Following late March storms leading to a base to nearly 370 inches, Park City Mountain Resort has extended its 2011 season by a week for the third consecutive year.  This year’s snowfall has exceeded Park City’s average of 365 inches per year, with more powder expected throughout this week. All lifts remain open as of March 28, boding well for the next three weekends. Park City Mountain will close on April 17.

Guests can take advantage of the extra powder with a complimentary 3rd night at the ski-in/ski-out community of Silver Star at Park City or a complimentary 4th night at other Park City properties. Stay directly across the street from the resort on Empire Avenue, or walk to Main Street from the Town Pointe condos. Resorts West offers 2- to 5-bedroom lodge accommodations at exceptional value.



Park City’s 2011 ski season may be nearing a grand finale, but Canyons Resort has only just begun its biggest event of the year. “Spring Gruv,” a 10-day affair of music, film and lighthearted competition, begins this Saturday with the storied Pond Skimming Contest, a costumed affair that sends brave skiers or boarders across a 100-foot pond. A live performance by John Popper and the Duskray Troubadours follows on Sunday, and a special screening of Greta Eliassen’s movie, “Say My Name,”  will take place on April 2.

Before the excitement of Spring Gruv, Canyons Wine Club will host a sleigh ride and dinner Friday night with a special menu and wine pairing. Billed as an “Evening in Napa,” the event features reception appetizers, a four-course meal, dessert and five different wines from Napa’s Somerston Winery. David Zurowski, Director of Somerston Winery, will attend as a special guest.

Photo by Canyons Resort

With another month to enjoy skiing in Park City, there’s plenty of time to plan a long weekend on the slopes. Consider these five reasons to grab your family or friends and hit the mountains for some spring powder:

1. Lodging Specials: Enjoy a 4th complimentary night when you stay three nights at select lodge condos and townhomes in Deer Valley and Park City. Choose from ski-in ski-out condos in Empire Pass, finely appointed Silver Lake properties and slope-side condos in Park City.

2. Free Lift Ticket: As long as you’re enjoying an extra day, why pay for lift tickets, too? The Park City Chamber offers a free lift ticket when you book three nights at select lodging in late spring.

3. Free Live Music: Enjoy live outdoor music at Park City Mountain Resort and Canyons  during aprés ski. Families can attend the Canyons’ outdoor concerts on Saturday afternoons, starting at 3 p.m., whether they skied at the resort or not. Music presented by the Silver Star Café also runs on Thursdays, starting at 2:30 p.m.

4. Winter Storms, Summer Sun: March is known for its snow storms, but warm weather and blue skies peek through for some of the best days of the year. With an average snowfall of 19.7 inches, March sets April up for spectacular spring skiing with warm days and great snow pack.

5. More to Do – Ski one day, play a round of golf the next. With Salt Lake in such close proximity to Park City, the opportunities to combine winter and summer activities — from road biking to fly-fishing to lounging on the ski beach – are endless.

Get a 4th Complimentary Night at:

Silver Star at Park City

Black Bear Lodge

Town Pointe Condos

Silver Strike Lodge

Call 1-877-773-1117 for details and additional properties!

Spring skiing enthusiasts looking for a final thrill on the slopes can now stay in luxury at select Deer Valley and Park City properties with a complimentary 4th night from Resorts West.

As Canyons Resort extended its ski season to April 17, Resorts West has extended its spring special, which includes a fourth free night at select condos for all stays of three nights or longer, to reservations with arrival dates from March 19 to the end of April. The special includes properties at the ski-in ski-out community of Silver Star at Park City, the luxurious slope-side Ironwood townhomes in Deer Valley, and select ski-in ski-out condos at Deer Valley’s Silver Strike Lodge and Grand Lodge. All condos and townhomes in the thriving hub of Silver Lake Village are included as well.

With more than three feet of fresh snow in the last week, Park City has experienced incredible March conditions so far, with even more snow expected in coming weeks. In addition to luxury lodging, Resorts West offers comprehensive services to ensure a seamless getaway, no matter how spontaneous your vacation. Enjoy concierge service, daily housekeeping and complimentary shuttle service.

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Photo by Canyons Resort

 Canyons Resort has announced that it will extend the 2011 ski season with a new close date of April 17. Thanks to nearly three feet of new snow in the last week with another two feet expected in the next few days, Utah’s largest ski resort is confident that these conditions, combined with advanced snowmaking abilities and a 270-inch base, will see skiers and snowboarders through a powder-filled spring.