Alta Lodge
DEER VALLEY
When it comes to ski resorts , Deer Valley Resort is in a class of its own . Deer Valley was named the United States ’ Best Ski Resort every year since the World Ski Awards began in 2013 . Condé Nast Traveler ranked Deer Valley as the # 1 Ski Resort in the United States in both the 2020 and 2021 editions of the magazine ’ s annual Reader ’ s Choice Awards .
So what makes Deer Valley so special ? Well , the answer lies in the details .
Since its opening in 1981 , Deer Valley has put the visitor experience front and center among its priorities . There are special touches like a curbside ski valet to handle the transport of ski gear from cars to slopes , complimentary parking lot shuttles and ski storage , and an onsite , state-licensed children ’ s center where parents can leave their little ones and ski in peace .
Alpenglobe at Stein Erikson Lodge
This same level of attention to detail continues onto the slopes themselves . Lift tickets are limited in order to avoid overcrowding and maximize the overall ski experience . Deer Valley ’ s 103 trails are magnificently groomed . Deer Valley , like Alta , remains a ski-only resort , further illustrating the resort ’ s commitment to the pure ski experience .
The accommodations at Deer Valley are world-class . In addition to two renowned luxury properties — St . Regis Deer Valley and Montage Deer Valley — the resort is also home to the award-winning Stein Eriksen Residences , comprised of 39 modern condominiums and 15 large private homes tucked comfortably away from the European-style Stein Eriksen Lodge , which was named “ World ’ s Best Ski Boutique Hotel 2022 ” by the World Ski Awards .
And did I mention Deer Valley ’ s ski school and its more than 500 instructors ? Well , yes , there ’ s that too — as well as new jewels for Deer Valley ’ s crown in the form of Cast & Cut , an elegant addition to Snow Park Lodge , specializing in seafood and dry-aged meats , and the picture-perfect , pandemic inspired dining domes called Alpenglobes , located at Stein Erikson Lodge ’ s The Glitretind restaurant .
Bottom line : Whoever coined the oft-quoted phrase , “ The devil is in the details ,” clearly made sure the message got to the team at Deer Valley .
PARK CITY
Main Street , Park City
Credit : Visit Park City
Charm is the currency that Park City , Utah trades in and , at present , its accounts have never looked healthier . Despite a crippling pandemic , disappointing weather conditions , labor disputes , and local bickering over adding lift capacity in recent years , the seductively charming , classic ski town vibe of Park City rises resolutely above the noise .
And with good reason .
With 7,300 acres of diverse alpine terrain and more than 3,200 vertical feet of dynamic skiing , Park City Mountain Resort ( PCMR ) is by far the largest ski resort in America . Add to this the fact that within its vast expanse , PCMR encompasses a multitude of green , blue , and black runs , a top-notch ski school , and six terrain parks plus a half pipe and a mini pipe , and the multi-generational appeal of the resort becomes readily apparent .
Skiing aside , few ski resorts , in America or abroad , can boast livelier off-slope activities proximate to such varied and storied terrain . Comprised of approximately 100 independent boutiques , more than 50 restaurants , and a variety of fine art galleries and historical museums ,
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