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HEBER VALLEY
Nestled in the Wasatch Mountains, Heber Valley is a picturesque slice of western life with plenty of fun to heat up the winter. Only one hour from Salt Lake City and adjacent to Park City, Heber Valley offers myriad opportunities for family fun. A recreational playground for everyone, winter fun includes snowmobiling, downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, and tubing. The valley offers convenient access to several Utah ski resorts including --
Park City Mountain Resort, Deer Valley Resort, and the Canyons Resort.
Soldier Hollow was one of the busiest venues during the 2002 Olympic Winter Games as the host for 18 events, biathlon, cross-country, and the skiing portions of Nordic combined. It continues to host people from around the world at its facilities. In addition to having the longest tubing lanes and beautifully manicured cross-country ski trails, Soldier Hollow now hosts a variety of activities throughout the winter. Athletes of world-class ability and weekend recreationists as well enjoy the facility on a year-round basis.
Spectacular mountains and scenic open space make the Heber Valley area a snowmobiling paradise. Miles of groomed trails wind through mountains and forests, opening onto delightful meadows and vast plateaus. Snowmobiling opportunities abound in Wasatch County, whether it's groomed trails or untracted isolation. Several area businesses offer snowmobile rentals and guided trips. Groomed trailheads are located throughout the valley.
To plan a winter vacation get-away in beautiful Heber Valley, contact the Heber Valley Chamber of Commerce and Visitors’ Center at 435-654-3666 or check web site www.hebervalleycc.org.
MIDWAY
Where to Stay
Zermatt Resort & Spa Adds the Largest Conference Facility & Spa
The Zermatt Resort & Spa compliments the resort community of Midway by adding the largest conference facility and spa at a 4 star/4 diamond level of service and amenity.
This authentic destination resort offers the charm and cultural feel indicative of old world Europe. The only place in Utah inspired by the Swiss heritage and traditions of the area, Zermatt has been designed to resemble a quaint alpine village, featuring gingerbread architecture, European style shop fronts, cultural celebrations and unlimited outdoor activities.
Located in the Heber Valley, the property offers 360 degree views of the Rocky Mountains and surrounding foothills. The property also features frescos, fountains, a landscaped pond, patios for outdoor receptions and gatherings, a world class spa, exposition center/pavilion, as well as a full size carousel offering memorable photo ops.
Whether you are planning a vacation, sales conference, a convention or tradeshow/exhibit, an educational retreat, an incentive meeting or an executive level board meeting, or even a company party and special events, Zermatt Resort is a destination that will fit your needs. You may also come here to relax, but could spend your days enjoying a golf outing, riding a moped or mountain biking open trails, fly fishing on one of the nation’s highest rated rivers, or enjoying a pampered day at The Spa at Zermatt.
ACCOMMODATIONS:
Zermatt Resort & Spa features the Hotel der Baer, a four-story Swiss chalet with 226 authentic guest rooms, and Chateau Villas, 126 condominium-style homes available in 1, 2 or 3-bedroom suites. Each of the suites features a full kitchen, deck or patio, living area with fireplace and flat-screen TV, and a jetted tub in the master bath.
CONFERENCE FACILITIES:
Groups of 15 to 500 can enjoy a mix of business and pleasure. The Matterhorn Conference Center offers more than 28,000 sq. feet of conference space. Meeting amenities include 23 separate meeting rooms, four hospitality suites, a 2,500 sq. foot patio and a 13,000 sq. foot exhibit/sports center that is ideal for trade shows and special events. Our conference center features state of the art technology, ergonomic and functional room amenities, gourmet banquet fare, and professional conference and event staffs to ensure a quality meeting experience. A full-service business center offers a unique range of services to support the needs of business travelers, meeting planners, presenters and participants. As a member of the International Association of Conference Centers (IACC), Zermatt Resort & Spa provides a cutting-edge environment for your attendees to focus, learn and succeed.
SPA:
The Spa at Zermatt is a three-level, 17,000 sq. ft. full-service world class spa and wellness center providing members and guests with an indoor/outdoor heated pool, state-of-the-art fitness equipment, a relaxation room, and a full-range of spa treatments and services. Guests are pampered to European-style treatments, including manicures, pedicures, facials, massages and body treatments. The Spa at Zermatt is open seven days a week, and is available to both hotel guests and club members.
DINING:
Zermatt Resort & Spa features two on-site restaurants offering traditional European cuisine with an American twist. Schneitter’s offers daily breakfast, lunch and dinner; and on Sunday a Bavarian breakfast buffet is also offered. Matty’s Bistro offers a more casual atmosphere and features a regular menu emphasizing European tastes and a variety of foods cooked in the brick oven. Backerei & Eis is an authentic European bakery and gelateria where guests can indulge in espresso, fresh baked goods, and homemade gelato.
AMENITIES:
All Zermatt guests have access to the following resort amenities:
The Spa at Zermatt
24-hour Concierge & Front Desk
Zermatt Shoppe
Adventure Haus for ease in pursuing outdoor recreation/rentals
Life size outdoor Chess/Game Board
Full size European Carousel
Kidz Klub
Valet Parking
Shuttle Services
On-site recreational activities:
Tennis
Volleyball
Basketball
Executive putting golf course
GOLF:
Zermatt Resort & Spa is surrounded by 90 holes of golf. Reservations can be made at any of Midway’s beautiful courses: The Homestead Resort (18 holes), Wasatch Mountain State Park (36 holes), and Soldier Hollow (36 holes).
RECREATION:
Zermatt Resort & Spa guests can enjoy an extensive range of off-site activities available in the Heber Valley and Park City. Arrangements for all off-site activities can be made at the Adventure Haus, Zermatt’s on-site adventure concierge. Equipment rentals are also available.
SUGGESTED SUMMER ACTIVITIES
Hot Air Ballooning
Historic Park City Shops, Restaurants & Galleries (take our free shuttle)
Soldier Hollow - Site of 2002 Winter Games Biathlon
Olympic Venues
Mountain Biking
Hiking
Kayaking
Horse Back Riding
Fly Fishing
Rock Climbing
River Rafting
SUGGESTED WINTER ACTIVITIES
Hot Air Ballooning
Historic Park City Shops, Restaurants & Galleries (take our free shuttle)
Soldier Hollow - Site of 2002 Winter Games Biathlon
Tubing
Alpine Skiing
Snowboarding
Snowmobiling
Cross Country Skiing
Snowshoeing
Sleigh Rides
Fly Fishing
Olympic Venues
MIDWAY LOCATION:
Situated in picturesque Heber Valley, Midway is located less than an hour from Salt Lake City International Airport and a short 20 minutes from Park City, home to three world-class ski resorts (Deer Valley Resort, Park City Mountain Resort and The Canyons Resort).
For more information and reservations, contact the Zermatt Resort & Spa, 784 West Resort Drive, Midway, Utah 84049; Reservations: 1-877-269-9629; Telephone: 435-657-0180, or visit web site zwww.zermatt.dolce.com
MOAB
What to See & Do
Western River Expeditions Announces Three Truly American Adventures
One of the oldest and most respected river and canyon outfitters in the American West wants its guests to have it all.
Western River Expeditions‚ appropriately dubbed ÄúRed Rocks, Whitewater and Blue Sky‚ adventure combines three uniquely American activities into one active four-day/three-night package based in the iconic Moab, Utah region. The activities are 4x4 off-road exploring, whitewater rafting and hot air ballooning. The per-person rate is $897 ($815 ages 12-15). 2011 Departures begin May 4 and continue weekly through Sept. 25. See: www.westernriver.com/trips/moab-utah-multisport.
The setting is red rock canyons, exhilarating whitewater rapids and limitless blue sky horizons surrounded by two of the nation's most alluring national parks; Arches National Park and Canyonlands National Park. Guests depart each day for a new adventure returning with the setting sun to the down-home comforts of Red Cliffs Lodge on the banks of the Colorado River.
First up is back-country exploring along isolated arroyos, sandstone fins and slickrock slopes via an American-built, specially modified Hummer¬ with engines powered by environmentally friendly bio-fuel.
The following day introduces guests to another truly American-made activity; whitewater rafting the Class II-IV rapids of the Colorado River throughWestwater Canyon, named ‚The West Best Short Whitewater Trip‚ by National Geographic. While the sport of recreational rafting may have begun as early as 1940 in the American West, it was John D. Rockefeller who is credited with launching the first commercial float trip operation in 1956 at his family resort in Wyoming.
The final morning celebrates the vision of American Paul Edward Yost (1919‚ì2007) the "Father of Modern Hot-Air Ballooning‚ Rising before the sun, guests help stage and inflate their hot air balloon before climbing in with a veteran pilot to soar up to 4,000-feet above the maze of canyons, cliffs and desert surrounding Moab with Arches and Canyonlands National Parks below.
Before and after adventures guests have free time to browse the art studios and shops of Moab, rated by Trip Advisor as one of the United States‚ Top 3 Outdoor & Adventure Destinations. Trips begin at the Red Cliffs Lodge, 25 minutes outside of downtown Moab. Travelers can fly directly into Moab and shuttle into town, or fly into Grand Junction, Colorado (1.5 hour drive) or Salt Lake City (4 hour drive) and rent a car.
Western River Expeditions (www.westernriver.com/) is an adventure travel company headquartered in Salt Lake City, with operations and offices in Moab, Utah and Fredonia, Arizona. Annually from March through October it escorts more people down rivers on professionally guided rafting trips in Utah, Idaho and Arizona than any other company. It is the largest licensed outfitter in the Grand Canyon and the largest single tour provider in Moab, UT, through its division Moab Adventure Center (moabadventurecenter.com/).
PARK CITY
A Historic Town Called Park City
When the bottom fell out of the silver market in mid-1930s, Park City began to focus its attention on what would become the area’s second motherlode—skiing. The Norwegian Engen brothers were among the first to pioneer the spirit of winter competition in Park City, organizing ski jumping events at Ecker Hill. These men and others like them sowedthe seeds for future greatness in winter sports.
At the same time, silver-miners-turned-skiers became aware of the West’s latest fad of lift-assisted skiing and quickly began developing chairlifts, T-bars and rope tows. Snow Park, Park City’s first ski area, opened with one T-bar lift in 1946. Treasure Mountain, now Park City Mountain Resort, opened with the aid of a federal redevelopment grant in 1963; Park West, now The Canyons, opened for business in 1968; and Deer Valley Resort, reclaiming many of the old Snow Park runs, opened in 1981.
Until the 1970s, however, ski competition in the state went no further than the regional level, and very few skiers at Utah’s growing resorts came from outside the state. Then Park City Mountain Resort was purchased by the Badami family. Their vision for Park City’s namesake resort was twofold: bring international competition to Utah, and introduce the world to Utah’s incredible snow. Park City Mountain Resort held the first America’s Opening World Cup ski race in November 1985.
Those early races put Park City on the map. The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association made Park City its permanent home in 1988, and Deer Valley Resort hosted its first freestyle World Cup competition in 2000. This event was so successful, the resort won the bid to host the 2003, World Freestyle Championships, starting a tradition that continues to this day. Park City rode the wave of these successes and played an integral role in securing Utah’s greatest ever winter sporting event— the 2002 Winter Olympic Games.
The Park City Municipal Corporation became officially involved with Utah’s bid committee in 1989 following three unsuccessful attempts to get the Winter Games in Salt Lake City. Brad Olch, then Mayor of Park City, and Myles Rademan, Park City Municipal Corporation Public Affairs Director, traveled throughout the state and around the world selling the idea of an Olympic Winter Games in Utah.
The committee lost its fourth bid attempt for the 1998 Olympic Winter Games by just four votes to Nagano, Japan. But the fifth bid attempt was the charm, and on June 16, 1995 in Budapest, Hungary, the International Olympic Committee announced that the 2002 Olympic Winter Games—the first Olympiad of the new millennium—would be held in Salt Lake City, Utah.
During the Olympics, the state’s craggy mountain peaks were blanketed in Utah’s legendary powder snow, the venues hosted throngs of international spectators, and locals and visitors alike kicked up their heels at celebrations throughout the state long after the sun went down. While few would dispute that the 17 days of the 2002 Olympic Winter Games were among Utah’s finest, Park City’s tourism industry is healthier than ever as the number of skier days continues to grow.Park City is experiencing a booming real estate market. Downtown improvements in the historic Main Street area include a new parking structure and plaza to meet the demands of increasing pedestrian and vehicular traffic, and new high-end real estate projects such as Empire Pass, Sky Lodge and Silver Star are popping up at various locations around town. New shopping areas and sports facilities including the
Basin Recreation Building and the Park City Ice Arena and Recreation Complex at Quinn’s Junction offer additional activities for visitors.
What to See & Do
A pictorial of Park City’s colorful mining and ski history is on display at the Park City Museum, located at 518 Main Street in the heart of Park City’s historic Old Town district. Park City’s Olympic Welcome Plaza, located at the junction of Highway 224 and Highway 248, pays tribute to both Park City’s role in the 2002 Olympic Winter Games and the past 18 Winter Olympic host cities. The Alf Engen Ski Museum at the Utah Olympic Park features films, interactive exhibits and Olympic memorabilia that highlights Park City’s long involvement in winter sports.
For more information about Park City’s past, present and future, visit www.parkcityinfo.com or call the Park City Chamber & Visitors Bureau at (800) 453-1360 or (435) 649-6100.
Located just 35 minutes (58 kilometers) from the Salt Lake City International Airport, Park City is one of the most convenient year-round vacation destinations in the Rocky Mountains.
Park City/Eccles Center Performing Arts 2012 Season Schedule
Park City Performing Arts Foundation presents its 2012 lineup at the George S. & Dolores Doré Eccles Center for the Performing Arts, located at 1750 Kearns Boulevard in Park City (adjacent to Park City High School). Box Office hours are Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., and from 12 p.m. through showtime on day-of-show. To purchase tickets, please call 435-655-3114, or log on to www.EcclesCenter.org. Tickets range from $18 - $65 for regular season shows, $25 - $150 for New Year's Eve, and Toying with Science is $5 for kids, $10 for adults. Call the box office at 435-655-3114 to order tickets, or log on to www.EcclesCenter.org.
For more information contact the Park City Performing Arts Foundation | George S. & Dolores Doré Eccles Center for the Performing Arts | 1750 Kearns Boulevard | PO Box 1297 | Park City | UT | 84060
Where to Stay
About Park City Mountain Resort
Park City Mountain Resort is located in the heart of Park City and is only 40 minutes from the Salt Lake City International Airport. The Resort is spread out over 3,300 acres and offers groomed Signature Runs™, bumps, powder, trees, eight peaks, nine bowls, four terrain parks, and the Eagle Superpipe, North America’s largest superpipe. The Resort has received numerous accolades, most recently being named a top-ten Resort by the readers of SKI and Skiing magazines as well as earning the title “Terrain Park(s) of the Year” by Transworld Snowboarding magazine for the fourth year in a row. Park City Mountain Resort is committed to being the leader in environmental sustainability in Utah and reduced its carbon output by nearly 3,800 tons during the 2006-07 season. For more information about Park City Mountain Resort, please visit www.parkcitymountain.com or call (800) 222-PARK.
For further information contact Deer Valley Resort, P.O. Box 1525 P.O. Box 1525Park City, UT 84060 Park City, UT 84060; 800-424-DEER (3337) 800-424-DEER (3337)
Sky Lodge, Park City's First Five-Star Condominium Resort Features New Luxury Concept
With its strategic location in historic Old Town, at 201 Heber Avenue and Main Street, and access to world-class skiing and Park City’s unique blend of rustic sophistication, The Sky Lodge emerges as this resort city’s premier address.
A venture of CloudNine ResortClubs, which is redefining the concept of luxury resort vacation home ownership, The Sky Lodge offers 22 exclusive residences, loaded with traditional craftsmanship and high-tech conveniences. This new condominium ResortClub presents guests with the finest amenities in Park City, including an opulent spa, superb dining, and pride of ownership in the magical setting of the Wasatch Mountains.
After five years of meticulous planning and design, The Sky Lodge has opened and is the vision of CloudNine Founder and Managing Director Bill Shoaf, a renowned hospitality industry leader who has reinvented such celebrated destination resorts as Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows in Hawaii; Robert Redford’s Sundance Resort in Utah; Santa Barbara’s historic San Ysidro Ranch; the acclaimed Mansion on Turtle Creek in Dallas; L.A.’s exclusive Hotel Bel-Air; and Bermuda’s idyllic Elbow Beach Resort.
With The Sky Lodge, Shoaf is introducing a new concept of luxury vacation home ownership while unveiling Park City’s newest five-star resort. Shoaf’s philosophy of hotel services revolves around the Guest. “Every one of our guest come to us to renew themselves and to live out a life story where wonderful memories are created. It is our job to make sure those stories play out perfectly,” he explains. CloudNine’s focus on boutique properties reflects Shoaf’s belief that guests deserve a “one on one, personally satisfying relationship with the hotel staff, in which we satisfy their needs on their schedule, not the other way around.”
The new destination resort occupies what had been the last major vacant parcel in Park City’s historic Old Town and will become the anchor of the vibrant pedestrian-oriented district. The Sky Lodge addresses the city’s needs with a project that includes 40 percent open space, an inviting public plaza, and environmentally sensitive “Rocky Mountain Loft” architecture. Designed by Elliott Workgroup Architecture, the prominent Utah firm responsible for some of the key venues of the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympic Games, the $36 million six-story structure is inspired by the Rocky Mountain lifestyle that defines Park City, integrating state-of-the art modern amenities, a reverence for local indigenous materials, and green building standards that meet or exceed the international LEED requirements.
As a result, the resort—set back from the street to create a lively pedestrian gathering place that preserves the character of the historic Old Town district—captures the essence of the Park City experience. The Sky Lodge’s interior, designed by Nola Chase, further embraces the spirit of Park City as the primary inspiration for the resort’s look and feel. Her firm, Chase Associates, has been instrumental in creating the prestigious Sundance Resort; Vail’s The Lodge & Spa at Cordillera; Snowbird Resort; and Deer Valley’s Goldener Hirsch. Chase describes The Sky Lodge design “as if you took a New York loft and moved it to Park City and changed the colors and textures to match the Rocky Mountains.”
The Sky Lodge resort residences range from 1,260 square feet to over 2,700 square feet of living space (plus decks with private hot tubs), all with spectacular views of Old Town and majestic mountain peaks. Standard features in The Sky Lodge residences include grand-entry foyers, open designer kitchens with granite slab countertops and commercial-grade appliances, spacious living areas with fireplaces, and decks with relaxing hot tubs. Bedrooms are appointed with Anichini Egyptian cotton 400-count bed linens, custom beds and multi-level lighting, while master baths feature indulgent Kohler designer style soaking tubs, double vanity sinks, European glass showers with multiple shower heads, and stone flooring. Residences are equipped with multiple flat panel HDTV’s and Bose surround sound systems with iPod cradles. Selected three-bedroom units feature theater dens—reflecting Park City’s contribution to the world of cinema—that include wet bars and 40-inch flat panel screens.
Among the rich repertoire of world-class amenities provided at The Sky Lodge is the Amatsu Spa, specializing in the ancient ritual of the Japanese bath known as ofuro. The luxurious 5,500-square foot spa, designed to serve only a handful of guests at any given time to ensure highly personalized and customized service, features a reception area with tea & tonic café, retail area, posh locker rooms for women and men, and a Zen-inspired meditation room. A ground-floor fitness center offers cutting-edge cardiovascular equipment with individual TVs and attentive private instructors.
Overlooking Main Street, the spectacular Wasatch Mountains and the local ski runs is The Sky Club, reserved for the use of members and guests. Resembling an urban rooftop retreat, the Club features a soaking grotto, fire pit, outdoor kitchen, and comfortable lounge chairs designed to help guests enjoy the brilliant Utah sun by day or romantic stars by night. Complimentary cocktails and hors d’oeuvres are served at 5:00 p.m. every evening. In addition to accommodating its guests and members in extraordinary luxury, The Sky Lodge also offers state-of-the-art conference facilities for discriminating corporations and organizations.
The Sky Lodge property is home to three restaurants, including Easy Street Brasserie, featuring contemporary bistro cuisine. Downstairs from the Brasserie is Bar Bohème, a popular gathering spot for local skiers and artists, featuring an extensive wine cellar, live jazz, and a laid-back deck with fire pit. Adjacent to The Sky Lodge is the exterior pedestrian plaza that houses the Flying S coffee shop, as well as neighboring Zoom Restaurant, which has been operated by Robert Redford’s Sundance Group for over 13 year.
CloudNine’s proprietary ResortClub ownership program, conceived by Shoaf, offers a totally new concept for luxury vacation resort living that promises to revolutionize the hospitality industry. Each ResortClub member at The Sky Lodge owns a deeded one-eighth fee simple interest in one of the luxury residences on the property, including its elegant furnishings and accessories.
To ensure highly personalized guest services, the resort consists of only 22 exclusive residences, including a variety of two- or three-bedroom flats or two-story townhouses (“SkyHomes”), and a three-bedroom penthouse occupying the entire top floor. Each one of the 22 units at The Sky Lodge accommodates eight owners, all of whom (or their family or friends) are entitled to 35 nights per year in their own residence. Unlike traditional fractional ownership arrangements, where services and amenities are often compromised and reservations are cumbersome, ResortClub members possess a deeded interest in a specific residence and enjoy all of the personalized services and amenities that would be expected at a five-star hotel.
For members, the lifestyle offered at The Sky Lodge far eclipses the experience of staying at an off-site luxury condominium or even a lavish home in Park City. In its first year of release The Sky Lodge has enjoyed vibrant market response with 65 percent of the shared ownership interests already sold.
The Sky Lodge honors the traditions of the finest boutique resort hotels throughout the world, where a limited number of rooms and an ample, superbly trained staff combine to deliver a highly personalized experience that consistently exceeds the expectations of even the most sophisticated travelers. The Sky Lodge is located at 201 Heber Avenue, in the heart of Park City’s historic Old Town district.
For additional information on ResortClub membership opportunities, or to make hotel reservations, call 435.658.3336 or visit web site www.theskylodge.com.
Park City Restaurants & Bars
Attracted by the great skiing and relaxed mountain lifestyle, celebrated chefs from around the world have opened up shop in Park City, and visitors often find that choosing where to dine each evening can be just as challenging as deciding where to ski in the morning. Park City's dining scene has gone from simmering to sizzling due to its diversity; over 100 restaurants offer cuisines ranging from Middle Eastern, to Asian, French, Italian, and everything in between.
The restaurant scene has not gone unnoticed. The Riverhorse on historic Main Street became the first restaurant in Utah to earn the coveted DiRoNa award dedicated to "excellence in dining," and it's the only restaurant in the state to win both this and the Mobile Four Star Award. Restaurants such as Chenez and Shabu are frequent recipients of accolades from pinnacle culinary publications such as Food & Wine, Bon Apetit and Saveur. Chef Michael LeClerc of 350 Main won the Platinum Carrot Award, and the restaurant is also a winner of Salt Lake Magazine's annual Dining Award's Best Restaurant. Wahso, Bill White's French-Asian restaurant, was rated one of the "top ten restaurants "in the World" by Fodor's. Jean Louis Montecot, long-term resident of Park City and member of the Cordon Bleu Society of Chefs, opened his own restaurant in the fall of 2006 to the delight of loyal fans. Wine Spectator and Spirit magazines have celebrated the town's burgeoning wine scene, and at least ten restaurants have won Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence for their wine lists and presentations.
Along with Park City's reputation as a culinary capital, this former silver-mining town also boasts a red-hot nightlife. Night owls can choose from brewpubs, taverns, wine bars or nightclubs lining Main Street. Sample some of the 100-plus wines--some from organic or boutique wineries--at the new, sophisticated Bacchus Wine Bar, which also offers an array of caviar, imported cheeses and pate platters. Try one of the custom ales at the Wasatch Brew Pub at the top of Main Street or a unique local brew such as Polygamy Porter at the new Squatters Roadhouse Grill & Bar at 1900 Park Avenue. If live music is on the agenda, visitors can kick up their heels at The Spur, a contemporary western bar at 350 ∏ Main Street, or listen to jazz, rock and blues at the Celsius, Kristauf's Martini Bar, the Star Bar, or any number of other "Juke Joints" in town. Hit the dance floor at Ciscero's nightclub, or enjoy local comedians monthly as the "Off the Top" Comedy troupe performs at The Sidecar, a bar located on the second floor of the Main St. Mall.
Utah’s legal drinking age is 21. Park City has more than two dozen bars/clubs and six liquor stores. Most restaurants have full liquor service available with dining.
Park City Ski Industry
• Park City has been the home of the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Team since 1974 and home of the United States Ski and Snowboard Association since 1988.
• Park City’s three resorts reported 1,746,333 skier days for the 2006-2007 season a 1.8% increase over last year.
• Utah’s 13 ski and snowboard resorts reported 4,082,094 skier days for the 2006-2007 season, making it the fourth record-breaking year in a row.
• 44 percent of non-resident skiers visiting Utah stay in Park City.
Park City Shopping
Park City has more than 100 shops and boutiques in five distinct shopping districts: historic Main Street; NOMA or the North of Maindistrict; Redstone Town Center; Quarry Village; and 65 manufacturer outlets at the Tanger Outlet Center.
Park City’s Top 20 Winter Activities
1. SKIING AND SNOWBOARDING
With 9026 acres of The Greatest Snow On Earth®, 354 runs and 57 lifts, skiing in Park City has never been better. Home of three world-class resorts -- Park City Mountain Resort, Deer Valley Resort and The Canyons Resort, Park City has something for everyone, ranging from lessons for beginners, to moguls and chutes for expert skiers, and everything in between. Deer Valley is a skiers-only resort; The Canyons Resort and Park City Mountain Resort host both skiers and snowboarders.
2. TERRAIN PARKS
Snowboarders and skiers can rip in numerous terrain parks, halfpipes and acres of free riding offered at Park City’s three resorts. Those new to the exploding popularity of terrain parks can even take lessons to become acquainted with the latest tricks and techniques. On any given day, some of the world’s best snowboarders can be found riding in the parks and pipes of Park City.
3. BOBSLEDDING
Park City also offers hard and fast ice. The venues used in the 2002 Olympic Winter Games remain active, enabling Park City visitors to have their own Olympic experience. For the ultimate ride, race down the Utah Olympic Park bobsled track at 75 mph—a thrill of a lifetime!
4. DINING
Park City’s 100-plus restaurants and bars reflect culinary styles and influences from around the world. Award-winning eateries answer to every taste, mood and budget—and everything’s within walking distance or a short bus ride away.
5. NIGHTLIFE
Park City’s après-ski scene is alive and well. Each of the town’s more than 20 bars and clubs has its own style and ambiance. Whether you’re interested in dancing to DJ-spun beats, catching some live jazz or enjoying wine tastings, Park City’s establishments offer it all.
6. SNOWMOBILING
Take a guided snowmobile tour across the breathtaking Rocky Mountains. Local tours traverse wide-open bowls, tree-filled glades and numerous backcountry trails.
7. SHOPPING
When the time comes (if ever) to take a break from the slopes or other outdoor adventures, go shopping! Park City offers everything from art galleries to ski shops to trendy men’s and women’s boutiques. Park City’s five shopping areas—Main Street, the North of Main district, Redstone, Quarry Village and the Tanger Outlet Center—feature bookstores, galleries, boutiques, salons, movie theaters and national chain and outlet stores.
8. SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL
Robert Redford’s annual Sundance Film Festival. usually held during January, celebrates independent filmmakers, Sundance is a favorite Park City tradition for locals, visitors and celebrities.
9. SNOWSHOEING
Snowshoeing offers a good workout and is a great way to get close to nature. Find solitude and seclusion snowshoeing through the Rocky Mountains’ pristine scenery. If you haven’t been out in the snow in a while, you may have forgotten just how peaceful it can be.
10. CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING
Before there was the thrill of alpine skiing, there was the serenity of cross-country skiing. Park City offers several options for this vigorousand fulfilling sport. Glide along groomed trails or take a custom tour in the nearby Wasatch National Forest.
11. HOT-AIR BALLOONING
See Park City from a bird’s-eye view in a hot-air balloon. Take a 1/2- hour, 1-hour or Wasatch Mountain Adventure Flight, with continental breakfast, champagne and flight certificate.
12. SNOW TUBING
People of all ages and abilities will enjoy lift-served tubing at Gorgoza Park--an ideal activity for the young and the young-at-heart.
13. ICE SKATING
In 2006, Park City opened an indoor ice rink at the new Quinn’s Recreation Complex. The Olympic-size ice sheet is housed within a 46,000-square-foot building featuring seating for 350, party rooms, skate rentals, locker rooms and concessions. Bring the kids or spend a romantic evening on the ice. Ice hockey, speed skating and figure skating classes are offered. There is also an outdoor rink at the base of Park City Mountain Resort.
14. SPAS
After a hard day on the slopes, make time for some pampering. Park City features many luxury spas that offer a vast array of invigorating massages and specialized treatments.
15. GALLERY STROLLS
Park City is home to the Kimball Art Center and over 23 art galleries. Art connoisseurs will enjoy a broad selection of artwork including paintings, photography, pottery, glass and metal work, jewelry and much more. On the last Friday of each month, The Kimball Art Center and the Park City Jazz Foundation team up to host the “Last Fridays Arts and Eats Gallery Stroll,” a lively evening of food, fun, music and art.
16. SKI/SNOWBOARD RACES
Each of Park City’s resorts regularly hosts ski and/or snowboard races. Courses are open daily for racing against the clock or a friend. Races are also ideal for group outings, corporate retreats and family gatherings.
17. PARK CITY FILM SERIES
Park City Film Series offers screenings of current independent films every weekend throughout the season at the Park City Library’s Jim Santy Auditorium. The small town feel of the Series combined with thought-provoking cinema holds huge appeal for art film enthusiasts.
18. SLEIGH RIDES
Experience Park City’s winter wonderland the old fashioned way—a horse-drawn sleigh ride through the mountains surrounding town is a great family-friendly activity. Romantic sleigh rides or dinner rides can be arranged.
19. HISTORY AND OLYMPIC TOURS
From mining silver to Olympic gold, see all the aspects that make historic Park City one of the most unique mountain resort destinations in the United States. At the Utah Olympic Park’s Alf Engen Ski Museum and the new George Eccles Salt Lake 2002 Olympic Winter Games Museum, learn about Park City’s skiing history and view exhibits relating to the Games. The Park City Museum at 518 Main Street allows visitors to travel back in time to explore the mining-to-skiing history, and the Summit County Courthouse Museum in Coalville conveys the history of the entire county.
20. PERFORMING ARTS
More Things to do in Park City
Park City is a thriving, nationally renowned art community where visitors are treated to the highest level of performing arts of any ski town in the country. Offerings include live theater at the historic Egyptian Theatre on Main Street and internationally known musicians and performance artists at the state-of-the-art Eccles Center.
For more information about things to do in Park City, visit web site www.parkcityinfo.com or call the Park City Chamber & Visitors Bureau at (800) 453-1360 or (435) 649-6100.
Park City's Spa Scene
Park City boasts more than a dozen luxury and day spas that pamper guests after a day of skiing or other winter activities. Services include a range of spa packages and specialized skin treatments that relieve the effects of the dry air and strong sun inherent in our mountain climate. Unique massages and body wraps soothe and rejuvenate tired muscles, readying the body for another day of adventure. Some massage therapists even offer in-home canine massages for four-legged hiking companions.
Cloud 10's--
philosophy is to take care of your body, and it will take care of you. This goes for your dogs too. Cloud 10 offers customized in-home massages for humans and their pets. Owner Lorine Hofer's training includes Swedish massage, Connective Tissue Therapy, Sports Massage, Prenatal Massage, Reflexology, Polarity and an additional 680 hours of Canine Massage training at the Lang Institute in Loveland, CO.
In the belief that the mind and spirit flourish in a healthy body, Marc Raymond's Salon & Spas-Tranquility Spa in The Chateaux at Silver Lake, Silver Mountain Spa at the Silver Mountain Sports Club and Discovery Spa at The Miners Club--offer the ultimate in spa services at all three locations. Highly experienced, well-trained massage therapists offer signature treatments including: a unique "Four-Hand Massage" that integrates the poetic rhythm of two massage therapists, quieting even the busiest of minds and allowing the soul to breathe; a 90-minute "Sea Escape Facial" uses hot and cold stone therapy to hydrate the face and body; and the "Men's Breakaway Package" combines a sports massage with the "Footicure Foot Massage" to alleviate the strain of tight ski boots.
Papillon, the Spa--
at Westgate is situated at the base of The Canyons Resort and is designed in a contemporary mountain style using wood, stone and granite. The 30,000 square foot spa offers 17 spacious treatment rooms, relaxation rooms, private steam rooms and saunas, and a coed whirlpool with a cascading waterfall. Papillon specializes in treatments featuring Utah desert botanicals such as the soothing "Sugar and Spice Mango Body Wrap," "Mountain Stone Massage" and "Alpine Lavender Journey." Additional amenities include a full-service salon, boutique and a state-of-the-art fitness center.
Following a day on the slopes the Hotel Park City Spa's "Enzyme Boost Facial," one of the spa's signature treatments, will repair and stimulate skin on a cellular level by using holistic products with high concentrations of natural fruit enzymes. The 8,500 square foot spa and health club offers a state-of-the-art fitness room, exercise classes, seven treatment rooms, meditation rooms, whirlpools, saunas and steam rooms.
Mountain Body Spa, located just below the Town Lift, makes it simple to go from skiing to relaxing in minutes. Pamper your face and body with soothing and effective facials, massage therapies and spa treatments using Mountain Body's own all natural botanical handmade lotions, glows, mineral muds, oils and more. The après-ski package combines deep tissue massage and a revitalizing foot treatment, or the popular Revitalizing Copper Body Masque includes a dry brushing to stimulate circulation, followed with a rich marine and botanical elements masque. The treatment concludes with a shower and a rich lotion bath.
The Norwegian-style spa at Stein Eriksen Lodge in Deer Valley received the 2006 Mobil Four-Star Award for Hotel & Resort spas. It was one of only 20 properties in North America to earn this accolade. Signature treatments include the "Nordic Princess," the "Norseman Vichy" and the "Alpha Male 60-Minute facial." The "Aspen Oasis" is a 90-minute treatment that uses a gentle papaya-pineapple scrub that removes dull cells and allows the skin to receive the benefits of green tea, sea enzyme mud and aloe vera. Blanketed in the soothing warmth of this wrap, all travel stresses are released. The wrap is followed by a 50-minute massage using heated coconut lotion.
Park City’s Resorts At-A-Glance
PARK CITY MOUNTAIN RESORT
Number of Lifts: 4 six-passenger high-speed lifts, 2 high speed
quad chairs, 5 triple chairs, and
4 double chairs, plus 1 Magic Carpet.
Number of Trails: 104 designated trails and 9 bowls,
4 terrain parks and 1 super pipe.
Beginner: 17%
Intermediate: 50
Advanced: 33%
Skiable Acres: 3,300
Summit Elevation: 10,000 ft. (3,049 meters
Base Elevation: 6,900 ft. (2,104 meters)
Vertical Drop: 3,100 ft. (945 meters)
Deer Valley Resort's Latest Events
Deer Valley Resort Staff to Teach Ski Instructor Training Course at Utah Valley University
Deer Valley Resort Director of Skier Services John Guay and other experienced Deer Valley® ski professionals will be teaching a “Ski Instructor Training” course at Utah Valley University’s (UVU) Heber campus.
The course will include six hour-and-a-half classroom sessions at the UVU Heber campus and two full days on the ski slopes at Deer Valley. Guay, who has worked at Deer Valley since its inception in 1981, says, “The course will include a brief history of the ski industry in general, and specific ski instructor training covering topics from PSIA certification to developmental theory to current philosophies of teaching children’s skiing and more. We’ll be pulling from our Deer Valley staff of more than 40 experienced ski instructor trainers to assist with the class. Doing this class over a condensed period allows visitors or those with busy work schedules to participate and leave the course with a completion certificate from Deer Valley.”
The “Ski Instructor Training” course costs $349.00. Interested parties should contact Utah Valley University immediately for enrollment, at 801-863-8012. For more information on Deer Valley Resort, please contact Resort Communications Manager Erin Grady at (800) 424-DEER (3337) or (435) 645-6522, or view the Resort website at deervalley.com.
Deer Valley was named the #1 ski resort in North America by readers of SKI Magazine in 2008 and again in 2009
Number of Lifts: 1 four-passenger gondola, 11 high-speed
quad chairs, 2 fixed-grip quad chairs,
6 triple chairs, and 2 double chairs,
plus 2 Magic Carpet people movers.
Number of Trails: 98 trails, 6 bowls, and 1 terrain park
Beginner: 26%
Intermediate: 41%
Expert: 33% (28% black, 5% double black)
Skiable Acres: 2026
Summit Elevation: 9,570 ft. (2,917 meters
Base Elevation: 6,570 ft. (2,002 meters)
Vertical Drop: 3,000 ft. (914 meters)
CANYONS RESORT
Number of Lifts: 1 eight-passenger high-speed gondola,
1 high-speed, 6-pack chair, 4 high-speed
quad chairs, 4 fixed-grip quad chairs,
2 triple chairs, 2 double chairs,
1 eight-passenger Cabriolet,
1 surface lift, plus 1 Magic Carpet.
Number of Trails: 152 designated runs, 6 natural halfpipes and
2 terrain parks.
Beginner: 14%
Intermediate: 44%
Advanced: 42%
Skiable Acres: 3,700
Summit Elevation: 9,990 ft. (3,045 meters)
Base Elevation: 6,800 ft. (2,073 meters
Vertical Drop: 3,190 ft. (972 meters)
Park City Totals:
(www.parkcityinfo.com)
(Park City Mountain Resort, Deer Valley Resort, The Canyons Resort):
Total Number of Lifts: 57
Total Number of Trails/Runs: 354
Total Skiable Acres: 9,026
On-mountain investment over the past six years: $110 million
Park City’s Facts and Figures
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LOCATION
Park City is located in Utah’s Summit County, 35 minutes east of the Salt Lake City International Airport via a six-lane interstate highway (I-80). Park City proper measures two miles from end to end. Three world-class ski resorts--Park City Mountain Resort, Deer Valley Resort, The Canyons Resort and—are located within a five-mile radius.
ACCESS
Salt Lake City International Airport is served by 16 airlines with over 800 daily scheduled flights and 159 that arrive before noon. Major airlines include Delta, America West, American, Continental, Frontier, JetBlue, Northwest, SkyWest, Southwest and United.
GEOGRAPHIC SETTING
Park City is located in the heart of the Wasatch Mountains, part of the Rocky Mountain Range.
ELEVATION
Within the city limits, altitudes range from 6,720 ft. to 8,460 ft. above sea level. The surrounding Wasatch Mountains rise to over 10,000 ft.
POPULATION
Approximately 7,000 residents live in Park City year-round, while nearly 35,000 people reside in Summit County.
CLIMATE
Winter temperatures in Park City average between 24 degrees Fahrenheit to 33 degrees Fahrenheit. (Summer high temperature average 80 degrees Fahrenheit.)
SNOWFALL
Average snowfall is 143 inches in town and 350 inches at the resorts.
AREA TRANSPORTATION
Park City operates a FREE area-wide bus service between Deer Valley Resort, the Main Street Transit Center, Park City Mountain Resort, and the Canyons Resort. Free bus service also runs to surrounding areas including Kimball Junction, the Utah Olympic Park, and Quarry Village.
Park City Helitours launch from The Canyons Resort --Scenic rides take off and land from The Canyons
For one of the most unique experiences available in Utah during the summer months, catch a ride high above the 8 peaks of The Canyons Resort, and the surrounding area, with Park City Helitours. The helitour company will use the The Canyons Resort as the only launch site in Park City for their scenic rides. For a unique and impressive trip of a lifetime, experience the beauty of the Park City and the Wasatch Front with a birds-eye view available on board a Park City Helitour ride offered exclusively at The Canyons Resort.
Three choices of packages are available for purchase on a walk up basis from Canyon Mountain Sports, located in the Resort Village, or in advance at 435-615-3440. Reservations may also be made directly through Park City Helitours at 435-654-0755. Tours are limited to four people maximum. Details of the package options are as follows or are available on line at www.thecanyons.com/events or www.parkcityhelitours.com :
The Family Fun Tour: A five minute helitour perfectly suited for families with young children. $30 a person
Eagles View Tour: An eight minute tour of The Canyons Resort, Park City and Deer Valley with a cost of $45 person.
Summit Tour: A full sixteen minutes on board a helicopter with a fly over of the Canyons Resort and the other Park City resorts plus Snowbird, Alta and the Jordanelle Reservoir for $90 a person.
Tours run Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 9:00 AM until 7:00 PM. Pre-registration is strongly suggested yet walk up trips can be booked at Canyons Mountain Sports between 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM dependant on availability.
The Canyons Resort in Park City, Utah is the largest single ski and snowboard resort in Utah and one of the largest in the United States. Located just four miles from Park City's historic Main Street, The Canyons offers 3,700 acres of diverse terrain over eight separate mountains, accessing 150+ trails.
Additional details are available at: www.thecanyons.com.
DreamCatcher the new lift and terrain officially opened at The Canyons
The Canyons Resort officially opened the newest area in the 3700 total acres of terrain at the resort. Over 200 acres of never skied before runs, and the newest lift on the mountain, DreamCatcher, came on line. Vice President of Marketing for The Canyons, Todd Burnette commented, “It’s going to be mostly upper intermediate to expert terrain. We did some glading in order to open up some paths for some serious tree skiing. It’s all north-facing so the snow will hold there very well.”
DreamCatcher is on the southern end of the resort directly adjacent to veteran lift DreamScape. It is one of the best options for tree skiing at any of the resorts in Utah. The brand new quad lift services 8 new runs.
The Canyons Resort in Park City, Utah is the largest single ski and snowboard resort in Utah and one of the largest in the United States. Located just four miles from Park City's historic Main Street, The Canyons offers 3,700 acres of diverse terrain over eight separate mountains, accessing 150+ trails.
Additional details are available at web site www.thecanyons.com.
Wolf Creek Heats Things Up With Winter Vacation Deals
Wolf Creek Utah, located in beautiful Ogden Valley, is a recreational haven just minutes away from Wolf Mountain, Powder Mountain and Snowbasin. With more than 325 inches of powder snow this season, and approximately 11 more inches just last week, Wolf Creek Utah announces five different thrilling vacation packages to take advantage of the pristine conditions.
There are five different packages to choose from:
Families thrive at Wolf Creek Utah, and if beginners are looking to learn how to ski or snowboard, there is a Family Vacation Package available that includes four nights lodging in a two-bedroom condominium, all day lift tickets and a two-hour family lesson with certified instructors at Wolf Mountain for $599, based on a family of four.
For the more advanced skier and boarder, Wolf Creek Utah has the Black Diamond Package offering the most extreme powder experience. Priced at $545 per person, the Black Diamond Package includes seven nights lodging in a private luxury three-bedroom home, a Powder Mountain lift ticket and Snowcat skiing and one day of snowmobiling. This rate is based on a party of six.
The Blue Bird Package offers five nights lodging in a two-bedroom condominium, as well as two days skiing or snowboarding at Powder Mountain and Snowbasin, and one day at Wolf Mountain. The package is priced at $385 per person and based on quadruple occupancy.
The Easy Going Green Package, priced at $419 per person and based on quadruple occupancy, includes five nights lodging in a luxury two-bedroom condominium with private hot tub, a lift ticket at Powder Mountain, Snowbasin and Wolf Mountain, as well as a spa treatment at Wolf Creek Utah.
Family fun doesn’t have to cost a fortune! Wolf Creek Utah is offering the Stay and Play Package; enjoy staying at one of Wolf Creek Utah’s luxurious residences for three nights, and receive the fourth night free and lift tickets to Wolf Mountain. The Stay and Play Package is $43 per night, per person.
For more information on these vacation packages, or to book your stay, please contact 800-301-0817 or visit www.wolfcreekresort.com.
About Wolf Creek Utah
Located in Eden just an hour from Salt Lake City’s International Airport, Wolf Creek Utah is a 2,500-acre master planned community offering incredible views, incomparable recreation and fine dining. Wolf Creek offers year-round activities for friends and families, and the surrounding area provides boundless recreational opportunities. Located just minutes from Snowbasin, Powder Mountain and Wolf Mountain, there are endless skiing and snowboarding opportunities. The recreation doesn’t end when the snow melts off; Wolf Creek Utah also has a championship 18-hole course, a newly remodeled clubhouse as well hiking, biking and jogging trails and a lake for canoeing or fishing. It’s a place where a family can gather to focus on what’s really important, or individuals can simply focus on themselves.
For more information, please visit www.wolfcreekresort.com.
Wolf Creek Utah is now a private golf, recreational and resort community
Wolf Creek Utah, a 3,000-acre master-planned residential and resort community located in beautiful Ogden Valley, has transitioned into a private club and resort community, and has new membership opportunities available for Wolf Creek Utah owners and residents, current members and individuals living outside of Wolf Creek Utah in select nearby communities.
The club has now begun using the name Wolf Creek Utah to identify the club’s private amenities and remaining properties. The change reflects Wolf Creek Utah’s focus on differentiating the resort and club from other resorts in the mountain west.
“We feel our programs set the standard for excellence in family fun experiences,” said Cox. “Even though our golf course and dining rooms are now private, we will continue to support our community and region with outstanding recreational opportunities and special events, such as the Balloon Festival and Music in the Mountains.”
Wolf Mountain, Wolf Creek Utah Adventures, The Orvis Store, The Gift Shop (formerly Connie’s Corner) and the Wolf Creek Liquor Cellar will remain open to the public. Wolf Creek Utah Adventures, The Orvis Store, The Gift Shop and the Wolf Creek Liquor Cellar have relocated just down the road from the clubhouse at 3718 North Wolf Creek Drive.
Restaurants at Wolf Creek Utah, including The Grille and The Rusty Cactus, was closed for renovations, and reopened in May only to those holding club memberships and to Wolf Creek Utah Lodging guests. Wolf Creek Grill, formerly known as Tracks, be offered a limited menu for golfers in the beginning of May and since has expanded its menu as the golf season continues. Guests who book their stay through Wolf Creek Utah Lodging will continue to have access to the amenities that the community offers, including the golf course, on a limited, fee-basis.
Chad Stoddard, Wolf Creek Utah Golf Professional, will lead the membership program and will be responsible for transitioning Wolf Creek Utah into a private, resort community.
The new club membership packages will offer a full, lifetime and multi-generational opportunity with unlimited access, as well as a more recreation-specific membership program that will include limited access to its championship 18-hole course golf club, restaurants and the current and future amenity base.
About Wolf Creek Utah
Located in Eden just an hour from Salt Lake City’s International Airport, Wolf Creek Utah is a 3,000-acre master-planned resort and private club community offering incredible views, incomparable recreation and fine dining. For more information, please visit www.wolfcreekresort.com