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Terrain Parks | These days, terrain parks at resorts are as important as water to the human body... you have to have them. Utah's resorts boars some of the biggest and best terrain parks in the world. It's no wonder that several of the world's best skiers and snowboarders, like Olympic Gold medalist Shaun White and Jeremy Jones, are always spotted in terrain parks across the state. These parks aren't just for the pros. Several resorts have terrain features that even mom and dad can enjoy to show off for the kids. From small to "bigger than big" parks, Utah resorts have something for everyone. Check out the resorts below for the latest on their terrain park offerings.
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Monday, 15 January 2007 |
Truly one of the hidden gems of Utah, this small resorts terrain park is perfect for any skier or rider. All rails are made locally and consist of flat rails, pyramid and C and S rails. The park also boasts different size jumps, making it easy to find on that's just right.
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Last Updated ( Monday, 15 January 2007 )
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Thursday, 01 February 2007 |
Try something new and head to Utah's southernmost resort, which boasts terrain parks of every size. Located amongst some of Utah's most tremendous red rock vista's, Brian Head is one of the most scenic resorts in Utah.
The small park located on Navajo Mountain is the perfect place to hone your skills on flat rails and jumps ranging from 10 to 15 feet. The most challenging terrain park can be found on the Giant Steps slope, now accessible from a connecting ski bridge and lifts.
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Last Updated ( Monday, 21 January 2008 )
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Brighton is located in Big Cottonwood Canyon outside of Salt Lake City. Having introduced the first terrain park in Utah, Brighton is considered the granddaddy of them all. With four different parks and a superpipe to choose from, things are only getting better. It's no wonder tat Brighton's terrain park directors, Jared Winkler and Steve Duke, also own a successful terrain park design company, KAB Rails, which designs terrain park features for many other Utah resorts. Check out the Brighton Terrain Park Website . |
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 09 January 2007 )
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Wednesday, 10 January 2007 |
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The relocation of the terrain park to a higher elevation has certainly paid off for the resort. The Sundial Terrain Park is located at the top of the Sun Peak Express chair and has several rails, boxes and jumps to choose from. The Painted Horse Terrain Park is the beginner park and is located off of the Saddleback lift. The Resort also has seven natural half-pipes around the mountain. Also check out the Canyons Terrain Park Podcast . |
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 01 February 2007 )
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Park City Mountain Resort has four award winning terrain parks and and one world class superpipe that have been three times been named "Terrain Park of the Year" by Transworld Snowboarding. With more hits and jibs than you can shake a stick at, Park City's terrain parks can keep even the best shredders busy. The Park City All Stars Team includes: Shaun White, Marc Frank Montoya, Scotty Arnold, Aaron Bittner, Stevie Bell, Drew Fuller and Aaron Comstock. The terrain parks range from small, medium, large to extra large. And, of course, it doesn't get any bigger than the resort's monstrous Eagle Superpipe with 22-foot walls, the largest in North America. Park City All-Star and Olympic Gold medalist Shaun White says "I like to ride at Park City because I know it's always good. The parks are the best in North America, and the new Superpipe is huge. I always have a good time when I ride there." This season, shred where the pro's do and hit up Park City. Check out PCRide.com for more info.
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 09 January 2007 )
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This resort may have just jumped on the high-speed lift bandwagon (their first high-speed lift will open this season), but their terrain parks and pipes are nothing new. The resort features two terrain parks. One is located on Confidence run and features rails, tabletops and jumps for all levels of park riders. Its second park, on Hidden Lake trail, contains rails, tabletops and jumps in addition to a halfpipe on the lower section of the run. The halfpipe is 400 feet long with 8 - 12 foot walls. |
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Last Updated ( Monday, 15 January 2007 )
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Thursday, 01 February 2007 |
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The three terrain parks and superpipe at this resort are perfect for any skier or rider looking to advance their skills. The apex Park located just off the Porcupine Face run has a variety of rails, boxes, tabletops and jumps including a teeter totter. The Krazy Kat Park is the downsized version of Apex with smaller features for those looking for a tamer park. The resort's superpipe is serviced by its own handle tow lift and is 340 feet long, with 17 foot walls. |
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 06 February 2007 )
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Tuesday, 09 January 2007 |
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Snowbird's terrain park and Superpipe offer jibers everything they dream of. Advanced park riders can challenge themselves in teh Baby Thunder Terrain Park, where a series of hits, kickers, tabletops, spines, jumps, and rails of every shape and size are found on nearly every train in the area. The intermediate Terrain Park, located on Big Emma near snowbird's Superpipe, is a great park for riders to continue to improve their skills with a series of intermediate rails and hits. The in-ground Superpipe is 329 feet long, 60 feet wide, and has 18.5 foot walls, providing a world-class pipe experience to complement the legendary Mountain. It is located on the Big Emma run in Gad Valley. |
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 09 January 2007 )
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Monday, 15 January 2007 |
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Solitude's family-friendly reputation carries through to its terrain park in which all of the terrainfeatures are snow-based. The park is located on the top of the Main Street run and features 2 jumps and 2 fun boxes. |
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Last Updated ( Monday, 15 January 2007 )
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Thursday, 01 February 2007 |
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Formerly known as Nordic Valley, this resort offers the Wolf's Lair Terrain Park off of the Oh My Heck trail. The park is complete with rails, jumps and funboxes. |
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 01 February 2007 )
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