Nordic Skiing Park City Utah ~ Backcountry Adventures
Backcountry Skiing
The Wasatch Mountains offer some of the finest backcountry skiing opportunities in the lower 48 states. Plentiful snowfall and excellent terrain mean that you won’t have to look very far to find endless slopes of untracked powder. The backcountry can be a dangerous place, however, and only experienced skiers with proper knowledge and skills should venture off the beaten path.
A better alternative is to hook up with a local guide service. Trained guides know exactly where to go and have many years of experience with the backcountry. The following companies lead guided tours:
- Park City Powder Cats
435-649-6596 - White Pine Touring
435-649-8710
Cross Country Skiing
Cross Country Skiing is an excellent way to enjoy the winter and exercise at the same time. Cross country skis are long and narrow and allow you to glide over trails with ease. Rentals and tours are available through the following companies:
- White Pine Touring
435-649-8710 - Norwegian School of Nature Life
(800) 649-5322 / (435) 649-5322
Snowmobiling
This is a great way to get out and enjoy the winter, with the added thrill of speed! Snowmobiles allow you to access terrain that is difficult to navigate on foot. These companies offer snowmobile tours and rentals:
- All Season Adventures
435-649-9619 - Park City Snowmobile Adventures
435-645-7256
Snowshoeing
This is a relaxing way to enjoy the winter terrain. They can attach snowshoes to any boots allowing you to walk around in the snow without sinking. This is great exercise and can be enjoyed by the whole family.
- Norwegian School of Nature Life
(800) 649-5322 - All Seasons Adventures
435-649-9619 - ABC Reservations Center
435-649-ABCD (2223)
Winter Adventures
Alf Engen Ski Museum Foundation
Phone: 435-658-4240/
www.engenmuseum.org
Featuring interactive exhibits depicting the history of skiing in the Wasatch, a virtual-reality ski theater and a 2002 Olympic gallery. Located at the Utah Olympic Park.
Beyond Limits
Phone: 435-640-6435/
www.byndlimits.com/
Join us in the high peaks of Park City on one of our privately guided snowshoeing, cross country skiing, winter camping or multi-sport tours. Tours are run daily, groups and individuals are welcome.
DreamQuest Sports, Inc.
Phone: 435-647-0990/866-647-0990
www.dreamquestsports.com
We offer ski/board athlete adventures in the Inter-mountain West. Skiing and boarding with accomplished athletes and freeriders.
Gorgoza Park – Tubing, Kids’ Snowmobiles
Phone: 435-658-2648/
www.gorgozapark.com
Conveniently located 15-minutes from Park City just off I-80, offering lift served tubing. Mini snowmobiles for kids 5-12 are also available.
Heber Valley Railroad
Phone: 435-654-5601 / 801-581-9980/800-888-TIXX (8499)
www.hebervalleyrr.org
Take the Tube ‘n Train Adventure on a 100-year old train to tubing hill at Soldier Hollow, a 2002 Winter Olympic venue. Ride the scenic route down beautiful Provo Canyon. Enjoy food, fun and entertainment aboard Comedy Murder Mystery and Old West Casino night trains.
National Sports Foundation
Phone: 435-645-7660 ext. 104
www.nsfparkcity.org
Provides camps and full-season programs for the sports of Alpine and Nordic combined ski jumping and is located at the Utah Olympic Park. Call for more information. Ski jumping, Nordic combined skiing and cross-country skiing.
Park City Mountain Resort
Phone: 435-649-8111/800-678-9914
www.parkcitymountain.com
Daily and nightly family adventures and activities right at the Resort, including guided Mountain Sled tours and moonlight snowmobile rides.
Ski Utah Interconnect Adventure Tour
Phone: 801-534-1907/800-SKI-UTAH
www.skiutah.com
M-F, 8 am-5 pm. Ski five ski resorts in a single day. Daily departures from Park City or Snowbird. Guided tours include lunch and return transportation. Reservations required.
Utah Olympic Park
Phone: 435-658-4200/866-OLY-PARKS (659-7275)
www.olyparks.com
Open daily, from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Race 80 miles per hour on public bobsled ride. Take introductory camp in ski jumping, skeleton or luge. Tour Olympic competition sites and Alf Engen Ski Museum. Watch world-class athletes in training. Visit world-class Olympic venue where history was made.
White Pine Touring – Cross Country Ski Area
435-649-8710 / 649-6249/
www.whitepinetouring.com
Daily, 9 am-6 pm. 20K groomed ski trails, cross-country ski lessons, guided ski and snowshoe tours. Full service ski shop offers: equipment rentals and repairs, clothing and accessories.
Northern Utah Ski Resorts
Alta Ski Resort – As a famous Utah ski destination, this world-class ski resort is within driving distance from your Park City vacation rental.
Snowbird Ski Resort – This is a favorite among skiers and snowboarders offering 89 runs over 2,500 acres of terrain and is also within driving distance of Park City.