As the spring skiing season approaches, Park City Mountain has exciting news for ski enthusiasts. Contrary to the trend of announcing closing dates, popular ski resorts such as Park City Mountain and Deer Valley Resort have decided to extend their ski seasons.
This move creates some great affordable ski trip opportunities at the end of April for Marriott and Hilton owners, let’s dive a little deeper and see why.
Park City Resorts Extend Ski Season
Park City Mountain and Deer Valley Resort have both announced extensions to their ski seasons, with new closing dates set for April 22nd and April 21st, respectively. This development represents a shift in the closing schedules of Utah’s ski resorts as the spring season nears, providing skiers with additional opportunities to hit the slopes this year.
What This Means For Timeshare Owners
When favorable snow conditions extend the ski season, the final weeks of April become an exceptional deal for timeshare owners. Notably, Park City, UT, is home to a handful of timeshare resorts: Marriott’s MountainSide, Marriott’s Summit Watch, and Hilton Sunrise Lodge. By examining the weeks calendars and points charts for these timeshare resorts, we can gain insights into the affordability of stays during these extended ski weeks.
Marriott’s MountainSide
At Marriott’s MountainSide, the period from April 19th to June 16th falls under the Silver season for owners of deeded weeks. During this time, the resort experiences a lower demand for travel, which typically results in a decreased value for these specific weeks.
Marriott points owners have a unique opportunity to save 3,225 points on bookings for a 2-bedroom villa from April 19th to June 13th, compared to the preceding week. This period marks the beginning of a travel period that has historically low travel demand, but coincides with the extended ski season. It presents an excellent chance for travelers to enjoy a cost-effective vacation and experience the final days of skiing for the season.
Marriott’s Summit Watch
Owners of deeded weeks at Marriott’s Summit Watch can enjoy affordable vacation options from April 12th to April 21st, as this period falls within the Silver season. This season indicates a more cost-effective time for booking your stay.
Marriott points owners can benefit from a savings of 2,900 points on a 2-bedroom villa booking between April 19th and June 13th, in comparison to the preceding week spanning April 11th to April 18th.
Hilton Sunrise Lodge
| Unit Size | Mon-Thurs Nightly |
Fri-Sun Nightly |
7 Night Week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Plus | 272 | 544 | 2720 |
| 1 Bedroom Plus | 480 | 960 | 4800 |
| 1 Bedroom Premier | 576 | 1152 | 5760 |
| 2 Bedroom Plus | 656 | 1312 | 6560 |
| 2 Bedroom Premier | 840 | 1680 | 8400 |
| 3 Bedroom Plus | 768 | 1536 | 7680 |
| 3 Bedroom Premier | 984 | 1968 | 9840 |
| 4 Bedroom Plus | 1120 | 2240 | 11200 |
| 4 Bedroom Premier | 1392 | 2784 | 13920 |
For Hilton Sunrise Lodge, the beginning of Silver season starts on week 16 and extends to week 19.
| Week # | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Apr 19 | Apr 20 | Apr 21 |
| 17 | Apr 26 | Apr 27 | Apr 28 |
| 18 | May 03 | May 04 | May 05 |
| 19 | May 10 | May 11 | May 12 |
As you can see in the timeshare calendar chart above, week 16 starts on April 19th, and ends on May 12th.
Booking during this season can represent huge savings in ClubPoints of up to 50% for Hilton Grand Vacations owners looking to sneak a few extra ski days into the ski season.
Looking Ahead
As the ski season in Utah evolves with these latest announcements, visitors and locals alike can look forward to making the most of the remaining days. Whether opting for the extended season at Park City Mountain or catching the final runs at other resorts, there some great opportunities to book historically low travel demand weeks at the end of the extended ski season.
In conclusion, while most Utah ski resorts prepare to wrap up their seasons, Park City Mountain’s decision to extend its operation offers an exciting opportunity for timeshare owners to enjoy extra skiing adventures.
