Night skiing is open at Payday (blue), First Time (green), and the Three Kings terrain park.
Park City Mountain Resort opened night skiing on Christmas Day with three lifts in operation. Skiers and snowboarders can now enjoy an extra five hours on the slopes after the resort’s typical 4 p.m. close thanks to new lighting at First Time run, Payday, and the newly introduced Three Kings terrain park. Day passes now include 12 hours of skiing starting at 9 a.m., while special Twighlight and Night-Only passes offer the option to ski from 12:30 to 9 p.m. or 4 to 9 p.m., respectively.
Night skiing will continue through March 25, 2011. Visit Park City Mountain’s ticket page for more information.
Whether it’s your first Park City ski vacation or your tenth, choosing the right lodging can make all the difference between a “nice” experience and a vacation to remember forever! A little research can go a long way to ensuring maximum time on the slopes and easy access to what’s really important to your family and friends. This guide can help you determine what to look for in choosing lodging for your next Park City or Deer Valley ski vacation:
Families
Easy access to ski school and close proximity to kid-friendly events are just part of the equation for a perfect family ski vacation. Equally important is choosing a property with enough room to give kids their space while checking off the safety extras mom looks for — things like industrially cleaned linens, regularly checked carbon monoxide monitors and concierge service to arrange meals, child care, cribs and other family necessities. Silver Star at Park City is a great option for families with kids of all ages, featuring an on-site ski shop, wholesome cafe and complimentary shuttle service to ski school, just two minutes away.
Friends
You didn’t plan a ski vacation with old friends to hide out in separate hotel rooms. A private vacation home lets you reunite together with meals around a dining room table, cozy evenings by the fireplace, and fun nights shooting pool in the den, enjoying the wet bar or soaking in the hot tub. Resorts West’s private homes and lodges offer exceptional value, slope-side ski access and a host of services to simplify your vacation planning. A dedicated Private Concierge will help you with everything from shipping your luggage before you arrive to arranging dinner reservations for your whole group.
Couples
A well-intentioned romantic getaway can quickly fall flat with the wrong accommodations and poor planning. Choosing a private condo in the mountains is the perfect retreat to ensure your privacy without sacrificing convenience. A luxury condo at the Grand Lodge or Silver Strike offers premium ski-in/ski-out access, cozy fireplaces, plush decor and a gourmet kitchen, complete with Private Concierge service to stock it full of your favorite foods or even your favorite champagne. Your Private Concierge can also arrange an in-room massage or a romantic night out in Park City — with complimentary shuttle service, of course. Before booking a romantic ski vacation, ensure your accommodations include the services to provide a relaxing and hassle-free getaway.
Deer Valley ranked number-one for guest service, grooming, lodging and dining.
If any doubts remained after the last three years about which ski resort in North America reigns number-one, SKI Magazine’s 20,000 subscribers may have finally put the question to rest this week.
Deer Valley Resort earned an unprecedented fourth year in a row at the top on SKI Magazine’s Reader Resort Survey, a poll of the 50 best ski resorts in North America. Continuing a steady tradition focused on a luxury experience, the service-centric resort wowed SKI readers with its grooming standards, knowledgable staff, exceptional lodging and apres ski scene.
Deer Valley lodging options have become a vital component of the resort’s reign at the top, led by ski-in/ski-out lodges like Silver Strike and The Grand Lodge, along with an elite inventory of professionally managed ski-in/ski-out homes in Empire Pass, Silver Lake and the exclusive gated community of Deer Crest.
1. Join the Funky 5k. This year’s costume-encouraged fun run will benefit Arts-Kids, a youth development program for Park City children. Serious runners, walkers and joggers of all ages can pre-register at www.arts-kids.org. The chip-timed race will feature medals for first through third place in each age and gender category, as well as prizes for Funkiest Chick and Dude. Running not your thing? Funky volunteers are always appreciated. Visit www.arts-kids.org for information.
2. Cheer on the muckers. Park City locals celebrate Labor Day by honoring the town’s rich history of silver mining. Following the traditional Miner’s Day parade down Main Street, Park City locals engage in a mucking and drilling contest, feats of strength, and live music in City Park.
3. See Big Stars. Ryan Bingham will perform at the Deer Valley amphitheater as part of the Park City Performing Arts Foundation’s Big Stars Bright Nights series. Bingham, fresh off Golden Globe and Oscar wins for his performance in the movie Crazy Heart, will share the stage with the equally talented artists Crooked Will and Sara Watkins. Tickets, ranging from $35 to $65 with special prices for children and seniors, are available at www.parkcitytickets.com.
4. Savor a Lamb Chop. The Soldier Hollow Sheepdog Championship and Country Festival celebrates another rich tradition of Utah — shepherding. This year’s event will feature the brand-new Bow Wow Luau acrobatic dog show and a performance by the famed puppet Lamb Chop with Mally Lewis, the daughter of original creator Shari Lewis. Gourmet food stands will offer choice American Lamb, Moochies Meatballs, kids’ meals and more. Visit www.soldierhollowclassic.com for more information and a complete schedule.
5. Get Silly. The Park Silly Sunday Market, a free open-air street festival, will take place on lower Main Street from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 5. The zero-waste festival features unique art, jewelry, crafts and fashion as well as gourmet food, live music and street performances. Visit www.parksillysundaymarket.com for more information.
For Park City lodging during Labor Day weekend, call 1-800-214-0102 to find the perfect accommodations for your family. Resorts West offers Park City condos and private homes with first-class amenities and a private concierge service.
Park City’s 41st Kimball Arts Festival surpassed expectations on hints of an all-new experience last weekend, delighting patrons with impromptu street music, animated art and culinary specials.
Fewer street vendors seemed to line the streets this year in favor of a stronger culinary presence from Main Street restaurants and cafes, including more than a dozen who participated in the inaugural Taste of Art feature. This year’s fest also featured a greater nightlife presence than in the past with The BMI Music Cafe at Downtairs and late-night events at Stanfield Gallery.
The festival itself maintained a family-friendly atmosphere as played in a water-spouting sculpture while a host of activities kept young artists busy. Even Resorts West’s own Lincoln Hoffman had families dancing at the main stage with local band Funk Schwa. A classical string duet outside the Stanfield Gallery and an Irish fiddler near Dolly’s Book Store added to the already lively music scene.
Fest-goers seemed deeply engaged with the show, discussing exhibits with the artists and walking away with pieces rather than simply eyeballing. Popular artists included Salt Lake City sculptor Fred Conlan with his distinctive Sugarpost display, along with Nate Pack, Aaron Memmott and Greg Clark. See the Kimball Art Center web site for a complete list of artists in all genres.
Although the passing of a successful weekend returned Main Street to a calmer state on Monday, community events have hardly ceased at The Kimball. Fall classes, monthly gallery strolls and a new show by perception artist Devorah Sperber will keep Park City in artful excitement for months to come. Visit www.kimballartcenter.org for a complete schedule of events.
Members of the Sundance Institute’s Patron Circle, a significant force behind the nonprofit’s mission to discover and develop independent artists and audiences, can receive special Park City lodging amenities at Resorts West properties, including a private concierge and complimenetary shuttle service.
As an official lodging provider of the Sundance Film Festival, Resorts West is proud to extend Patron Circle members exlusive offerings from our carefully selected inventory of properties, ranging from 1-bedroom suites to 8-bedroom private homes at Deer Valley, Park City Mountain Resort, The Canyons and Main Street.
Patron Circle members “join the behind-the-scenes world of the Sundance Film Festival opens with special Patron Circle screenings and events with filmmakers and Institute staff,” according to the Sundance web site. Patron Cirle contributions also support the year-round community efforts of the Sundance Institute to bring indpendent film to Park City residents through free screenings and events, including this summer’s outdoor film series with locations in Park City and Salt Lake. Sundance 2011 will take place from January 20 to 30.
Reserve private, group or specialty training for all ages and abilities. Deer Valley strongly recommends advance reservations, particularly for Chrismas, President’s Day weekend and the month of March. These programs feature some of the best instructors in the world at a resort known for exclusive access and crowdless slopes, so lessons sell out quickly.
Call 888-754-8477 or 435-645-6648 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., to reserve your place in ski school. You can also secure ski-in/ski-out Deer Valley lodging for your family retreat or friend-filled getaway at one of Resorts West’s luxury lodges. These premium-value condos help you make the most of your Park City ski vacation by maximizing your time on the slopes. Visit Resorts West to explore lodging at The Grand Lodge, Silver Strike and Black Bear.
The Grand Lodge offers premium-value Deer Valley lodging with ski-in/ski-out access.
Resorts West is excited to host “Join the Journey,” a benefit for the U.S. Women’s Ski Jumping team at the SKI magazine Dream Home in Deer Crest. Led by World Cup gold medalist Lindsey Van, whose former world record on the 90-meter Olympic hill in Vancouver was narrowly bested by just two men at the 2010 Olympics, the U.S. women have fought for a place on the Olympic team for nearly a decade. Despite a new FIS decision to create a World Cup circuit beginning in 2011, the International Olympic Committee has continued to refuse the women a place at the Winter Games. With the Olympics out, the USSA has cut funding the team’s funding, forcing the girls to pay for their own equipment, coaching and travel.
“Join the Journey” hopes to raise enough money to support these athletes through another season of international competition while they continue their battle for Olympic inclusion by the 2014 Games in Sochi, Russia.
Please visit www.wsjusa.com to purchase tickets and to learn more about these amazing women. “Join the Journey” will take place on July 14 at the SKI Dream Home from 6 to 9 p.m. Attendees will have the chance to the team as well as Olympians from the 2010 Winter Games, including Shannon Bahrke and Emily Cook.
This KSL Channel 5 TV spot about the Utah Department Of Transportation’s summer promotion features Silver Star at Park City, the newest member of Resorts West’s luxury rental property inventory. This ski-in/ski-out ski village offers a year round outdoor pool, Silver Star Cafe and Silver Star Ski and Sport for bike rentals. Located adjacent to the Park City Golf Club and less than a mile from the alpine slide and other Park City Mountain Resort activities, Silver Star is an excellent summer destination for you and your family.
You can view the spot in its entirety by clicking the following link:
Resorts West is excited to announce its new partnership with Red Ledges – a private golf course located just 20 minutes from the heart of Park City. This unique offering allows Resorts West guests and homeowners exclusive access to this #1 rated Jack Nicklaus designed course.
You will be amazed at the beautiful red rock contrast to the surrounding mountain terrain and the beautiful view of majestic Mt. Timpanogos. Contact your Private Concierge for more information on minimum stay requirements, greens fees and tee time availability.
