Get Guaranteed First Tracks with the Powder Club
— Posted by Andy on December 27, 2012
Count on two things when talking to ski town locals: they'll remind you "there're no friends on a powder day" and they'll button up when you ask where their favorite powder stash is.
Park City Mountain Resort's new Powder Club, however, breaks both of those rules: putting you in a fun group led by an instructor who shows you the best spots to hit on the mountain - all before the lifts are open to the public. No membership is required - just purchase tickets for a Powder Club session between 8-8:30 any morning after the Resort has received more than six inches of snow overnight. I tagged along with the Powder Club recently, after 13" of snow fell the night before, and enjoyed by far my best ski day so far of the young season!
The Powder Club jumps on PayDay lift promptly at 8:30 a.m. and gets around the mountain to enjoy first tracks before the lifts open to the public at 9. Whether you're a seasoned powderhound just looking to be pointed in the right direction, a pow novice looking for some tips on turning in the deep stuff, or somewhere in between, this special 3-hour tour of the mountain is designed with you in mind.
There's nothing like getting first tracks on a powder day and feeling like you have the whole mountain to yourself. But if you think I'm wrapping up this blog post by sharing my own favorite stash, you've got another thing coming. You'll just have to get out with the Powder Club and discover your own.
Powder Club is for skiers only skiers AND snowboarders, and is only offered when there has been 6 inches of new snow the previous 24 hours. Registration is in-person only at the Resort Services Office ticket windows in the Resort Plaza between 8-8:30 a.m. for $125 during the regular season and $130 during holiday periods - click HERE for more Powder Club details. For the inside scoop on when Powder Club is offered, sign up here for our POWDER ALERT emails (sent when we receive at least 6 inches of snow the previous 24 hours).
We want to let everyone know that we listened and we have now created an additional class for snowboarders to take advantage of our Powder Club lesson. Pray for snow and we hope to see you on the mountain!
— Posted by Park City Mountain Resort on January 24, 2013 11:03 AM MST
Is there a limit to the number you sell each day?
— Posted by Joel on January 10, 2013 9:39 PM MST
Joel,
We limit class sizes to 5 students per instructor, but we will send out multiple classes if needed, so nope, no limit!
— Posted by Park City Mountain Resort on January 10, 2013 9:42 PM MST
There are plenty of snowboarders who are completely capable of riding whatever amazing conditions this program can offer (myself included). This is a very disappointing decision and I have to say, it sours my opinion of PCMR.
— Posted by Phil on January 10, 2013 9:22 PM MST
it would be nice to see a logical response to the posts on the topic of why snowboards / snowboarders are not permitted.
— Posted by Matthew on January 10, 2013 8:57 PM MST
Thanks for discriminating against snowboarders i thought this was a free country!
— Posted by Brandon on January 10, 2013 5:42 PM MST
Do you have to be able to ski double blacks to participate?
— Posted by Jennifer on January 10, 2013 5:13 PM MST
Jennifer,
Powder Club is for "advanced" skiers, which is black diamonds and above. We're happy to provide more detail if you need it, see you in the powder!
— Posted by Park City Mountain Resort on January 10, 2013 5:24 PM MST
Can't believe PCMR is going skiing only. Guess will have to switch over to the Canyons....
— Posted by Penny on January 10, 2013 5:03 PM MST
Lame....skiers only. Is this Deer Valley or something? Thought that snobby thing was only there. Lowering yourself to their level I think.
— Posted by Scott on January 10, 2013 5:00 PM MST
It would be nice if you told everyone that it costs $125. In your blog it says nothing about a fee. Just a thought.
— Posted by Christian Clegg on December 28, 2012 8:41 AM MST
Getting psyched for the next dump!
— Posted by Thomas Lake on December 27, 2012 8:59 PM MST
Let's do it!
— Posted by Thomas Lake on December 27, 2012 8:58 PM MST
sweet!!!...if we are a group of 4 do we all need to be present to sign up at 8am? thanks
— Posted by kurt on December 27, 2012 8:17 PM MST
Kurt,
Only one person needs to purchase tickets, but you all need to be ready and on the slopes prior to 8:30!
— Posted by Park City Mountain Resort on December 28, 2012 8:15 AM MST
ohhh ..... No snowboarders ..... Can't we still come and ride at the back?
— Posted by Leigh on December 27, 2012 7:54 PM MST
Would love to know when powder club is available
— Posted by Chris on December 27, 2012 1:02 PM MST
Chris, Powder Club is offered whenever we have received six inches of snow the previous 24 hours. Our Powder Alert email, also sent out when at least six inches of new snow have fallen the previous 24 hours, is sent out early that morning and is your best notification of when a Powder Club session will be offered.
— Posted by Andy on December 27, 2012 3:17 PM MST