Helitours available in Park City

PARK CITY — For a bird's-eye view of the eight peaks of The Canyons Resort and the surrounding Park City area, visitors can book a ride with Park City Helitours.

The company will use the Canyons Resort as the launch site in Park City for its scenic helicopter rides.

The trip features 5-, 8-, or 16-minute rides overlooking the Wasatch Mountains and Park City area.

The rides can be purchased on a walk-up basis from Canyon Mountain Sports, located in the Resort Village, or in advance by calling 435-615-3440.

Reservations can also be made directly through Park City Helitours at 435-654-0755.

Tours are limited to four people maximum. Details of the package options are available online at www.thecanyons.com/events or www.parkcityhelitours.com.

The Family Fun Tour is a five-minute helitour aimed at families with young children: $30 a person

Eagles View Tour is an eight-minute tour of The Canyons Resort, Park City and Deer Valley with a cost of $45 person.

Summit Tour is a 16-minute tour of the Canyons Resort and the other Park City resorts plus a tour of Snowbird, Alta and the Jordanelle Reservoir for $90 a person.

Tours run Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m.