Skiers and snowboarders don’t need to waste vacation days taking a getaway to Park City. Located just 45 minutes from the airport, Park City offers access to three world-class ski resorts with thousands of acres to ski every day of your vacation. With blue bird skies and impeccable grooming, skiing conditions have been ideal for guests who like fast groomers, afternoons on the ski beach and endless après & nightlife options.

Use this guide for lodging, events and spring hot spots:

Lodging

21 Bellevue at Deer Valley Resort: ski-in/ski-out for maximum time on the slopes

816 Woodside at Park City Mountain Resort: a short walk to the lift, and a block to Main Street

Juniper Landing at Canyons Resort: 35 min. from airport, easy access to Frostwood Chairlift

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Events

Wine Classes at Fox School of Wine – Every Friday & Saturday

Canyons Spring Concert Series – Free concerts, every Staruday beginning at 3 p.m.

Red, White & Snow - Gala for the National Ability Center featuring world-class vintners and chefs 

Hot Spots

Silver Lake Ski Beach – Deer Valley Resort

No Name Saloon – Main Street

High West Distillery – Main Street

Corner Store – Park City Mountain Resort

To reserve your spring ski vacation, please call 1-877-773-1117 or e-mail reservations@resortswest.com

Up to three inches of new snow are expected in Park City by Tuesday night, with chances of more snowfall strong before President’s Day weekend, according to the National Weather Service forecast. The expected snow adds to both recent storms and continued snowmaking efforts by each of Park City’s three world-class ski resorts, which have opened 92% of Park City’s total terrain.  

In a year marked by blue-bird skies and spring skiing conditions, additional snow is icing on the cake for skiers who like fast, fun groomers and al fresco dining. Aggressive skiers will find all seven bowls open at Deer Valley, as well as Park City Mountain Resort’s Jupiter Peak and Canyons’ 9990 mountain.

Considering a spontaneous getaway? Stay at one of these private homes for ski-in/ski-out access:

Deer Valley Resort: 21 Bellevue Home. This 6-bedroom home offers backyard access to Deer Valley’s Silver Dollar ski run.

21 Bellevue

Park City Mountain Resort: Silver Star Cottage. Take the on-site funicular from this 5-bedroom cottage to Park City’s popular King Con area.

Silver Star Cottage

Canyons Resort: 9 Colony Home. In addition to ski-in/ski-out access, this home also features a theater, game room and indoor basketball court.

9 Colony House

Call 1-877-773-1117 or e-mail reservations@resortswest.com for more information and available lodging specials.

The secret to stress-free ski and snowboard rentals? Choose lodging with an on-site shop, or having the shop come to you.

When staying in Park City, the ski-in/ski-out community of Silver Star at Park City offers the on-site Silver Star Ski & Sport, located steps from the Silver Star chailift, as well as your condo or townhome. For the ultimate in convenience, choose overnight storage. Silver Star Ski & Sport offers a full range of boots, boards, skis and even snowshoes with high-performance demo gear and beginner equipment alike.

For private homes, go stress-free with in-home delivery service by Skis on the Run, which also offers in-home fitting. If you find you’ve chosen the wrong size boot or type of ski for your ability, you can switch your gear mid-trip for the right fit. Skis on the Run offers a full range of skis, snowboards, snowshoes, apparel and accessories, including GoPro cameras.  

Your Resorts West concierge can arrange ski rentals for you as part of a range of services offered to help you enjoy a seamless ski vacation.  

There’s no need to compromise when you stay at this ski-in/ski-out Deer Valley home – you can enjoy apres, nightlife, space, privacy and exceptional ski access, complete with Main Street Park City less than three miles away.

This 6-bedroom home features accommodations for 16 guests with 11 separate beds and a private bath for each. A roomy den offers a pool table and wet bar, while a private outdoor hot tub offers stunning mountain views in a relaxed, slope-side setting. This 5,000 square-foot home is perfect for large families or groups of friends who want backyard access to the slopes. Fine dining and apres ski options are plentiful at Silver Lake Village, including the Royal Street Cafe and new Cena Lounge. Complimentary Park City bus service and Resorts West shuttle service can take you to Main Street for nightlife, dining, shopping and live entertainment.

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Deer Valley Resort offers an unparalleled opportunity to stay directly on the slopes during your next ski vacation. Tour each area of this resort and the ski-in/ski-out options available:

SNOW PARK (Bald Eagle Mountain)

Black Diamond Lodge

 The Black Diamond Lodge in Snow Park offers direct access to Deer Valley’s beginner Wide West run and the popular high-speed Carpenter and Silver Lake chairlifts. Resorts West’s luxury condos feature private outdoor hot tubs, gas fireplaces, relaxing deck space and heated underground parking.

SILVER LAKE (Bald Eagle Mountain)

Belle Arbor Home

Resorts West offers seven slope-side homes in the Silver Lake area, each with a private outdoor hot tub, heated garage, family room with wet bar and a gourmet kitchen. The nearby Silver Lake Village offers shopping, dining and the famous Silver Lake ski beach.

EMPIRE PASS (Flagstaff Mountain)

Ironwood #21 at Empire Pass

The ski-in/ski-out homes at Empire Pass offer exceptional access to a variety of terrain. The Northside and Silver Strike chairlifts which whisks guests to the top of Flagstaff Mountain for a number of easy green runs, fast blues and challenging blacks. This makes Empire Pass one of the most popular choices for families.

DEER CREST (Deer Crest Mountain)

 View all ski in ski out homes offered through Resorts West.  

To reserve your Deer Valley lodging, contact us at 1-877-773-1117 or reservations@resortswest.com.

Mountain Glade Home at Deer Valley Resort sits on a private ski run in Deer Crest

You don’t need to get first chair to enjoy first tracks. Armed with the right accommodations and a few locals’ secrets, you can ski fresh powder before the crowds hit, even if you sleep in a little.

The key to first dibs on fresh powder is staying mid-mountain at a ski-in/ski-out home. From your back door you can ski right onto the mountain, so you’re already taking turns while others are riding the chairlift. Mid-mountain accommodations are also two chairlifts from the base, so you can get a few runs in before most skiers can catch up. The Empire Pass area and the gated community of Deer Crest at are the best areas for fresh tracks at Deer Valley. The intermediate Fairview and Silver Hill runs in the Deer Crest area are often less skied that other parts of the mountain, leaving powder for guests who find them. Orion and Supreme from the Empire Express lift offer good pockets of powder to intermediate skiers as well.

At Canyons Resort, the spacious homes off Peak 5 run offer pristine powder and luxury accommodations perfect for multiple families or groups of friends. Each ski-in/ski-out home features more than 10,000 square feet of living space, a theater room, hot tub, game room, fitness room and at least 6 bedrooms. Park City Mountain Resort offers ski-in/ski-out accommodations at the mid-mountain Silver Star at Park City community, giving guests first tracks to the popular King Con area.

Recommended Lodging for President’s Weekend:

5 Northside (Ski Utah Home) - Empire Pass at Deer Valley Resort

3111 Deer Crest (Mountain Glade) – Deer Crest at Deer Valley Resort

Alpine Sanctuary – Canyons Resort

Peak 72 Home – Canyons Resort

Silver Star at Park City – Park City Mountain Resort

Can you spot the Grand Lodge?

The sprinkle of snow that began Thursday night in Park City became a full-blown storm by the next day, leaving 36 inches of fresh powder for skiers by Sunday afternoon and another 5 inches before Tuesday morning. Deer Valley Resort, which had opened all 21 of its lifts by last week thanks to heroic snowmaking efforts, has now opened 93 of its 100 runs. Park City Mountain Resort has opened 103 runs, and Canyons Resort has opened 117.

Skiers at all three resorts enjoyed knee-high powder over the weekend and can look forward to more snow-filled days throughout this week. The forecast calls for steady snow through Wednesday with scattered snow showers on Friday.

To start planning your day in the powder, call 1-8777-773-1117 or e-mail reservations@resortswest.com!

The FIS Visa Freestyle International World Cup will return to Deer Valley Resort this February with the world’s best aerialists and mogule experts, a live outdoor concert and fireworks. Robert Randolph and the Family Band will kick off the international celebration on Feb. 1 with a public concert on Main Street.

Schedule:

Wednesday, February  1

7 – 9 p.m.  Robert  Randolph & The Family Band, Lower Main Street

9 p.m.   Fireworks

Thursday, February 2:

4 p.m. – 5 p.m.  Ladies’ Mogul Qualifications, Champion run at Deer Valley Resort

5:50 – 7:15 p.m. Men’s Mogul Qualifications, Champion

6 – 9 p.m. VIP Tent Open

8 – 8:55 p.m. Men’s and Ladies’ Mogul Finals , Champion

8:55 – 9:10 p.m. Awards, Finish Area

9:10 p.m. Fireworks

Friday, February 3

1:05 – 1:50 p.m. Ladies’ Aerial Qualifications, White Owl at Deer Valley Resort

4 – 5 p.m. Men’s Aerial Qualifications, White Owl

6:30 – 9:30 p.m. VIP Tent Open

7:45 – 9:25 p.m. Showcase, White Owl

9:30 – 9:40 p.m. Awards

9:40 p.m. Fireworks

Saturday, February 4

3 – 4 p.m. Ladies’ Dual Mogul Qualifications, Champion run at Deer Valley Resort

4:50 – 6:15 p.m. Men’s Dual Mogul Qualifications, Champion

6 – 9 p.m. VIP Tent Open

7 – 9 p.m. Men’s and Ladies’ Mogul Finals, Champion

9 – 9:15 p.m. Awards, Finish Area

9:15 p.m. Fireworks

Recommended Lodging:

21 Bellevue – Ski-in/ski-out close to events in Deer Valley.

Black Bear Lodge – Walk to slopes at Silver Lake Village in Deer Valley.

816 Woodside – Georgeous, newly constructed home one block from Main Street.

For more lodging options, call 1-877-773-1117 or e-mail reservations@resortswest.com.

Private vacation homes offer more than just space, privacy, gourmet kitchens and private outdoor hot tubs. Here are five extra advantages to staying in a private ski home for your Park City vacation:

Ski Access – Many homes sit directly on the slope, offering unparalleled access to the run, not just the chairlift, for true ski-in/ski-out access.

(True) Private Instruction - Deer Valley Resort’s private ski instructors can meet guests directly at a ski-in/ski-out  home, eliminating the need to ski or drive to the base. Resorts West’s Deer Valley ski homes sit on green or mild blue runs perfect for building beginner confidence.

Ticket Access – Deer Valley Resort offers ticket windows at Silver Lake and Empire Pass for easy access. Guests of Resorts West can also request ticket delivery.

Après Ski – When you have a private outdoor hot tub, spacious deck and concierge service to stock your gourmet kitchen full of your favorite post-ski snacks and spirits, the need to venture “out” for après ski suddenly vanishes.

Home Amenities - When planning your ski vacation, the advantages of a washer and dryer or separate family room for the kids don’t immediately come to mind. But after four days of skiing, the chance to dry your ski gear and wash the spaghetti sauce out of the kids’ clothes can be a live saver. An even bigger life saver? The option to send the kids to the play room with the flat-screen TV.

Featured private ski homes in Deer Valley:

King’s Estate – Deer Crest | 21 Bellevue Home | Ski Utah Home 

Find the perfect ski home for you by calling 1-877-773-1117 or e-mailing reservations@resortswest.com.

 Despite seeing less snow than usual this December, many skiers and snowboarders have reported surprisingly good conditions in Park City, with smooth groomers and widely open terrain.  And while powder hounds are still holding their breath for the one perfect storm to bring back the epic conditions of seasons past, here are 5 reasons why this year is still a great one for skiing and snowboarding in Park City:

1. World-Class Snowmaking. There’s a reason Park City Mountain Resort’s snowmaking team received a standing ovation at the company Christmas party. Thanks to cold temps and unparalleled snowmaking efforts, Park City Mountain Resort has opened 14 of its 17 chairlifts, 54 ski runs and two terrain parks as of December 28. Deer Valley Resort has opened an equally impressive 61 ski runs and 19 of 21 chairlifts, while Canyons Resort has opened 40 runs and 11 lifts. For skiers who love corduroy slopes, the current conditions are perfect — blue skies, clear visibility and pleasant day temperatures.  

2.  Easy Driving Conditions. Renting a car gives you the freedom to explore Park City at your leisure, but driving can be intimidating if you aren’t used to snow storms and winding mountain roads. This year, take advantage of Park City’s enhanced drivability. It’s a rare treat when the snow stays on the ski slopes and off the pavement. The icing on the cake? Reason #3:

3. A Faster Landing-to-Lift Commute. The already short driving time from Salt Lake International Airport to Park City is made even faster with clear roads, even nearing the 30-minute range.

4. More Family Skiing. In powder years — for example, last year – it’s tempting to leave the kids in ski school and take off for the steeps and the bowls. This season, you can watch your kids take on their first blue or even black runs without feeling a secret pull to the powder stash. (If next year is like the last post-drought season, though, you’ll have to get the kids powder skis for Christmas.)

5. An Incentive to Explore Park City. Who knew you could ride an Olympic bobsled in Park City? Or float across town in a hot air balloon? Or go shopping at one of the country’s largest outlet malls? Park City is full of off-mountain adventure that you might never have explored had last year’s conditions made a back-to-back appearance. This year, see why the Glitretind brunch is so heralded, or what makes the Egyptian Theater so renowned.  You can even shamelessly try the Alpine Coaster or Zip Line.

If you’re looking for the real skinny on Park City’s skiing conditions, the answer is – it depends. If you love waist-high power, it just isn’t here yet. But if you’re happy with sunshine, groomers and time with your family, Park City’s conditions are perfect.   

How much snow is enough snow? It depends on what you seek!

Come out and see for yourself! Call 1-877-773-1117 or e-mail info@resortswest.com.