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3 Ways to Do Park City in Summer: In the Air, Through the Woods, and Under Water
Posted by Eric on August 12, 2009
Ready for the Luxist's point of view on how to do Park City in the summer? Here is their list - Freestyle skiing at Utah Olympic Park, mountain biking at Deer Valley, and scuba diving at the Homestead Crater.
As the comments suggest, don't forget Park City's Alpine Coaster!
Ready for that new ski pad in Deer Valley?
Posted by Eric on August 11, 2009
Start saving those pennies folks; a new house is on the market and it's screaming to be purchased. I personally think this is better than the Donald's property which sold awhile back. Maybe I'm biased a little, but not too much.
How about 20k sq ft on 64 acres? Yes, please. If you did answer yes, Jon Huntsman's crown jewel is up on the market. Recession what?!?
I can't for the life of me get the video on ABC 4's website to post, so check it out over there. Maybe some day they will make it easy or I'll get a clue. Feel free to leave a comment explaining how I can get that video on this post; I'll appreciate the guidance.
By the way, Dallas cops stink. I got a ticket last night and I'm still not happy about it. I DID NOT see the "no right turn on red" sign. How many ways can I say that so you'll understand? Whatever. The Huntsman House is now out of my price range - I've got to pay for my ticket.
Lamborghini drivers to help underprivileged Utah children at Park City event
Posted by Eric on August 7, 2009
Ready for a little excess? And by a little I mean A LOT. Look no further than Park City today and tomorrow - 2009 Giro Lamborghini. I'm not going to lie- I would love to drive one of these machines. Today is the arrival of around 35 Lambos in Park City.
August 8th the Lamborghini's and their owners will follow police agents escorting less fortunate kids in police cars to the Utah Olympic Sports Park. The kids will take turns riding in the sports cars on fun local roads. And after the ride, they will get to watch the U.S. Aerial Olympic Ski Team's practice at a special viewing.
Event attendees will gather at Stein Eriksen Lodge in Park City at 8:30 in the morning before going to the Olympic Sports Park.
"Shop with a Cop" is a non-profit organization made possible by several local law enforcement agencies in Utah to grant the wishes of less fortunate children.
Highlights from last year's event (warning- watch this only if you have a high tolerance for really annoying music):
No snow yet - what to do?
Posted by Eric on July 29, 2009
Mountain bike! Pretty much every resort I can think of offers mountain biking to satisfy your thirst (or lack thereof) for the mountains. Deer Valley does mountain bikes right. Check out the video and see for yourself. Or better yet jump on a bike and head up yourself. Oh, and don't forget your helmet.
Deer Valley Prepared For 2011 Worlds
Posted by Eric on May 26, 2009
From a US Ski Team Press Release
CAVTAT-DUBROVNIK, Croatia (May 22) – Utah's Deer Valley Resort continued its preparations for the 2011 FIS Freestyle Ski World Championships with a presentation of its draft schedule to the International Ski Federation's Freestyle Committee. The meetings were a part of the annual FIS Calendar Conference in Cavtat, near Dubrovnik, Croatia. It will mark the second time that Deer Valley has held the major international event.
A provisional event schedule for the Feb. 2-5, 2011 World Championships was accepted and will now go to the governing FIS Council in June for its final approval.
Since being named as the host by the FIS in 2006, Deer Valley has continued to hold an annual World Cup, including special test events for two of the newer freestyle disciplines of ski cross and halfpipe. A year ago, Deer Valley held a test in ski cross down its Solid Muldoon run. American Casey Puckett (Aspen, CO) finished second. Ski cross will make its Olympic debut in Vancouver next February.
Deer Valley partnered with Park City Mountain Resort to hold a skier halfpipe event last January as a part of its annual World Cup. While not yet an Olympic event, ski halfpipe and ski cross have both been conducted in the FIS World Championships. American Jen Hudak (Park City, UT) took bronze at this year's World Championships in Japan.
"Deer Valley is proud to be the host of the World Championships a second time," said Deer Valley Events Manager Carrie Budding. "We feel very close to the freestyle community through our annual World Cup events and it's an honor to be hosting this event."
While Deer Valley is the host, it is partnering with Park City Mountain Resort for the halfpipe event. Aerials and moguls events will be at Deer Valley on the Olympic courses, along with ski cross on Solid Muldoon. The skier halfpipe event will be at the site of the 2002 Olympic snowboarding superpipe.
"Deer Valley is the premiere stop on the FIS World Cup for freestyle skiing. Combining with Park City Mountain Resort in 2011 only will elevate this status," said Chief of Competition Konrad Rotermund. "Our experienced team of volunteers that have supported so many local events, give us great confidence that we can continue to push to achieve our best."
Deer Valley is also partnering with Park City community, with support from the Park City Chamber/Bureau and the Utah Sports Commission.
"Deer Valley has become a real favorite of athletes and team officials from around the world," said U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association Vice President, Events, Calum Clark. "The Teams had a great Championships in Japan this past season and are now looking forward to returning to Deer Valley in less than two years."
The full event will span from Sunday, Jan. 30 through Sunday, Feb. 6. Competitions are scheduled Wednesday through Saturday, Feb. 2-5 with a mix of daytime and night finals.
The U.S. Ski Team had a strong World Championships in Inawashiro, Japan this past season. In addition to Hudak's bronze in the halfpipe, Patrick Deneen (Cle Elum, WA) won gold in moguls while aerialist Ryan St. Onge (Winter Park, CO) also won. World Cup moguls champion Hannah Kearney (Norwich, VT) took bronze in dual moguls.
Deer Valley will play host to an important Olympic qualifying World Cup this January before the U.S. Ski Team heads to Vancouver for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games.
Deer Valley Closing Remarks
Posted by Eric on April 14, 2009
What will you miss most about Deer Valley? (And look forward to next year?)
The Easter Bunny is coming, the ski season is going.
Posted by Eric on April 9, 2009
Two Park City resort, two visits from the Easter Bunny, and two closing days.
Here's the info:
Deer Valley -
Deer Valley Resort will close for the 2008/2009 winter ski season on Easter Sunday, April 12, 2009.
The Easter Bunny will be visiting Deer Valley Resort on closing day and guests are invited to bring a camera and have their picture taken with the Easter Bunny. The Bunny will be visiting Snow Park Lodge at Deer Valley Resort’s base from 9 to 11 a.m.
Park City-
• 8:45 a.m. Free coffee and hot chocolate for the shell shocked
parents’ of the hunters. Entrance into Kids Signature 3 Corral from
walkway near Eating Establishment Express.
• 8:45 – 9:00 Easter Bunny arrives at Kids Corral to greet kids.
• 9:00 a.m. sharp, Little Kid’s Easter Egg Hunt in the Kid’s Corral (Ages 6 and under)
• Lifts open at 9:00 a.m. for the All Mountain/ All Ages hunt -
Grand Prizes are two 2009-2010 Park City Mountain Resort Season Passes!
Wasatch Back Lifty Invitational
Posted by Eric on April 6, 2009
Take comfort in the fact that this is what is protecting your backside as you load those lifts in the three Park City resorts: Deer Valley, Park City Mountain Resort, and The Canyons. No drinking at all.
Alpine Hospitality at its Best - The Stein Erikson Lodge, Deer Valley
Posted by Eric on April 3, 2009
The International Business Times had a pretty good article recently about the finer things of alpine hosptiatlity at The Stein Erikson Lodge in Deer Valley, UT.
This year-round luxury ski-in/ski out resort features 180 rooms, including 68 suites, as well as meeting facilities, recreational activities, a full-service concierge, ski valets, twice daily maid service, rental shops, and shopping.
Every room is unique in how it is arranged and designed as well as features a number of comforts and amenities that make it feel just like home, including private jetted tubs, down pillows, plush robes, Molton Brown bath amenities, and luxurious linens.
Don't you think it's about time to treat yourself to something nice? Hurry up - the powder is falling and Deer Valley is closing too soon considering they still have a 100"+ base.
ps add Deer Valley as your friend on Facebook.
Rossignol High Performance Test Center at Empire Canyon Lodge - Deer Valley
Posted by Eric on March 21, 2009
I'm back in Utah for a few days of Spring Break skiing. First up - Deer Valley. We decided to spend the day on a new pair of skis, so we head over to the Rossignol High Performance Test Center. After signing our lives away and handing over my credit card (in case we decided to keep our skis), we spent the day skiing the wonderful spring corn of Deer Valley. Although the day ended up a bit cloudy, the lift lines were not long at all and many of the runs were nearly empty. I was a bit surprised by the lack of people given that it's the middle of Spring Break. But who am I to complain?
I can't mention Deer Valley without talking about the food. It was amazing as always. Can't go wrong with the Turkey Chili.
p.s. Don't forget to return your demo skis on time (2:30 pm if you have a tough time remembering). Those JANS employees like to jet out as soon as they possibily can.
