Park City Chamber held it's mid-winter update luncheon and the reports on Park City's economy are all positive.  2019 was one of the best years economically for Park City and all of Utah in recent history, much due to the amazing snow for the 2018/2019 ski season. 

For the 2019/2020 season the snow is comparable to last season but December and January lodging numbers are up, and February is looking like it will beat the prior year also.  To see the full article and report on Park City economy go here: https://www.parkrecord.com/news/winter-season-looking-rosy-for-local-economy/

Barrons.com named Park City as one of the best  Après ski in North America!  They mention the always amazing Montage Après Lounge where Veuve Clicquot flows besides a wood-burning stove.  Then of course the amazing Stein Ericksen Lodge, and it's Troll Hallen Lounge.  St. Regis and it's Fire Garden and its to die for views and amazing drink menu.  Then of course don't leave out High West Distillery right near Park City's Main Street lift and the the Waldorf Astoria’s Frostoria, a new faux igloo après ski experience. Filled with sofas, plush blankets, and board games, igloos fit up to six guests for wine, cocktails, and shareable plates.

Come to Park City and see what everyone is talking about! 

Red, White & Snow is the National Ability Center’s premier fundraiser, and is happening March 4-7. The weekend-long event celebrates the empowerment of people of all abilities through adaptive recreational activities. This culinary, wine, and ski festival is among the top in the country and continues to rise in popularity and recognition. The program offers a unique opportunity for culinary and wine connoisseurs, vintners and snow sports enthusiasts from across the country to mingle in an extraordinary setting.  Tickets to many events sell out quickly so go here to learn more and get tickets.  It is for an amazing cause!

The Intermountain Healthcare Freestyle International Ski World Cup will be held at Deer Valley Resort, Feb 6-8.  This is a popular event with locals and visitors as it is free to the public, and you get to see the best mogul and aerial skiers in the world!  All the events are held at night on the same runs used during the 2002 Olympic Games.  There will be fireworks after the the award ceremonies all three nights.  Thursday the 6th will be the Mogul competition, Friday the 7th the Aerials, and Saturday the 8th the Dual Mogul competition.  Don't miss this amazing chance to see world class athletes right here in Park City! 

To see the full schedule of events go here: https://www.deervalley.com/things-to-do/activities/world-cup

Outside Magazine featured a great article: The Ultimate Guide to Skiing in Utah detailing how to take advantage of the 10 ski areas all within one hour of Salt Lake City.  Utah for sure has the easiest ski areas to access in North America and also some of the worlds best snow!  Park City is featured as a huge piece in the article as being the best for families and those looking for things to do after skiing.  

This is why you just can't beat Utah when it comes to skiing and all things outdoors! 

SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL 2020

The Sundance Film Festival '20 is just around the corner! Here is some important information you may need to know.

The Schedule: The Sundance Film Festival runs from January 23rd through February 2nd, here you can find all the films by theater for each day - sundance.org/schedule

Tickets: Still need to buy tickets? They are going fast but you can sign up to purchase them here - sundance.org/gettickets

Getting Around Town: Driving and parking during Sundance can be a challenge. Below are a few resources to make transportation a little easier.

•         Festival Shuttle Bus Routes
•         Park City Transit Map
•         Sundance Film Festival Map

 Between films or on your days off, Park City offers a wide

We still have great skiing here as it has snowed 4 of the past 5 days with more snow coming! See Craig's short video below of skiing at Deer Valley Resort.  

Forbes said Utah is among one of the fastest growing states in the Nation with a 1.9 percent growth in population from 2017 to 2018 and is the youngest state in the nation with a median age of 30.5 years.  Utah's economy is booming thanks to strong employment growth, booming tech industry, and good relationships between business, labor, and government.

To read the full article by Forbes on why Utah is booming go here. 

Since 2011, Utahns and tourists have visited a winter wonderland in Midway. This Friday the 10th, Ice Castles opens for the season.  

The acre-sized attraction features frozen tunnels, fountains, slides, and cascading towers of ice embedded with color-changing LED lights.  The design of the castles changes year to year, with 20 to 40 ice artisans tasked with creating structures formed from thousands of icicles. Construction on the castles began in November.

Tickets are $13.99 for adults 12 and older and $9.99 for children ages 4 to 11 on Mondays through Thursdays. On Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, tickets are $17.99 for adults 12 and older and $11.99 for children ages 4 to 11. Standby tickets are $18 on weekdays and $22 on weekends. Tickets can be

A good start to the new decade with great skiing on New Year’s day 2020 at Deer Valley Resort!  See our short video below: