Ski resorts in Utah- http://www.skiutah.com/winter/resorts

Ski resorts in Utah- http://www.skiutah.com/winter/resorts
11 resorts within 30 minutes to 1 hr from SLC airport!

Sunday, March 27, 2011

PCMR- We're Extending the 2010/2011 Season 'til April 17

GREAT news for anyone wanting to get some good spring skiing in. Park City is still getting snow and got over 12" the last 48hrs! See PCMR's link below!!!!

 Endless Winter: We're Extending the 2010/2011 Season 'til April 17

Friday, March 25, 2011

The PCMR SNOWMAMAS

Today I'm giving a BIG, overdue, shout-out to the Park City Mountain resort SNOWMAMAS!!!  The SNOWMAMAS are a GREAT resource for families travelling to Park City!!  They are "a unique online community of snow-loving blogger/parents, where real parents provide all kinds of tips, tricks and deals that make planning winter vacations fun and easy!"

I'm fortunate to be Facebook friends with some of them and they have offered to be guest blogger's in the near future! So hopefully we can make this happen soon!

Visit them at: http://www.parkcitymountain.com/winter/snowmamas

Thursday, March 24, 2011

Park City Magazine- A GREAT way to explore PC online before you go!

Well today I have the PC withdrawals as the Park City forecast is calling for snow showers thru the weekend and I'm here in Tennessee with NO snow! Can't wait till our renter moves out July 1st( Brad don't take this the wrong way if you see this....lol) so we can enjoy our PC condo.

Anyway enough of my ranting....

Another great way to keep up with what's happening in Park City is the online version of Park City Magazine at http://www.parkcitymagazine.com/Park-City-Magazine/

We use this resource every time we go to Park City and most hotels/condo rentals have copies of the magazine along with the dining menu guide(http://www.parkcitymagazine.com/Park-City-Magazine/Dining/)
They have weekly giveaway drawings for awesome prizes that you can sign up for online! This weeks drawing is for a pair of FREE Park City Mountain Resort (PCMR)lift tickets.

Click on this link to start signing up for the drawings! 
http://www.parkcitymagazine.com/Park-City-Magazine/Giveaway-Page-Recreation/

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Park City Restaurants - Search and Directory - Dining Guide

Park City Restaurants - Search and Directory - Dining Guide

So everyone I know likes to eat a good meal. We have ventured out more and more over the years and found some real good eateries in PC. This will hopefully help quench your hunger pains while your in PC. The link above is a GREAT resource for restaurants in and around Park City. Click on the above link for Park City dining guide!

Park City Official Website - Military discounts available

Park City Official Website - Hotels, Skiing, Restaurants, Events - Winter Ski Vacation Information

So I have some retired military personnel in amongst my family and friends. So I thought I would add this just for you to take advantage of those discounts for our honored military!!!!   You have given so MUCH, so take advantage of these! 
Click above link for more information!!!

Friday, March 18, 2011

PCMR- New Spring Programming and Events

New Spring Programming and Events

Here's a few GREAT things that PCMR is offering for those Spring Break Skiers/boarders!!!!  Take advantage of them as some are being offered for the first time at PCMR!

Park City Utah Visitor and Vacation Guide - Resorts, Hotels, Restaurants - Park City Information

Park City Utah Visitor and Vacation Guide - Resorts, Hotels, Restaurants - Park City Information


This is the Official Visitors Guide to Park City. I think you will find it helpful as a valuable resource for lodging, restaurants, resorts, etc.......   It's full of a lot of information so dive right in!

Park City Events - Calendar, Festivals, Music - Park City Online Resource

Park City Events - Calendar, Festivals, Music - Park City Online Resource

Park City Mountain Resort, Utah - 5 Best Snowboarding Resorts in the U.S. Slideshow at Frommer's

Park City Mountain Resort, Utah - 5 Best Snowboarding Resorts in the U.S. Slideshow at Frommer's


I thought I would add this recent article from Frommer's. It highlights the TOP 5 snowboard resorts, which includes Park City Mountain Resort!!!  PCMR is home to the Park City All Stars and home to the US Ski and Snowboard Teams. One never knows when they might run into Shaun White, Louie Vito, Sage Kotsengerg or Torah Bright to name just a few!

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Park City Mountain Resort (PCMR) - Facts about the resort

Anyone that knows me well, knows that one of my FAVE ski/snowboard resorts is PCMR! In this blog I will take a look at some FUN facts about PCMR, give you direct access to PCMR's website and an overview of some of the many GREAT things that PCMR offers.

First......Here's some FUN facts about PCMR.
http://www.parkcitymountain.com/company/about_us/fun_facts

Second... Here's PCMR's main WINTER web site link!
http://www.parkcitymountain.com/winter/index.html

PCMR is a Ski and Snowboard resort that has been consistently ranked among the top-five ski resorts in North America for many years running. Park City Mountain Resort is a place where, when it comes to your family, all kinds of stories are just waiting to be told.
Get your kids started early with one of there 4 different Kids Signature Programs. Signature 3 (ages 3 1/2 to 5), Signature 3 Superstars (ages 4-6), Signature 5 (ages 6-14)and Signature 5 FREESTYLE (ages 6-14)

Here's the Signature 3 program(s) overview and costs for 2011
 http://www.parkcitymountain.com/winter/school/kids_signature_programs/signature-3

Here's the Signature 5 program(s) overview and costs for 2011
http://www.parkcitymountain.com/winter/school/kids_signature_programs/signature-5

 PCMR offers your child more personal attention—and more opportunity to learn. There Adventure Alleys, featuring a variety of wooded trails and special SnowBugs, let your kids see, interact with, and experience nature in all kinds of fun and interesting new ways.


Once you have the kids set up it's time for you adults to take care of yourselves!

Here's a link to an overview of there entire Ski and Snowboard programs. PCMR offers both group and private lessons.
http://www.parkcitymountain.com/winter/school

Park City Mountain Resort Stats
http://www.parkcitymountain.com/winter/conditions/resort_stats

PCMR has a Base elevation of 6,900 feet above sea level and a Summit elevation over 10,000 feet. PCMR has over 3,300 acres and 114 trails broken out into 17% easier runs, 52% More Difficult and 31% Most Difficult. They have 16 lifts: 4 high-speed 6 passenger chairs; 3 high-speed quads; 6 triples; 3 doubles; and the Magic Carpet in the children's learning area. All total they have an uphill capacity of 30,200 guests per hour!

For the Terrain park junkies they have a : Superpipe( where you may get to see Shaun White or any of the other I Ride PC ™ riders training!) that was host to the 2002 Olympic Superpipe competition among many other accolades, 3 Terrain Parks that include Kings Crown Superpark ( for advanced only), Three Kings( intermediate)which is lighted for night riding and The Ridge ( beginner to intermediate park with it's own lift).

They have there unique Signature Runs™—groomed advanced runs that let intermediate skiers and snowboarders enjoy the thrill of more challenging terrain. With nine powder-filled bowls, eight stunning peaks, immaculately groomed runs, and three award-winning terrain parks, PCMR has plenty for you and your family to discover. With every visit to Park City Mountain Resort come countless stories to tell.
To start creating your own winter family adventures and stories, visit  http://www.parkcitymountain.com/winter/index.html.

Historic Park City, Utah- Town Overview

Today we are talking about Park City, Utah! This is a good document that gives you an overview of the town and it's history.

http://www.historicparkcityutah.com/resources/docs/press/HPCA_Fact_Sheet.pdf