Utah Ski Roundup
Deer Valley
By Ashley Patterson
Deer Valley remains the top choice for the ski vacationer looking for pampering. The terrain is as well-groomed as the valets who offer to carry the guests' skis from their cars to the lodge. The food is gourmet, the restrooms display freshly cut flowers daily, and the service is immaculate. Of course, the ticket prices reflect these amenities. A day of skiing at Deer Valley will cost more than any other resort in the state.
However, for those who want a kinder, gentler style of skiing and are willing to pay for it, Deer Valley offers a great alternative. Particularly if part of that incentive includes gentler terrain, since aside from the back bowls, there is a decided lack of advanced skiing within the 1,200 acres of Deer Valley.
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Location: Deer Valley is located in Park City, 45 minutes southeast of the Salt Lake City International Airport and 30 minutes southeast of Salt Lake City.
Season: December to April.
Elevation and Vertical Drop: Base altitude is 7,200 feet, the summit is 9,400 feet and the vertical drop is 2,200 feet.
Lifts: Skiing is on three mountains: Flagstaff, Bald and Bald Eagle. These mountains are served by 15 lifts, including five high-speed detachable quads, three fixed-grip quads, eight triple chairs, a gondola and two double chairs which access 88 ski runs and six bowls.
Snowboading: No
Average Annual Snowfall: 300"
Runs and Terrain: 68 runs. 15% Beginner Terrain, 50% Intermediate Terrain, 35% Advanced Terrain.
Ski School: Deer Valley Ski School, rated as one of the best, has been providing quality lessons for the last 17 years.
Addresses & Phone Numbers
Deer Valley Resort
P.O. Box 3149
Park City, Utah 84060
Reservations 800-424-DEER (3337)
Group Bookings 800-424-DEER (3337)
General Information 801-649-1000
Snow Report 801-649-2000
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