Spring has arrived here in the Wasatch Back, but it has been snowing so frequently that you would hardly know it. The warmer weather and sunshine are making regular appearances in between the storm cycles, providing perfect conditions to get out on the slopes. So it is welcome news that many of our resorts have announced extended ski seasons!
Read on for more info on the latest resort closing dates and recent news from the resorts and elsewhere around town. Hope you are having a great spring!
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Resort UPDATES
The Ski Season is Extended!
Thanks to the great snowfall in February and March, both Deer Valley and Park City Resort have decided to extend their winter operations. This is only the second time in Deer Valley's history that it has decided to extend the closing date!
Cross-country skiers also have reason to celebrate - White Pine Touring announced that they will continue grooming operations until April 10! The latest info on conditions at the Nordic Center's trails can be found here.
See below for the most up-to-date projections for closing dates at our local resorts, and make sure to check in often. If the snow keeps coming some of our nearby resorts may decide to stay open even longer!
ALTA April 21 BEAVER April 7 BRIAN HEAD May 5 BRIGHTON TBD CHERRY PEAK April 7 DEER VALLEY April 21 EAGLE POINT April 7 NORDIC VALLEY Closed PARK CITY April 22 POWDER MTN April 7 SNOWBASIN April 28 SNOWBIRD May 27 SOLITUDE May 12 SUNDANCE April 7 WOODWARD TBD
SNOWPACK IN GREAT SHAPE
The Utah snowpack is 'flourishing', so don't put away the ski gear just yet. You may want to consider a late-season tune-up since many of our resorts will be open into late spring.
This is also great news for the upcoming summer season, as there should be plenty of water for fishing, rafting, and watersports fun on our local reservoirs!
PARK CITY POND SKIM April 6 | Park City Mountain Village
Join the springtime madness during this must-see event at the Eagle Super Pond. Costumed skimmers try to make it across the pond beginning at noon. Registration is now closed for pond skim participants, but spectators are encouraged to join the crowd around the pond. This is one of the best on-mountain events of the season!
OTHER POND SKIM EVENTS Can't make it to the Park City Pond Skim, but don't want to miss out on this zany springtime tradition? Check out the fun at other nearby pond skim events.
Enjoy some springtime Saturday après at Deer Valley's Brews & Tunes. Join from 2:30-5:30 pm at the Snow Park Lodge's outdoor deck. Featuring live music along with food and brews from select local breweries.
Woodward has a great slate of spring events, and the softer snow at this time of year is always great for making a few laps in the parks!
Below are details on some of Woodward's upcoming events, and for the most up-to-date info on Woodward Park City visit their website here.
The Woodward Round Up | March 29-30 This inaugural event hosted by Jill Perkins is a fun mini-pipe contest that has both invitational and open categories.
4/3 Block Party | April 3 Come out for the launch of the 43 Institute and honor the legacy of Ken Block. This event will feature on-hill sessions and an evening soiree with music, food, and fun. Tickets are limited so secure a spot soon.
The Uninvited Invitational | April 11-14 This four-day-long women's freestyle event features a lineup of the best pros as they compete for a huge purse of $55,000! Admission is free so come out to watch your favorite riders!
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NewsAROUND TOWN
PC FOLLIES ARE BACK! April 18 - May 5 | Egyptian Theatre
The show by locals, for locals, about localsis back this spring. This year's edition is "Murder on the Silver Lake Express". Make sure to get your tickets soon, as this is one of the hottest tickets in town every year.
A few big names and dates for the Deer Valley Summer Concert Series have been announced! We will have comprehensive concert info coming later this spring in our Summer Concerts newsletter. In the meantime you may want to get a jump on securing tickets for the following shows:
Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit | July 13 Ziggy Marley with Lettuce | July 14 The Dead South | August 10 Gregory Alan Isakov | August 29
The bid process for the 2034 Olympic Winter Games is approaching the final stages, with Utah expected to be officially selected later this year, most likely sometime in July. There has been talk that Utah could potentially become part of a regular rotation of Winter Games locations. In the meantime, local officials from Park City and Summit County are beginning to discuss how the 2034 Games will transform our local communities.
NHL-SIZED HOCKEY ARENA COMING TO TOWN Black Rock Mountain Resort
A major new hockey arena is under construction on Highway 248 near Hideout, on track for completion late this year. The 2,078-seat arena will be the future home of the Utah Outliers, an elite U-20 junior hockey team. The arena will be big enough to meet NHL standards, and it will also be adaptable for hosting music concerts, comedy shows, and perhaps some Sundance events.
Located only a few miles from Park City, this arena will be a welcome addition to our local sports and entertainment venues!
SUNDANCE 2025 DATES
It is never too early to start planning for Park City's biggest yearly event, so it was welcome news when the Sundance Institute recently announced the dates for the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. Next year's festival will take place from January 23 to February 2. Hope to see you there!
Taken March 27th in the Heber Valley by Local Photographer BRENT HADDOCK
Another magical morning in the Heber Valley. The view of Timpanogos from the North Fields seldom disappoints. - Brent
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Spring is here, and with summer just around the corner, this is the time to prepare for any real estate-related moves that you may be considering. If you have any questions or need any assistance, please reach out.
