Mel Has Got to Jump
Born and bred Parkite Mel Fletcher was an integral figure in developing Park City’s early skiing ventures.…
Skiing
An Olympic Memory
Another Olympics is on the horizon for Park City, and while it may seem like yesterday, our…
Otto Carpenter: The Man Behind Snow Park
In 1946 Otto Carpenter and Bob Burns opened Snow Park, Park City’s first alpine ski area. In…
When Did Skiing Arrive in Park City? Part 2
This is the second article covering Park City’s earliest skiers. The first ran on January 24. The…
A Party on Rails
Saturday February 27, 1971 provided a rare opportunity to experience a historic event: riding the final passenger…
Recollections of One of Deer Valley’s First Female Ski Instructors
Twenty-three ski instructors – eight of them female – formed the inaugural department when Deer Valley Resort…
When Did Skiing Arrive in Park City? Part 1
Often, we attribute the title of Park City’s first skier to Emmett “Bud” Wright, who used skis…
The West’s Newest and Finest Playland
This is the third Way We Were article covering the 60th Anniversary of Park City Mountain Resort.…
Remember This Date
This is the second Way We Were article covering the 60th Anniversary of Park City Mountain Resort.…
Could the Silver King Aerial Tram Carry Skiers?
In an essay called “The Hidden Life of a Miner,” Park City historian Gary Kimball recalled overhearing…
A Tramway and A Ski Lift
A frequent question we get or myth we hear at the Museum is about whether the Town…
A Vision of the Future, part 3
The following is the third article in a series on the idea to build a ski resort…
A Vision of the Future, part 2
The following is the second article in a series on the idea to build a ski resort…
A Vision of the Future
The following is the first article in a series on the idea to build a ski resort…
Two Worlds Coming Together
One of Park City’s most unique buildings sits at the southeast corner of Park Avenue and Heber…
A Tale of Two (Ski) Cities – part 5
The following is the fifth and final article in a series on Park City and Ketchum, Idaho.…
Making A Difference
Meeche White grew up with three cousins who are deaf. Her experiences with them in school gave…
A Tale of Two (Ski) Cities – part 3
The following is the third article in a series on Park City and Ketchum, Idaho. The last…
Craig Badami’s Impact
Park City has seen its share of world class skiers and snowboarders over the years – we…
A Decade of Transformation
Park City underwent significant economic and social changes in the 1960s as it started evolving from a…
Ski Era Just As Important
Recreation and tourism, most notably skiing, are incredibly significant and relevant to the history and development of…
Olympic Prestige for Park City
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics, much of which was…
Bidding for an Olympics
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics, much of which was…
One Original Ski Patroller’s Memories
Needless to say, Park City was a little different when I arrived as a pro ski patroller…
The New Resort Arrives
Deer Valley Resort is celebrating its 40th season in operation this ski season. This is the fifth…
The Changes We See
October is often when skiers begin to prepare for the upcoming season – planning trips, buying passes,…
Emmett “Bud” Wright Put Parkites on Skis
You no doubt have stopped between the front of the Park City Museum and Dolly’s Bookstore to…
A Brief History of The Canyons
People have been skiing in Park City since at least the 1890s. Skiing was a local affair…
“America’s Most Daring Skier” Right Here in Park City
With homage to its storied mining origin, Park City Mountain Resort is littered with place names directly…
The Wasatch “Super-Tunnel”
Nearly four decades after it was first proposed the Park City—Alta tunnel idea was resurrected by United…
A Man with a Dream
On Friday, May 8, 1953 the two largest mining firms in the Park City district, the Silver…
Thanksgiving Is For the Slopes
Many people throughout the country get together with family or friends on Thanksgiving. They sit around a…
From Seaside to Slopeside: America’s Amusements
Coney Island stirs up images and memories of a place known worldwide, either by those who went…
Silver and Snow
In 2001, with the Winter Olympics approaching in a matter of months, Park City Historical Society Director…
Long Skis Only Please
Signs at the top of the Hoist ski run at Park City Ski Area in 1976. Credit…
Park City’s Snowball Express
Thanks for coming back to learn about the history of “ski trains” in Park City. Preparations for…
Park City Ski Trains, All Aboard!
Dating back to the 1930s, Park City promoted itself as a destination for winter sports. The Salt…
How More Ski Runs at Treasure Mountains (Now PCMR) Were Named
Last week’s article on Park City ski runs and lifts focused on names inspired by Park City’s…
How Ski Runs at Treasure Mountains (Now PCMR) Were Named
While last week we looked at Deer Valley, this week explores the history of run and lift…
The Names of Deer Valley
In 1982, Edgar Stern opened Deer Valley. He insisted that the area’s history and mining heritage be…