Park City Mountain

America’s biggest ski area, with Main Street at the bottom.

About 7,300 acres link the Park City base and Canyons Village, and the Town Lift drops you onto historic Main Street for dinner and bars. New for 2026-27: the 10-person Canyons Village Skyway gondola and a 22-foot superpipe. It suits mixed-ability groups who want a real town; note the Sundance Film Festival moved to Boulder after its final Park City run in January 2026.

The mountain

Vertical drop

3,226 ft

Summit

10,026 ft

Skiable terrain

7,300 acres

Trails

330

Lifts

41

Average snowfall

355″ a year

Longest run

3.5 mi

Terrain mix

• Beginner 8%
• Intermediate 42%
• Advanced 50%

What’s here besides skiing

• Terrain park
• Snow tubing
• Sleigh rides
• Snowmobiling
• Ice skating
• Scenic lift rides
• Snowshoeing
• Cross-country
• Mountain coaster
• Spa
• Nightlife
• Kids programs

Holidays and events

2026–27 dates where they’re posted. “Usually” means the date follows past years. Confirm before you go.

• ChristmasDay after Thanksgiving (annual)Usually

  Canyons Village tree lighting

  Holiday tree lighting and fireworks that kick off the season at Canyons Village.

• ChristmasSaturday before Christmas, 5–7 pm (annual)Usually

  Santa comes down the Town Lift

  Cocoa, cookies and carols at the Town Lift plaza, then Santa rides the lift down to Main Street around 6 pm. Free.

• ChristmasDec 24, parade about 6 pm (annual)Usually

  Christmas Eve Torchlight Parade

  A 60-year tradition now held at Canyons Village: instructors ski down with torches to the Ski Beach, with cocoa, cookies, live music and photos with Santa.

• New Year’sDec 31 (annual)Usually

  New Year’s Eve at Canyons Village

  Live music, family activities and a fireworks show at Canyons Village.

• Opening dayNov 20

  Opening day

  Park City Mountain’s target opening, conditions permitting.

• EventJan 21–23

  The Snow League: Park City

  Shaun White’s pro halfpipe league brings top snowboarders and freeskiers to a new 22-foot superpipe, with music and fan events.

Where to stay

• ski-in/ski-outPendry Park City

  Modern luxury hotel in Canyons Village with ski-in/ski-out access and live après music.

  Canyons Village
• hotelHotel Park City

  Four-star hotel with an athletic club and spa, a short drive from the Park City base.

  5 min drive
• hotelNewpark Resort

  Rooms and condos at Kimball Junction, near shops, restaurants and the free bus.

  10 min drive
• innWashington School House Hotel

  A restored 1889 schoolhouse turned 12-room boutique hotel with a heated pool and ski lounge.

  Old Town
• hostelPark City Hostel

  Family-run hostel with a social common area and kitchen; the free town bus runs to both resorts and Main Street.

  Free bus to the lifts

Rates are typical winter lows before taxes and fees, and change constantly. Book on the property’s own site.

Things to do

• Winter Bobsled Experience, Utah Olympic Park · 10 min drive

  A professional pilot drives you down the 2002 Olympic sliding track. $225 per person; the park’s museums cover Utah ski history and the 2002 Games.

• Snowed Inn Sleigh Company · On the mountain

  Horse-drawn sleigh up the slopes of Park City Mountain to a lodge for a western-style dinner with live music, or a short ride on its own.

• The Viking Yurt · On the mountain

  A sleigh ride up the mountain to a Nordic-themed yurt for a long, multi-course dinner. One seating a night, up to 40 guests.

• Park City Peaks snowmobile tours · 45–60 min drive

  Guided rides on a huge private ranch in Weber Canyon, up to about 11,000 ft. Two-hour tours run about $269 per driver.

• Woodward Park City tubing · 10 min drive

  Tubing lanes next to an indoor action-sports hub with trampolines, foam pits and a skate park.

• Alpine Coaster · Park City base

  Park City Mountain’s coaster winds through the trees at the Park City base in winter too.

• Park City Museum · Main Street

  Silver-mining and ski history in a hands-on museum on Main Street.

• High West Saloon · Old Town

  Whiskey flights and food at High West’s original Old Town saloon, near the Town Lift.

Après and nightlife

• Umbrella Bar

  Outdoor bar at Canyons Village with cold beer, quick food and live music on the snow.

• No Name Saloon

  Busy Main Street institution known for its buffalo burgers.

• The Spur Bar & Grill

  Main Street favorite for live bands and late nights.

These themes are our summary of recent skier reviews, not quotes.

Getting there

• Salt Lake City International (SLC) · about 40 min drive
• Salt Lake City · about 0.6 hr
• Las Vegas · about 6.5 hr
• Denver · about 7.5 hr

Directions in Google Maps