robbalvey Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 (edited) Because TPR isn't all just theme parks and roller coasters, we like to offer something a bit different every once in a while. This Christmas, we decided to take a 'winter trip' to Park City, Utah, which will include lots of fun in the snow, skiing, snow mobiles, and a lot more! Keep posted to this thread and our Facebook page as I'll update it as the trip goes on. Here we go.... The view from the plane just before landing at Salt Lake City...holy crap that's awesome! Looks like we are going to have a very white Christmas! Translation: "We serve ACErs!" Join us in Park City...we have a "Party in a Box!!!" KidTums is all ready for the snow! "I've never seen this white stuff before!" Creating a path from the cabin to the road so we can go SLEDDING! Just like on the Matterhorn! KidTums absolutely loved the snow!!! Here is the view from our cabin. The cabins are walking distance to shops, dining and everything you would need! The cabin was PERFECT! Anyone interested in a TPR ski trip in the future at a place like this? Look out for yellow snow!!! "Mommy! You almost made me hit the yellow snow!"And now some videos! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JThCnIdUfic Here's a view of shops next to the cabins. And the other side....but what is the most important location here? They have an awesome brew pub here! Looks good so far... Even more good stuff... The most important part...the BEER! First beer of the trip! Walking back it started to snow... KidTums trying to catch snowflakes. Starting to snow pretty good now! Our little winter resort town in the snow! Taking the kid out for a sled. The resort we are staying at is near the Olympic sports park with the ski jump and bobsled. Oh, Canada... It may be freezing outside, but the pool is heated! "I don't want to sit in the sauna! I want to go pizza box sledding!" Heading back to the cabin... Time to say goodnight... snowmobiling tomorrow! Check my Facebook page for more updates! http://www.facebook.com/robbalvey Edited June 8, 2013 by ernierocker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterDude211 Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 Looks like an awesome trip! I've always wanted to go to ski resort like this and try my luck at skiing and other winter activities. I think it is great to see updates other than coasters as this type of stuff looks just as awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midgetman82 Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 ^Everything said above I agree to. Looks like you guys are having fun like usual! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcdude Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 I didn't know you two were into winter activities. I'll be going to Salt Lake City in March to go skiing, but I'll be visiting the resorts in the Cottonwood Canyons as opposed to Park City. Still, it's nice to see pictures of a place I may one day visit. It sounds like there's a lot of things to do up there, and I hope you have a great time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corkscrewy Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 I was in Ogden for the holidays! Park City is absolutely gorgeous, especially this time of year. Hope you guys are having fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Thrill Dragster Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 Big fail to who ever made that display. That isn't Mario Lemieux, or even team Canada in the photo! Great TR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nowaymang Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 Utah looks stunning. ^^Aside from that pick of Steve Yzerman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernierocker Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 This is really something I need to do sometime in the future! I love being around snow, but I just hate having to travel in it. So, put me at a resort in the middle of lots of snow, and I will be in heaven. (Oh, and the brewery nearby wouldn't hut either! ) Looking forward to the rest! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeemerBoy Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 The Blonde Ale looks very tasty. And yes, the Stevie Y pic is all kinds of failed research awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn54 Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 Nice Report! It's good to see people enjoying and having fun in the snow and it's weird seeing something other than Theme Parks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DATman Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 Park City is gorgeous! You guys look like you're having a great time. Seeing pics of Park City is getting me so excited for the Sundance festival this month. I'll have to do a PTR thread about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllenA07 Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 I'm just glad I wasn't the only one who noticed that Steve Yzerman was in that picture and not Mario Lemieux! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterer Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 I absolutely love ski towns, and Park City is one of the best of them. Thanks for the pictures and Enjoy your trip! I'm sure you'll be hard pressed not to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Columbia Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 If you're up for it, the Olympic Park bobsled run is quite the experience. It's expensive, but great to say you've been on the same ice run as the athletes. (Plus, it's quite the thrill to boot) Now as for the 120M Olympic ski jump...that "tourist attraction" doesn't have all the kinks worked out yet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Cow Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 Cool stuff! I've never been to Utah, but ski resorts are alot of fun. Always seems weird to me that people would go on vacation to snow, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 We're having way too much fun! Looks like we may turn this into an official TPR trip in 2012! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timfar Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 Do they disassemble the alpine coaster during the winter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midgetman82 Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 They shouldn't, it's built to run during the summer and heavy snow winter times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoCo Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 First, very entertaining thread! I'm a terrible skier, but the winter ski scene is beautiful. If you're up for it, the Olympic Park bobsled run is quite the experience. It's expensive, but great to say you've been on the same ice run as the athletes. (Plus, it's quite the thrill to boot) TOTALLY recommend this as well. Years ago, we did the lower half of the bobsled run at Lake Placid and it was insane. The Gs through the turns were beyond sick. Blows away any coaster I've ever been on. Love seeing a little kid discovering snow for the first time. Adorable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbottgen Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 Cool! You are in my neck of the woods. You picked a good time to come. Lots of snow. I recommend the bobsled experience. Fast and fun. For a big breakfast, check out the Eating Establishment in downtown Park City. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jray21 Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 Looks like a lot of fun! Haven't been there for a while, I am definitely up for a TPR trip there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurieather Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 Looks like fun! (and this is coming from someone who HATES snow with a passion!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJClarke0912 Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 Ummm, this has me interested! I'm big in skiing (Breckenridge every year), so if another ski trip happens in the following years, you have my interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelie94 Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 I thought I saw one of you guys in Walmart yesterday!!! My parents have a condo right next to where you guys are staying. I always thought where you're at looks like something from Dr. Suess. How funny!!! Have fun up here!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted December 27, 2010 Author Share Posted December 27, 2010 Heh... We were in Wal-Mart yesterday!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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