Park City

Closed
Ron Thompson
SnowPak Local Insider
Ron Thompson
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

5

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

Find accommodations around here

Canyons Village (Walk)

  • Easy access to lifts
  • Quiet and has more upscale lodging options
  • Small market for basics

Find accommodations around here

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

Find accommodations around here

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

Find accommodations around here

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 tips

For 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 tips

For 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 tips

Find 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.

Save up to 38% when you book a Park City package!

View Park City packages

Park City Reviews

Superb 4.6 / 5
based on 122 reviews

How well the resort caters for beginner skiers / boarders

Beginners

How well the resort caters for intermediate skiers / boarders?

Intermediates

How well the resort caters for advanced skiers / boarders

Advanced

How accessible and convenient it is to get to this resort from a major destination

Accessibility

Quality of the off-piste terrain

Side/Backcountry

Overall value for money of the resort

Value for money

Quality of lifts, lift speed and lift layout in the resort

Lifts

Quantity and quality of the snow

Snow

How uncrowded is the resort

Uncrowded

Après ski and dining options

Town

Services and facilities e.g. child care, tubing, health care, equipment hire

Facilities

How family friendly is this resort?

Family Friendliness
Superb!4.7 / 5Nov 08, 2017
JOJason O.
expert snowboarder
Love Park City, kids ski school prices are ridiculous, that would be my only complaint about the mountain. Everything else is great, and you can't beat the snow highly recommend.... More
Superb!4.6 / 5Nov 07, 2017
DLDoug L.
advanced skier
Park City is a great combination of ski and town amenities. On mountain service and food is outstanding. Dining and apres options in town are top notch for all ages... More
Fabulous!4.2 / 5Nov 07, 2017
JSJohn S.
advanced skier
PCMR is the PERFECT package for all types of winter enthusiasts. The village, lodging, entertainment, dining and activities will meet any needs you have to make your trip enjoyable. The snow conditions, terrain and lifts are some of the BEST I've experienced in all of UTAH!... More
Superb!5 / 5Nov 07, 2017
WFWestley F.
advanced snowboarder
I would love to come back her one day when I have the money. Snowboarding is my favorite thing to do. But I am only able to go once every 5 years if I'm lucky. I hope to move there one day.... More
Fabulous!4.5 / 5Nov 06, 2017
YLYuen L.
intermediate skier
This resort, while crowded, is just great for families. Teachers at the ski school are great and there are lots of family-friendly features. We don't live in the area, and it is usually the first mountain we consider when we ski Utah.... More
Superb!4.7 / 5Nov 06, 2017
MDMiles D.
advanced skier
Park City is the ultimate crowd pleaser, we really enjoyed the different features and the speed of the chairs. The staff were super friendly and the amenities in and around the resort were very accessible. ... More
Superb!4.5 / 5Nov 06, 2017
ZZachary
advanced snowboarder
Gone there since I was a kid, it's a great resort. They have decent back country and go really big on park. Now that they merged with canyons there is no end to exploring. ... More
Superb!4.6 / 5Nov 06, 2017
JWJennifer W.
advanced skier
Park City is a great modern resort. The grounds are very clean. The restaurants in the village and town are clean. I also like that they have an actual city, including Main Street and various shopping including a Whole Foods and an Outdoor Mall. Olympic Park is great as is the cross country trail nearby. ... More
Superb!4.8 / 5Nov 06, 2017
SStefano
advanced snowboarder
Park city overall is an amazing ski resort. The prices are high but everything is definitely worth it. Also Utah snow is by far the best. They're two awesome resorts connected by a very cool gondola. ... More
Superb!4.8 / 5Nov 05, 2017
BBernard
advanced skier
This place is amazing. The terrain is huge so every option you can think of for the whole family. Last season we I skied there about 20 days and had at least 5 powder days. Plus the town is amazing and easy to get around. Great dining options. Mountain is getting busier, but so big you can find areas that are less busy. ... More