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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 ...of our guests? time at Deer Valley, two of our biggest projects for 2008/2009 were replacing the existing Cushing?s Cabin with a larger and updated model and also remodeling Empire Canyon Lodge. We?re also very proud of the fact that we?ve invested in 50 cabins that will house 200 of our seasonal employees at the nearby River?s Edge Resort at Deer Park. That more than doubles 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 Expr... |
Brighton
| 22 miles away 2 PHOTOS |
Solitude
| 23 miles away 13 PHOTOS ...a complicated world, time spent with the family and friends is more precious than ever. 12 miles up Big Cottonwood Canyon, and just a half hour from Salt Lake City, lies the perfect place to come together. It's a simpler, more peaceful world that can only be described as ''solitude''. Up here, over 500 inches of annual snowfall covers 1200 acres of terrain, 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 SnowSp... |
Alta
| 25 miles away 3 PHOTOS ... 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 place if you enjoy snowboarding or skiing. The hills of the Wasatch Range give this ski area an extraordinarily wonderful surroundings. The trailmap of Alta on this web page u... |
Sundance
| 27 miles away 7 PHOTOS ...n decor, including rough-hewn wood, warm tones, and Native American accents. Green from NATARA amenities, designed for environmental sustainability, are offered in rooms, as well as WiFi and iPod docking stations. Standard rooms offer a queen-sized bed, full private bedroom, separate vanity and coffee maker while the Studio also offers a gas fireplace and mini-refrigerator. Mountain Lofts are a quaint space with a unique ladder-access loft with a deck or patio. Sundance Resort features a collection of multi-million dollar Mountain Homes which perfectly blend the surrounding mountains with 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 a... |
