Retired US Ski Team member and Nordic combined athlete Billy Demong knows his snow . He ’ s a five-time Olympian who competed in Nagano , Salt Lake City , Torino , Vancouver , and Sochi . His hardware includes a gold medal for the 10 km large hill , a silver in the 4x5 team event , and four world championship medals .
Demong will always have a soft spot for Whistler Blackcomb ( where he secured those two Olympic titles ) but he ’ s called Park City home for nearly 20 years . This is where he lives , works and plays with his wife and two young sons –– and why he ’ s the perfect guy to share his ultimate ski day at Lift .
FOR NORDIC SKIERS
The Utah Nordic Alliance maintains 10 km of skate and classic ski tracks at the Mountain Dell Golf Course . Located close to Canyons Village , it ’ s the only local ski venue that sets track daily , which means great snow coverage for skiers of all ages .
SOAK IT IN
Time to unwind at the spacious Lift pool . I can ’ t say no to a soak in the hot tub with an India Pale Ale from Park City Brewery in my hand .
EMBRACE YOUR INNER VIKING
For a delicious night out , you can ’ t beat any of the Bill White restaurants on Main Street . Wahso Asian Grill , Chimayo , and Grappa are all fantastic . But if you ’ re looking for something special , make a reservation for The Viking Yurt . After a 23-minute sleigh ride up the mountain , you ’ ll graze your way through four hours of fine Norwegian food and drinks . It ’ s a total adventure — and they only seat 40 people per night .
Billy ’ s Top Park City Perks
SLC INTERNATIONAL . You ’ re 35 minutes from an international airport . Throughout my career , I could fly on a Wednesday night and compete on Thursday . That ’ s unprecedented for a major mountain resort . PARK CITY SNOW . It ’ s light , dry , and utterly incredible . When it ’ s really coming down , it feels like you ’ re skiing in clouds .
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