2020-21 Park City Mountain Winter News and Story Ideas
Park City Mountain, the largest resort in the United States, is located in the heart of Park City, Utah, only a 35-minute drive from Salt Lake City International Airport and steps from historic Main Street in charming Park City. Park City Mountain bustles with activities year-round with 7,300 acres of terrain, two distinct base areas, mountainside lodging, thrilling family adventures and more than two dozen restaurants. More information at http://parkcitymountain.com.
Leading with Safety
Safety has always been one of our core values and due to the impacts of COVID-19, that commitment is more important than ever. Heading into the winter season, our operating plans focus on safety, having a successful season from start to finish and prioritizing our pass holders. In addition to strictly-enforced face covering and physical distancing requirements, we’re implementing a new, easy-to-use reservation system for winter at Park City Mountain and each of our 34 North American resorts. This system will help us manage capacity and give our pass holders peace of mind knowing they’ll have the space needed to stay safe this season. Learn more at EpicPass.com.
Largest Resort in the United States
Park City Mountain is the largest single ski and snowboard resort in the United States. With 7,300 acres, over 330 trails, 43 lifts, 6 terrain parks and ski-in-ski out access to Main Street, Park City Mountain offers endless adventures for every level of skier or snowboarder to enjoy. Last winter, the addition of the new Over and Out lift at Canyons Village lift provided even more access and accessibility to Park City Mountain skiers and riders.
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Accessibility
Park City Mountain is one of the most accessible ski resorts in the United States. The resort is conveniently located in Park City, Utah and only a quick, 35 minute drive from the Salt Lake City International Airport. You can easily hit the slopes the same day you fly in. Or, make a stop at Park City Mountain on a road trip through Utah after enjoying one of the state’s many iconic National Parks.
Main Street Access
Park City Mountain offers direct, ski-in-ski-out access to Main Street via the historic Town Lift. Guests looking for an adventure can ski down Quit-N-Time run directly to Main Street to enjoy dining, shopping, après ski and more. Then, take Town Lift back up the mountain to enjoy more skiing and snowboarding.
Lively, Historic Mountain Town
Park City Mountain is located in Park City, Utah, a historic mining town known for its world class skiing, lively nightlife and authentic mountain town atmosphere. In addition to skiing, guests of Park City will find gourmet dining, shopping, entertainment, relaxing spa experiences and endless winter activities at their fingertips. The town’s free bus system provides easy access to amenities and is perfect for families. Park City is also world famous as the host of the annual Sundance Film Festival. Find more information about the town at VisitParkCity.com.
World Class Beginner Experience with Two Dedicated Learning Areas
Park City Mountain is one of the best places in the country to learn how to ski or snowboard and offers two dedicated learning areas for guests to hone their skills. High Meadow Park is the perfect spot for kids and families to start their learning experience. Conveniently located mid-way up the mountain near the top of the Red Pine Gondola, High Meadow Park offers spectacular views of the surrounding mountains and easy access to Red Pine Lodge. Guests will find a wide-open, gently-graded learning slope designed exclusively for beginner skiers and snowboarders and three new adventure trails for easy progression. Similar to High Meadow Park, First Time Park offers skiers and snowboarders a dedicated learning area conveniently located in the Park City Mountain Village. The area features enclosed surface conveyors and beginner terrain for Ski & Snowboard School participants as well as easy access to the First Time Lift for easy progression.
Mountain Dining
Park City Mountain is known for its innovation and variety in dining. As you make your way across the resort, you have the opportunity enjoy dining at nine different on-mountain restaurants including the newly transformed Tombstone BBQ. For added peace of mind, this year we will be managing the number of people and spacing in our restaurants to allow for physical distancing. Our menus will also be a bit more limited this season, but you’ll still find plenty of mouth-watering options as you explore the mountain including Tombstone BBQ’s home-smoked pulled-pork and brisket sandwiches and a mix of both healthy and indulgent selections. Learn more here.
Ski and Snowboard School
No matter your skill level, a lesson with Park City Mountain’s world class Ski and Snowboard School is the perfect way to experience the largest ski resort in the United States. With children’s lessons, private lessons, group lessons and specialty products all available, you will develop skills that will open doors to slopes you never imagined. Learn more about our school and new safety procedures at ParkCityMountain.com.
Snowmaking
Park City Mountain has the most expansive snowmaking system in Utah which ensures world-class skiing conditions all season long, regardless of natural snowfall. There is a science and strategy behind snowmaking and with decades of experience, Park City Mountain’s expert snowmaking team is able to create a snow surface of the highest quality. The resort continues to invest in snowmaking technology with recent improvements at High Meadow Park, Iron Mountain and Red Pine Road.
Grooming
In the height of the season, Park City Mountain grooms over 120 runs a night, the most groomed runs at any resort in the U.S.
2020-2021 Park City Mountain Winter Fast Facts
Media Contact: Jessica Miller, 435-647-5405, JMMiller@vailresorts.com
Social: @PCSki
DATES AND HOURS
Winter Season Dates: Friday November 20 – Sunday, April 4*
Hours: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
*Dates subject to change
ELEVATION???????
Base Elevation: 6,800 ft
Summit Elevation: 10,000 ft
Vertical Rise: 3,200 ft/ 975 m
TERRAIN:?????
Total Skiable Acres:? 7,300+ acres/ 2954+ hectares
Lifts: 43
Trails:?Over 330
Terrain: 8% Beginner, 42% Intermediate, 50% Expert
Bowls:?12
HalfPipes: 1 halfpipe and 1 minipipe?
Terrain Parks:? 6
Longest Run: Homerun, 3.5 miles
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SNOWFALL?????????????????
Average Snowfall: 355"/ 902cm
Park City Mountain, the largest resort in the United States, is located in the heart of Park City, Utah, only a 35-minute drive from Salt Lake City International Airport and steps from historic Main Street in charming Park City. Park City Mountain bustles with activities year-round with 7,300 acres of terrain, two distinct base areas, mountainside lodging, thrilling family adventures and more than two dozen restaurants. More information at http://parkcitymountain.com.
Leading with Safety
Safety has always been one of our core values and due to the impacts of COVID-19, that commitment is more important than ever. Heading into the winter season, our operating plans focus on safety, having a successful season from start to finish and prioritizing our pass holders. In addition to strictly-enforced face covering and physical distancing requirements, we’re implementing a new, easy-to-use reservation system for winter at Park City Mountain and each of our 34 North American resorts. This system will help us manage capacity and give our pass holders peace of mind knowing they’ll have the space needed to stay safe this season. Learn more at EpicPass.com.
Largest Resort in the United States
Park City Mountain is the largest single ski and snowboard resort in the United States. With 7,300 acres, over 330 trails, 43 lifts, 6 terrain parks and ski-in-ski out access to Main Street, Park City Mountain offers endless adventures for every level of skier or snowboarder to enjoy. Last winter, the addition of the new Over and Out lift at Canyons Village lift provided even more access and accessibility to Park City Mountain skiers and riders.
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Accessibility
Park City Mountain is one of the most accessible ski resorts in the United States. The resort is conveniently located in Park City, Utah and only a quick, 35 minute drive from the Salt Lake City International Airport. You can easily hit the slopes the same day you fly in. Or, make a stop at Park City Mountain on a road trip through Utah after enjoying one of the state’s many iconic National Parks.
Main Street Access
Park City Mountain offers direct, ski-in-ski-out access to Main Street via the historic Town Lift. Guests looking for an adventure can ski down Quit-N-Time run directly to Main Street to enjoy dining, shopping, après ski and more. Then, take Town Lift back up the mountain to enjoy more skiing and snowboarding.
Lively, Historic Mountain Town
Park City Mountain is located in Park City, Utah, a historic mining town known for its world class skiing, lively nightlife and authentic mountain town atmosphere. In addition to skiing, guests of Park City will find gourmet dining, shopping, entertainment, relaxing spa experiences and endless winter activities at their fingertips. The town’s free bus system provides easy access to amenities and is perfect for families. Park City is also world famous as the host of the annual Sundance Film Festival. Find more information about the town at VisitParkCity.com.
World Class Beginner Experience with Two Dedicated Learning Areas
Park City Mountain is one of the best places in the country to learn how to ski or snowboard and offers two dedicated learning areas for guests to hone their skills. High Meadow Park is the perfect spot for kids and families to start their learning experience. Conveniently located mid-way up the mountain near the top of the Red Pine Gondola, High Meadow Park offers spectacular views of the surrounding mountains and easy access to Red Pine Lodge. Guests will find a wide-open, gently-graded learning slope designed exclusively for beginner skiers and snowboarders and three new adventure trails for easy progression. Similar to High Meadow Park, First Time Park offers skiers and snowboarders a dedicated learning area conveniently located in the Park City Mountain Village. The area features enclosed surface conveyors and beginner terrain for Ski & Snowboard School participants as well as easy access to the First Time Lift for easy progression.
Mountain Dining
Park City Mountain is known for its innovation and variety in dining. As you make your way across the resort, you have the opportunity enjoy dining at nine different on-mountain restaurants including the newly transformed Tombstone BBQ. For added peace of mind, this year we will be managing the number of people and spacing in our restaurants to allow for physical distancing. Our menus will also be a bit more limited this season, but you’ll still find plenty of mouth-watering options as you explore the mountain including Tombstone BBQ’s home-smoked pulled-pork and brisket sandwiches and a mix of both healthy and indulgent selections. Learn more here.
Ski and Snowboard School
No matter your skill level, a lesson with Park City Mountain’s world class Ski and Snowboard School is the perfect way to experience the largest ski resort in the United States. With children’s lessons, private lessons, group lessons and specialty products all available, you will develop skills that will open doors to slopes you never imagined. Learn more about our school and new safety procedures at ParkCityMountain.com.
Snowmaking
Park City Mountain has the most expansive snowmaking system in Utah which ensures world-class skiing conditions all season long, regardless of natural snowfall. There is a science and strategy behind snowmaking and with decades of experience, Park City Mountain’s expert snowmaking team is able to create a snow surface of the highest quality. The resort continues to invest in snowmaking technology with recent improvements at High Meadow Park, Iron Mountain and Red Pine Road.
Grooming
In the height of the season, Park City Mountain grooms over 120 runs a night, the most groomed runs at any resort in the U.S.
2020-2021 Park City Mountain Winter Fast Facts
Media Contact: Jessica Miller, 435-647-5405, JMMiller@vailresorts.com
Social: @PCSki
DATES AND HOURS
Winter Season Dates: Friday November 20 – Sunday, April 4*
Hours: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
*Dates subject to change
ELEVATION???????
Base Elevation: 6,800 ft
Summit Elevation: 10,000 ft
Vertical Rise: 3,200 ft/ 975 m
TERRAIN:?????
Total Skiable Acres:? 7,300+ acres/ 2954+ hectares
Lifts: 43
Trails:?Over 330
Terrain: 8% Beginner, 42% Intermediate, 50% Expert
Bowls:?12
HalfPipes: 1 halfpipe and 1 minipipe?
Terrain Parks:? 6
Longest Run: Homerun, 3.5 miles
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SNOWFALL?????????????????
Average Snowfall: 355"/ 902cm