Park City, Utah

Feb. 3-11, 2007

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**UPDATE** [07 Jan]:  Our Park City trip is completely booked. Thanks, everyone!

Joining us on the slopes but not the lodging? Let us know anyway! We have a sweet discount on lift tickets that just gets better as we buy more tickets. Join our discussion group for more information on the trip.

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Ski 'The Greatest Snow on Earth' with the Ski SIG of American Mensa!

You'll be sleeping just a block from the main lifts at the top-rated Park City Mountain Resort Base, only 45 minutes on the Interstate from Salt Lake City International Airport.  Mensa hospitality for breakfast and après-ski with open bar, snacks, fun conversation, and the great company of your fellow Mensa skiers.

    * Registration
    * Lodging
    * Skiing Park City
    * Skiing Later
    * Skiing Stats
    * More Skiing
    * Not Skiing
    * Hospitality
    * Meals
    * Rates
    * Lift Tickets
    * Ski Rental/Lessons
    * Getting There
    * Getting Around
    * Parking
    * E-mail Lists
    * Questions?
    * WWW Sites

Registration
Fee of $8 in advance/$10 at the door per day noon-to-noon includes continental breakfast in the morning and après-ski Mensa hospitality with snacks, beer, wine, and soft drinks.  This fee is included in lodging prices.  You are welcome to make any other arrangements for lodging and skiing, but the registration fee will be charged daily for access to the Hospitality Suite.

Registration Form

2007UtahRegistration.doc

2007UtahRegistration.pdf

Lodging
Edelweiss Haus two-bedroom condominiums.  Book 4 nights (Sat-Wed or Wed-Sun) or all 8 nights.  There is an option to add additional nights at the beginning and/or end of our stay at a reduced rate.  Typical bedding in each two-bedroom unit is a twin bed in a shared room for single folks and a queen in the master bedroom for couples.  Yes, it's a bit nicer and pricier than usual for us, but if we get the optimum mix for full use of the space, we'll rebate some of the lodging price.  Each unit has a gas fireplace in the living room and a fully-equipped kitchen.  The property has on-site check-in from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM and late check-in at 375 Saddle View Way from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM.  Also free parking, outdoor heated pool, hot tub, exercise and coin-op laundry facilities, complimentary media center located in the lobby with Internet access and wireless capability.  You must book through the SIG to get the discounted prices!  Note that you must provide a credit card imprint to the lodging company at check-in for the $125 damage deposit.  Edelweiss Haus is at 1482 Empire Ave., Park City, Utah 84060, 435-649-9342, 435-649-4049 (fax).

Skiing Park City
From Ski Magazine: "Rated: #5  'If hosting the 2002 Salt Lake Olympics was Park City's gold-medal moment, making it into the Top Five in this year's survey could be its Wheaties-box afterglow. Not much has changed since the pre-Games spruce-up: a lift replacement here, new grooming equipment there, but Park City is generating more national buzz, vaulting up four places since last year. (You know a resort is moving up when readers whine about "too much fur!") With almost a thousand direct flights arriving daily at nearby SLC airport, Park City is still "painless to get to from pretty much anywhere." The skiing can be pretty painless as well, with 50 percent grooming and plenty of that famous Wasatch light 'n' white 485 inches last season. (One confused reader complained of "too much snow at once." We wish we felt your pain, buddy.) Some readers gripe that the area's seven peaks are "not steep enough" and are overrun with "too many blues." Maybe. While Park City ain't Alta, there is plenty of expert terrain upon which to huck, bump and bruise yourself starting with four wildly popular terrain parks. If you fear a hike to the "sweet bowls" off Jupiter Peak, try the "great tree skiing" off the Thaynes and McConkey's lifts. (Another FYI for the hardcores: They don't call it the Ski Team lift for nothing.) Sure, the "on-mountain food is mediocre," but when you compare it to what's available on Main Street downtown from the Easy Street Brasserie at one end up to the Wasatch Brew Pub at the other we're not surprised. Here's a hint: Head down Quit'n Time for lunch at one of the former mining town's No. 7-rated dining options, then ride the Town Lift back to cruisers under the Payday lift. Or, of course, you could start your party early in town, "which ROCKS!" and which is responsible for the resort's No. 7 Après ranking. Or head to any of Park City's No. 5-rated off-hill activities: Try tubing at Gorgoza Park, skating at the base village rink, or ski-jump fantasy camp at the Olympic Park. Personalized Wheaties box not included.' Philip Higgs" 

Skiing Later
Lifts open at 9 AM, some close at 4 PM, but some stay open as late as 7:30 PM!

Skiing Stats
Base: 6,900 feet; Summit: 10,000 feet; 3,300 Acres, spread over seven peaks and nine bowls; 100 Trails: 18 Easier, 44 More Difficult, 38 Most Difficult; Longest Run: Homerun, 3.5 miles long; 14 Lifts: 4 high-speed six-passenger chairs, 2 high-speed quads, 4 triples, 4 doubles; Uphill Capacity: 27,200 guests per hour; Average Annual Snowfall: 355 inches; Average Monthly Temperature in Feb: 35°F.; Snowmaking: 475 acres (summit to base). 

More Skiing
There's a free shuttle service to the nearby resorts of Deer Valley (rated #1 by Ski Magazine!) and The Canyons.  Some folks staying for the full week plan some day-tripping. 

Not Skiing
Non-skiers are welcome - many other activities are available.  Even cross-country skiers are welcome and sometimes get a group together.  :)  But expect most people to be there for the downhill alpine skiing!

Hospitality
Each morning we meet for a light fix-it-yourself breakfast.  Don't expect a proper fry-up.  Après ski we generally have beer, wine, soft drinks, and light snacks.  Hospitality hours are typically 7:30-8:30 AM (or when everyone's gone skiing) and 4:30-6:30 PM (or when everyone's gone to dinner).  You are free to participate with the group or not, as you wish.  We'll have a Super Bowl Party on February 4 - you can join the party or ski the empty slopes instead! 

Meals
No meals other than light breakfast are included, but pasta may appear some nights.  We typically go to one or more restaurants after après-ski hospitality.  There is always a vegetarian group and others form as necessary.  Of course, you can just use the kitchen in your condo.

Rates
Day rates $8/day in advance, $10/day at the door without lodging. $440 for four nights, $860 for eight nights. $200 deposit to hold space; balance due 11/10/06. Partial refunds after 11/10 subject to resale of space. Meal plan (7) included. Room rates guaranteed until 11/10. Book through Ski SIG for low group rates. Checks payable to "Ski SIG."

Lift Tickets
Daily price at the window is likely to be about $74.  We have negotiated group prices of $49 to $55 per day, depending on the number of days you purchase and how many days the group as a whole buys.  We have to pay for the tickets a couple of weeks before, but can sometimes add days on arrival.  Lift tickets are good for x of 7 days, such as 3 days out of a 7-day period.  We have arrangements for some flexibility on the 7-day period for those of you staying longer.  Although there have been requests for deals for other resorts, we can only manage group discounts for Park City.  Note that the more skiers in our group, the cheaper the prices for everyone, so please book with the rest of us!

Ski Rental/Lessons
There's a 20% discount with our lodging.  Ski rental and lessons can easily be arranged after you arrive. 

Getting There
You are responsible for getting yourself there and back.  Salt Lake City International Airport (code SLC) is only 34 miles away and has nearly 1000 flights per day.  Hotel/Airport shuttle $68. Several shuttle services operate between SLC and Park City.  See below for WWW sites with transport info.  Check-in details above under Lodging.

Getting Around
Free Transit System: "Where do you want to go in our beautiful little town? Main Street for a little shopping or a bite to eat? The Canyons Resort, Deer Valley Resort or Park City Mountain Resort for a great day of powder? Maybe a little snowshoeing? Wherever you're headed, the Park City Transit system is the best way to get there. From 7:30 AM until 10:30 PM every day, our buses will take you just about anywhere you need to go.  And you don't have to pay to ride. The best things in life are free. There's also the Main Street Trolley Service which operates daily from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM. The Trolley serves as a connection between Old Town Transit Center and Main Street. We welcome you aboard to enjoy a ride through the Historic District."

Parking
Free parking is available at Edelweiss Haus, but you should really think about why you would need a car there! 

E-mail Lists
Can be used to arrange roommates, airport transportation, coordinate other details, ask questions or just talk snow.  There are two:  1) "skisig-announce" is for announcements only (low traffic), and 2) "skisig-talk" is for discussion (can get a bit chatty).  To subscribe, go to http://www.lists.us.mensa.org/mailman/listinfo/skisig-announce and/or
http://www.lists.us.mensa.org/mailman/listinfo/skisig-talk.

Deadlines and Payments
A $200 deposit will hold your space until November 10.  This does not mean that space will be available until then.  Everything is refundable until November 10.  Refunds after November 10 are subject to resale of your space.  We must receive payment in full by November 10.  We must receive full payment for lift tickets by January 2.  Payments can only be made by check payable to "Ski SIG".  Contact the organizers for information about payment by cheque in British Pounds Sterling.

Questions?
Check out the WWW sites below for massive amounts of detail. 
Still curious or just have something to say? Post a question on the skisig-talk list (see E-Mail Lists).
If all else fails, contact Bruce at: Trip2007@skisig.us.mensa.org

WWW Sites
Ski SIG Announcements Email List:  http://www.lists.us.mensa.org/mailman/listinfo/skisig-announce
Ski SIG Discussion Email List:  http://www.lists.us.mensa.org/mailman/listinfo/skisig-talk
Salt Lake City International Airport:  http://www.slcairport.com
Edelweiss Haus:  http://www.pclodge.com/properties/edelweiss-haus/index.htm
Park City Mountain Resort:  http://www.parkcitymountain.com/winter/index.html
Park City Visitor Information:  http://www.parkcityinfo.com
Deer Valley Resort:  http://www.deervalley.com/skiing.jsp
The Canyons Resort:  http://www.thecanyons.com

Disclaimer
Neither the Ski SIG of American Mensa, American Mensa Ltd, nor any of the officers nor organizers nor coordinators nor members thereof is in any way responsible for any harm that may result from traveling or engaging in any activities, physical or otherwise.