As our first purchase in Park City, we bought a little 1-bedroom miner’s cabin. It had a cute loft that could function as a second sleeping area, all tucked into 888 sq. ft. The location was part of the charm, as it was within easy walking distance to the Town Lift. We enjoyed using this home for vacations and renting it out to cover the carrying costs.
Fast forward a decade, and Kim and I now living full-time in Park Meadows. We had sold the tiny home after several years and were living life in So. Cal. as we had for so long. Thanks to my wife’s insight and perseverance, we made it back to Park City and into a neighborhood more conducive to full-time living vs. the transient rental area that Old Town can be.
This past weekend Kim and I planned to ski but didn’t want to deal with parking, so we walked to the bus stop and hopped on. This was a first in terms of riding the bus to the ski resort. We’ve used it for other adventures, like concerts at Deer Valley or Canyons, meeting friends to play volleyball at City Park, etc.
What a ride down memory lane this trip turned out to be. We decided to ride the bus to the Town Lift for old time’s sake. Great call. We had forgotten how uncrowded it is there. No huge line waiting to board the lift. Lots of space to gather and get your group situated if need be.
Kim has a favorite coffee shop on Main St., not far away. She slipped over to Atticus Coffee and grabbed two coffees and two breakfast burritos while I got booted up and my backpack packed.
As I sat on the low wall of The Bridge Café’s outdoor dining area, I took in all the convenience packed into this “secret spot”.
You can rent your gear here and there is a ski valet that will store your gear at the end of the day. When you walk back over the pedestrian bridge to your condo you won’t have to be carrying anything. There is an express ticket window to speed getting up on the mountain.
You can meet at The Bridge Café for a great breakfast before heading out, or ski back for lunch. Seriously, just click out of your skis and order up. Pro tip – ski back here for lunch and walk over to Davanza’s for lunch.
The staff at this base area was friendly and inviting. I witnessed one Vail host give a young boy a ticket for a free hot chocolate and then found out it was his birthday. Perfect timing.
As I waited, with the snow falling gently, I was overcome with the memories created during the time we owned that cute little bungalow. My son still talks about the epic sledding we did and the cool dog park down the street. Priceless time together and memories for a lifetime. That’s what our purchase of an Old Town Park City home did for our family.
While we rode up the lift that morning, sipping coffee and eating burritos, the conversation centered around how nostalgic the morning was, but also how quick, easy, and convenient it was to launch from the Town Lift. It’s not a true secret, but more of a refined diamond in the rough. It was the start of another truly magical day here in Park City.
To start your own memories with family or friends, reach out to Park City Home Sales. We can guide you on the best neighborhood for your taste and needs. Start small, dip your big toe in, like we did, and you’ll likely be hooked for years to come.