Park City Ski Resorts: Winter Wonderland

In the realm of winter sports, there is no place more recognized than Park City. A virtual playground for celebrities and ski bunnies alike, they all flock to see what the city has to offer when the snow falls. Along with world class dining, shopping, spas and festivals, this winter wonderland offers a wide range of ski resorts and activities for young and old alike.

Park City offers activities that anyone can enjoy. From snowshoeing to ice-skating, to sleigh rides and snow tubing, it's impossible to be bored in Park City. Stay out all day on the slopes and then warm up with a four star meal at any one of the city's acclaimed restaurants at night.

The Park City ski resorts are world-renowned. With three major resorts within the city limits, any snow enthusiast, from the beginner to the professional will be satisfied. The Canyons Resort, a mere thirty minutes away from the Salt Lake City Airport, has been hailed as one of the top North American resorts by SKI Magazine. It boasts over 3700 acres of perfectly groomed terrain, complete with 163 trails for any skier to enjoy.

Not a professional skier? No problem, as they offer private and group lessons for enthusiasts of any age. When you've hit the slopes at The Canyons, ski on over to the Park City Mountain Resort, a haven for skiers and snowboarders alike. The resort not only offers miles of terrain and breathtaking views, it also is the home to the famed Alpine Coaster.

Snowboarders will love its extreme superpipe, where professionals like Olympic medalist Shaun White have trained. Finally, Deer Valley Resort, voted the number one ski area in North America, offers not only beautiful slopes with a 300 annual inches of snow, but a five star hotel with luxurious amenities such as spas, ski valets, child care and more. Its little indulgences mean you're pampered, on and off the slopes. Deer Valley Resort is sure to make your ski trip a vacation to remember.

When planning your Park City ski trip, remember to pack your goggles, your skis, and your sense of adventure! There is so much to see and do that this vacation destination is not for the faint of heart. Its ski resorts will have you catching your breath while experiencing "The Best Snow on Earth" during the day, and winding down and hitting the town at night for food, fun and entertainment.

The Park City Chamber (http://www.parkcityinfo.com) is a Salt Lake City business advocate organization promoting Park City Ski vacations, among many other things. Art Gib is a freelance writer.