Deer Valley Resort was given the rating of best ski resort in North America by SKI magazine in 2001 and 2005 and number two in 2006. This acclaim is based on the beautiful setting, luxury, awesome Utah snow, and the many different kinds of terrain that Deer Valley has. This ski resort was where the mogul, slalom, and aerial events took place in the 2002 Olympic Winter Games. Anyone who skis and Deer Vally is never dissappointed by the 3,000 vertical feet and 1,750 acres of terrain that you can ski on. This is an amazing resort destination for skiers of all abilities.

About 15 percent of the terrain at Deer Valley is for beginners. This mountain is known for its� groomed, smooth runs that are perfect for anyone that wants to cruise or those who just started skiing. Bald Eagle Mountain and Little Baldy Peak provide lots of wide-open trails. Family-favorite runs are the Navigator and Success. Any skier that wants lessons can have them no matter the age or ability. Another nice thing for parents is the pagers that you get without cost to alleviate concerns of cell phone coverage on the mtn.

For the medium or advanced skier, the balance of the mountain is where you should be. The harder skiing along Bald Mountain, Flagstaff Mountain, and Empire Canyon should be able to please. Runs of note include Know You Don�t (site of the 2002 Olympic slalom events) for narrow rock-lined chutes and Champion (site of the 2002 Olympic freestyle events) for steep mogul fields.

In addition, Deer Valley offers NASTAR racing for the recreational skier. All skiers are welcome to test their skills against the clock. Deer Valley is also equipped with the Slope Tracker GPS System. The technologically saavy skier can take advantage of this system to keep tabs on all sorts of statistics such as runs skied and vertical feet flown.

For the adventurous skier, be certain to check out Deer Valley�s Tricks �n� Turns (TNT) Terrain Park found off of the Little Chief lift. This area contains fun double-barrel rails and tabletop jumps. No experience is needed�anyone that has the nerve and desire can give it a try! Remember � no snowboarding is allowed at Deer Valley. The nearby Park City Mountain Resort and the Canyons Resort are open to skiers and boarders and offer their own acres of powdery fun.

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