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Park City Attractions:
Aerobic exercise strengthens your heart. Cross-country skiing quickens your soul. Before there was the thrill of alpine skiing, there was the serenity of cross-country. Park City offers several options for this demanding and fulfilling sport. Try out our groomed trails or take a custom tour under the Rocky Mountain skyline.
Norwegian Outdoor Exploration Center
435-649-5322/800-649-5322
Guided cross-country ski tours for all ages and abilities. Includes equipment rental and transportation. Call 435-649-5322/800-649-5322.
White Pine Touring Cross Country Ski Area
435-649-8710 / 649-6249/
Daily, 9 am-6 pm. 20K groomed ski trails, cross-country ski lessons, guided ski and snowshoe tours. Full service ski shop offers: equipment rentals and repairs, clothing and accessories. Daily track fee $14, $6 kids, seniors and kids 0-5 years free.
Want an extreme skiing adventure set back away from the crowds in the driest powder on earth? Try out heli-skiing or catskiing. We can take you to the virgin snow and give you the skiing experience of a lifetime. Contact one of the vendors below as advanced reservations are required.
Park City Powder Cats & Heli-Ski, Inc.
435-649-6596
Utah's only snowcat and helicopter skiing operation. Daily guided backcountry skiing and snowboarding trips into Utah's Uinta Mountains. Experience Utah's best powder skiing and snowboarding. Operating from December 15 - April 15.
Wasatch Powderbird Guides
800-974-4354
435-649-9422
Guided daily helicopter skiing in the beautiful Wasatch Mountain Range. Scenic flights and helicopter shuttles from Deer Valley to Snowbird, December 15-April 15.
How would you like to ski five resorts in one day? Launching from Park City, the Interconnect Tour takes you on a hike/ski tour of five incredible peaks at Park City, Solitude, Brighton, Alta and Snowbird resorts. Strong intermediate or advanced skiers are encouraged to take part in this unique and breathtaking backcountry tour.
Flat on your back, zooming down the snow-covered mountain. No, you didn't just crash on your skis; you conquered the mountain on a tube. Tubing is great for kids and for those trying to remember what it was like to be one.
Gorgoza Park - Tubing, Kids' Snowmobiles
Phone: 435-658-2648/
Conveniently located 15-minutes from Park City just off I-80, offering lift served tubing. Mini snowmobiles for kids 5-12 are also available. Open daily, 1 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Oh what fun it is to ride in a one-horse, open sleigh! Experience the winter wonderland of Park City in the most classic way possible. Go take a sleigh ride.
Deer Valley Sleigh/Boulder Ranch
Phone: 435-783-5819/866-783-5819
Breathtaking views of Park City and Deer Valley in our one-horse open sleigh and private horseback rides..
Park City Sleigh Company
Phone: 435-649-ABCD (2223)/800-820-ABCD (2223)
Over the river the through the woods...the horse knows the way to pull your sleigh jingling off to a yummy chuckwagon dinner of grilled ribs and chicken. From family fun to corporate parties.
Rocky Mountain Sleigh Co.
Phone: 435-645-7256/800-303-7256
"Over the river and through the woods" country sleigh ride and dinners at the Rocking "R" Ranch.
Snowed Inn Sleigh Company
Phone: 435-647-3310/866-647-3310
Nightly, old-fashioned horse drawn sleigh ride and Western gourmet dinner, through the pristine slopes of the Park City Mountain Resort. Dinner served in our mountain lodge, accompanied by musical entertainment.
Viking Yurt, The
Phone: 435-615-YURT (9878)/
Snowcat-pulled sleigh ride up 1000 vertical feet - incredible views. Some evenings feature snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and ski-dating. Live pianist, extreme high-end dining. The Today Show Valentines 2003- Most romantic places in America.
Museums
North American Museum of Ancient Life, Utah County, UT
Old Deseret Village, Salt Lake County, UT
Park City Museum, Summit County, UT
Utah Museum of Fine Arts, Salt Lake County, UT
Wheeler Historic Farm, Salt Lake County, UT
Parks
Deer Creek State Park, UT
Deer Creek State Park campgrounds are closed for the season beginning October 15. Primitive camping is available in the tent camping area near the main boat ramp. Seasonal day-use fees are $5 and camping is $8. For more information, please call (435) 654-0171.
Deer Creek State Park lies in the southwest corner of beautiful Heber Valley and consistently provides some of Utah's finest year-round fishing. Predictable canyon winds make Deer Creek extremely popular for boating, wind surfing, sunbathing, swimming and sailboating.
East Canyon State Park, UT
Beginning October 15, only primitive facilities are available at East Canyon State Park. All water is off, and restrooms and the fish cleaning station are closed. The boat ramp is open with adequate water for boat launching. Courtesy docks remain on the lake, but will be removed by the end of October or early November. Big Rock and River's Edge campgrounds on the south end of the park are closed for the season. Seasonal day-use fees are $5 and camping fees are $8. For more information, please call (801) 829-6866.
East Canyon State Park is a 680-acre boating and year-round fishing delight nestled in the mountains northeast of Salt Lake City. Although popular with water recreationists, East Canyon is also an attraction for history buffs. Nearby trails mark the steps of the Donner Party and the first Mormon settlers.
Jordanelle State Park, UT
Jordanelle State Park is located in a picturesque mountain setting near Heber City. The park offers an array of recreation opportunities near the Wasatch Front. Camping, boating, swimming, fishing, and hiking are some of the activities to do at this very popular park. The park offers two recreation areas, Hailstone and Rock Cliff.
Hailstone is a large developed campground and day-use area on the west side of the reservoir, and is a favorite location of boaters and RV campers. Rock Cliff Nature Center, nestled in the tall cottonwoods on the Upper Provo River, offers visitors a quieter experience.
Jordanelle Marina offers boat rentals and other recreation items to complete your trip. Visit www.jordanelle.com or call (435) 655-9919.
Rockport State Park, UT
Rockport State Park is a quick 45-minute drive from Salt Lake City and features first-rate fishing, waterskiing, swimming, sailboarding and sailboating. Surrounded by juniper trees, sagebrush, willows, and cottonwoods, Rockport Reservoir is a great stop for the day, or a weekend trip. Rockport's mountain setting offers something for every visitor.
Wasatch Mountain State Park, UT
Wasatch Mountain State Park, in beautiful Heber Valley, is Utah's most developed state park. Tucked away in the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, the park is both a summer and winter destination. One of Utah's finest and affordable 36-hole golf courses is found here. Another 36 holes are currently under construction at the Soldier Hollow Golf Course located at the southern end of the park, with expected completion in spring 2004.
Soldier Hollow at Wasatch Mountain State Park was the 2002 Olympic Winter venue biathlon and cross-country events. Soldier Hollow is open year-round to the public for cross-country skiing, tubing, snowshoeing, biathlon, and many more events. For more information, go to www.utahathleticfoundation.com or call (435) 654-2002.
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