Park City Mountain Resort - Park City Utah - One of the major ski resorts of Utah

The Park City Mountain Resort opened in 1963 and was originally known as Treasure Mountain. When the resort first opened it featured the longest gondola in the United States. During the 2002 Winter Olympics, the Park City Mountain Resort hosted the snowboard events, as well as the men and women's alpine giant slalom events. Today, the Park City Mountain Resort is considered to be a world-class ski resort and is visited by millions of people every year.

The Park City Mountain Resort is located in the high country region with at an elevation of 6980 feet, with an average daytime summer temperature of 78 degrees, and an average winter temperature of about 30 to 40 degrees. The Park City resort area receives most of its precipitation during January, with an average of about 5 inches, and summer average precipitation only being approximately 1.25 inches in July. During the winter months, Park City Mountain Resort receives an average of 10 - 15 inches of snowfall each month from mid November until early April.

This ski resort features 13 Signature Runs, including the Blue Slip, Double Jack, and the Widow Maker. Many of the runs are appropriate for intermediate skill levels, but will still give the skier or snowboarder the experience of an advanced skiing terrain.

There are numerous activities available at the Mountain Resort including skiing, tubing, sleigh rides, snowmobiling, and dog sledding. One of the most popular attractions is the Alpine Slide. This is a toboggan style car that rides down the mountain on a track. The ride consists of twists, turns and loops, and is one of the more thrilling attractions in the Park City area. Additionally, there are historic tours available for those interested in the history of Park City and the surrounding ski areas. During the summer, the resort offers hiking, fishing, ballooning, plus much more.

For those who would like to learn how to ski, the Park City Mountain Resort offers skiing lessons for people of all ages, from children to adults. There are several different types of classes, and the appropriate class for you would depend on your skill level.

Aside from skiing, some of the services offered by the Mountain Resort include shopping, ski rental and repair, as well as several dining options that range from coffee shops to fine dining venues.

The Park City Mountain resort offers lodging options that include luxury private lodges located right at the resort, or neighboring lodging facilities that are within walking distance to the resort.

This resort also features facilities to host private parties including weddings, family reunions, birthday parties, summer barbeques, etc. In addition to hosting gatherings on the 2nd and 3rd floor of the Legacy Lodge, catering is also available for private functions.

Each year the Park City Mountain Resorts hosts several events; some of the recent events include the Visa Freestyle International World Cup, and Youth Ski League Giant Slalom.