Spring has Sprung!

This past weekend brought soft snow, deep blue skies, t-shirts and wine on the deck. There is nothing quite like spring skiing in the Rockies! Now with the early change to Daylight Savings Time, the snow softens a little later in the day and afternoons on the deck last just a little longer. The recent snows of the past three weeks have assured us excellent coverage for the remainder of the ski season. Even though we are now enjoying the warm spring days, I have been here long enough to know that the snow is not over and there will be more powder days ahead. One of the best things about spring skiing are the frequent snow storms followed by warm sunshine. In spring, it is important to understand the mountain and follow the sun. What I mean by this is early morning, pick the slopes that the sun is already on and has softened. As the day progresses, slowly switch to the more northerly facing slopes, which soften later and offer the best afternoon skiing. Of course, for variety, the west facing slopes in the afternoon with “snow cone” conditions can be a lot of fun.

In real estate, springtime often equates to many good buys in ski condos. Frequently sellers are more motivated at this time, and buyers can realize better deals on condos. This can be an excellent opportunity to purchase a ski condo or home at very favorable price and terms. Even though the winter has been quite busy, there is still a very good selection of ski properties in Park City/Deer Valley. Whether you are looking for something on the slopes or in town, we have a wide variety and I can almost always find the right property for you.

As the weather turns warm in the springtime, our thoughts turn to golf and golf course properties. Park City offers several beautiful golf course communities, three of which are gated and are often offer homesites and homes for sale. For more detailed description on all of the golf courses in Park City and what they have to offer, go to the Golf Course area of my site. If you’d like more information on what Park City or Park City real estate has to offer in the beautiful springtime, please contact me.

In my last newsletter, I spoke of the Interconnect Tour, which is a guided backcountry tour connecting six of Utah’s premier resorts in one day. While springtime offers fewer powder days in the backcountry, touring through the Wasatch on a warm day and corn snow is unbeatable. If you are planning a trip to Park City this spring, I would highly recommend booking a springtime Interconnect Tour. To see an interesting article on this, click here for a story that The New York Times ran on Sunday.