Park City Mountain Resort is home to the U.S. Ski Team. This resort has everything the team needs, including excellent access from Salt Lake City. When combined with nearby resorts The Canyons and Deer Valley, this region is one of the best all-around destinations in America.

Park City Mountain Resort is one of three major resorts surrounding the old mining town of Park City. Park City's mining heritage is quite evident at the resort, where old mine ruins dot the slopes. The Park City Historical Society has put up signs describing each of the sites so skiers and boarders can get a sense of history as they enjoy the day.

Photo courtesy of Park City Mountain Resort

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Most reviews of Park City Mountain Resort characterize it as a cruisers' paradise. While it may not have as many steeps as Snowbird or Alta, its bowl skiing and chutes are serious—even on the expert scale. It doesn't have a huge amount of lower-end terrain, but beginners can get high enough to see the views—something they can't do at every resort. Park City veterans say that it takes three days to ski every run on the mountain, then you can start on the hundreds of unlisted lines.

The Town Bridge that links the ski hill to the heart of Park City allows skiers and riders direct on-snow access to the Main Street hub of Park City. This means you can ski or ride straight to Main Street, have a choice of some 100 restaurants and shops to visit during lunch, and then ride back up the mountain on the Town Lift.

As mentioned, Park City Mountain Resort is one of three resorts here. To make the most of your vacation, consider visiting Deer Valley and The Canyons as well. See Lift Tickets to find out about the Silver Passport interchangeable ticket.

Photo courtesy of Park City Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau

Park City Mountain Ski Resort Facts:

Summit elevation: 10,000 feet
Vertical drop: 3,100 feet
Base elevation: 6,900 feet

Expert: ++++
Advanced: ++++
Intermediate: ++++
Beginner: ++++
First-timer: +++

Dining: ++++
Apres-ski/nightlife: ++++
Other activities: +++

Address: P.O. Box 39, Park City, UT 84060
Area code: 435
Ski area phone: 649-8111
Snow report: 647-5449 or (800) 222-7275
Toll-free information and reservations:
(800) 222-7275
Internet: www.parkcitymountain.com and pcride.com

Number of lifts: 16—4 high-speed six-packs, 2 high-speed quads, 6 triples, 4 doubles
Snowmaking: 15 percent
Skiing acreage: 3,300 acres
Uphill capacity: 28,400 per hour
Parks & pipes: 4 parks, 1 pipe
Bed base: 21,500 (town)
Nearest lodging: Slopeside, condos
Resort child care: None; lessons start at age 3½
Adult ticket, per day:
Rates change daily; see Lift Tickets (06/07)