Just 32 miles from downtown Salt Lake City is a quaint little resort town known as Park City. The town’s main attraction is the championship caliber ski resorts that employ many of the town’s year round residents.
There are 3 main ski resorts in Park City; Park City Mountain Resort, Deer Valley Resort, and The Canyons Resort. Deer Valley is open to just skiers while The Park City and The Canyons Resort ski resorts allow both skiing and snowboarding.
Park City Mountain Resort hosted the 2002 Winter Olympics and held the all the snowboard events and the men’s and women’s alpine giant slalom events. They also hold many of the training courses used by the U.S. Ski Team. The Olympic-sized halfpipe, used in the 2002 Winter Olympics, is one of the most visible runs at the resort.
Deer Valley catering to skiers and provides them with upscale amenities and world class slopes to ski. Snowboarding is prohibited at Deer Valley. The freestyle moguls, aerial and alpine slalom events in the 2002 Winter Olympics were held there. The International Ski Federation routinely holds competition at Deer Valley.
The Canyons Resort was originally founded by the Park City Mountain resort. In ‘97 the resort got it’s current name after being brought by American Skiing Company. Today the resort is owned and operated by Talisker Corp.
The area also features many private and gated communities for those who are looking to own a second home in Park City. One of the premier communities in Park City is Wolf Creek Ranch. This beautiful community offers a manned and electronically accessed gate with 24/7 security patrol service, security cameras, and monitoring for security.
In addition to skiing, residents enjoy walking, hiking, biking, horseback riding, and fly fishing for trout on the Provo River. The 26 acre equestrian center offers a 28-stall stable with tack room, equipment barn, hay storage barn and large riding space within the community.
Closing Comments
Traveler Magazine named Park City one of the 20 “prettiest towns” in the US in 2008. If you will be skiing in Rocky Mountains consider staying in Park City.
Hubert Miles is the founder of Gated Communities USA which features the best Gated Communities in the USA and Internationally. Find information on Gated Horse Communities.
Related Posts -
Lake Bob Sandlin Offers Many Outdoor Activities East Texas is home to Lake Bob Sandlin. This 9400 acre lake features a 639 acre State Park along the north side of the lake's wooded shoreline. The area around Lake Bob Sandlin was once occupied by the Caddoan people from about 200 B.C. to 1700 A.D. During the...... - What to Expect from a Professional Kansas City Carpet Cleaner Constantly vacuuming and scrubbing spills and stains can make anyone go insane. When the dust, dirt and stains of everyday living have you down, save yourself the headaches and hassle by letting the experts handle the mess. Consider the services offered from a professional Kansas City carpet cleaner. It's......
- Reduce Your Central Heating Bills When You Buy A Brand New Home You’re not alone if you don’t like the idea of buying a old home – many people only move into brand new homes. Even the recession isn’t putting people off wanting a new home. With this rise in demand, it is clear to see one of the favourable reasons......
- Word of mouth is best when deciding on a builder, but the web can be a handy alternative. Where to find a good builder is one of the most discussed subjects among neighbours, second only to the weather,” says Andrew Skipwith, chief executive of Rated People, one of a growing number of websites that act as matchmakers between homeowners who want work done on their houses and the......
- The Profit Of House Hot Tub Spa It will be good to enjoy the spa experience at the salon. Message, manicure, and pedicures give us ideal body and skin therapy. Spas are known for their pampering and give us a place to get away from the stresses of our everyday lives. We can build this spa treatment......
Related Websites -
Wolf Mountain Ski Resort, Eden, UT Wolf Mountain Ski Resort is located in: Eden, UT Phone: (801) 745-3511 Website: http://www.wolfmountaineden.com/ About the Resort: This is a tiny resort by many standards, but they don't let their overall size keep them from offering one of the best skiing experiences in Utah. Sometimes smaller is better, and the...... - The Top Five Ski Resorts in the US Aspen is a popular Rocky Mountain town that is located in Colorado but it is also home to a spectacular ski resort. This town of Aspen offers a touch of European flair and this holds true with their world class ski resort, The Aspen Mountain. This particular resort holds its......
-
Ski Report: Whistler Blackcomb [/caption] Whistler is a Canadian resort town in the southern Pacific Ranges of the Coast Mountains in the province of British Columbia, Canada, approximately 125 kilometres (78 mi) north of Vancouver. Incorporated as the Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW), it has a permanent population of approximately 9,965, plus a larger...... -
Deer Valley Resort, Park City, UT Deer Valley Resort is located in: Park City, UT Phone: (435) 649-1000 Website: http://www.deervalley.com/ About the Resort: Deer Valley Resort is one of the largest places to ski in Utah and features six different mountains. With that kind of variety, it's easy for skiers of all skill levels to enjoy...... -
Visit Australia: The UN-Official Guide [/caption] Australia is the largest island in the world and a continent to itself. Before European settlement, it was inhabited by the Aborigines (or Kooris) for some 42,000 years. It was first visited by the Dutch in the 17th century and later colonized by the British in the 18th......
Tags: business, equestrian community, home, horse community, house, House and Home, land conservation community, mountain community, property, real estate, skiing, travel, utah, vacation