The Park City Mountain
Courtesy of Park City Mountain Resort
Park City, UT is one of the country's most visited hot spots for those interested in a ski vacation.
With many resorts and lodges to choose from, this ski town has much to offer vacationers and residents alike. Here are some quick facts about a few popular Park City places to stay and ski.
Park City Mountain Resort
This resort has an average snowfall of 355 inches annually, and boasts several lodges at the base of the mountain for guests to enjoy their stay right where the action will be.
- Mountain: 7 peaks, 3,300 skiable acres
- Trails: 106
- Difficulty Levels: Easy — 17%, Intermediate — 50%, Expert — 33%
- Lifts: 15 (4 high-speed passenger chairs, 2 high-speed quads, 5 triples, 4 doubles)
- Other Activities: Tubing, snowboarding, dog sledding, sleighing
Deer Valley Resort
Deer Valley has many options for skier on and off the slopes. With shopping, lodging and dining options, this resort has it all.
- Mountain: 6 peaks, 2,026 skiable acres
- Trails: 99
- Lifts: 22 (1 high-speed passenger gondola, 11 high-speed quad chairlifts, 2 fixed-grip chairlifts, 6 triple chairlifts, 2 double chairlifts)
- Other Activities: snowboarding, snowshoeing, heli-skiing, hot air balloon rides
The Canyons
Located just 32 miles from the Salt Lake City International Airport, the Canyons have been named the largest ski resort in Utah and one of the five largest in the U.S.
- Mountain: 8 peaks, 3,700 skiable acres
- Trails: 155
- Difficulty Levels: Easy — 10%, Intermediate — 44%, Expert — 46%
- Lifts: 17 (2 gondolas, 2 fixed-grip doubles, 2 fixed-grip triple, 1 high-speed six pack, 4 high-speed quads, 4 fixed-grip quad, 1 surface lift)
