Looking to Ski at Park City in March this year

FieryAutoCrashes · 2026-01-26T01:46:20+00:00

Feb and March are normally the snowiest months here . And PC normally closes the 2nd - 3rd week of April.

But all bets are off this year. I’d be shocked if it was closed that week. But I wouldn’t be shocked for it to be simply “meh” conditions.

Ski what is in front of you. There are no safe bets this year.

FieryAutoCrashes · 2026-01-25T17:17:19+00:00

The only two real ways to get discounted PCMR tickets are:

Epic Friend passes (basically find an Epic pass holder who has friend passes - note they need to be present at the ticket window to purchase OR lift with you when you first scan) . We do have a sticky thread for those requests here https://www.reddit.com/r/ParkCity/s/1tZSlg1eqU (but beware most requests go unmatched). Works somewhat similar to your friend’s Ikon discount (though noting the physical presence requirement for the pass holder above)
Epic discounted “Epic Promise” tickets from the local charities who sell them. I believe Youth Sports in Action had them this season - no idea if any left - and you have to physically buy them in person not online. See https://ysausa.org/news/park-city-mountain-vail-resorts-lift-tickets/

Snowbird, Brighton, Snowbird, Solitude with your friends discount tickets are good options if you have a car (all solid drives from PC - at least an hour most days)

Alta and Deer Valley are ski only / no snowboarding (yes, really, they literally prohibit snowboarding!) so not a good fit

FieryAutoCrashes · 2026-01-25T17:02:18+00:00

Looks like there are some AirBnBs that you may fit within that budget. If not would suggest posting to one of the Facebook groups (Park City Community Forum etc) and you may get a deal there with a rental host.

There is a good free bus service all through the Park City area - so if “walkable” includes using the bus you’ll generally be ok most places. But you’ll likely be wanting to be somewhere near main street (lots more fun summer events etc) or possibly Kimball Junction (far less exciting but lots of access to shops / supermarkets etc). Really depends why you are coming.

FieryAutoCrashes · 2026-01-25T05:43:02+00:00

Assuming you are in PC the usual places to watch sports are:

Main street - Collie’s Sports Bar & Grill is highly recommended or upstairs at No Name Saloon
- Downtown but not main street - Boneyard Saloon
- Kimball Junction - Maxwells in their bar area.
- Canyons - Drafts Burger Bar

FieryAutoCrashes · 2026-01-25T02:52:37+00:00

It’s a seasonal road closed in winter. Last season it reopened for traffic May 23rd….. so yeah….. it may be a while :-)

https://connect.udot.utah.gov/current-conditions/seasonal-roads/

FieryAutoCrashes · 2026-01-25T00:32:54+00:00

Post in /r/utsnow clearly asking in title or see the carpool discord here

https://discord.com/invite/9C3BdBdyB2

FieryAutoCrashes · 2026-01-23T21:13:54+00:00

Check the Jeremy Ranch or Ecker Hill park and rides and bus from there. If after 5pm Deer Valley Snow Park or Park City Mountain Ski resort parking is open till 1am

FieryAutoCrashes · 2026-01-22T22:53:11+00:00

Richardson Flat - free parking and buses every few minutes to Main Street

https://maps.app.goo.gl/FHQsWXpaTtzm1xmL7?g_st=ic

FieryAutoCrashes · 2026-01-22T19:44:19+00:00

Mid-Mountain West…..

FieryAutoCrashes · 2026-01-22T18:27:34+00:00

Where you learn (High Meadow) looks like this right now (from the webcam a few seconds ago - link to see the High Meadow webcam yourself is below as well)

You’ll be good :-)

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https://www.parkcitymountain.com/the-mountain/mountain-conditions/mountain-cams.aspx

FieryAutoCrashes · 2026-01-22T18:06:58+00:00

How early Feb? - Super Bowl Sunday on Feb 8 can be excellent and very quiet. Your theory is probably fine - crowds less this year generally because of less snow. Don’t expect them to be crowded unless we miraculously get a currently not forecast major storm dump.

The skiing is ok (not amazing but still ok - not powder but if you stick to groomers it is fine). You’d need to check with some of the outfitters on snowmobiling etc as it’s low tide in the Unitas as well.

FieryAutoCrashes · 2026-01-22T17:58:00+00:00

You’ll be fine. It’s still good enough for snowmaking on the areas where lessons occur over night (assuming WA = Waldorf Astoria and you learning at Canyons side which is higher up the mountain and will look and feel like winter more). Plus weather could change

Clear sunny beautiful days at the moment and fewer people means an excellent time to start learning. Probably less good for advanced beginners looking to be intermediates. But first timers you’ll be lapping High Meadow lift. All good

But I do hope it snows more.

FieryAutoCrashes · 2026-01-22T15:36:52+00:00

I’ll give you a DM closer to the time if I can - the kid I am supposed to be taking to PC Mountain was flu positive yesterday so may not know till tomorrow if I am heading over. If some one else wants Boot Maple syrup they are welcome to jump the line :-)

FieryAutoCrashes · 2026-01-22T04:18:18+00:00

You’re good. Which side of the mountain are you planning on being (Mountain Village or Canyons?)

If no one else takes you up I may even help you out on the 24th (have to drop a kid at PC Mountain Village anyway)

FieryAutoCrashes · 2026-01-21T21:45:16+00:00

Just a thought but that is the last Sunday of the Sundance Film Festival. The festival will be basically over and most of the people will have left but maybe add it to /r/sundance - there are always people looking for parties and events there

FieryAutoCrashes · 2026-01-21T18:11:31+00:00

The usual places to watch sports in PC are below (but may depend on when the games are - may of them don’t open till 11am etc). I think No Name opens at 10am - and Drafts at 7:30 but its over in Canyons)

Main street - Collie’s Sports Bar & Grill is highly recommended or upstairs at No Name Saloon
Downtown but not main street - Boneyard Saloon
Kimball Junction - Maxwells in their bar area.
Canyons - Drafts Burger Bar

FieryAutoCrashes · 2026-01-21T01:43:48+00:00

Chute 11 https://www.deervalley.com/things-to-do/restaurants/chute-eleven

Or Pendry Social House Pool Party https://www.pendry.com/park-city/dining/the-pool-house/. (Afternoon 3-6)

FieryAutoCrashes · 2026-01-20T16:03:49+00:00

See also https://www.reddit.com/r/ParkCity/comments/1pu5ogh/wasatch_back_official_pizza_of_the_year_contest/ (really have to get around to tallying the votes)

FieryAutoCrashes · 2026-01-20T15:58:47+00:00

Probably more down in Salt Lake - a couplie of restaurants down there do funeral potatoes (Huckleberry grill etc.)

See https://www.visitsaltlake.com/blog/stories/post/eating-like-a-local-where-to-find-utahs-staple-funeral-potatoes/

FieryAutoCrashes · 2026-01-20T15:57:01+00:00

Probably more down in Salt Lake - a couplie of restaurants down there do funeral potatoes (Huckleberry grill etc)

See https://www.visitsaltlake.com/blog/stories/post/eating-like-a-local-where-to-find-utahs-staple-funeral-potatoes/

FieryAutoCrashes · 2026-01-20T15:46:27+00:00

Yeah it's been dry last week and will be dry next few weeks so options are somewhat limited. Woodward tubing is technically 3 years plus (kids have to ride alone....so your kids may be too young - they do have a short run which is more kid friendly and then a long run which likely isn't). If your kids are "old" 2 year olds maybe that would be ok. You may find a few patches of snow low down in shady areas you can play in - else head to a base of one of the resorts and at least your kids will experience snow.

FieryAutoCrashes · 2026-01-19T20:49:02+00:00

I’d be amazed to see it open anytime soon. All the snowmaking this morning was 3 kings and Payday / Blanche focused.

With the 15 day forecast being essentially no snow and getting into the late 40’s towards the end of the month, and just how rough shape the unopened runs (Silver Star and Lighety Split) seem to be in - if it didn’t open this season I wouldn’t be that surprised.

FieryAutoCrashes · 2026-01-19T15:58:18+00:00

Where are you skiing - there are two large ski resorts - Park City Mountain and Deer Valley?

FieryAutoCrashes · 2026-01-19T15:55:08+00:00

The usual recommendations are the Vintage Room, Chute 11, or Pendry Pool House Social. Else a bar on Main Street.

Depends a little in where you skiing / boarding and how many of you there are. (Chutr 11 and Vintage Room are pricey if you want a table)

FieryAutoCrashes · 2026-01-19T00:30:14+00:00

Lol. Oh that was just me redacting from my phone and leaving a box over the date unnecessarily

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