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PARK CITY – FROM MINING TOWN TO MOUNTAIN RESORT
THE HISTORY OF PARK CITY
Park City, a now vibrant community of outdoor enthusiasts, American film festival in the United States and is known
was once a booming mining town. Although the town was for advancing the work of independent storytellers in film.
not incorporated until 1884, Park City’s history began in the With limitless year-round activities and recreation, there is
winter of 1868 when soldiers climbed over the mountains something for everyone in Park City.
from Big Cottonwood Canyon and discovered silver. To
this day, the remnants of some of Park City’s oldest mines, PARK CITY LIFESTYLE
Ontario and Silver King, can be seen on the slopes of In the summer, Park City features 400 continuous miles
present day ski resorts. Since then, the skiing and tourism of trails which span over two resorts and 7,300 acres
industries have transformed Park City into the world-class with an additional 8,000 acres of preserved open space
resort town it is today. and has been awarded the International Mountain Biking
Association’s highest Gold-Level Ride Center designation.
PARK CITY TODAY
Named ‘America’s Favorite Mountain Town’ by Travel +
This trail system provides the ideal setting for hiking,
mountain biking, and trail running.
Leisure Magazine, Park City has a small town community
feel in an exceptional mountain setting. In 2002, Salt Lake In the winter, Park City’s two ski resorts feature “The
City was host to the Olympic Winter Games, and numerous Greatest Snow on Earth” and offer world-class skiing and
events were held in Park City. Many venues are still in snowboarding at every level. Park City Mountain is the
operation and available to the public today. Each year, Park largest ski and snowboard resort in the United States and
City hosts the world renown Sundance Film Festival founded Deer Valley® Resort has been ranked the #1 Ski Resort six
by Robert Redford. The festival is the largest independent times by Ski Magazine.
GUIDE TO CONTENTS
History of Park City........................3
Annual Events.................................5
Greatest Snow on Earth®............. 7
Winter Activities..............................9
Park City’s Trails..............................11
Summer Activities..........................13
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Natural Wonders.............................15
Parks and Recreation....................17
Salt Lake City Airport.....................19
Park City Schools...........................20
Our Company Story.......................23
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