The ski trip is on! - Page 4

Ophir · December 22nd, 2003, 10:44

Hey, just to keep you all psyched on the ski trip; it snowed 16 inches last night at Alta!!!

We skied the Bird yesteday and it was sick!!

TheShortOne · December 22nd, 2003, 18:13

hell yeah! John and I are going skiing here in a few days, snow pending.

it got up to 45 today and all our snow melted but we're supposed to get 6" tonight

tonyw · December 23rd, 2003, 11:28

Okay, folks. I am so bored at work right now -- is anyone actually in the office today and can I sell them anything even if they are? -- that I did a little checking on prices for places in Park City. The last two times I was in SLC, that is where I stayed because that's where all the fun happens. Someone correct me if I am wrong.

I looked at a few options. First, I looked at a place right by the town lift. This will get you right into the Park City resort if you choose to go that route. The downside is that you will have to drive to Alta, Snowbird, Brighton, or Solitude. You can get to Park City from the town lift and I believe you can take the shuttle to either Deer Valley or the Canyons (it was called Park West when I was there last, so that will tell you how long it's been). It will run $410 a day for a 3 BR/3 BA place. Here's the link.

http://www.resortquest.com/parkcity/...yGroupID=26524

Another place that's right in the historic district (so that means within stumbling distance for those who choose to imbibe at the private clubs) is a 4 BR/2 BA place. It costs $400 a night. Here's the link.

http://www.resortquest.com/parkcity/...yGroupID=26551

Finally, I found a place that is a condo that is by the Canyons. We've got a choice there, but seeing how it costs $225 for a 2 BR/2 BA place and $255 for a 3 BR/3 BA place, we really should try to get a few more people in the place and get a cheaper rate. Here is the link.

http://www.resortquest.com/parkcity/...yGroupID=26571

I'd like to see a fairly large group go in on these places, because that's the only way they become affordable.

What do you folks think? I'd really like to go for either the town lift or historic district location myself, but I'm not going to book a four BR house by myself so any suggestions or feedback is welcome.

TheWife · December 26th, 2003, 20:07

Current Utah weather conditions:

Parley's Canyon: Closed

Little Cottonwood Canyon: Closed

Provo Canyon: Closed

8 people are currently trapped in Provo Canyon due to an avalanche

And the rest of my family is trapped at the cabin since you can get down either of the two optional canyons. Lol

And just in case that doesn't get you excited, there is so much snow in the valley that I had go 20 mph in a 55 and then I had to make a 6 point turn into my driveway so I could get a straight on running start in my front wheel drive car and barrel over a good 6 inches of snow at 10 mph before hitting the brakes to stop.

Kristie · December 26th, 2003, 22:15

dang.. now i know why i live in sunny AZ! hahahaha

so if their closed - does that mean there's too much snow? or there's a blizzard going on?

TheWife · December 26th, 2003, 23:52

Blizzard, white out conditions, avalanche threats, etc. That's the bad news. The good news is the day AFTER a day like this, it's perfect snow, if you are in to that.

Me-I'd like to move in with you in AZ lol.

kostcoguy · December 27th, 2003, 01:45

Hate to kinda hijack the thread, but speaking of perfect conditions, anyone ever been to Steamboat in CO?...Pure bliss. The true meaning of powder.

SteveC · December 27th, 2003, 06:46

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Hate to kinda hijack the thread, but speaking of perfect conditions, anyone ever been to Steamboat in CO?...Pure bliss. The true meaning of powder.

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I've been on both, and Utah powder is better IMHO.

SteveC · December 27th, 2003, 08:03

By the way, just a reminder to don't go back-country unless you're with an expert, familiar with the area, and have the appropriate safety equipment: Read This