Springtime in the Rockies!

After several weeks of continuous snowstorms, the spring sun has returned to Park City and the skiing is FANTASTIC. The recent snows have assured that we will have more than adequate coverage for the remainder of the ski season. After a long and cold winter the opportunity to enjoy lunch and a glass of wine outside on the deck is a welcome change and we are taking advantage of it. March is typically a very busy month for the ski resorts, and the lodging companies are all reporting that this will be the case again this year. Today’s lodging report is that Park City/Deer Valley visitor totals are up 8% for this week over the similar week of last year. This is terrific news for the ski resorts, businesses in town, and the owners of rental condos. While this has not been one of our snowiest winters, the coverage and skiing have been excellent. As long as the coverage is good, which it has been, a benefit to a less than snowy winter is being able to ski with sunshine and great visibility. While the locals have been complaining about the lack of snow, our visitors to the resorts have been very pleased with the conditions. If you have been waiting for more snow to book your Park City/Deer Valley vacation, now is the time to do so.

The real estate market continues to be strong. New visitors to Park City/Deer Valley are surprised at how convenient we are to get to and delighted with the variety of ski areas and how good Utah snow is. With nine ski areas within an hour’s drive of Park City, three within 10 minutes, we offer such a variety of terrain that everyone can find something that suits their mood. From the deep powder and steeps of Snowbird and Alta to the immaculately groomed slopes and service of Deer Valley and everything in between, there is something for everyone. For better skiers looking for an adventure, Ski Utah offers an interconnect tour where skiers ski six different resorts and three canyons all in one day. Skiers start at Deer Valley, ride to the top of the mountain, cross over to Park City Resort, and ski down the backside to Solitude in Big Cottonwood Canyon. After a few runs at Solitude (and lunch), you then ski to Brighton Resort, and then traverse the Wasatch to Little Cottonwood Canyon and Alta Resort. From Alta, it is an easy jump to Snowbird and after a few exhilarating runs there, a welcome shuttle is waiting to pick you and bring you back to Park City. For the adventuresome and skilled skier (you must be able to ski all conditions), this is an experience not to be missed. For more information on this or to book a tour, contact Ski Utah. For more information on the real estate market, contact me.

(The New York Times ran a story on the Interconnect tour on March 11, 2007. Click here to read the article and see the incredible photos of this "Epic" adventure!)