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What makes a classic ski town? According to the editors at National Geographic, it starts with skiing and snowboarding so good they attract people like youth-bestowing fountains. Then add an inviting mountain burg steeped in ski heritage, amenities and culture.

Those editors recently selected the world’s 25 best ski towns - a list that included Park City, Utah.

Home to the United States’ National Ski Team, Park City was cited for its three outstanding ski resorts andUtah’s feathery, desert-dry powder snow. One of the premiere ski towns in America, the 19^th century mining town has since established itself as a tourism boomtown, with a historic Main Street and a lineup of high-end restaurants, boutiques and art galleries. National Geographic also listed Park City for its vibrant and sophisticated bar scene and the annual Sundance Film Festival.

Just 45 minutes from the Salt Lake City airport, Park City also offers convenient and free bus service from the airport to the ski slopes.

The Park City listing offered this to say about the area’s three major ski destinations, each of which features more than 100 runs, ample high-speed lifts and nearly 3,000 feet of base-to-summit vertical skiing:

Park City Mountain Resort is the “right there” option, with access from town, four terrain parks for snowboarders and freestylers, night skiing, a cutting-edge ski school, and remarkably well-rounded terrain, from gentle beginner runs to powder-filled bowls.

Deer Valley, only one mile away, is unapologetically up-market. Its skier numbers are capped, grooming is scrupulous, on-mountain restaurants are gourmet, and snowboards are not allowed.

The Canyons, four miles from town, is the ever-expanding upstart that has quickly grown to become the largest ski area in Utah.

In addition to Park City, other Top 25 ski towns worldwide included Girdwood, Alaska; Fernie, British Columbia; Zermatt, Switzerland; Chamonix, France; Crested Butte, Colorado; Aspen, Colorado; Niseko, Japan; Kitzbuhel, Austria; Bend, Oregon; Mont Tremblant, Quebec; Taos, New Mexico; Truckee, California; Whistler, British Columbia; North Conway, New Hampshire; Banff, Canada; Steamboat Springs, Colorado; Telluride, Colorado; Jackson, Wyoming; Wanaka, New Zealand; Stowe, Vermont; Ketchum, Idaho; Whitefish, Montana; Bozeman, Montana; Cortina, Italy.

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Park City is widely renowned for having of the world’s greatest snow for skiing, snowboarding and other winter sports. The conditions and mountains are so good, in fact, that that U.S. ski team bases its home in Park City.

Yet come summertime, when the snow melts away and the white slopes turn a beautiful green, there are still a wide variety of incredible alpine adventures waiting for you.

Picture yourself racing down a mountain aboard an exciting Alpine Coaster. Enjoy the thrills as you hurtle down an elevated track, whisking down the mountainside along a mile-long series of loops, curves and hair-pin curves, reaching speeds of 30 miles per hour.

You can also experience Park City Mountain Resort’s Alpine Slide. One of the longest mountain slides in the world, you’ll glide 3,000-feet down a luge-like track.

Looking for another perspective? Strap into the resort’s equally thrilling Zip Line and soar amidst the treetops at speeds up to 45 mph while dangling 110 feet in the air above Park City’s famed ski runs.

At the nearby Utah Olympic Park, you can experience your own Olympic moment aboard the Summer Comet Bobsled. Professional pilots take three passengers along on a thrilling ride down the length of the Olympic Park bobsled track, hitting speeds up to 70 mph.

U.S. Olympians and national team athletes also offer up freestyle aerial shows during Park City’s summer months. The Saturday shows feature skiers and snowboarders soaring up to 60 feet in the air, performing acrobatic feats choreographed to music before landing in a 750,000 gallon splash pool.

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Spring means some of the final and best days of the ski season in Utah’s spectacular Wasatch Mountains near Park City. Yet, it also means that a whole new season of outdoor adventure is right around the corner.

While Park City is best known as one of the world’s greatest ski resorts and home to the 2002 Winter Olympic Games, there’s still plenty to do after the powder is gone and the slopes turn from white to green.

From hiking, horseback riding and mountain biking to hot air ballooning, white water rafting, fishing and championship golf, Park City provides a virtually never-ending myriad of outdoor activities and adventures for the entire family to enjoy.

Of course, in scenic Park City, you can make a full day of it just sightseeing or strolling up and down the old mining city’s historic Main Street. The town is filled with quaint shops, boutiques, cafes and art galleries, all calling for your attention.

One of the most beautiful places to start your Park City adventure - winter, spring, summer or fall - is the spectacular Westgate Park City Resort & Spa.

Offering spacious and luxurious accommodations not to mention a wealth of amazing resort amenities, Westgate Park City is the perfect complement to any Park City itinerary. After a fun day, there’s no better place to retreat and enjoy a relaxing massage in a world class spa, take a dip in the indoor/outdoor pool, or simply grab a delicious bite to eat in a full service, on site restaurant, the Westgate Grill.

Other amenities include two hot tubs, fitness center, tennis court, basketball court, bicycle rentals, game room, pool tables and a playground.

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Park City, Utah remains one of the most popular winter skiing destinations in the world. This historic mining town is renowned for its unsurpassed skiing and snowboarding across three major ski areas and the Utah Olympic Parks.

It’s all waiting for you in the stunningly beautiful Wasatch Mountains. But, of course, the fun prevails far beyond the spectacular ski slopes. Park City also offers dozens of acclaimed restaurants, amazing art galleries and boutique shops, snowmobiling, fishing, snowshoe adventures, bobsled, luge, horseback rides and even sleigh rides.

Another winter highlight in Park City is the annual Sundance Film Festival. Entering its 26^th year, the Sundance Film Festival is widely recognized as the premier showcase for American and international independent films.

Over the years, the festival has grown to include film culture events, panel discussions, youth programs, online exhibitions, and even live music. Attended by more than 45,000 people from around the world each year the festival also brings an online audience exceeding one million users.

The 2011 Sundance Film Festival is scheduled for January 21-31, 2011.

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Park City, UT is home to “the world’s greatest snow” and, as a result, one of the most popular ski and snowboard destinations. The Park City area has even hosted the Winter Olympic Games. But as spring arrives and the snow dissipates for the summer season, the surrounding Wasatch Mountains still offer lots of beautiful scenery and abundant recreational opportunity.

Any time of year, you can find a Park City vacation package that is loaded with fun and adventure.

Park City provides outdoor enthusiasts with some of the very best outdoor recreation available in the West, including mountain biking, road cycling and fabulous hiking. Both hikers and bikers are welcome on any section of the city’s more than 325 miles of public trails. From serene scenic rides and adrenaline filled descents down steep terrain, Park City has options to meet everyone’s needs and tastes. The town’s three ski resorts also offer lift-served, single- and double-track mountain biking.

If you prefer some calmer recreational activity , there’s no better fishing than trout fishing in the gloriously cool mountain streams.

Golfers also feel right at home in Park City. With breathtaking mountain vistas, cool dry breezes and clear blue skies, it’s hard to find a more idyllic setting for golf. The area offers a variety of championship courses including the Park City Golf Club. This premiere public course features well kept greens, a stunning layout and one of the best finishing holes anywhere. And at an elevation of 6.700 feet, the course can actually add distance to your shots.

At nearby Wasatch Mountain State Park, you can also find the challenging Mountain Course uniquely carved out of the mountain’s natural contours. Enjoy scenic vistas overlooking the Heber Valley. And experience the mountain’s natural habitat with occasional sightings of roaming deer, elk, wild turkeys, moose and other wildlife. The state park also offers a Lake Course, featuring gentler terrain, tree-lined fairways and eight lakes and ponds to keep things interesting for duffers and low handicappers alike.

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In a place known for the “greatest snow on Earth, the mountainsides are still green as skiers and snowboarders patiently await the season’s first snowfall. Yet while Park City, Utah is known for its winter sports and recreational activities, there is plenty of adventure to be found any time of year.

Autumn in Park City offers up plenty of outdoor fun in the Wasatch Mountains, ranging from hot air ballooning and river rafting to championship golf and hair-raising alpine slides! There’s also spectacular hiking, mountain biking, or just plain exploring the historic and picturesque village of Park City with its many quaint inns, shops and diners.

For those looking to unwind after a day in the mountains, Westgate Park City offers Serenity Spa by Westgate, a full service spa providing massages, facials, body treatments and more.

As one of the nation’s premiere winter sports areas, Park City is home to the Utah Olympic Park where several 2002 Winter Olympic events were hosted. The Park still hosts national and international competitions and training events ranging from Nordic jumping to bobsled and luge. Even during summer months, you’ll find freestyle aerialists practicing twists and jumps before landing in a 750,000 gallon training pool. In season, you can take the ride of your life on a bobsled at 70 miles per hour.

A former silver mining town in its heyday, more than $400 million was extracted from the hills around Park City. And while 64 buildings are still listed on the National Register of Historic Places, today’s Park City is a bustling epicenter of fun and adventure.

Park City and its quaint Main Street now offer more than 100 different restaurants with a wide range of cuisines from Thai and Italian to French and Southwestern. You’ll also find dozens of bookstores, shops and boutiques carrying everything from clothing and ski gear to antiques and jewelry. And, of course, when the sun goes down, there are more than a few clubs and wine bars ready to guarantee a lively nightlife.

Whether you are tired from a day of skiing or just lounging around, endulge yourself with a relaxing spa treatment from The Papillon Spa. With the money you save by booking with Westgate Reservations, you can simply pamper yourself.

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Westgate Park City Resort & Spa is the perfect destination for a luxury vacation.  In the winter, the resort offers unique ski-in/ski-out accommodations, a ski valet service and 146 ski runs ranging from beginner to professional. Westgate Resorts’ summer activities include golf, tennis, basketball, horseback riding, hiking, hot air ballooning, concerts and fishing. The award-winning Westgate Grill, located at the resort, offers a variety of delicious entrees, expertly prepared and served before a majestic view at the Westgate Park City Resort & Spa.

And for the ultimate in relaxation, Papillon the Spa at Westgate Park City offers a full menu of spa services. Luxurious villas, ranging from studio to four bedrooms, feature full kitchens, whirlpool, fireplace and more, depending on the villa are available at Westgate Resorts.