The readers of SKI Magazine* have once again selected Deer Valley as the #1 resort in North America. This is the second year in a row and fourth time since 2002 that Deer Valley has received this honor. Deer Valley is renowned for setting the standard of service in the ski industry and has been adding more and more expert terrain recently. As someone who skis there regularly (44 days in the last two seasons) I can vouch for the high ranking. And the excellent carrot cake. Congratulations to Deer Valley for being #1.
Deer Valley wasn't the only high ranked resort in the area -- Park City Mountain Resort was #5. Park City gets high marks for it's diverse terrain and killer terrain parks. The new Crescent high-speed quad should ease some of the congestion at the base area this year.
The Canyons was voted #13 due to it's easy access from the airport and the sheer size of the mountain. With Talisker as the new owner, expect to see many improvements in the near future.
The Park City area resorts also did well on the Top 10 Lists. Deer Valley scored #1 for SERVICE, GROOMING, ON-MOUNTAIN-FOOD, and WEATHER. Park City Mountain Resort was #1 for ACCESS. In fact, all three Park City resorts were in the top four for access thanks to being 40 minutes from a major international airport. Where else can you fly in from New York in the morning, and be skiing 350+ inches of snow in the afternoon?
In all, it make Park City a pretty great place to vacation (or live :) ). If you haven't already, now is the perfect time to plan your Utah ski trip. Hope to see you on the slopes this winter.
'til later,
- Jeff
Keller Williams Park City Real Estate
*Source: SKI Magazine, October 2008.
Wednesday, October 01, 2008
Saturday, August 09, 2008
Mirror Lake Highway 8/9
We're lucky to have Mirror Lake Highway (Utah SR-150) just a short drive away. This scenic byway winds through miles of the Wasatch-Cache National Forest and the Uinta mountains connecting Kamas, UT to Evanston, WY. There are numerous campsites, lakes for fishing, and trails for hiking.
(The gang.)
I went up for an night in August to join some friends.
(Stoking the campfire.)
Unfortunately. Mother Nature "treated" us to some much needed rain that day, and it left the ground a little soggy. Still, we had a roaring campfire that kept us warm. And a sturdy groundcloth kept the tent from getting wet.
(Relaxing.)
In the morning, we had a campfire breakfast. Did you know you can cook waffles over a campfire? I never quite got the hang of the iron tho and mine turned out mostly well-done. But enough spray-on butter still made them taste ok. :)
(Campfires are mesmorizing.)
We're lucky to have something so nice as the Mirror Lake Highway so close to home. A day pass is $6 for 3 days and well worth it if you need to get away for a weekend.
'til later,
- Jeff
(The gang.)
I went up for an night in August to join some friends.
(Stoking the campfire.)
Unfortunately. Mother Nature "treated" us to some much needed rain that day, and it left the ground a little soggy. Still, we had a roaring campfire that kept us warm. And a sturdy groundcloth kept the tent from getting wet.
(Relaxing.)
In the morning, we had a campfire breakfast. Did you know you can cook waffles over a campfire? I never quite got the hang of the iron tho and mine turned out mostly well-done. But enough spray-on butter still made them taste ok. :)
(Campfires are mesmorizing.)
We're lucky to have something so nice as the Mirror Lake Highway so close to home. A day pass is $6 for 3 days and well worth it if you need to get away for a weekend.
'til later,
- Jeff
Sunday, August 03, 2008
Jordanelle 8/3
Everyone knows Utah for the great skiing. But the water's pretty nice even when it's not frozen. The Park City area has a few reservoirs that are great for boating in the summer.
(The gang.)
Closest to Park City is the Jordanelle Reservoir. It can get busy but is still pretty nice if you time it right and know where on the lake to go. I've got friends with a boat (that we don't use nearly enough -- hint hint) and we get out when we can.
We mostly enjoy water skiing and wake boarding. But it can be nice just hanging out on the boat and enjoying the sun.
(Me getting a little air.)
If Jordanelle is too busy for you, there are several more reservoirs in the area. Rockport is also close. Deer Creek if you are coming from the south. Echo to the east. And East to the north (don't ask). Little Dell doesn't allow power boats but is great for fishing or paddling.
(Gear.)
If you go, take your sunscreen and be safe.
'til later,
- Jeff
(The gang.)
Closest to Park City is the Jordanelle Reservoir. It can get busy but is still pretty nice if you time it right and know where on the lake to go. I've got friends with a boat (that we don't use nearly enough -- hint hint) and we get out when we can.
We mostly enjoy water skiing and wake boarding. But it can be nice just hanging out on the boat and enjoying the sun.
(Me getting a little air.)
If Jordanelle is too busy for you, there are several more reservoirs in the area. Rockport is also close. Deer Creek if you are coming from the south. Echo to the east. And East to the north (don't ask). Little Dell doesn't allow power boats but is great for fishing or paddling.
(Gear.)
If you go, take your sunscreen and be safe.
'til later,
- Jeff
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