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The Canyons
 | 3 PHOTOS ...otel: The jewel in the crown is ski-in/ski-out, AAA Four Diamond resort (one of only a handful in Utah) that indulges guests with an outdoor heated pool, gourmet dining and warm, inviting gathering areas. Escala Lodges Escala Lodges: The newest addition to The Canyons Resort's family of lodging properties, the all suites, Escala Lodges is located mountainside in the Resort Village. Representing a high standard of luxury at The Canyons, this exclusive retreat is reminiscent of the Grand European lodges from a bygone era with its native mountain stonework and timber frame construction. Sundial Lodge: Just steps away from the mountain, with its intimate lobby, rooftop hot tub, outdoor heated pool, exercise room and ruggedly elegant atmosphere, sits The Sundial Lodge. Rising five stories above the heart of The Canyons' Resort Village, the Sundial Lodge is in the center of all the action at The Canyons. Silverado Lodge: Right across the street from the Resort Village and access to world-class skiing, lies Silverado Lodge, masterfully designed for the most discriminati... |
Deer Valley
| ...anges here at Deer Valley?, installing our new high-speed detachable quad chairlift, Lady Morgan Express, and creating nine new ski runs in the Empire Canyon area,? reports Bob Wheaton, Resort president and general manager. ?The improvements this summer were more subtle, but just as important to providing a top notch guest experience. Since dining is truly one of the most enjoyed aspects 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 4... |
Chalk Creek
 | 10 miles away Minor correction...Chalk Creek run's out of the Uinta Range.... |
East Canyon Creek
| 11 miles away Checked this out and looked at the river near the lake. The river isn't very big and would have been hitting rocks and portaging way to much for this to be any fun.... |
Solitude
| 15 miles away 13 PHOTOS ...''. 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 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... |
Brighton
| 15 miles away 2 PHOTOS Wonderful ski area with a huge amount of wonderful snow.... |
Provo River
| 17 miles away 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.... |
Alta
| 19 miles away 3 PHOTOS ...age 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 place if you enjoy snowboarding or skiing. The hills of the Wasatch Range give this ski area an extraord... |
