Park City, Utah — Winter Play, the Mountainkind^™ Way

Sponsored by Visit Park City 

In Utah’s iconic Wasatch Mountains, home to The Greatest Snow on Earth^®, there’s a place where adventure isn’t just a pastime—it’s a shared language. This is Park City, known for its Mountainkind spirit, where locals and visitors alike are connected by a love for adventure, a shared responsibility to preserve the natural beauty of the mountains, and an appreciation for small-town charm, history, arts, and culture. Does this sound like you? Let us show you how to experience the “Mountainkind” way in Park City this winter. 

Where To Ski 

Park City is home to two iconic ski destinations—each with its own character, but both rooted in the legacy of the 2002 Winter Olympic Games and primed for the upcoming 2034 Winter Olympics. Deer Valley Resort, one of only a few ski destinations reserved exclusively for skiers, is consistently ranked among North America’s top ski resorts. As part of its Expanded Excellence, for the 2025/26 ski season, Deer Valley is unveiling nearly 100 new ski runs, 2,000 acres of new terrain, 10 new chairlifts, and the 10-passenger East Village Express Gondola, connecting the new Deer Valley East Village with Park Peak.  

Park City Mountain, open to both skiers and snowboarders, is the largest ski resort in the United States. It sprawls across 7,300-plus acres of terrain, offering everything from wide-open cruisers and powder stashes to terrain parks and high-alpine bowls. Catch the Town Lift from the middle of downtown Park City up to mid-mountain for easy access to hundreds of runs at your ski tips. New this year is the 10-person, 6,500-foot Sunrise Gondola, replacing the Sunrise chairlift, and providing access from Canyons Village to the Red Pine area. 

While Park City Mountain and Deer Valley Resort are the headliners, combining for more than 11,000 acres of skiable terrain, don’t miss Woodward Park City. It features numerous lift-served terrain parks, tubing lanes, and a learning zone. 

What To Do Off The Slopes 

Park City’s world-renowned ski resorts are just the beginning of the winter adventures. Summit County’s Nordic trail system boasts 80 kilometers (50 miles) of groomed trails for those who prefer cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, or fat bikes. Activities abound for families, including horse–drawn sleigh rides, ice skating, dog sledding, the Flying Eagle Zipline, and the famous Mountain Coaster at Park City Mountain. Get in the Olympic spirit at Utah Olympic Park, where guests can take in the history, sights, and sounds of the Winter Olympic Games. Those who are feeling particularly adventurous can ride in a bobsled on the 2002 Olympic Winter Games sliding track. 

After a day full of adventures, head to Park City’s historic Main Street to take in its incredible après-ski scene. Enjoy everything from the world’s only ski-in, ski-out distillery—High West—to sprawling patios overlooking Main Street to cozy upscale restaurants and much more. 

Sustainability 

With its Mountainkind spirit, incredible adventures, and stunning landscapes, Park City tends to attract the type of traveler who is passionate about preserving its beauty and natural resources. Thanks to Park City’s convenience to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), and the city’s easy, free options for public transportation, guests don’t even need a car. Visitors are encouraged to join the effort in easy, meaningful ways—from riding free public transit and carrying refillable water bottles to embracing leave no trace practices and supporting local businesses.  

Park City’s ski resorts are aligned with the city’s initiative to achieve net-zero carbon emissions and to run on 100% renewable electricity by 2030. Deer Valley Resort is currently generating 80% of its energy from solar cells, while Park City Mountain has now achieved 100%. Meanwhile, Woodward’s sustainability commitment also includes on-site solar panels producing up to 300,000-kilowatt hours of clean energy per year to power its campus. 

Plan Your Park City Trip 

• Getting there. Park City is just a 35-minute ride from Salt Lake City International Airport. From the airport, travelers can take a rideshare, taxi, or shuttle.     

• Getting around. Park City’s free bus system makes it one of the most accessible, and easiest ski towns to get around. Park City is very walkable, while the town’s free, historic trolley is a fun way to explore Main Street.   

• Take advantage of your ski pass access. Both Ikon Pass and Epic Pass holders can use their ski pass in Park City. Deer Valley Resort is on the Ikon Pass and offers up to seven days of skiing for pass holders. Park City Mountain is on the Epic Pass and offers unlimited access.   

• Where to stay. Park City has every type of boutique hotel, resort, and ski lodge you could think of. Many of its hotels prioritize sustainability. Plan and book your stay here.