How to Go Skiing in Park City, Utah

Go Skiing in Park City, Utah for a family adventure, exclusive getaway or romantic rendezvous. Park City Mountain Resort has a vertical drop of 3,100 feet and some of the best snow and ski conditions in Utah. The town itself offers something for everyone, from fine dining establishments to pristine lodging accommodations.

Things You'll Need

  • Phone
  • Computer with Internet service
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Instructions

  1. Book Your Park City Lodging

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      Book your lodging through the Park City Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau by calling or visiting its website (see Resources below). Click on the 'Travel and Lodging' tab from the homepage to find options for booking rooms in Park City, as well as vacation and ski packages that include air and travel deals.

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      Reserve a room in a historic Park City bed and breakfast for an intimate atmosphere and first-class service and attention. Enjoy a hearty, delicious breakfast and a soak in your own Jacuzzi tub. Depending on the week you visit, expect rates to be moderate to expensive.

    Arrange Your Transportation to Park City Mountain Resort

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      Fly into the airport in nearby Salt Lake City, Utah.

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      Head East on I-80 until you merge onto I-15 South/I-80 East. Travel for about 21 miles. Take the Kimball Junction/Park City Exit #145 and bear right, heading southbound on UT-224 for about 6 miles. Turn right on Empire Avenue, which will lead you directly to the base parking facilities.

    Enjoy Your Utah Ski Trip

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      Plan to visit the base lodge to purchase your lift tickets if you opted not to purchase a stay and ski package through the resort. You can buy lift tickets online at the Park City Mountain Resort website (see Resources below).

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      Look over the Park City trail map to familiarize yourself with the resort and trail layouts. There are 3,300 acres of Utah terrain to explore, with 15 lifts and 104 trails.

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      Take advantage of the variety of options for classes and lessons available at the Park City Ski and Snowboard School. Learn skiing basics or enhance your skills under the guidance of seasoned, professional instructors. Children's classes are guaranteed to have a maximum of 5 little ones per instructor.

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      Plan to dress warmly while skiing at Park City. Make sure you pack bibs or ski pants, a heavy coat, extra thermals and socks. Protective eye wear is a must! Don't forget your head, since keeping your head and neck warm is essential to maintaining body warmth while on the slopes.

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      Take a set of 2-way radios for communicating with your group members and keeping track of everyone while on the mountain.

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