ONE Wasatch was revealed yesterday by Ski Utah and Area Resorts. ONE Wasatch is a concept which explores the idea of connecting the seven Wasatch ski area resorts. Connecting Alta Ski Area, Brighton Resort, Canyons Resort, Deer Valley Resort, Park City Mountain Resort, Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort, and Solitude Mountain Resort would create the largest lift-served ski experience in North America. This would include 18,000 acres, 100 lifts, 750 runs all on one pass. At this time, no specific execution timelines or chairlift alignments have been confirmed but the concept is VERY EXCITING!!!!
Check out this video from ONE Wasatch
ONE Wasatch video
You feel the electricity in the air. If you were in Park City you would be feeling it right now too. It’s that sense you get when a big storm is headed right for us and everyone is SUPER EXCITED for all the snow about to hit the mountains and make for those once in a lifetime powder skiing experiences!
Take a look at the weather radar and you’ll see it – the kind of storm that has you calling Abode Park City for a last minute Park City ski vacation rental – maybe even something ski-in / ski-out at Deer Valley or Park City. If you’re reading this on the day it’s published or soon after you are ahead of the curve. Get your flight booked and your rental reserved and head out to Park City now. The snow is expected to continue through early Saturday. You won’t regret it…and your friends will be jealous when they see the face shot pics you post on Facebook
We’re hearing that we can expect 12-24 inches by Friday above 7,700 feet.
But don’t take my word for it…here’s a list of resources from the professionals so you can see for yourself what they are expecting.
There are lots of reasons to book a ski vacation in Park City, Utah…
For many people the main draw is the fresh and fluffy Utah powder. For others it’s the Sundance Film Festival and the movie star spotting. Still others come to Park City for the easy access from the Salt Lake City Airport. But trends show that more and more visitors are selecting Park City over other ski resort locations based on the authenticity that our old west town emanates.
An authentic experience is something that more and more people are searching for these days as they plan their vacations of all types. “Hollywood goes to Aspen—that’s the place to be seen. Park City keeps a low profile,” says actor Kevin Sorbo, who is best known for his lead role in the television series “Hercules: The Legendary Journeys,” and who is in eight movies filmed last year. More and more people are looking for an escape and Park City offers just the right environment to get away while experiencing luxury and a heaven for outdoor activities.
If you are looking for a real high west ski town time of your life you should certainly consider booking a Park City ski vacation with Abode Park City. We offer a variety of properties in all the best locations. Whether you are hoping for ski in /ski out slope side elegance or a cozy cabin right on Main Street we have you covered. Contact our reservations department at 435-565-1555 to book your luxury ski vacation today!
Looks like we will have to stop measuring in inches and start measuring this Deer Valley storm in feet! The skiing will be great this weekend…check out our total so far:
Snow is starting to stack up here in Park City as we all get ready for the Deer Valley Celebrity Ski Classic which marks the first true weekend of ski season! As usual, town is a buzz as the first major storm of the season crushes the Wasatch. We had a decent amount of Fall snow and temperatures were good enough for snow making. However, this current storm is getting us off to an unreal start!
We already have 12″ in the last day and we will probably get another 6″ to 9″ tonight with more snow in the forecast. By the weekend we should have 2 feet+ of new snow. So look for a better than average opening weekend at Deer Valley coupled with Park City and all the other resorts starting to open up more terrain.
Temperatures will remain very cold, so this light dry fluff will hold up into Christmas. The long range forecast looks like there are a few more disturbances backed up in the Pacific…so we hope to have storms rolling into the New Year.
If you have not booked your Park City vacation rental, you should start looking soon as the season is starting to book up and all this snow will make for a great trip! Vacation home and condos to rent in both Deer Valley and Park City are mostly sold out over New Year’s and Sundance and the rest of the season is filling in…so give us a ring at 435.565.1555
It may only be just the end of summer and the tippy top of the fall season now but winter is just around the breezy corner and before you know it ski season will be upon us.
September is the best time of year to check out the fall colors and changing leaves. It’s also a great time to go apple picking or to cheer on your favorite football team. But mainly – September is a GREAT TIME to book your winter ski vacation in Park City!!!
abode has many luxury vacation ski rental options to make your Park City vacation comfortable and sophisticated. If you book with abode you have our concierge services at your fingertips and a team of people working to ensure your stay is seamless and spectacular.
-Cole, our Reservations manager will make booking easy with his ability to match you and your needs to the perfect Park City property for the best value in town
-Rachel, our Concierge Manager will assist you with preparations before you arrive such as: advance ski pass purchase, private boot and ski fitting at your vacation rental, personal chef arrangements, in home massage appointments, adventure scheduling (snow cat skiing, snow tubing, snow mobile rides, snowshoe dinners, etc)
-Scott, our Operations Manager will make sure your rental property is in tip top running order at all times before, during and after your stay
-Anna & Carlos, our Cleaning Services Managers will make sure your unit is perfectly tidy and fresh before you arrive and they will be on hand to do daily cleanings if you prefer while you are in town
-And finally, Rob Alday the Owner and Operator of the company will oversee the entire team and make sure no detail is missed. Rob is available to deal directly with all of our guests at any time, just call us at 435-565-1555 and ask to speak with him.
abode is your best option in Park City for booking a memorable and luxurious winter vacation. The entire abode team is ready and waiting to treat you to the finest mountain vacation experience in the business!
Call us at 435-565-1555 today to get make the most of our tremendous selection of Park City vacation accommodations…reservations are booking fast…the sooner you call – the sooner we can get to work crafting your dream ski vacation.
Not that it’s any surprise to Park City locals…but we’re all excited that Outside Magazine has officially named Park City, Utah as the “BEST TOWN IN AMERICA”!!!!
If you’ve ever visited Park City for a summer or a winter vacation you will likely agree with Outside Magazine’s recent declaration that Park City, Utah is the BEST TOWN IN AMERICA!!!!
The article says “Local love for Park City can feel a little over the top—it got two-thirds as many votes in our contest (5,179) as it has residents. To see if that affection was justified, I parachuted in for a 72-hour, Chamber of Commerce–led recon tour. What I found was a town that breeds the active lifestyle.
In winter, Parkites can access three world-class ski areas from town: Deer Valley, Park City, and the Canyons. Then there’s climbing, hiking, and camping in 500,000 acres of wilderness in the nearby Uinta Mountains, 370-plus miles of trails, a blue-ribbon trout stream (the Provo River), and an Olympic training center built for the 2002 Salt Lake Games. More than 100 Olympians still live here. There are also lax(er) liquor laws than elsewhere in the Beehive State—and Utah’s first distillery since Prohibition, High West.”
Well all this is true of course and there’s so much more to love. One little article could never do this amazing town justice but the writer does a good job highlighting the finer points of why we all love Park City!
So take a minute – read the Outside Magazine article and then get on the ball and book your ski vacation for this year! Now is the perfect time to book since many of our properties will still be available…but don’t take your time – if you want the ultimate selection you’ve got to BOOK NOW. abode Park City has tons of luxury vacation rental properties available and we are ready and willing to help you make the vacation memories you’re dreaming of!!!!
With the great weather that Park City summers always serve up it’s no wonder there are so many evening outdoor concert options for visitors and locals to love!
In previous posts we’ve mentioned the great Deer Valley Outdoor Concert Series a couple times but there are a few other options to explore as well. One of those options is the Hops on the Hill which takes place every Tuesday this July. The fun weekly event takes place on the lawn at Stein Eriksen Lodge in Deer Valley. There will be a total of five Tuesday evening craft beer tasting events. Attendees have a chance to sample locally made beer with interesting and delicious food pairings created by Chef Zane Holmquist. The beer tasting begins at 6pm and goes until 7:30pm.
And if that’s not enough for you – the events also feature a free concert from 7pm to 9pm.
Full Tasting Tickets are $30 plus tax ($15 food, $15 beer). To make advance reservations call 435-645-6455. Guests must be 21+ to attend the event. The ticket price includes beer samples, food, and a souvenir glass. This is a fabulous way to enjoy a beautiful Deer Valley evening!
During the summer in Park City, Utah there’s nothing quite like booking a stay at a luxury Deer Valley vacation home in the heart of the action for mountain bikers.
Abode at Deer Valley is a perfect location to base your summer vacation from. This home is located just around the corner from Deer Valley Resort. In case you aren’t already aware, Deer Valley was the #1 ski resort in the US for three years running and is also a mecca for mountain bikers and hiking trail enthusiasts alike. This spacious mountain home is down right dreamy. Beautifully designed with custom touches the thoughtful design offers master suite bedrooms and baths so that you and your guests will each have five star accommodations. Don’t forget the great chef’s kitchen, five bedrooms, huge great room with massive stone fireplace, wine cellar, wet bar, hot tub, and large open floor plan great for entertaining. This home a must see.
Proximity to Deer Valley is so wonderful in the summer because of all the great activities the resort affords. Deer Valley offers lift served single track biking trails for mountain bikers who treasure these memorable rides. There are almost 70 miles of trails served by three chair lifts with difficulty levels from beginner to expert. Deer Valley is open in the summer between June 14th and September 2nd. And to top it off…the Deer Valley trails link into the Park City trail system which provides access to 400 miles of trails which were recently designated as the world’s first and only Gold-Level Ride Center by the International Mountain Bicycling Association.
So don’t wait another minute…you could be here in Park City now with your bike and your helmet about to hop onto the lift and head up to some of the best mountain biking experiences of your life! Contact us to book your vacation now.
It’s time for the fat lady to sing us into the end of the 2013 Park City, Utah ski season…but she’s hitting a high note on her way out. The slopes at Deer Valley have been amazing the last couple of days with 20 new inches of snow this week and two absolutely blue bird days all before closing weekend.
Booking a ski vacation for closing week at the resorts can sometimes be risky. But our customers who booked vacation rentals in abode’s Park City and Deer Valley properties this week are patting themselves on the back for a good decision made. This week has been exemplary in great weather and sweet snow.
There’s nothing like participating with the locals in all the end of season festivities. And there is no where anyone would rather be than on the beach at Deer Valley’s Silver Lake Village on a closing weekend afternoon…sipping on a cold beer while soaking in the warm sunshine after a perfect ending to a great ski season. The ski costumes of many last-day-of-the-season party people are in and of themselves a sight to behold. We locals call it “clown day” and if you’ve never checked it out – you just might want to consider putting this ski week on your calendar next year.
So slip into your spring ski gear and slap on a goofy hat and a tutu. Skip on over to Deer Valley this weekend and enjoy the last days of the ski season with some rays of sunshine and some awesome runs. Lift your plastic cup of beer and toast to another great year behind us and another great year ahead of us…and don’t worry if you’re not in town for the end of season fun this year – you’ve still got time to book your summer Park City vacation!
The hiking, fishing, biking, outdoor concerts and Park Silly Sunday Market fun is still a couple months away and will be as wonderful as the winter!!!