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Sean Matyja is an Associate Broker with Summit Sotheby's International Realty in Park City, Utah.

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Utah Ski Resorts Looking to Extend the Ski Season

Deer Valley Resort and Park City Mountain enjoyed a record February with over 100 inches of snow. With ski conditions so good and a base depth above average this year, a few of Utah's resorts have decided to extend their ski season an additional week or two. Closing day will now be on Sunday, April 21st, 2024, for Deer Valley Resort. Snowbasin also recently announced they will extend by two weeks to April 28th. A few Utah ski resorts have yet to commit to a closing day, but it will likely be between the 21st - and 28th. Snowbird typically runs the longest ski season, going into Memorial Day weekend. With sunny days and blue skies, there is nothing like spring skiing in Utah.

Current list of ski

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tubing at woodward park city utah

If you are looking for another fun option for the family while staying in Deer Valley and Park City, try the tubing park at Woodward Park City. Skiing and snowboarding at the resorts are likely how you spend most of your time on vacation here, but the family may also enjoy an afternoon of tubing. Tubing offers little kids and older generations an easy-to-do yet thrilling activity in the sun. Woodward is located near the Pinebrook and Summit Park communities of Park City, just off I-80 for easy access. You can book your day in advance with tickets starting at about $40 per person for a two-hour session. They operate seven tubing lanes, with a vertical drop of 1,200 ft - the longest tubing lanes in Utah. Two conveyors bring participants uphill, and they

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deer valley ski resort empire express chairlift

As of February 23rd, Park City mountain ski resort reported that with 102" of snowfall for the month, that this is now officially the snowiest February on record! In February, PCMR's average snowfall is 61 inches. As of the 23rd, they were at 102 inches, with more to come in the remaining days of February. As of leap year day, Thursday, February 29th, the mountain is at a total of 299 inches year-to-date, with a base depth of 94".

Deer Valley Resort also recently reported they have broken their February snowfall record with 125.5 inches of snowfall. They are currently at 292" for the season with an 90 inch base depth.

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skier at brighton ski resort in utah

Ski Magazine has recently posted the results from its reader survey, and after tallying the results, here are the Top 30 Resorts in the West (2024). The top two will surprise you for sure! We always expect to see our Utah resorts rank well, and this year us no exception, with seven Utah ski resorts in the Top 20.

No. 17: Brighton Resort, Utah
If you have not yet been to Brighton, for sure plan a visit. This is a small mom-and-pop style resort, with amazing terrain, and tons of snow. It may not be the steepest resort, but for sure is one of the most fun. Brighton does not have much for dining, shipping, nightlife or lodging, so keep this on your list as a good day-trip option.

No. 15: Park City Resort, Utah
Park City was ranked 30 last year, likely

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halloween on main street in park city

Halloween is a tricky holiday for mountain town living. When October 31st comes around, good weather is not guaranteed. We have seen sunny, blue-sky, 80-degree days and freezing, blowing snowstorms. Starting trick-or-treat activities early in the day can be valuable, especially in colder years. Once the sun sets over the ridgeline, it can get quite cold quickly.

A long-time local's favorite tradition is the annual Halloween celebration on Park City's historic Main Street. Closed for pedestrian traffic only from 3 pm to 6 pm, this is a great way to get a start on the trick-or-treat fun before dark. Dressed-up kids, parents, and even dogs travel up to Main Street, where most shops and merchants are kind enough to host PC residents and hand out bag

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deer valley expansion main image

Deer Valley Resort® has just released news of a long-awaited announcement of a major ski terrain expansion and a new base village. Their "Expanded Excellence" will be a multi-year project expanding skiable terrain, skier services, and construction of a world-class, highly amenitized ski village at the base of Mayflower Mountain.

Deer Valley Resort® includes 2,026 acres, 103 runs, and 21 chairlifts over six mountains. The expansion will eventually add 3,700 acres, 135 runs, 16 chairlifts, and four mountains. The combined total is a whopping 5,726 acres, 238 runs, 37 chairlifts, spread over ten mountains in Utah's acclaimed Wasatch back.

The development of the new Mayflower Mountain ski village and portal, in partnership with Extell Development

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outdoor dining restaurants park city

Park City is well known as a world-class ski resort town, but it's also home to some amazing restaurants. And if you're looking for a great place to dine al fresco, you're in luck. Here are a few of the best restaurants in Park City with outdoor dining. Whether you're looking for a casual meal or a fine dining experience, you're sure to find something to your liking.

  • The Bridge Cafe and Grill (featured photo above) is a great breakfast, lunch, or dinner option. They have a wide variety of American dishes and some Brazilian-inspired options. Their outdoor patio is dog-friendly and a great spot to people-watch. They are located at the base of the Park City ski resort Town Lift on Main Street.

  • Grappa is a classic Italian restaurant with a cozy
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Reviewing real estate statistical data through May 2023, the amount of listing inventory has not increased, and the selling price of closed sales has not decreased. Sales have been steady, with selling prices at about 93-96% off the active list price. The days-on-market has continued to increase all year, now up to just over 100 days on average. The market feels active and somewhat balanced, with no clear direction favoring buyers or sellers. Now that we are into mid-June, we are seeing some good options coming to market, and we seem to see continued activity in sales. For buyers waiting for a significant slowdown leading to discounted buys, we just are not seeing signs of that type of market.

park city real estate may 2023 number of listings

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The number of active and sold

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kid at trailside bike park in park city utah

Trailside Bike Park is a mountain bike park in Park City, Utah. The park offers a variety of trails for all skill levels, from beginner to advanced. The park includes two pump tracks, a skills development area, a tabletop jump line, a beginner skills trail, a beginner flow trail, an intermediate jump trail, an intermediate/ advanced all-mountain trail, and an advanced freeride trail.

There are trails for all skill levels, so you can find one right for you. If you are new to mountain biking or want to improve your skills, the park offers an excellent opportunity to practice riding various features and trail conditions. The skills development area has a variety of features, such as tabletop jumps, skinnies, and berms. The park is a great place to

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park city and deer valley in utah

Utah is again in the headlines with another high ranking - this time as the #1 Best State. The Best States rankings by U.S. News & World Report compile thousands of data points into 71 metrics across eight categories to measure how well states perform for their citizens. Some categories have more weight than others, based on surveys of what people value the most. The eight categories, in order of importance, are; Health Care, Education, Economy, Infrastructure, Opportunity, Fiscal Stability, Crime and Corrections, and Natural Environment.

The 2023 list of Best States by U.S. News has Utah at #1, Washington (a previous winner) at #2, and Idaho at #3. For the individual categories, Utah ranked #1 for Economy, #1 for Fiscal Stability, #4 for

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