Salt Lake / Park City Advice

I am taking my two nine year olds skiing for the first time to Salt
Lake, and am getting a bit overwhelmed by the number of hills and
places to ski. The kids have never skied before, in fact have never
seen snow. We are going to be in Salt Lake the last weekend in
February. Can someone who has been to this area help me with these
questions?

Which mountain has a great ski school for kids? Some that I have seen
only have a few hours on the slopes. A personal recommendation would
be great.

Which mountain has a great selection of blue runs? (for me!)

We will be there over a weekend. Which mountain will I not spend most
of my time in a lift line?

Finally, where should I purchase lift tickets and ski rentals. Salt
Lake or at the mountain?
Thanks in advance for any advice!

Jeff
Houston, TX

jeff wrote:
I am taking my two nine year olds skiing for the first time to Salt
Lake, and am getting a bit overwhelmed by the number of hills and
places to ski. The kids have never skied before, in fact have never
seen snow. We are going to be in Salt Lake the last weekend in
February. Can someone who has been to this area help me with these
questions?

Believe it or not, Alta has the easiest green runs for the never-ever.
I can't vouch for their ski school, but for a first-time never-ever you
could do a lot worse than the terrain served by the Albion & Cecret
lifts at Alta.

Brighton also has a good selection of beginner terrain.

Which mountain has a great ski school for kids? Some that I have seen
only have a few hours on the slopes. A personal recommendation would
be great.

Which mountain has a great selection of blue runs? (for me!)

Alta is a good choice. Or any of the others, really.

We will be there over a weekend. Which mountain will I not spend most
of my time in a lift line?

Solitude. Winner of the truth in advertising award.

Most of the crowds go to the Park City resorts (Canyons, Deer Valley,
Park City Mountain Resort).

Finally, where should I purchase lift tickets and ski rentals. Salt
Lake or at the mountain?

Cheaper to get tickets in town before going up to the slopes. See
http://www.canyonsports.com/tickets.html

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"jeff" wrote in message
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I am taking my two nine year olds skiing for the first time to Salt
Lake, and am getting a bit overwhelmed by the number of hills and
places to ski. The kids have never skied before, in fact have never
seen snow. We are going to be in Salt Lake the last weekend in
February. Can someone who has been to this area help me with these
questions?

Which mountain has a great ski school for kids? Some that I have seen
only have a few hours on the slopes. A personal recommendation would
be great.

Both The Canyons and Park City have good kid's programs


Which mountain has a great selection of blue runs? (for me!)

Park City - Most of their blacks are blues

We will be there over a weekend. Which mountain will I not spend most
of my time in a lift line?

Solitude for sure or if you are willing to drive - head to Snowbasin about
1.5hours away

Finally, where should I purchase lift tickets and ski rentals. Salt
Lake or at the mountain?
Ski and See rental shops have great packages and you can purchase discount
lift tickets there as well

Thanks in advance for any advice!

Jeff
Houston, TX