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Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009Skiing Deer Valley
Deer Valley Resort was rated the #1 ski resort in North
America by SKI Magazine in 2001 and 2005 and #2 in 2006.
This commendation is due to the stunning setting, luxury,
incredible Utah snow, and diversity 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.
Skiers at Deer Valley will not be disappointed by the 3,000
vertical feet and 1,750 acres of skiable terrain. This is an
amazing resort destination for skiers of all abilities.
About 15%PRCTG% of Deer Valley's terrain is rated beginner. This
mountain is famous for its' smooth, groomed runs which are
just right for beginners or those who merely want to cruise.
Bald Eagle Mountain and Little Baldy Peak provide plenty of
wide-open trails. Favorite trails for families include
Navigator and Success. Instruction is available for skiers
of all ages and abilities. Another nice touch for parents is
the complementary pagers offered to alleviate concerns of
cell phone coverage on the mountain.
For the intermediate or advanced skier, the remainder of the
mountain is your realm. The challenging skiing along Bald
Mountain, Flagstaff Mountain, and Empire Canyon will be sure
to thrill. Noteworthy runs include Know You Don't (site of
the 2002 Olympic slalom events) known for its narrow
rock-lined chutes and Champion (site of the 2002 Olympic
freestyle events) known for steep mogul fields.
In addition, Deer Valley offers NASTAR racing for the
recreational skier. All skiers are welcome to test their
proficiency against the clock. Deer Valley is also equipped
with the Slope Tracker GPS System. The techno-gadget skier
can use this system to keep track of a variety of statistics
such as runs skied and vertical feet conquered.
For the daring skier, be sure to check out Deer Valley's
Tricks 'n' Turns (TNT) Terrain Park located off of the
Little Chief Chairlift. This park boasts fun double-barrel
rails and tabletop jumps. No experience is needed-anyone
that has the courage and desire can give it a try! Remember
- no snowboarding is allowed at Deer Valley. Both the nearby
Park City Mountain Resort and the Canyons are open boarders
and skiers and offer their own acres of powdery fun.
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Deer Valley Resort was ranked the #1 ski resort in North
America by SKI Magazine in 2001 and 2005 and #2 in 2006.
This commendation is due to the beautiful setting, luxury,
great Utah snow, and diversity of terrain that Deer Valley
has available. This resort was home to the slalom, mogul,
and aerial events of the 2002 Olympic Winter Games.