With the ski season off to a stellar start in Utah, Park City Mountain already has 100 trails open with packed powder conditions, thanks to 46-inches of snowfall already received. Now, that’s reason to celebrate! The Vail-owned resort has lined up a festive, 16-day Snowfest, beginning on December 22. A plethora of events offer wintertime fun for local and visiting families. Activities include live music during apres ski, the annual Torchlight Parade, holiday-themed crafts, and meet and greets with the resort’s avalanche dogs. And new this year is the First Friday Fireworks display each month of the ski season.
Here are some of the top events to check out. A complete schedule is available here.
Spending the holidays out on the town in Park City is an exciting, memorable way to celebrate Christmas or ring in 2019! Bring the kids to the Town Lift Plaza on Saturday, December 15. Santa Claus will ride down the Town Lift to greet children at 6:00 p.m. Free hot chocolate will kick off the event at 5:30 p.m. The evening will also feature a live performance by Jazz Pop singer Paul Cave.
There are so many fun and tasty options to choose from in Park City for Christmas and New Year’s, whether you are looking for a sophisticated dining experience or a lively bar. Dining out on Christmas Eve will still get you home in time to leave cookies out for the jolly guy, but consider staying out on New Year’s Eve and raising a glass with a group of friends to
After an exhilarating day on the slopes, you may be in the mood to belly up to a bar or find a quality venue where ski pants are the normal dress code. Park City is home to two ski resorts – Deer Valley and Park City Mountain – both of which have several ski-in/ski-out eateries. These are always a great choice, but don’t miss out on exploring the vibrant, local scene along Main Street with popular options like No Name Saloon and The Spur Bar & Grill.
High West Saloon
This hip and trendy saloon on Park Avenue near the Town Lift is the world’s only ski-in, ski-out distillery. With a plethora of cocktail options, like Dead Man’s Boots made from rye whisky, tequila and ginger beer to the equally delicious menu items like deviled eggs and bison