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Provo River
 | 1 PHOTO Great ride from above Woodland to the 1000 E. bridge (which is a good scare during high water, 1500 cfs). After the bridge the log jams, second diversion dam and constant river splits can be fun in the right craft (13 ft raft, not recommended). Great rush!... Yeah...this river especially the lower part...really rocks.... |
Mill Hollow Campground
 | 11 miles away its empty... |
The Canyons
 | 17 miles away If only the rest of life could be this carefree. Although there?s really no place like it, we all need places like The Canyons Resort. The perfect, hassle-free ski getaway lies within a mere 30-minute drive from Salt Lake City International Airport. It?ll take longer to get your bags than it?ll take to get here. Once you?re here you?ll find everything needed to round out the perfect ski vacation without ever having to leave the resort. In fact, you might as well take the shuttle up and forget the rental car?you simply won?t need it. From the 3,700 acres of widely-varied terrain, 163 trails, 17 lifts and 2 cutting-edge terrain parks on the mountain, to the 3 world-class lodges, 9 restaurants, shops, services and aprŠs-ski diversions down in the Resort Village, The Canyons has all the makings of the perfect vacation, all right here. So come on out and ski hard and board huge (or not so hard and not so huge if you like) and you?ll see why those who have discovered The Canyons find the hardest thing about the experience is leaving.... |
Deer Valley
| 20 miles away ...our seasonal work force housing capacity.? Improvements at Deer Valley Resort for the 2008/2009 ski season include: Replacement of the existing Cushing?s Cabin at the top of Flagstaff Mountain, adjacent to the Northside Express, Quincy Express, Silver Strike Express and Ruby Express chairlifts. The new cabin seats 40 to 45 guests, features updated restrooms and will house Flagstaff Mountain Ski Patrol. The new cabin will offer a similar menu as in years past - Remodel of the Empire Canyon Lodge to allow more upstairs seating and improve the flow through the beverage and food service areas - Replacement of the main snowmaking line from the Snow Park snowmaking lakes to the bottom of the Carpenter Express and Silver Lake Express chairlifts - Replacement of five snowcats, including one winch cat - Replacement of 44 snowmobiles at the Summit Meadows Adventures snowmobile operation - The addition of 50 cabins at the River?s Edge Resort at Deer Park, which will house approximately 200 Deer Valley Resort seasonal employees. This more than doubles Deer Valley?s already-e... |
Brighton
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Solitude
| 23 miles away 13 PHOTOS ...rrain, while a complete lack of over-crowding assures nothing and no one will ever stand between you and your Solitude. HONEYCOMB CANYON With over 400 acres of trees, steeps, chutes and wide-open jaw-dropping views, this in-bounds off-piste experience is the answer to your dreams comee true. THE MOUNTAIN Solitude's aggressive grooming initiative offers groomed runs for each ability level, including some of our advanced runs. With enough varied terrain for everyone and nary a crowd and never a lift line, you are sure to find your solitude. WHAT TO DO ON THE HILL Don't miss the family-friendly terrain park to hone your freestyle skills, or test your luck on the race course. Need a tune-up? Take a lesson with the SnowSports Academy. The adventurous souls can head into the backcountry with a professional guide through our BackTracks program. WHAT TO DO OFF HILL Anyone looking for a diversion shouldn't miss the 20 km of Solitude's Nordic Center, which also offers snowshoeing. A day at the Spa @ Solitude is another great way to spend or cap off a day. Ice-ska... |
Alta
| 25 miles away 3 PHOTOS ...nt trails; it's totally impossible to get bored here. Alta is a good size ski resort boasting an average elevation difference compared to other US Rockies ski resorts. Alta is skiing only, snowboards are not allowed. The snow-white hills of Utah are something you can’t pass up if you're keen on snowboarding or skiing. On this hill you'll discover 54 different ski trails; it's a magnificent set. This ski resort has stronger snowfall than the local average each snow season. The marvelous mountain surroundings of Utah and great ski trails have ski people coming from far and near. Skiing and snowboarding here in Utah is a nice thing to do the whole ski season. Getting a great workout and spending some quality time in the outdoors is better than anything. There are 5 independantly owned lodges at Alta, catering to a wide variety of clientelle. There aren’t any hotels in the vicinity, but if you're ok to drive a small length then no problem, but you'd better book ahead of going since these hotels fill up swiftly. The Wasatch Range in winter is an extraordinarily wonderful pla... |
Sundance
| 27 miles away 7 PHOTOS ...th the luxury one would expect at a resort like Sundance Resort. The Stone Ridge Home features six bedrooms and is the ideal escape for families looking to vacation in the mountains. For a more intimate experience, the Pine Haven Home features a large outdoor hot tub overlooking a mountain stream and acres of pine forest. Dining at Sundance Resort is about an earth to table philosophy of fresh ingredients and local organic produce. The award winning Tree Room serves seasonal mountain cuisine. The atmosphere is romantic with candlelight and soft illumination accenting the Native American art from Robert Redforda? private collection. The Foundry Grill is about simplicity and a return to fundamentals, extending from the room to service and menu. Fresh vegetables and meats are cooked in the apple wood rotisserie oven; water glasses are created from recycled glass and hand blown at the Sundance Resort. The Owl Bar is a restored 1890 ? bar/private club and is the original Rosewood Bar once frequented by Butch Cassidya ? Hole in the Wall Gang. Rejuvenate yourself in the Spa at Sunda... |
