Music in the Mountains

All winter long skiers and snowboarders from around the world visit Utah to rock The Greatest Snow on Earth®. Now it’s time to rock to the baseline, drum solo, and lyrical talent delivered from bands scheduled to play at Utah’s resorts this summer.

Endless Winter in Utah's Mountain

Another powerful storm has delivered over 20 inches of snow to the upper Cottonwood Canyons and the storm is only half way over.

Part I - One man, one month, 367,000 vertical feet

East coaster, Edward, set out to ski every corner of Utah this past January. Read his story as he skied over 367,000 vertical feet over Utah's 14 downhill and 4 nordic resorts.

Wasatch Backside Lifty Invitational

The unsung heroes of the resort, lift operators keep things moving so you can get on the hill. Park City hosted a competition to find the best of the best.

Until Next Year!

DPS at Deer Valley

Another day of Deep Powder Skiing or what I like to call "DPS" at Deer Valley

Bren turns 4 and becomes a Bambi at Deer Valley, Emily does the Park City Nastar course and talking green trails at the resorts!

So, ski season is winding down and the kids have done so well! Brennan turned 4 this week and it opens up a whole new set of lessons he can enroll in! Most resorts keep the kids 3 and under in a daycare setting with a one hour lesson. Brennan did that at Deer Valley earlier in the season when he was a Fawn. Now, he is a Bambi! This is a big deal! A one hour lesson as a Fawn and in the daycare or a 2 1/2 hour lesson as a Bambi in Bambiland! He was excited and felt pretty big about the situation. We dropped Emily off at Park City for her Saturday Adventure in which she takes part in the Nastar course (video to follow) and Bren and I head over to Deer Valley. The beauty of Utah and Park City is that you can do that. There are 3 resorts in the area close by...The Canyons, Deer Valley and Park City Mountain Resort.

Why Demo Skis?

Are You A Foodie? Try Cena

Em does an obstacle course, Bren does Sig 3 and talking daycare!

For weeks now, I've talked about the weekly ski programs the kids are in at Park City Mountain Resort. Emily continues to do so well in her Saturday Adventure and Bren did another Signature 3 class. I'll give you a quick update with some cute video and then I want to talk a little about daycare since that is so important if you are an out of town visitor and have little guys.

It is going off in Park City. You need to be here!

With the 2011 FIS World Ski Championship in town, Park City couldn't get more exciting if it tired.

Park City's Schlopy Wins Gold at the X-Games - Now onto the 2011 FIS Freestyle World Ski Championships

Park City's Alex Schlopy wins gold at the XGames in Aspen, setting the stage for a great week of competition in Park City for the 2011 FIS Freestyle World Ski Championships

Sundance Skiing in Park City and the Return of the POW!

The crowds may be on Main Street during the Sundance Film Festival but they sure aren't on the mountain. Come on up and enjoy a mountain to yourself.

$30 Lift Tickets to Deer Valley

In celebration of the Resort’s 30th Anniversary Deer Valley is selling $30 lift tickets Dec. 6-8, 2010.

Win a trip for two to Utah and the World Freestyle Ski Championships

The contest will send two lucky winners to Utah for the World Freestyle Ski Championships. The winner will receive airfare, lodging, lift tickets, VIP event access and rentals.

Deer Valley Grocery - Cafe to open soon!

Deer Valley will be opening a cafe / grocery store this season for all to enjoy not just those skiing on the mountain.

Which Utah Ski Resort Is For You?

Ski Utah and Ride Utah - 2010-11 Preview Video

You've heard about Utah's epic snow and amazing resorts. Isn't it time you experienced Utah skiing and snowboarding with you friends and family? This winter don't wish you were here... Be here. SkiUtah.com RideUtah.com.

Music by Trans Am: Motr

Crown Park City America's Best Destination

USA TODAY is searching for America's best travel destination and Utah's very own Park City is in the running.

Ski extravaganza at Deer Valley

After 6 Friday afternoon lessons at Deer Valley, we have arrived at the Ski Extravaganza. It is the last day of lessons and the kids put on a little show for the parents to show them what they have learned during their time. It is a beautiful day at Deer Valley and I've decided to take Brennan out to the moving carpet to see if he'll do a little skiing as well. After lugging all our equipment in and getting Emily sorted out, me and Bren head out. First off....way overdressed. Ok, up the hill we go anyway to get to the beginner area. I've done everything right...had snacks, water, change pants...what could really go wrong. Yep...you guessed it....he doesn't want to go! We go up once and he lays down on the ground and won't move. He's sweating because I've overdressed him and he's done before we started. Again, a lesson I've taught throughout my blog to everyone but myself, DON'T try to teach your 2 year old to ski. Get an instructor. At this age, if they don't want to do it...game over! So, we decide to lounge in the sun and wait for Emily's show to begin.

Be An Olympian

Test your skills on Olympic ice and snow

To BCM

response to question

Reindeer Club At Deer Valley

Why do I love the Children's Ski School at Deer Valley so much? Because my kid loves it.

The Amazing Utah Adventures of the Travelocity Roaming Gnome

Over 280,000 votes were cast and thousands of comments lobbied for the two destinations, but at the end of the day, it was Utah which won by a mere 0.02% of the votes. Who would have known that this bearded garden Gnome was such a rockstar?!? The Gnome was enthusiastically greeted by fans across the state and created quite a stir wherever he went. The two-foot tall celebrity was given V.I.P. treatment and sampled the best that Utah could offer.

Skier's Menu

Slopeside dining is nothing at all like it used to be

Emily does her first green run and Brennan..isn't sure at Brighton

I've been waiting and the wait is over. Emily is doing the greens!! My goal by the end of the season was for her to do some green runs with me and we're already there!! It was such a proud moment!! We went up to Brighton because we decided to give Brennan another go at the skiing thing. As in previous blogs, I mentioned we bonded with Gina as an instructor. I cannot stress enough the importance of finding a good instructor and sticking with him/her. Get a lesson, get their name and stick with the same person if possible. Especially when they are young. Brennan doesn't trust very many, so important for him. I also thought the green runs are so nice at Brighton. If you find runs you are comfortable with and know well, that is the best place to go when taking the little guys on your own.

Trying out daycare with one child while keeping an eye on the other in ski lessons...

Brennan has not been a daycare child. We've been fortunate that one parent has stayed home. For those that have boys...don't know if yours are like mine... but there is a little separation anxiety. A GREAT place to take them is to Deer Valley. Brennan has been there a few times and all experiences have been very positive. The good thing is that the child care and the ski lessons are in the same place. Once you register your child-have emergency contacts in mind and any allergies. What made me very comfortable is the security. You get an "invisible" stamp on your hand. In order to move into the child care area, your hand will be scanned and there is a person that must "buzz" you in through the door. As a parent, this makes you feel very secure.

Favorite Runs

Tough job picking just one run or one resort better than any others

TV for Deer Valley

World Cup moguls and aerials aired on three dates

Weekly lessons at Deer Valley for a Bambi

After only 3 lessons this season, Emily is doing GREAT at her skiing. As I've said before...enthusiam is key! We've had 2 private lesson, one afternoon lesson and now we've started consecutive weekly lessons at Deer Valley. As we all know, Deer Valley caters to your every need. Same goes with the little guys.

Some differences in lessons. Private lessons are wonderful and you get the one on one attention, but can be a bit spendy. Showing up to a resort and having a group lesson is great because you can ski for the day and the kids get into their age group and enjoy learning with other kids. The consecutive weekly lessons are really nice because you have the same instructor and same kids in the class week after week.