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Hot Deals During the Cold Winter in Park City, Utah - November 9, 2009
Rev up for a cold winter with hot deals and incentives throughout Park City during the 2009/2010 ski and snowboard season. From free lift tickets and meals to bonus spa treatments and lodging nights, there’s never been a better time to book a winter vacation to Park City. Skiers and snowboarders can save time (and cash) with an early morning flight into the Salt Lake City International Airport and strap into winter savings less than one hour after arriving to Utah. Check out these deals below for affordable lodging options, perfect for the value-savvy traveler.
Utah Skier Days Table - November 9, 2009
Below are combinied Utah skier days from the seasons 1955/56 - 2005/06.
Less Work , More Play - November 9, 2009
Less Work More Play -Utah is the most accessible ski destination in the U.S.
Discover a New Way to Battle Holiday Bulge and try a Snow Sport: January is National Learn a Snow Sport Month - November 1, 2009
This January will be the second National Learn a Snow Sport Month at alpine resorts, Nordic centers, and state and national parks all across the United States. Last year over 200 resorts in 22 states offered free or discounted ski, snowboard, and cross-country ski or snowshoe lessons. The grassroots initiative, designed to get people active during the winter months, saw over 20,000 participants nationwide this first year.
The Greatest Snow on Earth: Why it Matters to Utah - November 1, 2009
In Utah, The Greatest Snow on Earth® is a lot more than a simple slogan on a license plate. The motto celebrates one of the state’s most precious and enjoyable resources. The Utah ski and snowboard industry is a vital and important part of Utah, greatly contributing the quality of life which Utahans are privileged to enjoy. Below are a few key facts on why skiing and snowboarding are important to the people who call Utah home:
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 - November 1, 2009
Recent magazine rankings prove again that Utah is the leading ski destination in providing snow quality, access, value and overall satisfaction.
Utah Ski Resorts Bundle-up with Improvements for the 2009-10 Winter Season - October 13, 2009
Snow is just around the corner and Utah’s resorts have bundled-up with a variety of improvements sure to please their guests.
The Greatest Snow On Earth and More of It! - October 9, 2009
Despite rumors of low snowfall during the 2006-07 season, skiers and snowboarders enjoyed a healthy helping of powder in their diet.
Winter Dew Tour · January 15-17, 2010 · Snowbasin, A Sun Valley Resort - October 2, 2009
The world’s best winter action sports athletes will converge at Snowbasin for the three-day competition, competing to earn points that go towards a cumulative total in the race for the coveted Dew Cup.
Investing in the Future- Ski Utah School Program - October 1, 2009
Ski Utah’s School Programs Prepare the Next Generation of Winter Sport Lovers
Everyone’s Doing It - November 30, 2007
Recently named the second best state in which to do business by Forbes magazine, it is no secret that Utah is the place to work and play.
Salt Lake City International Airport Statistics - August 2, 2007
Utah is the most accessible ski destination in the West. Delta airlines have recently made Salt Lake International Airport its second largest hub with 114 cities receiving nonstop service. More than half of the U.S. population lives within a 2.5 hour flight of the state. Once visitors get to Salt Lake their traveling is over as they have 11 world class resorts to choose from within a one hour drive or less.
A Brief History of Skiing in Utah - July 26, 2007
No one knows for sure when or where skiing got its first foothold in Utah, but what is known is that by the 1870s, miners, snowbound in the canyons of the Wasatch for most of the winter, were strapping on skis to make their way around and between the canyons.
There's Always Room to Improve Your Skills - September 25, 2006
Utah's Resorts Offer Instruction for All Abilities, Tastes and Snowsliding Pursuits
