Freestyle Skiing at Park City

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Park City Prepares for 2009-10 Ski Season

Ski season is just a couple of months away, so now is a good time to prepare for your dream ski vacation in Park City, Utah! There’s something for everyone in Park City such as skiing and snowboarding, bobsledding, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, snowtubing, ice-skating, world-class dining, lively nightclubs, state-of-the-art health spas and abundant shopping opportunities. In addition, the critically acclaimed Sundance Film Festival will take place in Park City January 21-31, 2010.

Westgate Park City Resort & Spa provides the perfect backdrop for your Park City vacation getaway! Ideally located at The Canyons Resort, the largest single ski resort in Utah, Westgate Park City features ski valet service, the award-winning Westgate Grill, full-service Serenity Spa by Westgate, Pizza Hut Express, Marketplace, indoor/outdoor pool, hot tubs, tennis court, basketball court, bicycle rentals, game room, fitness center and playground. For more information about Westgate Park City Resort & Spa, visit www.wgparkcity.com.

Westgate Park City Announces Expansion

Westgate Resorts recently completed a highly anticipated expansion of Westgate Park City Resort & Spa, Utah’s premiere mountain resort, which includes the addition of the all-new Moose Lodge and Bison Lodge that together encompass 321,740 square feet and feature 201 luxury suites, as well as a 6500 square foot conference room and boardroom.

The Moose and Bison Lodges, which lie directly South of the Elk and Bear Lodges at Westgate Park City Resort & Spa, feature a variety of spacious one-, two- and four-bedroom floor plans that provide all the comforts of a fully furnished home. Resort guests may conveniently access all of the buildings via connecting interior corridors. All of the elegantly appointed accommodations at the Moose and Bison Lodges boast fully equipped kitchens with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops, crown molding, high-end leather furnishings, jetted spas, granite steam showers, stone fireplaces and private balconies.

The Bison Lodge at Westgate Park City Resort & Spa also contains the new 5500-square-foot Bison Conference Room and adjacent 1,000-square-foot Bison Boardroom, both of which come equipped with wireless Internet access. Catering and audiovisual support are available for groups from 10 to 250 people. Special one-on-one attention is paid to every group with an assigned group services manager available for each meeting at Westgate Park City.

Westgate Park City Resort & Spa provides the perfect backdrop for your next meeting, board retreat, conference, special event, corporate meeting or reunion. Nestled in the scenic Wasatch Mountains, Westgate Park City lies just 30 minutes from the Salt Lake City International Airport. Group attendees will not lose valuable time and energy traveling to and from the airport but arrive at the resort refreshed and ready to work. In addition, Westgate Park City Resort & Spa is ideally located at The Canyons Resort, allowing group attendees to rejuvenate in the spectacular mountain setting. The largest single ski resort in Utah, The Canyons features 3,700 acres of diverse terrain over eight mountains, accessing 163 ski trails.

In addition to spacious suites and abundant meeting space, the new lodge buildings at Westgate Park City Resort & Spa feature 12,000 square feet of retail space, an outdoor pool and spa, and an indoor relaxation pool and spa area complete with steam and sauna rooms. Additional amenities at Westgate Park City include the award-winning Westgate Grill, full-service Serenity Spa by Westgate, Pizza Hut Express, Marketplace, ski valet service, indoor/outdoor pool, hot tubs, tennis court, basketball court, bicycle rentals, game room, fitness center and playground.

Westgate Park City Resort & Spa is located at 3000 The Canyons Resort Drive, Park City, UT 84098. For more information about Westgate Park City Resort & Spa, visit www.wgparkcity.com.

Park City Skiboarding Video

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Park City Trivia

• Originally founded as a silver mining town in 1869, Park City is home to three world-class ski resorts: The Canyons Resort, Deer Valley Resort and Park City Mountain Resort.
• Park City hosted the 2002 Winter Olympics.
• Winter temperatures in Park City average between 24 and 33 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Average snowfall is 143 inches in town and 350 inches at the resorts.
• The Park City commercial district was totally destroyed in the “Great Fire” of 1898 and completely rebuilt by the early 1920s.
• Today, Park City’s Historic Main Street features 64 buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
• Moviemakers, studio executives and film buffs from around the world descend upon Park City each January for the Sundance Film Festival.

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Utah Olympic Park

An official U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) training site, Utah Olympic Park is located at 3000 Bear Hollow Drive in Park City. Admission is free and includes a self-guided tour of the Olympic competition sites and access to the Joe Quinney Winter Sports Center, which is home to the Alf Engen Ski Museum, 2002 Eccles Olympic Winter Games Museum, retail shop and theater.

Park City Romance Vacation Package

Enjoy a romantic getaway with that special someone with Westgate Park City Resort & Spa’s Romance Vacation Package, which includes a spacious one-bedroom suite, complete with whirlpool tub and fireplace, PLUS a dinner credit for two of $100 at the award-winning Westgate Grill. Rates start at just $169 per night. Note: Offer is valid through April 20, 2009, and based on availability. A two-night minimum stay is required between March 22 and April 20, 2009. A three-night minimum stay stay is required from now until March 21, 2009. A credit card is required to hold the reservation. Package excludes alcohol. For more information about the Westgate Park City Resort & Spa Romance Vacation Package, call (866) 864-9556 or visit http://skiparkcityutah.com/park-city-vacation/index.html.

Park City to Host Food & Wine Classic

Billed as an “Epicurean Extravaganza,” the 5th-Annual Park City Food & Wine Classic will take place July 9-12, 2009. The most comprehensive wine event in Utah, the Park City Food & Wine Classic features three days of wine tastings and pairings, gourmet dinners, educational seminars and culinary competitions. Note: Purchase your tickets as soon as possible to guarantee your attendance at this immensely popular annual classic.

Something for Everyone in Park City!

From world-class skiing and snowboarding in the winter to hiking, golf, horseback riding and even hot-air ballooning during the summer months, Park City, Utah, provides year-round recreational adventure for all ages! Of course skiing dominates winter activity in Park City and all the action revolves around the area’s three world-class ski resorts: The Canyons Resort, Deer Valley Resort and Park City Mountain Resort.

One of the five largest ski and snowboard resorts in the United States, The Canyons Resort encompasses 3,700 acres and offers 140 uniquely challenging ski runs. In addition to skiing and snowboarding, activities at The Canyons Resort include snowshoe tours, snowmobiling and horse-drawn sleigh rides. Named the No. 1 ski resort in North America by the readers of SKI magazine, Deer Valley Resort features incredible skiing on white-powdered slopes, as well as cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobile tours, old-fashioned sleigh rides and, last but not least, heli-skiing. Sorry, not snowboarding allowed. Consistently ranked among the top 10 mountain resorts in North America, Park City Mountain Resort offers 3,300 acres of diverse terrain, 100 ski trails, a 3,100-foot vertical drop, 750 acres of open bowl skiing, night skiing, snow tubing, guided snowmobile tours and sleigh rides.

In addition, nearby Utah Olympic Park, site of the 2002 Olympic Winter Games, has been converted into a community facility with public skating, cross-country skiing, bobsled-luge rides, ski jumping, tubing and areial bungee jumping. Ski jumping lessons are available at Utah Olympic Park. Nestled in Utah’s beautiful Heber Valley, 22,000-acre Wasatch Mountain State Park is Utah’s most developed park. Endless opportunities exist for picnicking, hiking, camping, horseback riding, Nordic skiing, snowmobiling and hunting in season at Wasatch Mountain State park, which also features two of Utah’s best 27-hole golf courses: Wasatch Mountain Golf Course and Soldier Hollow Golf Course.

Best of all, Westgate Park City Resort & Spa can place you in the heart of the action! The ideal destination for an unforgettable Park City vacation getaway, Westgate Park City Resort & Spa features unique ski-in/ski-out accommodations, a ski valet service and access to 140 ski runs that range from beginner to professional, as well as beautifully appointed villas, the award-winning Westgate Grill and the state-of-the-art Papillon the Spa at Westgate Park City. Call (866) 864-9556 today to reserve a villa at Westgate Park City Resort & Spa or visit www.skiparkcityutah.com.

Unwind and Relax at Papillon the Spa

Westgate Resorts provides an amazing getaway nestled in the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, Papillon the Spa at Westgate Park City, which features state-of-the-art therapeutic treatments and exercise facilities that allow you to refresh and rejuvenate during your Park City, Utah, vacation getaway. Papillon the Spa at Westgate Park City offers a full menu of world-class spa services, including massages, manicures, pedicures, facials and body treatments.

An ideal way to escape the stresses of everyday life, Papillon the Spa at Westgate Park City was designed for the ultimate in relaxation. After all, “papillon” is the French word for “butterfly.” Enjoy an unforgettable experience at Papillon the Spa at Westgate Park City as you surround yourself with a relaxing ambiance that includes soothing music, aromas of lavender and soft candlelight. Papillon the Spa at Westgate Park City encompasses the latest in fitness and cardio and weight training; deluxe men’s and women’s lounge and locker areas with saunas, steam rooms and whirlpools; a full-service salon; and a spa boutique.

Papillon the Spa at Westgate Park City is the ideal place to unwind after enjoying a day on the ski slopes. Ideally located in the heart of Park City, Westgate Park City Resort features beautifully appointed villas, the award-winning Westgate Grill, unique ski-in/ski-out accommodations, a ski valet service and access to 140 ski runs that range from beginner to professional.

Hours of operation for Papillon the Spa at Westgate Park City are 10 AM to 7 PM Wednesday through Sunday. Advance reservations are highly recommended. Westgate Park City Resort & Spa is located at 3000 The Canyons Resort Drive in Park City, Utah. For more information about Papillon the Spa at Westgate Park City, visit www.papillon-spa.com. To find out about the latest deals on accommodations at Westgate Park City Resort & Spa, call (866) 864-9556 or visit www.skiparkcityutah.com.