Skiing at Deer Valley

Deer Valley Ski Resort was announced to be the #1 ski resort in North America by SKI magazine in 2001 as well as 2005 and number one in 2006. This acclaim is based on the gorgeous surroundings, 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 slopes at their ski tips. This is an amazing destination resort for skiers of all levels.

Around 15% of Deer Valley�s terrain is rated beginner. This mountain is famous for its smooth, groomed runs which are perfect for starters or people who just want to cruise. Bald Eagle Mountain and Little Baldy Peak provide many wide-open trails. Favorite runs for families include Navigator and Success. Lessons are provided for skiers of all ages and abilities. Another nice touch for parents is the free pagers offered to alleviate concerns about cell phone coverage on the mountain.

For the medium 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 distinction include Know You Don�t (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.

Another thing Deer Valley provides is NASTAR racing for any recreational skier. Every Skier is welcome to put their skills to the test against the clock. Deer Valley is also equipped with the Slope Tracker GPS System. The technologically saavy skier can benefit from this system to keep tabs on all sorts of statistics such as runs skied and vertical feet flown.

For the adventurous skier, be certain to check out Deer Valley�s Tricks �n� Turns (TNT) Terrain Park located off of the Little Chief lift. This park boasts fun double-barrel rails and tabletop jumps. You don't need extraordinary to try this park! Remember � absolutely no snowboarding is allowed at Deer Valley. The nearby Park City ski resort and the Canyons Resort are open to skiers and boarders and offer their own acres of powdery fun.

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Blake Provo writes for Blooming Resort Rentals which offers Deer Valley lodging options for vacationers and business travelers. Also, see the Park City Ski Lounge website they sponsor. NOTE: Use of this article requires links to remain intact.