Not to be out-surveyed by Ski Magazine (see the previous www.YouinParkCity.com/blog ), Skiing Magazine has come up with more reasons to visit and enjoy the Park City winter scene.  The current edition highlights a survey conducted to identify reasons, other than skiing, why Park City ranks as one of the best ski destinations in North America.

          Need your skis tuned?  Jans Mountain Outfitters was ranked as the third best in the country.  They have stores in town and on the mountain at Deer Valley and Park City Mountain Resort.

          Don’t want a hassle with resort transportation.  Don’t worry, it’s free from anyplace in town and from all major resort locations within miles of the three ski resorts.  But for a special treat, try the Karaoke Cab (the Music Taxi is also a good ride).  It was ranked as the second best value in the survey.

          Want to enjoy the après scene after putting in a big day on the slopes?  Park City was ranked as the fifth best overall in the country.  Best dining was the Seafood Buffet at Deer Valley’s Snowpark Lodge. Butcher’s Chop House downtown received special mention.  For upscale dining, Stein Erickson’s at Deer Valley is the only five-star restaurant listed in the survey.  And, don’t forget the music and dancing where Harry O’s pulled in top honors.  On any night you might see Metallica, 50 Cent, LL Cool J, Nas, or any other nationally recognized personality. See the YouInParkCity.com Events calendar and Dining guide for more info.

          If you weren’t a part of this survey, come to Park City to discover the Best for yourself.  Chances are you will be coming back for many years to come.

          Make your plans to ski Park City’s three resorts – Deer Valley, Park City Mountain Resort and The Canyons – now.  We’ll have the snow ready for you soon.  And don’t forget the summertime activities (ask a local and they’ll tell you they moved here for the winter and stay because of the summer).  We have some very special, un-crowded things to do until it snows.

          Once you’ve experienced Park City, you’ll want to make it a lifetime experience, and any of the agents with YouInParkCity.com can help make that happen.  Check out the website, then call or email for more information.

Posted by Ken Drummet

Park City scores again with 3 resorts in SKI Magazines top 15 ski resorts in North America!

          SKI Magazine released its annual reader’s survey and Deer Valley has retained its top spot as the # 1 ski resort in North America.  Park City Mountain Resort moved up from sixth to fifth place and The Canyons jumped from 18^th to 13^th place.  In short another great year for the Park City ski resorts! 

          Skiers and resort home buyers today are looking for more than just the skiing; they are looking for a total vacation experience.  A Park City vacation starts with the ease of getting to the slopes from Salt Lake City Airport (only 30 minutes away), extends to the night life of Main Street, shopping and other entertainment for the non-skiers,  cross country skiing and snow shoeing represent just some of the experience that goes far beyond Park City’s 3 Ski (and snowboard) Resorts. 

          Deer Valley has been ranked #1 four out of the past eight years.  They continue to be ranked #1 in service, food and grooming year after year.   Deer Valley limits itself to 6,500 skiers per day skiing on its two thousand plus acres.  The limitation is set not by how many people the mountain can handle, but by how many skiers the resort can handle in terms of food service. Un-crowded slopes lead to a great experience.  For accessibility Park City is by far the best ski location in North America, offering free skiing on your day of arrival. None of others can this offer this convenience.

          These great reader poll results should make Park City real estate the beneficiary of more people putting Park City into their ski plans.  Park City is more and more being recognized as one of the premier ski and resort destinations in the world.  It remains on a cost /value comparison a better value than Vail or Aspen.  The fact that interest rates are currently very favorable (although tougher in terms of qualifying) bodes well for real estate sales. Great ratings from skiers and snowboarders will keep Park City real estate desirable to own and help to keep property values here high.

          All three Park City Ski Resorts and the city itself are very pleased with the ratings again this year. 

SKI Magazine Top Ten North American Ski Areas:

• 1. Deer Valley, UT
• 2. Vail, CO
• 3. Whistler / Blackcomb, BC
• 4. Snowmass, CO
• 5. Park City Mountain Resort, UT
• 6. Beaver Creek, CO
• 7. Aspen, CO
• 8. Steamboat, Co
• 9. Breckenridge, Co
• 10. Telluride, CO
• 13. The Canyons, UT

Posted by Michael Jacobson