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Deer Valley Ski Resort
The Deer Valley Ski Resort is a top-notch ski resort located about 45 minutes east of Salt Lake City, catering to ski enthusiasts of all levels of abilities. Deer Valley offers skiing on four mountains offering a wide variation of terrain:
Bald Eagle Mountain - Great for first-time skiers, offering a protected beginners' area known as Wide West. Bald Eagle Mountain also served as the venue for Deer Valley's 2002 Olympic Games events.
Bald Mountain - Bald Mountain offers intermediate and advanced skiing, perfect for skiers in search of steep, ungroomed trails.
Flagstaff Mountain - Offers extensive gladed areas and access to Ontario Bowl.
Empire Canyon - Offers some of the most advanced skiing at Deer Valley, boasting eight chutes and three bowls.
Season: Approximately December through April
Number of Lifts: 22
Number of Runs: 98
Longest Run: 2.8 miles
Glade Skiing: 930 acres
Skiing Deer Valley
Author: Blake Provo
Deer Valley Resort was named the number one ski resort in North America by SKI magazine in 2001 as well as 2005 and number one in 2006. This acclaim is because of the beautiful setting, luxury status, great Utah snow, and the variety of terrain that Deer Valley has to offer. This resort was home to the slalom, mogul, and aerial events of the 2002 Olympic Winter Games. People who have skied at Deer Valley were not disappointed by the 3,000 vertical feet and nearly two thousand acres of ski-able terrain at the tip of their skis. This is an awesome destination resort for skiers of all levels.
Around 15% of Deer Valleys terrain is rated beginner. This mountain is known for its smooth, groomed runs which are fantastic for starters or those who feel like cruising. Bald Eagle Mountain and Little Baldy Peak give plenty of wide-open trails. Favorite runs for families include Navigator and Success. Lessons are available for skiers of every age and ability. One more nice touch for parents is the free pagers offered to alleviate worries of cell phone coverage on the mountain.
For the intermediate or advanced skier, the rest of the mountain is your domain. The challenging skiing along Bald Mountain, Flagstaff Mountain, and Empire Canyon will be sure to please. Runs of note include Know You Dont (site of the 2002 Olympic slalom events) for narrow rock-lined chutes and Champion (site of the 2002 Olympic freestyle events) for steep mogul fields.
In addition, Deer Valley offers NASTAR racing for the recreational skier. All skiers are welcome to put their skills to the test against the clock. Deer Valley also has the Slope Tracker GPS System. The technologically saavy skier can benefit from this system to keep track of all sorts of statistics such as runs skied and vertical feet flown.
For the adventurous skier, be sure to check out Deer Valleys Tricks n Turns (TNT) Terrain Park found off of the Little Chief chairlift. This area contains fun double-barrel rails and tabletop jumps. You don't need extraordinary to try this park! Remember absolutely no snowboards are allowed at Deer Valley. The nearby Park City Mountain Resort and the Canyons Resort are open to skiers and boarders and offer their own acres of powdery fun.
About the Author:
Blake Provo works for Blooming Resort Rentals which provides Deer Valley lodging options for visitors to the area. See also the Park City Ski Lounge website they sponsor.
Synonyms: Eer, eDer, Deeer, Derr, Der, Der, Dere, and Dee are typos for "Deer." Alley, aVlley, Vlley, Vlaley, Valey, Valey, Valely, Vally, Vallye and Valle are typos for "Valley." |
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