Superb!4.7 / 5Aug 08, 2019
Shane J. advanced skier
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Pros
- You haven't skied Utah until you've skied Park City!
- Sheer volume of runs and great intermediate skiing
- Endless entertainment and dining options in historic town
Cons
- Susceptible to major crowds
Overall
The largest ski area in the entire United States, home to the greatest snow on earth (so locals claim), and named one of the top 20 prettiest towns by Forbes…ladies and gentlemen, it’s Park City! What is now known as Park City used to be two separate ski areas. Despite the merger, the ski areas retain their previous character, with Canyons serving up longer runs with more vertical drop than its neighbor. Park City's specialty is an abundance of amazingly wide trails to keep even the most enthusiastic carver busy all week. As ski resorts go, this place is up there with the best in the world, totaling up an enormous 7,300 ac of ski terrain with over 300 trails and counting. But it’s not just sheer vastness that makes Park City stand out, it’s the holy grail of excellent quality powder, consistent snowfall, and a distinct lack of wind that generally keeps the white stuff fresh, dry, and floaty.
Best month to go
Early February to mid-March
The ski season at Park City can last for five whole glorious months, from mid-November to mid-April. The start and tail end aren’t going to offer the best snow, so if you can aim your trip for any time between the beginning of February to the middle of March. This time of year gives you the best chance of scoring fresh deep powder with all the trails and lifts open. When it comes to snowfall, there is no reliable pattern in Utah, but the local consensus is that the second half of February is when the best powder is served, usually around the time of the Presidents’ Day national holiday. During the Sundance Film Festival, you may find the slopes surprisingly quiet, but restaurants get booked out months in advance and lodging prices are usually turned up a notch, so make sure you’ve secured a ski and snowboard deal at Park City.
FLY TO
Salt Lake International Airport
SHUTTLE TO
Park City (45 minutes)
Base of Park City (Walk)
- Easy access to lifts
- Small convenience store
- Roughly 1 mi from Historic Park City
Canyons Village (Walk)
- Easy access to lifts
- Quiet and has more upscale lodging options
- Small market for basics
Historic Park City (1-2 mi)
- Has the best options for dining, nightlife and shopping, mostly around Main Street
- Close to base of Town Lift
- Old mining town charm
Salt Lake City (30-35 mi)
- Cheaper lodging and wider selection of accommodation
- 30 minutes drive from Park City resort
- Convenient base for skiing at other resorts
For beginners
Our pick for beginners is The Meadows, a wide and mellow beginner trail where you can find some good snow since it's unusually high up the mountain for a green slope compared to other North American resorts!
More beginners tipsFor intermediates
Park City is the mountain for intermediates. For a hella long run with steep sections, bridges, and tunnels to keep you twisting and turning, take Alpenglow to Twilight and then connect onto Harmony! It's our favorite here!
More intermediates tipsFor experts
For the biggest drop, Canyon's is where is at. But if you want to test your limits at Park City, take the McConkey's Express Chairlift and hike up to Jupiter Peak, where the heart-racing East Face and Puma Bowl awaits.
More experts tipsFind freshies
On the Park City side, you'll find the deepest fresh stuff in the Main Bowl as well as the hike-to terrain along the ridge off Jupiter chairlift. On the Canyons side, hike up Ninety-Nine 90 for endless freshies in the off-piste and backcountry terrain!
Ditch the crowds
Avoid the Silverlode Express and Tombstone Express lifts during peak hours (10:00am - 2:00pm) if you're not a fan of queues!
Non skiers
As one of our best ski resorts for non-skiers in North America, we're pretty sure non-skiers will be well entertained here. The options are endless at Park City, we couldn't fit it all here.
Families
With so much terrain to explore and tons of off-slope activities all within the proximity of Park CIty, there's something for the whole family to enjoy.
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Park City Reviews
Shane J. Very Good!4.2 / 5Aug 08, 2019
KKKurt K.
I skied Saddleback lift on opening day (yesterday). The lift seats were very dirty and they soiled my ski clothes. I expect more from a Vail resort. As the mountain opens more terrain, it would be nice if the seats were cleaned before use.... Moreexpert skier
Superb!4.9 / 5Aug 08, 2019
Chris R. advanced snowboarder
Fabulous!4.4 / 5Jul 01, 2019
PKPatrick K.
So so so big! You couldn’t see the whole resort in one day, it’s just not possible. My last visit was as a lot of fun, great snow! Kinda crowded in the dining areas but you can’t tell on the mountain it’s so big!... Moreexpert snowboarder
Very Good!4 / 5May 03, 2019
DPDuc P.
Excellent and numerous trails for all ski levels. Food prices were a little high but you are a captive audience. They do let you bring your own food but most hotels and resorts no longer have cooking, preparation, or even reheating equipment for use inside your room anymore. Daily ski passes are high as well. If you ski at least four days, then... Moreintermediate skier
Average!3 / 5Apr 29, 2019
Rob I. expert skier
Superb!4.8 / 5Apr 29, 2019
Thomas M. intermediate skier
Superb!4.6 / 5Dec 27, 2018
Patrick S. expert snowboarder
Superb!5 / 5Nov 20, 2018
Coleman C. expert snowboarder
Superb!4.7 / 5Nov 14, 2018
PNPaul N.
You don’t have to make it through little cottonwood traffic to sneak away from the crowds and dive into that sweet, soft Utah snow; hit 9990 on a powder day. I had more fun and better turns in some of the hike-to areas off that lift than I had in three years of skiing at Snowbird. I just wish it was easier to lap 9990 on runs to the lookers right... Moreexpert skier