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Park City Mountain Winter 2023/24 Tip Sheet

This winter Park City Mountain celebrates 60 years of world-class skiing and riding across the beautiful Wasatch Mountains. Located in the heart of Park City, Utah, Park CIty Mountain is the largest ski and snowboard resort in the United States offering more than 7,300 acres of terrain. Park City Mountain is located in the heart of vibrant Park City, Utah, only a 35-minute drive from Salt Lake City International Airport, and steps from historic Main Street in charming Old Town Park CIty.  World-class skiing and riding, lodging, dining and shopping converge at Canyons Village where guests can enjoy strolling the pedestrian village that hosts many of Park City Mountain’s signature events. Park City Mountain offers a welcoming experience for every skier or rider to enjoy, from the learning areas at High Meadow Park to the high-alpine steeps on Jupiter Peak, and the ski-in-ski-out access to bustling Main Street. Find more information at http://parkcitymountain.com.

Celebrate 60 Years of Park City Mountain

Park City Mountain opened December 21,1963, and we are thrilled to celebrate 60 years of world-class skiing and riding during our 2023-24 season. Throughout the season Park City will celebrate its robust history from its mining roots to its Olympic legacy to the world-class ski and snowboard destination that Park City is today. Join us starting November 17 to kick off our next 60 years with special events throughout the season including a 60th Anniversary party in mid-January that will include a headliner concert, drone show, and more!

Explore the Largest Ski and Snowboard Resort in the United States

Park City Mountain offers the most lift-accessible ski and snowboard terrain in the United States. With more than 7,300 acres of terrain, 330 trails, 42 lifts and 6 terrain parks, Park City Mountain offers a place for everyone to belong. Dedicated learning areas like High Meadow Park are ideal for beginners of all ages. Adventure-seekers can challenge themselves on high-alpine terrain including Jupiter Peak, Ninety-Nine 90 or Pinecone Ridge. Our six terrain parks are designed to teach progression from early learning at Little Kings to competition-level jumps at Pick Axe and the Eagle Superpipe.

Explore Two Vibrant Base Areas

Park City Mountain has two distinct base areas offering a variety of world-class dining lodging and shopping options. Canyons Village at Park City Mountain is only a short 35-minute drive from Salt Lake City International Airport and is a pedestrian village with a variety of lodging and dining options. Park City Mountain's Grand Summit Hotel, a Rock Resort, gives guests ski-in, ski-out lodging in the heart of Canyons Village. Mountain Village is located near the heart of historic Old Town Park City with convenient dining, shopping, and lodging. Town Lift provides direct ski-in, ride-out to vibrant Park City Main Street.

New in 2023-24 Red Pine Gondola

We are thrilled to debut new cabins on the Red Pine Gondola this winter. Enjoy the view as you are transported from the Canyons Village base area to mid-mountain near Red Pine Lodge. The new cabins feature floor-to-ceiling windows to give you a 360-degree view as you head up the mountain for your day on the slopes.

New in 2023-24 Elevated On-Mountain Dining

Enjoy elevated on-mountain dining across Park City Mountain this winter with new feature dishes at all our on-mountain restaurants. From ahi poke bowls at Mid-Mountain Lodge to hearty chicken pot pie at Miner's Camp, and flavorful tacos and burritos at Sun Lodge, experience new menu items and dining experiences across Park City this winter.

Winter's Favorite Town

Park City Mountain is in Park City, Utah, which was recently named one of the friendliest towns in the United States. A historic mining town known for its world-lively nightlife and authentic mountain town atmosphere, Park City welcomes visitors from around the globe. 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 international Sundance Film Festival. In addition to winter, Park City offers unlimited outdoor recreation in the summer and fall, such as hiking, mountain biking, outdoor concerts, and wine and arts festivals. Find more information about the town at VisitParkCity.com.

Go Car-Free

Park City Mountain is one of the most accessible ski resorts in the United States. Conveniently located in Park City, Utah, only a 35-minute drive from the Salt Lake City International Airport, you can easily hit the slopes the same day you fly in. With multiple ground transport options and Park City’s free transit system, guests can easily enjoy a trip to Park City without having to worry about a car.  

Ski and Ride to Park City Main Street 

Park City Mountain offers direct, ski-in-ride-out access to Park City’s vibrant Main Street via the iconic Town Lift. Guests looking for an adventure can ski down Quit-N-Time or Creole directly to Main Street to enjoy dining, shopping, après ski and more. Easily head back up the mountain on Town Lift to enjoy more skiing and snowboarding, or end your day at High West Saloon, the world’s first and only ski-in gastro-distillery.  

Park City Mountain Signature Events 

From intimate moments to big celebrations, Park City is the best place to experience events and activities that span the mountain to the town streets and beyond. This season, we are delighted to host special events as a cornerstone of the winter experience in Park City. With lively après-ski music, fireworks, festive holiday celebrations and more - Park City is where moments turn to memories.   

OPENING | Nov. 17: The 2023-24 winter season will kick off with Park City Mountain’s planned Opening Day on Friday, November 17. Enjoy DJs at both base areas and complimentary breakfast treats to kick off Park City’s 60th season. 

HOLIDAYS | December: The holidays bring lights, fun and cheer to visitors and locals alike in Park City. The holiday season kicks off with our annual Tree Lighting celebration at Canyons Village and continues when Santa makes his annual trip down Town Lift. Our signature Snowfest holiday celebration returns this year, spanning from mid-December through the New Year with music, base area activities, caroling and ice sculptures, and much more.  

QUEERSKI | February: This season we are proud to host Park City’s growing Queerski in mid-February. The multi-day event will feature a Pride Parade, base-camp connection areas, happy hours and more. 

SPRING GRÜV | March: The spring season will be enlivened this year with the return of our signature Spring Grüv celebration in March, featuring live music, pond skimming and all the spring skiing and sunshine one could ask for. Stay tuned for more details, dates and specifics to come on all of Park City’s events this season at http://parkcitymountain.com.   

Sustainability Stories 

Park City Mountain and Vail Resorts have made significant progress toward our sustainability goal of reaching a zero net operating footprint by 2030.  

As part of Vail Resorts Commitment to Zero, in October 2021, we kicked off the groundbreaking Elektron Solar Project, a new solar farm outside Salt Lake City. This investment will provide renewable energy for 100 percent of Park City Mountain’s electric usage in 2023. Last year, Vail Resorts surpassed our 2025 interim goal of 50% progress toward zero net emissions, three years early, and achieved 100% renewable electricity across our North American operations (including Park City Mountain). 

As part of Commitment to Zero, Vail Resorts committed $25 million in energy-efficiency investments across our resorts, with a focus on snowmaking, buildings, and lifts. Energy efficiency is a key strategy in reducing the emissions associated with our operations.  This season Park City's snowmaking department will be introducing new solar powered snow guns to its existing system that operates with approximately 70% low-e guns. The snowmaking department is focused on operating the snowmaking system as efficiently as possible, which involves only making snow during optimal temperatures and investing in new low-energy snowmaking equipment. We continuously monitor all points of our operation to ensure we are operating efficiently.

In FY23, Vail Resorts reduced landfill waste by nearly 1.2 million pounds, compared to FY22. This result was largely due to capital investment, employee engagement and education, and increased diversion streams, such as compost program expansions, and snack wrapper recycling. Along with all Vail Resorts’ resorts, Park City will continue to innovate to eliminate waste sent to landfill based on a common set of guiding principles: to reduce waste at the source, reuse materials, and recycle or compost the rest. 

Begin Your Skiing or Snowboarding Adventures in the Best 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 anyone to start their experience of learning to ski or ride. 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.   

World-Class 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 your options at ParkCityMountain.com. 

Park City’s Terrain Parks 

The 2002 Winter Olympics brought a spotlight to Park City Mountain’s world-class network of terrain parks when it debuted the 22’ half-pipe for the first time in the Olympic games. Guests can still test their skills today in the 22’ Eagle Superpipe located in the 3 Kings Terrain Park area. Spread across the mountain, Park City Mountain offers six terrain parks designed for skills progression. From beginner-friendly Little Kings to competition-level features in Pick Axe Park City has a range of terrain parks for all skill levels and interests. 

Most Expansive Snowmaking in Utah 

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 and debuted new solar-powered snow guns this season.  

The Perfect Corduroy: Five-Star Grooming 

Park City Mountain ’s world-class grooming team works its magic while you’re sleeping to ensure guests have fresh corduroy to enjoy on their favorite slopes every morning. Grooming and maintaining trails, terrain parks and lift access requires planning, precision and technical expertise to make sure the snow surface is ready for everyone's enjoyment. On average, Park City Mountain’s team grooms over 130 runs every night, the most groomed runs in the U.S.! 

Elevated Culinary Experiences

Park City Mountain offers more than just skiing and riding. As guests make their way across the mountain, they have the opportunity to enjoy unique dining experiences at nine different on-mountain restaurants. A few must-stops on your foodie tour of Park City Mountain: Tombstone BBQ, where guests can relax in the sun as they enjoy a mouth-watering house-smoked pork or brisket sandwich. Looking to experience some mountain history while you dine? Ski on over to Mid-Mountain Lodge, which is housed in a renovated 19th century ski-in, ski-out miner’s boarding house, complete with cozy fire pit tables on the deck. For the best views of the Wasatch over an elegant table-served meal, look no further than Lookout Cabin, located near Park City’s iconic Orange Bubble Express. Need a quick fuel-up with your ski group before jumping on the Quicksilver Gondola? Miner’s Camp offers a large quick-service dining option in a beautiful mountain lodge setting. Learn more about all of Park City’s on-mountain dining options here. 

Epic Pass

As the winter season draws near, so does the last chance for skiers and riders to get the lowest price on the entire suite of 2023/24 Epic Pass products.  In addition to reducing the cost of accessing the mountains, Epic Pass products provide significant savings on the rest of the mountain experience. Epic Mountain Rewards offers pass holders the best ski trip deals, including 20 percent off on-mountain dining, lodging, group ski and ride school lessons, equipment rentals and more at Vail Resorts’ 40 North American owned and operated resorts. 

NEW in 2023/24 skip the ticket line with Mobile Pass & Mobile Lift Ticket on the new My Epic app. The new technology will allow guests to buy their pass or lift ticket online, activate and store in on their phone in the new My Epic app, put their phone in their pocket, and get scanned, hands free, via Bluetooth technology designed for low energy usage. Plastic cards will continue to be available to any guests who cannot or do not want to use their phone as their pass or lift ticket. More information about Mobile Pass and Mobile Lift Ticket and the My Epic app can be found on the Epic Pass website.