Park City Mountain Resort
Utah
Park City Mountain Resort, located in Park City, Utah, is the largest lift-served ski resort in the United States. Established in 1963 originally as Treasure Mountain, it has evolved into a premier destination for skiing and snowboarding enthusiasts. The resort features eight peaks and nine bowls with 3,300 acres of skiable terrain serviced by sixteen chairlifts. It is renowned for hosting key events during the 2002 Winter Olympics, including snowboarding and alpine giant slalom competitions. The resort's unique history includes a "Skier's Subway" mine train transporting visitors through historic tunnels to the slopes, highlighting its mining town origins. Today, Park City Mountain Resort offers year-round activities such as alpine slides, zip-lines, and hiking trails, making it a vibrant destination beyond winter sports. Owned by Vail Resorts since 2014, it merged with the adjacent Canyons Resort via an interconnect gondola, enhancing its vast ski area and visitor experience.
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Astuce: The best time to visit Park City Mountain Resort is during the winter ski season, particularly when conditions are optimal for snow sports. Visitors are advised to purchase lift tickets in advance online to secure access and potential discounts. The resort also offers summer activities, so visiting outside of winter can provide a different yet enjoyable experience. Booking accommodations early is recommended due to the resort's popularity, especially during holidays and major events. Check the resort's official website or contact their call center for updated information on opening hours and available amenities.
Faits intéressants
- •Park City Mountain Resort hosted snowboarding and alpine giant slalom events during the 2002 Winter Olympics.
- •The resort originally featured a "Skier's Subway" mine train transporting skiers through a 2.5-mile tunnel to the mountain slopes.
- •The resort was founded with funds from a federal program aimed at revitalizing the economically depressed mining town of Park City.
- •More than 1,000 miles of old silver mine tunnels remain beneath the resort's slopes.
- •Park City Mountain Resort merged with the neighboring Canyons Resort in 2014, becoming the largest lift-served ski resort in the US.
Histoire
Park City Mountain Resort opened on December 21, 1963, as Treasure Mountain, funded by a federal program to revitalize the mining town of Park City.
It originally featured the longest gondola in the US and a unique "Skier's Subway" mine train.
The resort was renamed Park City Ski Area in 1966–67 and later Park City Mountain Resort in 1996.
In 2014, it was acquired by Vail Resorts and connected with the neighboring Canyons Resort, creating the largest ski resort in the country.
The resort played a significant role in the 2002 Winter Olympics, hosting snowboarding and alpine giant slalom events.
Guide du lieu
Eagle Race Arena and Eagle Superpipe2002
These venues were used during the 2002 Winter Olympics for giant slalom and snowboarding halfpipe events, featuring temporary stadiums with a combined capacity of 16,500 spectators.
Skier's Subway and Mining Elevator1963
A unique transportation system originally used to transport skiers through a mine tunnel and elevator to access the mountain slopes, reflecting the resort's mining heritage.
Contact
Téléphone: (435) 649-8111
