The Alpine Slide

When Northern Utahans (Yes, that is the name for people living in Utah.) say they went to the Alpine Slide, the usually mean they went up to Park City Mountain Resort (PCMR) during the Summer and Fall and rode the slide. The slide is a luge-like track that you ride on a sled, where the rider controls the speed, and the rider has complete control of the brake. It is a fun activity if you are 3 or 93.

This is the lift that takes you to the top of the Slide.

And here is the finish line! Oh, and yes, you can race. So long as no one is one front of you on the track, anyway.

The fun at PCMR doesn't stop there! If you are a mountain climber or biker, you can take the lifts up to some amazing trails during the summer time. If you are looking for a more immediate thrill, right there next to the slide is the Alpine Coaster and the Flying Eagle Zip Line.

The Coaster is a bit of an unusual treat. Unlike a regular roller coaster where you quickly accelerate to the top, this track is built onto the mountain side and it takes several minutes to get to the top.  However, once you are at the top, the descent back down is much faster.

The final big thrill there is the Zip Line. I haven't personally been on the zip line yet, but it looks like a blast. I am hoping to get to ride soon.

The Slide is a great thing for even small kids. Children under 48" and at least 3 years old can go with an adult.  It isn't hard to change the thrill level for your own child. Just pull on the brake or let it go, depending on if you child is scared speechless or screaming, "Faster!"

The Coaster is a bit more of a thrill and has a height requirement, but again, small children can ride with an adult or even an older sibling. If the slide was too much for your kiddo, don't take them on the coaster. It is more extreme.

If the slide and the coaster are both going to be too much, during the summer months, there are a few small kiddie rides like you would find at county fair. If you have pre-teens or teenagers, the slide, coaster and zip-line are a must-do when visiting.

Although the slide closes for the winter, the coaster and the Zip line continue to operate during the warmest hours of the day during the winter. So if you go up to PCMR to ski or snowboard, you can always take a break from that and take a ride on the Coaster or Zip Line instead.

For prices and hours of operation, which are all weather permitting, visit: http://www.parkcitymountain.com/site/activities-and-events/index.html

There are a few other activities available during the summer months, and I am hoping to try them all next summer and then I'll give a great big post about them.