What to Look for in Your New Family Ski Lodge
Deciding to purchase or build a new family ski lodge in Park City, Deer Valley, Sundance or Powder Mountain is the start of a lifelong adventure. There is nothing quite like having your own Utah ski lodge to escape to whenever you get the urge to hit the slopes to ski in the winter or hike and mountain bike in the summer. We recommend building your dream vacation home over buying an existing one; when you build, you get exactly what you want.
If you’ve ever entertained the idea of building a ski lodge, you might have an idea of some of the options available to you, but you may not be aware of just how many options there are. Below are some suggestions for what to look for in your custom Park City home.
MOUNTAIN MODERN ARCHITECTURE
The best family ski lodges in this area are those designed around mountain modern architecture. As experts in the style of design, it is a favorite among clients looking to build from the ground up. Mountain modern combines the best of rustic themes and natural materials with modern design and all the Utah mountain environment has to offer.
SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE
If you’ve decided to build from the ground up, it is beneficial on many fronts to invest in sustainable architecture that will save energy, create savings, and protect the environment. We work to help preserve the natural beauty and health of Park City, and choosing to build sustainably helps to keep Park City what it is today. Sustainable design allows us to create a home that you and your family can enjoy for generations.
A GRAND FIREPLACE
In terms of physical amenities, no family ski lodge is complete without a fireplace in the great room. Frigid winter evenings are best spent gathered around the fire after a long day of skiing. The fireplace is the centerpiece of any great ski lodge.
FLOOR-TO-CEILING VIEWS
While your grand fireplace commands the evening, spectacular views through floor-to-ceiling windows should greet you every morning. Imagine anticipating a full day of skiing as you look out over a snow-covered mountain and sip hot coffee. Floor-to-ceiling windows offer the most spectacular views unencumbered by interior elements.
USABLE OUTDOOR SPACE
Your new family ski lodge doesn't have to be strictly a winter destination. You can enjoy it during the summer months too. To that end, look for usable outdoor space. Whether that means a large backyard or a wooden deck that wraps around the home. Add a fire pit and hot tub to create an even more enjoyable space.
STORAGE FOR YOUR EQUIPMENT
You’ll need ample storage space for all of your equipment. From skis and poles to snowboards and boots, a place for everything and everything in its place. The right storage solutions give you easy access to your equipment when you need it, but keep it hidden out of sight when you don't.
ACCESS TO THE SLOPES
Above all else, a family ski lodge is your home base for an exceptional vacation focused on skiing. Choose a ski-in ski-out location that gives you direct and easy access to the slopes. Traveling to and from the slopes shouldn’t be a commute, if possible choose a location that skiing is convenient.
Park City, Sundance, Deer Valley, Powder Mountain, Alta, etc. are all excellent choices for building a family ski lodge. At Sparano + Mooney Architecture, we specialize in making dreams a reality. Let us talk about how we can design and build the family ski lodge you have always wanted. You supply the vision; we supply the expertise.