Park City Home of the US Ski Team

Who needs the Alps, when you've got Park City, Utah? If you tuned in to the 2014 Winter Olympics, you know that the USA Ski Team has been in great form. Ted Ligety and Mikaela Shiffrin each brought home gold medals in slalom, one of the most competitive disciplines in world skiing, to continue a long run of US skiing success. And they trained to win those medals right here in Park City.

After Park City's hosting duties ended for the 2002 Winter Olympics, Utah Olympic Park was converted into a world-class training center, where weekend skiers can enjoy the same conditions as Olympic athletes. Whether you're looking to celebrate skiing history or make a bit of your own, Park City, Utah has just what you're after.

It's Always Ski Season in Park City, Utah

Park City's winter sports history dates back long before the 2002 Winter Olympics. In fact, it was one of the first skiing hot-spots in the United States. The near-constant low humidity and mountain geography in Park City leads to a steady supply of light, fluffy snow – perfect for winter sports adventures.

Whether the next Olympics is a few months or a few years away, you'll find athletes training hard in Park City. During the summer months, the US Cross Country team simply switches to roller-skiing on the Olympic cross country track.

If you want to catch the next skiing star in action, don't miss the chance to visit Utah Olympic Park. Enjoy a meal while you take in a practice session, then gear up and hit the slopes yourself.

We celebrate the history of skiing in Park City. At Olympic Park, you can also take a behind-the-scenes look at US Ski Team history with an expert guided tour.

The Alf Engen Ski Museum, named for one of the most passionate early proponents of skiing in the United States, is also located in Park City. In addition to enjoying Engen's significant collection of personal memorabilia, you'll get a chance to see how US skiing got its start.

We haven't even touched on the ski resorts! Needless to say, you'll find world-class conditions for skiing, snowboarding, and all of your favorite winter sports. Snowbird and Alta, each a short drive from park city, both made Forbes list of the top 10 ski resorts in North America.

Looking for a place to unwind after a busy day? Visit Park City's Historic Main Street for fine dining, culture, and the best nightlife in Utah.

During the heart of ski season, the Sundance Film Festival makes its annual visit to Park City. It's the perfect place to see new films, brush elbows with the stars, and enjoy the cultural side of Park City.

People travel from all over the world to ski in Park City, but why book a plane ticket when you can simply call the place home? Contact Cheryl Fine-Whitterton to learn more about luxury listings in Park City, and you'll be sharing the slopes with the USA Ski Team before you know it.