What to Pack for a Trip to Park City in Every Season
Packing Lists for Park City in Every Season
Nothing is more frustrating than arriving at your vacation destination and realizing you’ve forgotten essential items. While shopping for overlooked items is an option, it’s far from ideal when you'd rather be enjoying your trip. This is especially true in Park City, Utah, where the stunning mountain scenery and exciting activities await. So, what should you pack for your first visit to this incredible town? Here’s a list of essentials to make sure you're fully prepared for your Park City adventure.
In today’s blog, we’ll go over all the essential items you’ll need to pack for a Park City trip in every season.
A Packing List for Spring in Park City
Springtime is an in-between period for Park City, with the months of March, April, and May featuring cold spells and warmer periods that make it possible to ski late into the springtime. With average lows around the 20s and 30s and highs between 40 and 65 degrees, there’s a huge variation in the weather patterns around this time of year.
Here’s our list of things to pack for a 7-day trip to Park City in the spring:
Skiing gear or snowboarding gear
A waterproof snow jacket
1 pair of ski/snowboarding boots
Insulated and waterproof mittens or gloves
1 winter coat
3-5 pairs of long underwear
2-3 warm jackets/sweaters
4-5 pairs of insulated socks (wool is great for skiing/snowboarding)
3-4 casual outfits for off-mountain adventures
1 nice outfit for a night of Park City fine dining
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
Chapstick/lip balm
A Summer Packing Guide to Park City
Summer in Park City is a magical time. With tons of fun summer festivals and events like the Park Silly Sunday Market and the Kimball Arts Festival, there are so many reasons to flock to this mountain town when the weather gets warm. And, with average temperatures hovering between 50 to 70 degrees, you’ll be comfortable walking around outside without a jacket when the sun is out.
Here’s what we recommend you take along on a 7-day summer trip to Park City:
2-3 warm sweaters/jackets
3-5 casual tops and bottoms
1 pair of hiking pants
1 breathable hiking top
1 pair of hiking boots
1 pair of sandals
2 pairs of walking shoes/tennis shoes
1 warm hat/beanie
1 sunhat
3-5 pairs of socks (cotton is fine during the summertime)
Bathing suit
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
Brimmed hat for sun protection
Fall: What to Pack for a Park City Trip
Park City during the fall is a riot of color, and visitors come during this time of year mainly to see the changing of the leaves and enjoy the beautiful autumn weather patterns. With temperatures sitting around 30s to the 50s from September to November, you won’t have to worry about bundling up too much for the cold when you visit during the fall.
Here’s our packing guide to a 7-day fall trip to Park City:
2-3 warm jackets/sweaters/fleeces
2-4 long-sleeved tops
3-5 warm pants/bottoms
1 warm hat/beanie
1 rain jacket/windbreaker
1 pair of hiking pants
1 warm hiking top
1 pair of hiking shoes
1 pair of trekking poles
1-2 pairs of walking shoes/tennis shoes
1 pair of boots (just in case of snow)
Moisturizer
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
Chapstick/lip balm
Hat with a brim to protect you from the sun
Wintertime in Park City: A Packing List
Park City during the wintertime is at its peak tourist season, and for good reason: with so much powder coming down on the mountains, PC is the perfect place to visit for a skiing or snowboarding adventure. Like many mountain towns, winter brings with it chilly temperatures and unpredictable weather patterns, and for much of December to February, daily averages are usually between 15 to 30 degrees.
Want to make the most of your winter trip to Park City? Here’s a 7-day packing guide to help you get your suitcase full of the right stuff:
Skiing or snowboarding gear
Waterproof gloves
3-5 pairs of wool socks
An insulated and waterproof snow jacket
A skiing or snowboarding helmet
Skiing or snowboarding boots
3-4 base layer tops and bottoms (long underwear works well but any thermal clothing will do)
2-3 casual outfits
2-3 warm jackets/sweaters/fleeces
1 winter coat
Neck gaiter/neck warmer
1-2 warm hats/beanies
1 box of hand and feet warmers
Chapstick/lip balm
Sunglasses
Bathing suit for hot tubbing or taking a dip in a hot spring
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Park City is an incredible place, no matter what season of the year you decide to visit. From the Sundance Film Festival each January to the myriad of events and festivals held during the summertime, there’s a chance to enjoy just about every month of the year in the Wasatch Mountains. And now, you won’t have to worry about a thing with our comprehensive packing guide to help you fill up your suitcase.
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