The flowers are beginning to bloom and the trees are showing early signs of rebirth. Summer is right around the corner! Well known as a world class ski destination, many locals would in fact argue that nothing compares to the summer season in Park City. With three new activities for kids at the Park City Base Area along with miles of breathtaking hiking and biking trails, and an 18-hole golf course, there is an outdoor adventure waiting for every member of the family at Park City this summer.
Park City Base Area
Beginning May 27, Park City will offer a variety of outdoor activities at the Park City Base Area including one of the world’s longest alpine slides; the ZipRider and Flying Eagle Zip Lines; a 4,000 ft alpine coaster; and miles of hiking and mountain biking terrain serviced by three lifts. PayDay Lift will open on May 27 followed by Crescent Lift on June 17. Town Lift will be open for scenic rides beginning June 17 through August 21. New this summer, Park City will also offer three new attractions for children weighing between 30 – 100lbs. including a small kids’ zipline and kids’ challenge course that are targeted to open Memorial Day Weekend and a kids’ summer tubing hill targeted to open in July.
Canyons Village
The Canyons Village Base Area will begin operations on Friday, June 17. Activities include the Zip Tour Adventure, Park City Bike Park at Canyons Village, scenic gondola rides, Canyons Village Putting Course and disc golf, and miles of hiking and biking trails. For tickets and information about mountain activities at both base areas visit http://www.parkcitymountain.com/summer/park-city-base-summer-activities.
Canyons Golf
Canyons Golf will open for its second season on Friday, May 27 featuring spectacular views of the Wasatch and Uinta mountains from almost every hole. Guests can expect big elevation changes, pristine conditions and great service on this memorable and exciting course. New this summer, hole 15 has been completely redesigned to improve playability as well as the greens on holes 1, 3, 6, 10 and 17. Canyons Golf is also offering an Unlimited Season Pass this year for $1,000 and $500.00 for each additional family member. For more information about Canyons Golf visit http://www.parkcitymountain.com/golf.
Summer Events
Park City Mountain Resort will continue to offer a full lineup of free events this summer, including the annual Saturday Summer Concert Series at Canyons Village beginning July 2 on select Saturdays throughout the summer, the annual 4th of July Celebration and fireworks show at the Park City Base and a weekly Farmers’ Market at Canyons Village in the Cabriolet Parking Lot on Wednesdays beginning June 1. A full schedule of free summer concerts and events will be announced shortly. For more information visit http://www.parkcitymountain.com/events.
Mountain Dining
Guests of Park City will also find an array of dining options across the resort this summer. The Farm, named one of Utah’s Top 25 restaurants in 2015, will be open for dinner seven days a week beginning Friday, June 17 and features a new summer menu that focuses on ingredients sourced from local and regional farms and artisan purveyors. Also beginning June 17, Red Tail Grill will serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner and Red Pine Lodge, located at the top of the Red Pine Gondola, will serve lunch daily. Jupiter Java and Crescent Burger will open on May 27 at the Park City Base Area and Legends Bar and Grill serve lunch seven days a week beginning June 3. For more information on summer dining, visit http://www.parkcitymountain.com/activities/dining.
Summer Lodging Deals
Summer lodging packages at Park City are available for booking now. Visitors can take advantage of special rates on lodging, breakfast and Canyons Golf with the Stay and Play Golf Package. Or, spark up the romance with a bottle of champagne and chocolate covered strawberries as part of Park City’s Mountain Romance Package. For a full list of summer lodging packages at Park City Mountain Resort, visit http://www.parkcitymountain.com/plan-your-trip/vacation-deals-and-packages/offer-explorer.
2016-2017 Epic Season Passes on Sale
Guests who have purchased Epic Passes for the 2016-17 season will receive free access to lifts at Park City for scenic life rides this summer. Currently on sale for $609, the Epic Local Pass offers unlimited days of skiing with 11 holiday restrictions at Park City. The Local Pass also includes unlimited, unrestricted skiing or riding at Breckenridge, Keystone and Arapahoe Basin in Colorado, with limited restrictions at Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood at Lake Tahoe. A total of 10 days at Vail and Beaver Creek are also included, with holiday restrictions. Putting $49 down now will lock in the lowest guaranteed price and each pass holder will receive two discounted Buddy Tickets to use at any of the resorts. Epic Passes are available for purchase now at http://www.snow.com/.