We were at PC the week of 1/7/8 so crowds were not a large issue. The good part of the PC experience was the shuttles and public transportation available. We easily went to Deer Valley or the Canyons as well as any areas in PC. I will not rent a vehicle for my trip next year. The lower altitude is also good for young children to avoid altitude sickness. The two items above made the overall experience great.

Went to PC in March of 07 during Spring Break. Crowds weren't really an issue, but warm spell (70 degrees) made for lousy skiing conditions (slush, slush, slush). PC is great for intermediate cruisers. However, wasn't that impressed with the town and the warm weather kinda ruined my first trip out west skiing. But can't do nothing bout the weather.

Park City is one of my new favorite ski resorts. The town itself is wonderful, though a little bit posh for my tastes. I've not been to Aspen, but I can imagine they're similar in their clientele.

Terrain - 4

Expert skiers probably wouldn't like Park City. There aren't many steeps or glades. Jupiter peak looks pretty gnarly, but I was there early season and it hadn't even been tracked up. Mostly Blue cruisers at PCMR. Great for family vacations. Was there 2nd week in December, so a lot of terrain was yet to open.

Service - 4

I really have nothing on which to base this rating. I bring my own equipment, so I don't have to deal with rental shops. Buying lift tickts was no different than at any other resort...find discounts or stand in line at the ticket office. Didn't use the ski school, so can't comment about the competence or experience with instructors. Patrol was friendly, I suppose. I don't think I had to deal with them once.

Crowds - 4

Was there midweek, when crowds are small. It was also early season, cutting down on the amount of tourists greatly. Afternoons, especially after the local schools let out, were particularly crowded.

Activities - 5

There's just about anything you want to do in the area. There's far better skiing within 45 minute's drive and the town of Park City is alive. Utah's alcohol laws (3.2% beer?!?) kind of douse the party flames a bit however. There's tons of shopping, any kind of food you could ask for. I just went for the skiing myself.

Value 3

This is where PC gets you. As with any Ski resort, everything is pricey. $45 life tickets when only half the mountain is open (if that much) was a little irritating. Espeically considering you can find some of the world's best skiing and snow, an hour away, at Alta for $48 peak season. The combined ticket for Alta and the Bird is only 6 or 7 ($71, I believe) dollars more expensive than the PCMR's ($65 peak season).

Park City earned its name Easy Acres for a reason; its boring, lackluster terrain is perfect for people that need a financial break from a Deer Valley lift ticket.

Having lived in Utah for eleven years now, I am constantly amazed of PCMRs popularity. And who says marketing and advertising do not pay off? The only worthy resort in the Park City area is The Canyons (where I have had a seasons pass for eleven winters), however perhaps the real turnoff is the town of Park City. It is literally out of control with strip mall culture, Hummers and overbuilding (and The Canyons should also be ashamed for what they have contributed in concrete, as well).

If you want a true ski town experience (sans t shirt shops every five feet and overpriced restaurants that pale in comparison to other resort towns) I would highly recommend looking elsewhere. Again the reosrt of Park City Mountain is BORING.

Honesty can be painful.