Park City Cross Country Skiing

FAQs About Park City Cross Country Skiing

• What is the difference between cross country skiing and downhill skiing?

  While the gear is the same and both sports can only be enjoyed in the winter months, the difference between the two is displayed in their names. Cross country skiing, also called Nordic skiing, is enjoyed in the flat countryside, no slopes involved. Downhill skiing takes place on the mountain, offering speed and the sensation of flying, and maybe a hint of danger to those who like to live life on the edge.

• Is cross country skiing easier?

  You may be surprised to learn that cross country skiing can be a bit more difficult, as you are having to learn a new way to maneuver across flat land, using muscles you rarely engage. It is easier when falling, however, because you don’t have to worry about continuing your fall down a slope.

• Where can I cross country ski in Park City?

  Any public open landscape can be a potential cross country ski spot, but the amenities found at White Pine Touring Nordic Center, 1541 Thaynes Canyon Drive, can be most helpful to novices. Offering tours, lessons, and many, many miles of groomed trails, it won’t take long until you are crossing the landscape like a pro.

• I have been cross country skiing all day and I can’t seem to get warm. Does Park City Hotels offer homes with fireplaces?

  Most of us at Park City Hotels have lived here much of our lives and we understand the luxury and warmth a fireplace can provide. As such, yes, most of our properties are equipped with fireplaces that may be wood burning (logs will be provided) or gas which can be turned on with the click of a switch.