We'll start by looking at what you will need to pack, or purchase at the resort city, to be comfortable on the slopes. Sun and Ski ( http://www.sunandski.com/) has a very good packing list that breaks it down by category, type of clothing, # days you will be skiing, benefits of the clothing and it has the option to look at the list broken down for men, women or kids. The link to that list is below in the post and hopefully it will help you at least get a baseline for what you need. Some may need more clothing, others may need less. Over the years we always packed too much and we now have what we need down to a science depending on the number of days were skiing....... you will to with time.
http://www.sunandski.com/v/vspfiles/checklist/my_sports_packing_list.html
Hope you find this helpful. Comments are appreciated!
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Friday, February 25, 2011
Where To Get Your Discount Ski Lift Tickets in Salt Lake City
A couple of companies in Salt Lake City have an agreement with all of Utah's Ski Resorts and they can be found at Canyon Sports , http://www.skinsee.com/tickets.html and http://www.skitruck.com/product_listing.php?subcat=12 . You simply go there and buy them at the discounted price, that's it! Nothing else to buy, no pint of blood to leave. Sure they're hoping you will buy some of their other products and services while you are there, and many people do, but, its not necessary if you just want to buy cheap lift tickets.
Your savings for a ticket each day ranges from $6.00 up to $28.00 ....... this is a HUGE savings over a weeks time.
Hope you find this helpful. Comments are appreciated!
Your savings for a ticket each day ranges from $6.00 up to $28.00 ....... this is a HUGE savings over a weeks time.
Hope you find this helpful. Comments are appreciated!
Jeff's Top 10 reasons to ski/board in Park City, Utah!!!
These is just my personal list and is in no certain order.
1. Utah gets on average 500 inches of THE GREATEST SNOW ON EARTH annually. They call it the Great Salt Lake Effect when lake water rises into the clouds, producing squalls of light, fluffy and dry snow that dumps on the nearby Wasatch Mountains. This Utah trademarked snow phenomenon causes an epidemic called “powder flu” - highly contagious amongst skiers – causing extended work absences and irrepressible grins.
2. There are 13 World Class Resorts and 11 of the Resorts are within a 30minute to 1 hour drive of SLC International airport..... Park City Mountain Resort ( http://www.pcmr.com/) is our FAVE
3. By arriving on an early flight and leaving on a late flight you can actually get 2 extra days on the slopes
4. Ability to ski/board a different resort every day if you choose, as most are within 10 to 45 min. of each other
5. Après ski- The only thing DRY in Utah is the SNOW. There are over 100 bars and restaurants in Park City alone.
6. Your first ski day in Park City, Utah is FREE on your day of arrival. Thanks to the Quick Start promotion from the Park City Chamber of Commerce, you can ski on your arrival day free of charge (applicable dates vary) simply by showing your QuickStart voucher and your boarding pass.
7. Park City is the best western ski town because you get three ski resorts all within minutes of each other. This 1868 silver mining town is now a gold mine for skiers. The funky frontier Main Street brims with western saloons, just enough boutiques for après ski retail therapy, and an artsy vibe. Robert Redford’s Sundance Film Festival (2nd only to Cannes Film Fest) is staged in Park City every January.
8. My personal #1 is PCMR. Park City Mountain Resort( http://www.pcmr.com/) is where the US Ski & Snowboard Teams train. You can push your limits here too amid 9 bowls and 3,300-acres. McConkey’s and Jupiter Bowl offer high-alpine high adventure skiing up to 10,026’. Back in the 1960’s skiers would ride 3-mile mine shafts to access the snowy slopes, today you can coast on comfy high-speed six passenger and quad lifts to hit Park City’s signature runs. PCMR is our OUR FAVORITE!!!!
9. You must ski Deer Valley ( http://www.deervalley.com/) before you die. This #1 rated ski resort (Ski Magazine readers’ poll) is a posh, semi-private ski paradise where the service is as sublime as the snow. Snowboarders are banned and lift ticket sales are limited (so buy your Deer Valley tix in advance). Deer Valley’s reputation for first-class service is still polished after 30 years. Yes, they carry your skis from the car, and groom their slopes to perfection. You can also ski to The Goldener Hirsch Inn for an Austrian-inspired feast of fondue, or stop by legendary Stein Eriksen’s Lodge for the après ski “see and be seen” scene.
10. Did I mention that they have THE GREATEST SNOW ON EARTH!!!!!
I know I'm a little biased, BUT once you experience it you will come back! As most locals will tell you, "We came here for the winters and skiing.....but we stayed for the summer"
1. Utah gets on average 500 inches of THE GREATEST SNOW ON EARTH annually. They call it the Great Salt Lake Effect when lake water rises into the clouds, producing squalls of light, fluffy and dry snow that dumps on the nearby Wasatch Mountains. This Utah trademarked snow phenomenon causes an epidemic called “powder flu” - highly contagious amongst skiers – causing extended work absences and irrepressible grins.
2. There are 13 World Class Resorts and 11 of the Resorts are within a 30minute to 1 hour drive of SLC International airport..... Park City Mountain Resort ( http://www.pcmr.com/) is our FAVE
3. By arriving on an early flight and leaving on a late flight you can actually get 2 extra days on the slopes
4. Ability to ski/board a different resort every day if you choose, as most are within 10 to 45 min. of each other
5. Après ski- The only thing DRY in Utah is the SNOW. There are over 100 bars and restaurants in Park City alone.
6. Your first ski day in Park City, Utah is FREE on your day of arrival. Thanks to the Quick Start promotion from the Park City Chamber of Commerce, you can ski on your arrival day free of charge (applicable dates vary) simply by showing your QuickStart voucher and your boarding pass.
7. Park City is the best western ski town because you get three ski resorts all within minutes of each other. This 1868 silver mining town is now a gold mine for skiers. The funky frontier Main Street brims with western saloons, just enough boutiques for après ski retail therapy, and an artsy vibe. Robert Redford’s Sundance Film Festival (2nd only to Cannes Film Fest) is staged in Park City every January.
8. My personal #1 is PCMR. Park City Mountain Resort( http://www.pcmr.com/) is where the US Ski & Snowboard Teams train. You can push your limits here too amid 9 bowls and 3,300-acres. McConkey’s and Jupiter Bowl offer high-alpine high adventure skiing up to 10,026’. Back in the 1960’s skiers would ride 3-mile mine shafts to access the snowy slopes, today you can coast on comfy high-speed six passenger and quad lifts to hit Park City’s signature runs. PCMR is our OUR FAVORITE!!!!
9. You must ski Deer Valley ( http://www.deervalley.com/) before you die. This #1 rated ski resort (Ski Magazine readers’ poll) is a posh, semi-private ski paradise where the service is as sublime as the snow. Snowboarders are banned and lift ticket sales are limited (so buy your Deer Valley tix in advance). Deer Valley’s reputation for first-class service is still polished after 30 years. Yes, they carry your skis from the car, and groom their slopes to perfection. You can also ski to The Goldener Hirsch Inn for an Austrian-inspired feast of fondue, or stop by legendary Stein Eriksen’s Lodge for the après ski “see and be seen” scene.
10. Did I mention that they have THE GREATEST SNOW ON EARTH!!!!!
I know I'm a little biased, BUT once you experience it you will come back! As most locals will tell you, "We came here for the winters and skiing.....but we stayed for the summer"
Ski for FREE the day you arrive in SLC
Yes, you can be on the slopes in 30 minutes after leaving the SLC airport! that is the thing that makes skiing in Utah so unique as ski resorts in other states can't boast about this.
What does this mean for you? You can fly in and be on the ski slopes the same day you arrive. Matter of fact there is even a program called "QuickStart" where you can go to one of 3 ski resorts in Park City and ski for FREE on your arrival day.....again NO other state can boast to this claim!
Here's the link to this GREAT FREE offer!!!
http://www.parkcityinfo.com/quickstart/?quickstartstep=1
2010-11 Quick START Vacation
It's a big claim: Catch a morning flight from almost anywhere and you can be on our slopes the same afternoon. The Park City Quick START (Ski Today and Ride Today) Vacation lets you convert your airline boarding pass into a same-day lift ticket to the Park City resort of your choice. It’s your chance to get a free same-day lift ticket at Park City Mountain Resort, Deer Valley Resort or Canyons Resort.
Please note: the date of redemption must be the same as on your boarding pass, no exceptions.
You will need to bring the completed, required redemption voucher, along with your same-day boarding pass and out of state photo I.D., to the resort ticket window, to receive your same-day lift ticket. You’ll discover the best skiing and riding you’ve ever experienced, not to mention the most conveniently located resort town in the West. Park City is located just 35 short minutes from Salt Lake City International Airport.
Quick START offer VALID from respective resort opening day to Thursday, December 23, 2010.
(Not valid from Friday, December 24, 2010 to Sunday, January 2, 2011.)
Valid from Monday, January 3 to Friday, February 18, 2011.
(Not Valid from Saturday, February 19 to Saturday, March 26, 2011.)
Valid Sunday, March 27 to respective resort closing day 2011.
Please read the following Rules & Regulations carefully. Once you have read and accepted the Quick START Rules & Regulations you may proceed to the registration form.
What does this mean for you? You can fly in and be on the ski slopes the same day you arrive. Matter of fact there is even a program called "QuickStart" where you can go to one of 3 ski resorts in Park City and ski for FREE on your arrival day.....again NO other state can boast to this claim!
Here's the link to this GREAT FREE offer!!!
http://www.parkcityinfo.com/quickstart/?quickstartstep=1
Quick START
2010-11 Quick START Vacation It's a big claim: Catch a morning flight from almost anywhere and you can be on our slopes the same afternoon. The Park City Quick START (Ski Today and Ride Today) Vacation lets you convert your airline boarding pass into a same-day lift ticket to the Park City resort of your choice. It’s your chance to get a free same-day lift ticket at Park City Mountain Resort, Deer Valley Resort or Canyons Resort.
Please note: the date of redemption must be the same as on your boarding pass, no exceptions.
You will need to bring the completed, required redemption voucher, along with your same-day boarding pass and out of state photo I.D., to the resort ticket window, to receive your same-day lift ticket. You’ll discover the best skiing and riding you’ve ever experienced, not to mention the most conveniently located resort town in the West. Park City is located just 35 short minutes from Salt Lake City International Airport.
Quick START offer VALID from respective resort opening day to Thursday, December 23, 2010.
(Not valid from Friday, December 24, 2010 to Sunday, January 2, 2011.)
Valid from Monday, January 3 to Friday, February 18, 2011.
(Not Valid from Saturday, February 19 to Saturday, March 26, 2011.)
Valid Sunday, March 27 to respective resort closing day 2011.
Please read the following Rules & Regulations carefully. Once you have read and accepted the Quick START Rules & Regulations you may proceed to the registration form.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
A little bit of info about me and what the purpose of this blog will be
My family and I have been going to Utah for the last 10 years to ski. We fell in love with the skiing in Utah and specifically Park City. Over the years I have thought it would be nice to have known more about the ski resorts before going to them for the first time and what is needed for your trip. This blog will be dedicated to provide that information to you based on my travels to the Park City Utah ski resorts over the last 10 years. I hope that this blog will provide you with the necessary information to make your family ski vacations memorable and less stressful.
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