Park City, Utah hosted some of the big ski and snowboarding events of the 2002 winter olympics and its easy to see why. The rolling, yet steep pistes are clearly ideal exciting runs and therefore this resort favours intermediate and advanced skiers. The mountain was first opened in 1963 and was originally named "Treasure Mountain" by the mining company which owned it at the time. Its a big and steep resort with trees that extend from top to bottom.
Although there isn't much for beginners, there are some great runs at the base of the mountain. I recommend the aptly named "First Time Lift”, for first time skiers.
Its really a paradise for intermediate skiers with lots of lengthy, yet interesting runs that are relatively testing for blue trail lovers. The King Con Area is a particular highlight and the runs through the trees here are second to none. For advanced skiers, there is also a heap of great stuff, but it is mostly in the trees so you'd better like tree skiing!
The town of Park City is a reasonably big ski village compared to those of many other ski towns in USA. As a result there are a brilliant range of facilities for all needs and it would certainly be a good place for a family holiday if everyone was able to ski on the blue runs and harder.
Park City (now this confuses me) has got a really good park. I wouldn't quite call it a city, but there are a lot of very good jumps and rail/jib features to be played on. Its not the best park in the stattes, but it will do a very good job of putting a smile on your face. The halfpipe is, without a doubt, world class and really well maintained.
Park City is a great area for upper intermediates and advanced skier/snowboarders in terms of variety of terrain, and the excellent lift system. The tubing is pretty excellent fun if you get bored of skiing- Pretty scary though!! Park city would be excellent, but the price of skiing and hanging out in this upmarket place is a little steep. For this reason, the ski area is not quite up there with the cream of the crop- great if you can afford it though.
