Recent News
Park City Mountain Resort Kicks Off the Winter Season on Saturday, November 21 - November 17, 2009
Park City Mountain Resort opens for the 2009-10 winter season on Saturday, November 21, 2009.
The Canyons Resort Holiday Happenings - November 17, 2009
Join The Canyons this holiday season as we host a variety of activities at our lodging properties, on mountain and in the Resort Village. Events will range from Santa Skis Free to our annual New Year’s Eve Celebration and Rail Jam as this year’s holiday season at The Canyons is going to be action-packed.
Snowbird To Open Friday, Nov. 20 - November 17, 2009
The 39th winter season at Snowbird Ski & Summer Resort begins Friday, Nov. 20, with skiing and riding on natural and man-made snow. Snowbird will open at 9 a.m. with the Gadzoom chairlift accessing intermediate and advanced terrain and Chickadee accessing beginner slopes; additional terrain will be evaluated as weather conditions permit.
Away.com Releases Ski & Snowboard Guide with the Season's Top Resorts - November 16, 2009
Away.com (www.away.com), a leading website for travel planning, has released its annual Ski & Snowboard Guide, which highlights 250 domestic and international ski and snowboard resorts for the 2009-2010 ski season.
Deer Valley Resort and Julie Wilson Receive "The Golden Spoon-Restaurant of the Year Award" From the Utah Restaurant Association - November 13, 2009
Deer Valley Resort and the Resort’s Director of Food and Beverage Julie Wilson are now among the elite of the restaurant industry who have received the honor of being awarded the Utah Restaurant Association (URA) Golden Spoon Restaurateur of the year award.
Stein Eriksen Lodge Receives Hospitality Industry’s Highest Honors Lodge Earns Prestigious Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five Diamond Rating - November 12, 2009
Stein Eriksen Lodge was bestowed both the Forbes Five-Star and the AAA Five Diamond award, the hospitality industry’s most prestigious designations.
Snowbird Donates 5,252 lbs of Food To Utah Food Bank - November 12, 2009
Snowbird collected more than two and a half tons of non-perishable food for the Utah Food Bank during the resort’s annual Customer Appreciation Days. The 5,252 pounds – the equivalent of 4,103 meals – was presented to the Utah Food Bank on Nov. 11 at the organizations new $10 million facility. In addition, $1,200 was raised for the Wasatch Adaptive Sports Program.
Park City Mountain Resort Names Jeremy Cooper as New Terrain Park Manager - November 10, 2009
Park City Mountain Resort is pleased to announce Jeremy Cooper as the Resort’s new Terrain Park Manager, effective immediately.
Brighton Opens Wednesday Nov. 11th for the 2009-10 Season - November 9, 2009
Brighton will be the second Utah ski resort to open for the 2009-10 winter season Weds., Nov. 11.
Snowbird to Deliver Donations to Utah Food Bank Wednesday Customer Appreciation Days Generated Over Two Tons of Food - November 9, 2009
Snowbird will deliver more than 5,000 pounds of food - the equivalent of 2,500 meals - collected during the resort’s annual Customer Appreciation Days to the Utah Food Bank at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 11.
High West Distillery Introduces Bouyre - November 6, 2009
New whiskey is special blend of bourbon and straight rye whiskey
Ski Utah to Hold 2009-10 Opening Season Press Conference Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. at The Sheraton Hotel - November 5, 2009
Ski Utah will hold a season opening press conference Tuesday, November 10 at 10:30 a.m. MST. The conference will mark the official beginning of the 2009-10 winter season.
Flaky Fundraiser Supports Ski Utah School Program - November 4, 2009
For the first time, Ski Utah has introduced a fundraising promotion in hopes of spreading this unique program to more schools in Utah. In trying economic times, some schools cannot afford the fees associated with the program. As a result, Ski Utah has introduced the “Flake Your Friends” fundraiser in hopes of raising money for these schools and families.
Thanksgiving happenings at The Canyons Resort Lodging, spa and dining options offers for a limited time. - November 3, 2009
The Canyons Resort is offering some exciting Thanksgiving specials this holiday season including; lodging packages, Thanksgiving dining options for in home or at the Cabin restaurant, and seasonal spa treatments.
Media Alert- Park City Mountain Resort Invites Participants to be a Part of Snowdance History on Friday, October 30th - October 29, 2009
Park City Mountain Resort brings ski and snowboard enthusiasts together to celebrate snow, winter temperatures and Halloween in the first “Thriller” snow dance in history. Participants, wearing their winter attire including ski or snowboard boots, are invited to dance to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” as they vie for a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records.
Media Alert-Solitude Opens Early! - October 29, 2009
With the recent cold temperatures and early season snowfall that has blanketed the Wasatch,
Solitude is welcoming the winter season ahead of schedule!
December Winemakers' Weekend at Alta. December 4, 5 & 6, 2009 Fisher Vineyards Pairs with Alta Lodge - October 26, 2009
The weekend will feature wines from Fisher’s Spring Mountain and Napa Valley estates paired with specially selected menu items from Alta Lodge Chef Paul Raddon.
Women's Ski Camp at Alta, For Beginning and Intermediate Skiers December 3-7, 2009 - October 23, 2009
During the three-day camp, beginning skiers will learn how to stop, turn and control their speed. Intermediate skiers will sharpen their skiing skills and gain confidence on the blue slopes.
Utah Mountain Adventures Backcountry Skiing Clinic at Alta Lodge Dec. 10-14, 2009 | Jan. 7-11, 2010 | Apr. 8-12, 2010 - October 23, 2009
World Class Backcountry Skiing, Guiding and Lodging.Participants will learn about avalanche awareness, beacon rescue, safe route selection, efficient skinning, and downhill ski technique in the legendary Wasatch backcountry.
Snowbird Customer Appreciation Days Begin Oct. 31 Free Tram Rides With Food Donation Benefits Utah Food Bank - October 22, 2009
Halloween and November bring two weekends of free Aerial Tram rides at Snowbird with a donation to the Utah Food Bank. Snowbird Customer Appreciation Days will take place Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 31-Nov. 1, and Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 7-8, weather permitting.
Utah Tourism Industry Leaders Appointed to State Board - October 13, 2009
New to the Board of Tourism Development are Nathan Rafferty, the president of Ski Utah, who will represent the ski industry, and Joel Racker, the president and chief executive officer of the Utah Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau, who will represent Utah, Summit, Juab, and Wasatch counties. Rafferty was communications director for Ski Utah for seven years before he was promoted to president in 2005. He’s a graduate of the University of Arizona.
Anticipated Utah Resort Opening Dates - October 12, 2009
Weather permitting, Utah resorts will be opening on the following dates. Right now we've got a great start on snowfall and more appears to be heading our way. Some Utah resorts have already begun snowmaking operations. Pray for snow!
Deer Valley Resort Celebrates 20th Annual Navajo Rug Show and Sale - October 12, 2009
The 20th annual Navajo Rug Show and Sale will take place at Deer Valley Resort’s Snow Park Lodge, November 6 - 8, 2009. The annual event provides guests the opportunity to enjoy Native American culture through song, dance, storytelling and artwork; and to help support Native American elders by purchasing their custom-created rugs, jewelry and art.
Paralympian Chris Waddell Handcycles to the Summit of Mount Kilimanjaro - October 5, 2009
Waddell reaches summit, and launches quest to bring handcycles to those in need around the world.
Professional Extreme Athletes Cycle for Charities - October 2, 2009
Local Utah and National Professional Freeskiers and extreme athletes unite in West Coast Bike Ride to raise money for injured and fallen athletes and their charities.
Park City, Utah Receives Top Honors by SKI Magazine and Extends Money-Saving Deals for Early Bookings - October 1, 2009
With significant drops in temperatures and new snow accumulations this week, Park City is gearing up for the 2009/2010 winter season. To celebrate the approaching season, the Park City Chamber of Commerce/Convention and Visitors Bureau is pleased to announce the results of the 2009/2010 ski resort survey by the readers of SKI magazine and offer some money-saving deals for the early-season skiers and snowboarders.
National Magazines Rank Utah as Leader in Value, Access and Snow - Utah's Deer Valley Resort Named #1 Ski Destination in North America Three Years Running - October 1, 2009
Recent magazine rankings prove again that Utah is the leading ski destination in providing snow quality, access, value and overall satisfaction. Rankings in the 2009 October issues of SKI, Skiing, Freeskier and Transworld listed Utah ski and snowboard resorts at the top of the charts.
Snowbird Recieves First Snowfall of the Year - October 1, 2009
Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort is receiving its first significant snowfall of the season with 6 inches already deposited Wednesday at the base, and up to 20 inches of total snowfall forecasted by Thursday afternoon.
DEER VALLEY RESORT WILL HOST THE SIXTH ANNUAL BLOOD DRIVE ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2009 TO KICK OFF HALLOWEEN SEASON “Transylvania Tea Party” - September 30, 2009
The Transylvania Tea Party Blood Drive was started six years ago by Deer Valley staffers who wanted to help local health care facilities augment their blood supplies. Members of the public are also warmly welcomed to donate blood at Deer Valley on Friday, October 30, 2009.
2009-10 Utah Ski and Snowboard Resort Magazine Rankings - September 28, 2009
Recent magazine rankings prove again that Utah is the leading ski destination in providing snow quality, access, value and overall satisfaction. Rankings in the 2009 October issues of SKI, Skiing, Freeskier and Transworld listed Utah ski and snowboard resorts at the top of the charts.
Reuse, Recycle and SAVE at Utah Ski Swaps this Fall - September 17, 2009
Ski Utah encourages local snow lovers to participate in a ski swap in their area and look to their favorite resorts for early season deals.
Deer Valley Resort Lodging and Reservations Now Manages the Lodges at Deer Valley and Silver Baron Lodge - September 17, 2009
The recently formed Deer Valley Resort Lodging and Reservations (DVRL&R), which serves as property manager for more than 300 Deer Valley lodging units, is pleased to announce that it now manages The Lodges at Deer Valley and the Silver Baron Lodge.
SkiUtah.com Redesigned - New Website Offers Upgraded Tools for Consumers - September 15, 2009
Ski Utah has launched a redesigned SkiUtah.com to better serve its membership and consumers. The new site features a number of aesthetic and functional improvements aimed at better serving Utah visitors and locals as they plan their ski and snowboard experiences. An upgraded Hot Deals section, “Book Now” and video buttons, a new featured listing section, improved snow reporting and social networking pages are only a few of the many renovations to the site.
Luxury Properties Team Up to Provide the Ultimate Utah Ski Package - September 15, 2009
Substantial Savings - Kids Ski Free*
Deer Valley Ranked the #1 Ski Area in North America for the Third Year in a Row! - September 15, 2009
Deer Valley Resort has been named the #1 ski resort in North America by the readers of SKI Magazine for an incredible third year in a row. Remarkably, in the past nine years, Deer Valley’s rating hasn’t dipped lower than third, with a #2 ranking in 2002; a #1 ranking in 2003; a #3 rating in 2004; a #2 ranking in 2005; another #1 ranking in 2006, a #2 ranking in 2007, a #1 ranking in 2008, 2009 and now for the upcoming 2010 season.
Utah Ski Resorts Bundle-up with Improvements for the 2009-10 Winter Season - August 27, 2009
Snow is just around the corner and Utah’s resorts have bundled-up with a variety of improvements sure to please their guests.
Find Fantastic Fall Colors in Utah’s Wasatch Back 360 Degrees of Natural Adventure and Fall Color Start in the Ogden Valley - August 7, 2009
The Ogden Valley Business Association, supported by the Utah Office of Tourism and local partners, has announced a new program to help visitors get the most from their autumn visit to the area.
Utah Resorts Sizzle with Summer Fun - August 7, 2009
When the days get longer and temperatures rise, Utah ski resorts bloom with a host of summer activities perfect for everyone in the family. Whether you prefer the challenge of a stimulating bike ride or hike, or are just looking to cool down, let summer breezes blow you to your favorite Utah resort.
Breakfast, Hike Benefit Cancer Wellness House 13th Annual Survivors at the Summit is Saturday, Aug. 8 - August 6, 2009
This Saturday, August 8, Snowbird Ski & Summer Resort will host the 13th annual Survivors at the Summit event to benefit the Cancer Wellness House.
High Country Exploring Offers Four New Snowbird Activities - July 29, 2009
KIDS BUCKAROO CAMP, WILDFLOWER TOURS, GEO-CACHING AMONG ADDITIONS
First Annual Brian Head Ski Team Fundraiser 5k at 10,000 ft. - July 23, 2009
ome celebrate ULLR, the Norse God of snow and skiing as we host the 1st Annual Brian Head Ski Team 5k Fundraiser.
Solitude Adds a New Quad Lift – POWDERHORN II - July 20, 2009
Solitude Mountain Resort has begun installation on Powderhorn II, $1.5 million improvement to lift infrastructure.
Steve Earle, Little Feat, Alejandro Escovedo To Rock Snowbird - July 20, 2009
Annual Rock & Blues Festival Takes Place July 24-26 at New Outdoor Venue
Horseback and ATV Tours Now Open at Snowbird - July 9, 2009
Guided horseback and ATV tours opened this week at Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort, officials announced today.
Park City Mountain Resort to Host Final Stop of the U.S. Olympic Halfpipe Qualification Grand Prix Tour - July 1, 2009
Olympic dreams will be made and broken during the 2010 U.S. Snowboarding Grand Prix as the tour makes three stops in its 14th season.
First Ever Powder Mountain Hill Climb Results - June 27, 2009
The first ever Powder Mountain Hillclimb, presented by Diamond Peak Mountain Sports, was held this past weekend in the Ogden Valley.
Celebrate the Fourth of July at Stein Eriksen Lodge - June 25, 2009
Lodge Offers Exciting Holiday Package
Deer Valley Resort Reservations for Winter Skier Services Products to Begin July 6, 2009 - June 22, 2009
Deer Valley Resort will be accepting advance reservations for all Deer Valley Skier Services winter products, children’s activities, ski rentals and private lessons beginning July 6, 2009.
Powder Mountain Summer Safari Tours Begin June 19 - June 18, 2009
Powder Mountain Resort will begin offering the Summer Safari 4X4 Adventure Tours on Friday, June 19, just in time for Father’s Day.
Participant Dedication Sustains Utah Ski Industry During Tough Economic Times - June 17, 2009
he Utah ski and snowboard industry closed the 2008-09 winter season with a total of 3,972,984 skier days, down 6.5 percent from last year’s fifth consecutive record breaking year at 4,249,190.
Westminster’s Brenna Ellis Retires From U.S. Ski Jumping Team - June 12, 2009
Westminster sophomore retires from jumping to pursue full-time studies
Grill on the Hill BBQ Championship and Brewfest at Snowbird June 19-21 - June 10, 2009
FREE FATHER’S DAY WEEKEND EVENT KICKS OFF SUMMER FESTIVAL LINEUP
Snowbird Summer Activities Start Saturday, June 13 - June 10, 2009
NEW WASATCH MINING COMPANY GEMSTONE MINE ADDED FOR 2009
