History
A former mining town, Park City's slopes opened in December 1963. The mountain hosted the 2002 Winter Olympics and is a training ground for the pros.
Geography
Park City's mountain has 104 trails on 3,300 acres. Jupiter Bowl is popular with advanced riders, while beginners enjoy a 3 1/2-mile green run.
Size
At the top, experienced skiers and boarders revel in the challenging terrain of Park City's eight bowls, where the soft, dry powder is deep and ungroomed.
Fun Fact
Practice your tricks on Park City's halfpipe or one of its three terrain parks. The brave will face the 22-foot walls of Eagle Superpipe, North America's largest.
Famous Ties
Every January, Park City hosts the Sundance Film Festival. Founded by Robert Redford, this star-studded event premieres independent dramatic and documentary films.
Article Written By Kelly Aspen
Kelly Aspen's writing focuses on natural places, cultural sites and wildlife. She has nine years of experience as an editor and writer for magazines, books and websites, including Trails.com, Travels.com and Weekendnotes.com. She attended Vassar College and now lives in the mountains of Colorado.
