Park City

About Park City

Since 2015-2016, Park City Mountain and Canyons have been connected, creating the largest ski resort in the United States. Canyons' staggering 4,000 acres were joined to Park City Mountain Resort via the Quicksilver Gondola, and together the two areas offer more than 7,300 acres of world-class ski and snowboard terrain with 348 trails, 41 lifts, 13 bowls, and eight terrain parks. With a wider variety of lodging and terrain options on their Park City ski vacation, skiers and snowboarders can now choose between staying in the buzzing, historic downtown Park City or the quieter, slope-side accommodations at Canyons Village with easier access to whatever type of terrain their heart desires. 

Canyons Village and the classic ski town of Park City can accommodate anyone's off-mountain interests. World-class dining, ample shopping, several live music and performing arts venues, and the annual Sundance Film Festival all combine to make the Park City nightlife world-class. The resort features a variety of dining options across its two village areas, allowing guests to enjoy everything from quick bites to gourmet meals. One of the things that downtown Park City is known for is hosting the annual film fete, Sundance. The world-famous film festival has planted its roots in Park City because of the fun, rustic atmosphere, delicious restaurants, and lavish hotels and condos that are scattered throughout downtown.

Even when Hollywood’s stars aren’t vacationing in Park City, the downtown scene is lively. Downtown Park City is a blend of contemporary and historic. There’s a ski bridge and Town Lift that joins the rustic town with the modern ski resort, illustrating how inter-connected the mountain and town truly are.

How to get to Park City

If accessibility is high on your list for a ski vacation, then Park City Mountain Resort (PCMR) is sure to please. PCMR is among one of the most accessible ski destinations in the world, thanks to nearby Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), which is just 35 minutes from PCMR. More than 700 flights from more than 90 cities land at SLC on a daily basis. 

Once you arrive, you have the option of renting a car from one of the many rental car companies, or you can pre-arrange for a shuttle. Ask your lodging company if they offer shuttle service to and from the airport. 

Getting around

The resort provides a complimentary bus service that makes it easy for guests to navigate between the different areas of Park City Mountain. This service ensures that visitors can explore the resort and activities without the hassle of driving​.

Skiing in Park City

Ranked as one of the top resorts for families year in and year out by SKI Magazine, Park City Mountain has a lot to offer for active families looking to make memories. The intermediate terrain and world-class groomed runs make it one of the best resorts to arch fast turns on cruisers, and jibbers of all levels have world-class terrain parks to enjoy. The new gondola connection makes it even easier for guests to access the Canyons' side more prevalent advanced and expert terrain, so every level of skier or snowboarder in your family or group can experience their ideal terrain on a Park City Mountain Resort ski vacation.

Beginner Skiing in Park City:

Approximately 17 percent of the terrain on Park City Mountain Resort is dedicated to beginners, and the majority of this terrain is found on the lower portion of the resort. The Park City Mountain Resort Ski School caters to novices, and its Kids Signature Programs make learning how to ski fun for children ages three and up.

Of the 106 trails that make up Park City Mountain Resort, 17 percent are designated for beginners. Homerun is a long and easy run that starts mid-mountain near the Summit House Restaurant and winds for 3.5 miles to downtown Park City, making it a great beginner trail. Claimjumper rolls through the Silverlode/Bonanza area of Park City Mountain Resort and is a slow zone the entire way, making it an ideal area for beginner skiing. The Drift trail is a ridge run perfect for beginners looking to gain more confidence at speed and work on the techniques needed to move on to blue square, or intermediate, runs.

Family vacations in Park City

Ranked as one of the top resorts for families in the past by SKI Magazine, Park City Mountain has a lot to offer for active families looking to make memories. The intermediate terrain and world-class groomed runs make it one of the best resorts to arch fast turns on cruisers, and jibbers of all levels have world-class terrain parks to enjoy. The new gondola connection makes it even easier for guests to access the Canyons' side more prevalent advanced and expert terrain, so every level of skier or snowboarder in your family or group can experience their ideal terrain on a Park City Mountain Resort ski vacation.

The family-friendly skiing at Park City Mountain Resort is bar none, so sometimes it’s difficult to kids off the slopes. Luckily there’s Park City night skiing seven days a week. Parents and kids, alike, will get a kick out of skiing on the slopes under the stars. Skiing and riding are not the only ways families can have fun on a Park City Mountain Resort family ski trip. The Alpine Coaster is a kid's favorite because it includes 4,000 foot of high-speed curves and loops. Gorgoza Park is a lift-served snow-tubing hill complete with a play area and warming hut. Gorgoza Park has lights, too, so the fun doesn't have to end when the sun goes down.