With its beautiful, world class ski slopes, Park City was selected as the primary site for the Olympic alpine events during the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Games. Now a decade later, that Olympic legacy still burns brightly and February will see three Olympic-sport competitions playing out on those same snow covered slopes.

It all starts Feb. 1 along Park City’s beautiful and historic Main Street with a kick off the celebration and a free concert by Robert Randolph and the Family Band plus other Olympic-related events on February 1.

Pre-concert activities will include a Torch Relay, a video board featuring 2002 Olympic highlight videos, and introductions of past Olympians, current Olympic hopefuls and other athletes. The official Olympic mascots - Coal, Copper and Powder - will also be on hand for photo opportunities. Olympics fans can also trade Olympic pins and memorabilia, attend Olympic athlete autograph sessions and enjoy various Olympic displays and exhibits.

The Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation has collaborated with a number of Olympic venues and host cities to schedule Olympic-sport competitions and a variety of Olympic-related activities throughout the month of February 2012.

Olympic sport competitions include:

• Freestyle World Cup at Deer Valley Resort (Feb 1-4)
• FIBT Skeleton Intercontinental Cup at Utah Olympic Park (Feb 6-11)
• US Snowboarding & Freeskiing Grand Prix at Canyons (Feb 9-12)

Area mines yielded $400 million in silver and created 23 millionaires, including famed newspaper publisher, William Randolph Hearst. And in the process, Park City was born, being incorporated as a city in 1884.

As the silver boom faded in the 1930s, area residents soon discovered how precious their mountains could be when covered with “the greatest snow on earth.”

A total of 64 of Park City’s buildings are listed on the National Historic Register of Historic Places and more than 1,200 miles of tunnels still wind through the mountains as remnants of the great mining era. But today, those historic buildings also mix with spectacular ski resorts and modern day wonders.

In 2002, the world returned to Park City for 17 days in search of Silver medals, as well as Gold and Bronze. The area’s ski runs were filled with hundreds of thousands of visitors as part of the 2002 Winter Olympic Games.

Park City remains the home to the Utah Olympic Park, a U.S. Olympic Training site. The Olympic Park serves as a year-round competition and training ground for recreational and high-performance athletes.

Visitors can watch athletes in training, visit the Alf Engen Ski History Museum or check out the 2002 Eccles Winter Olympic Museum. For more thrills, you can race down a bobsled track, or learn how to steer your own skeleton or luge by taking an special introductory camp.

Admission to Utah Olympic Park is free and the site offers something for everyone including bobsled rides, Quicksilver Alpine Slide, two Ziplines and the Flying Ace All Stars Freestyle Aerial shows.

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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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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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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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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.

Visit the Web site www.ParkCityVacationStore.com for details on discount Park City vacation packages and the area’s abundant recreational opportunities. Or go to www.WestgateReservations.com for information on discount hotel and resort lodging, including Westgate Park City Resort & Spa.

Nearly 100 nations from around the world have qualified at least one athlete or team for participation in the 2010 games. Sports included in this Olympics include bobsled, luge, skeleton, ice hockey, figure skating, speed skating, short track speed skating, curling, alpine skiing, freestyle skiing, snowboarding, biathlon, cross country skiing, ski jumping and the nordic combined event.

While the world watches the events in Vancouver, the snow will also be falling at the site of the 2002 Olympic Winter Games in the Wasatch Mountains of Utah. www.vancouver2010.com

Salt Lake City and nearby Park City, Utah hosted the 2002 Winter Olympics and winter sports buffs can still enjoy the thrills associated with those Games. 

Skiers and snowboarders in particular will appreciate the benefits of staying at Westgate Park City Resort where they can find “the greatest snow on earth” as well as convenient ski in and out accommodations.

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Other reminders of the 2002 Winter Olympics are also visible throughout the Park City area. The Utah Olympic Oval was built to host speed skating competitions during the 2002 Games, but now serves as a legacy to the State of Utah for all to enjoy.

At the Utah Olympic Park you can watch or participate in Olympic-style events. The park hosts national and international competitions and training events including nordic jumping and the excitement of sliding sports like bobsled, luge and skeleton.

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.

Westgate Park City Resort & Spa is the perfect winter destination for a luxury vacation, with 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.