Park City Mountain vs Sun Valley

The summit is higher above sea level. This means the mountain can have lots of snow, even in springtime.

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Source: city's official website, 2019.

The level of the base of the mountain above sea level.

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The resort has played host to the winter olympics. This means it is likely to have a range of professional slopes, other winter sports, and finally, good facilities and well developed transport links.

The resort has dedicated on site childrens clubs, so no need to worry about a babysitter.

Source: Wikipedia, 2019; city's official website, 2019.

In resorts which allow off piste-skiing, you can ski anywhere which is great for adventurous types. However, there are hazards such cliff edges, avalanches or simply getting lost and suffering exhaustion.

Cross-country skiing is an Olympic sport that provides great exercise for both the upper and lower body. Resorts that keep the cross-country skiing trails open for the general public attract professional and casual skiers.

This is the amount of people that can be transported by ski lifts etc. per hour. A bigger uphill capacity can indicate less waiting time, although it will be affected by how busy the resort is.

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Ski schools offer lessons to beginners.

The longest ski run at the resort. A longer run can be more challenging and will test your endurance.

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The average price of a one day "all access" ski pass at the resort.

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More restaurants and bars can indicate a lively nightlife, as well as offering visitors more choice.

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At the ice rink you can get your skates on and try your hand at a different winter sport.

Ice climbing is a great sport for adrenalin seekers. It entails climbing frozen cliff edges/waterfalls using tools such as ice axes in order to grip the surface.

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This is a long track, usually made of concrete covered in ice. They are used for bobsledding, and some can be used for other sports such as luge and skeleton.

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A snowmobile tour is a great way to cover large distances in a short time. After lots of physically demanding activities, it can be good way to sit back and let the motor do the work.

The resort has a golf course which visitors can enjoy, weather permitting!

The resort will be more easily accessible when serviced by public transport. It is also usually cheaper than other modes of transport.

With more hostels and hotels at the resort you have a range to choose from.

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The resort offers facilities so that companies and organisations can hold conferences or other corporate events.

Camping can offer a cheaper alternative to hotels or B&B’s, and can provide a fun outdoors experience - although it might not be ideal in winter!

A chalet is a type of house commonly found in ski resorts. Renting your own chalet can be fun and can often work out cheaper than staying in a hotel.

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Five star hotels at the resort can indicate prestige. It can provide luxurious accommodation to those wanting to spend a bit more.

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The average snowfall each season as measured in inches. The more snowfall there is, the more powdery and fluffy the ski slopes will be.

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