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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Home to the “world’s greatest snow,” Park City, Utah is one of the nation’s ultimate ski and snowboard destinations. The area even hosted the world’s best at the 2002 Winter Olympic Games.Now spring has arrived and the mountaintops continue their transformation from snowy white to the green of the summer season. And through it all, the area continues to offer plenty of scenic beauty and lots of alternative outdoor recreation.

In fact, when it comes to great Park City vacations, the spring and summer seasons are full of adventure and savings!

Park City provides outdoor enthusiasts with some outstanding opportunities for mountain biking, road cycling and hiking. Hikers and bikers are welcome on more than 325 miles of public trails running throughout Park City. You can choose from serene and scenic rides to adrenaline filled descents down steep terrain. The town’s three ski resorts also offer lift-served, single- and double-track mountain biking.

If you prefer some calmer recreational activity like trout fishing, you never have to look far to find a crystal-clear river or stream in the Park City area. Meanwhile, golfers also feel right at home in Park City. With breathtaking mountain vistas, cool breezes and clear blue skies, it’s hard to find a more picturesque or idyllic setting for championship golf.

Another option is to simply enjoy the scenic downtown where you’ll find a variety of quaint village stores, shops and dining options.

With or without the snow, Park City is an amazing destination for couples and families alike. And there’s no better place to enjoy the scenic ambiance than Westgate Park City Resort and Spa where you’ll appreciate the spacious luxury and extensive list of amenities.

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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