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Skiing Deer Valley

Deer Valley Resort was rated the best ski resort in North America by SKI magazine in 2001 and 2005 and second to the top in 2006. This rating is given for the beautiful setting, luxury, great Utah snow, and variety of terrain that Deer Valley has to offer. This ski 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 terrain that you can ski on. Deer Valley is an awesome ski resort for any skier of any ability.

About 15% of Deer Valley’s terrain is rated beginner. This resort is known for its smooth, groomed runs which are perfect for starters or those who feel like cruising. Bald Eagle Mountain and Little Baldy Peak provide plenty of wide-open trails. Favorite runs for families include Navigator and Success. Training is provided for skiers of every age and ability. One more nice thing for parents is the free pagers available to alleviate worries about cell phone coverage on the mountain.

For the medium or advanced skier, the rest of the mountain is your domain. The harder skiing along Bald Mountain, Flagstaff Mountain, and Empire Canyon should be able to please. Runs of note 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.

In addition, Deer Valley offers NASTAR racing for the recreational skier. Every Skier is 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 take advantage of 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 Valley’s Tricks ‘n’ Turns (TNT) Terrain Park located off of the Little Chief lift. This area contains fun double-barrel rails and tabletop jumps. No experience is needed’anyone that has the nerve and desire can give it a try! Remember ‘ absolutely no snowboarding is allowed at Deer Valley. The nearby Park City Mountain Resort and the Canyons Resort will receive skiers and boarders and offer their own acres of powdery fun via amazines