 Poster: A snowHead
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Hiya,
I'm off to a conference (and skiing!) at The Canyons in Feb 2010 and as...
a) I've never skied in the States before
b) I'm going it alone
...I'd appreciate any hints and tips from people who've been before.
I've got accomm sorted but any advice on transfers, whether it's worth going out to Park City or further to Alta or Snowbird, what the local transportation is like, that sort of thing.
Many thanks in advance!
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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PM Wear the Fox Hat and he'll give you the insider's guide regarding the Canyons.
Some of your questions can not be answered without further clarification such as what level of skiers are you, how much free time you got for sking (since you're on business), etc.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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medicspy, I believe theres a free shuttle bus between The Canyons, Park City and Deer Valley  . there not much distance between them so should be easy to get to. Alta & Snowbird are quite a distance away - probably an hour at least I would think.
What are you doing for transport ? Is it laid on or do you have to get a vehicle ?
When in Feb are you going ?
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Mmmm... if you're in a snow related conference, I'd hazard to guess most participants are skiers of some degrees?
In the distant past when I was in acedemia, I've attended conferences in various places that I had no idea about. Since I was usually too busy preparing for the conference itself, I'd rarely have the luxury of time to plan for activities during the conference. Yet, I was never short of activities appropriate to the venue...
1) Typically, the conference organizers will have programs catering to the participants AND THEIR SPOUSE. That's almost always had transportation provided.
2) And invariably, there're other participants who have been there before so they could provide much more accurate information about the surrounding area. And if you're lucky to run into someone friendly, you might even be able to hook up with a knowledgable "guide" with a car to ski with!  Then, all is sorted!
So, if it were me, I'd just go there and decide while there.
Now, if you're asking whether you should consider taking a mini-trip post conference, I'd say take as much time off as you can manage. There're so many ski areas there it can easily entertain you for the entire season!
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medicspy,
The Canyons, PCMR and Deer Valley are all local to Park City and are, as Bones indicates, served by a free and frequent shuttle. The Canyons has the largest area, but the least good snow of the three. Deer valley is worth going to just to see what a high-end ski resort in the US looks like. It has good grooming, but also probably some of the best terrain of the three hills, which is often fairly deserted, since most people who ski there stay on the groomers. The larger area around SLC is well worth exploring, so if you get the chance to add on a few days before/after your conference (something I always try to do when I have to visit North America professionally), then grab the opportunity: there are buses that go out to the Cottonwood Canyon resorts.
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Acacia, Thats some good info regarding the three resorts especially Deer Valley, will bear it in mind since we are heading there this year.
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Thank you! All useful stuff!
abc, I'm sure I will meet people out there, but I guess I'm just apprehensive as a girl travelling alone!
Acacia, Sadly I can't extend my holiday (no leave) but if I take one day out for exploring Park City - do you think it's worth travelling Alta/Snowbird just for a day? Or maybe just Deer Valley?
My other thought was just to get some lessons (sort of intro to off piste) for the remaining days...
Otherwise, I can't wait!
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Lol abc, I'll look forward to meeting lots of American males then! 
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FAQ
inbounds terrain.
. A tamer but still excellent, alternative is the Alpine Coaster, which is piste-side in Park City. Great fun!!
Whatever professional conference you're going to, you're likely to be the minority gender (unless you're going for teachers conference). Sexist or not, your male colleaques will be more than happy to help out! 