small shops, galleries and more.
6. Dining- Resort food has changed tremendously over the past decade and Park City is leading the cause, with high quality food to keep you fueled all day. With over 16 on-mountain dining locations there's something for every taste. Dinner plans? Hard to go astray with any Park City restaurant, but we can point you to a few local favorites including Handle, Riverhorse on Main, or Cafe Terigo. If your legs are still burning after skiing across 7,300 acres, stay close to your lodging with The Farm, ranked one of Utah's top ten restaurants, mountainside at Canyons Village.
7. Nightlife- Remember those dancing boots? You will need them for this town's vibrant nightlife. With a healthy mix of locals and visitors, guests can expect a variety of nightlife in Park City. Start your night off with a buffalo burger and beer at the No Name Saloon then work your way up the street to The Spur for a night full of dancing.
8. Terrain Parks- Historically known for having the most innovative and progressive terrain parks, "I Ride Park City" only looks to continue their park excellence across our 7,300 acres. Progression is key to Park City's terrain park program with 7 terrain parks aimed at every skill level. From sliding your first box, to standing on the podium at the Olympics (Sage Kotsenburg, Joss Christensen), "I Ride Park City" is there with you every jib of the way.
9. Ski into Town- Did we mention you don't even have to click out of your skis or unstrap from your board to head into town? Take a break from the slopes and ski into town where our town lift will bring you back up to the top. A popular run down the town lift usually includes a stop at High West Distillery, the only ski-in/ski-out gastro distillery in the world.
10. The History of Park City- Park City has relics of its past scattered throughout town and our mountain. Once a booming mining town hit hard by mine collapses and other economical downfall, Park City's re-emergence came when locals began using the mine shafts as ski lifts! Take a free mountain tour and visit old structures such as ore's, mills and more, all while on your ski's or board!