Ski Utah Press Release

DEER VALLEY RESORT; PARK CITY, UTAH (September 22, 2017) – Deer Valley Resort has once again garnered the number one spot for North American ski resorts by the readers of SKI Magazine. With more than 25,000 reviews submitted, the resort is thrilled to launch the 2017-2018 winter ski season with the announcement of this time-honored, industry-respected accolade.

SKI Magazine paired down its survey to 10 categories this year, and in addition to the #1 overall best ski resort in North America, Deer Valley Resort earned a #1 ranking in grooming, service, lodging and kid-friendly environment.

“We strive for nothing less than providing the best ski vacation experience to our guests,” said Bob Wheaton, president and chief operating officer of Deer Valley Resort. “To have that validation given through SKI Magazine’s readers' poll means everything to us. We want everyone visiting our slopes to experience firsthand the many elements that contribute to the ‘Deer Valley Difference’.”

Deer Valley Resort was among the first resorts to make destination ski vacations a five-star experience. Featuring three elegant day lodges, groomed-to-perfection slopes, powder-laden glade skiing, 14 gourmet restaurants, uniformed ski valets, on-mountain child care and an award-winning ski school, the resort is one of the most distinguished in the world and a sanctuary to the most discerning travelers.

Receiving an average of 300 annual inches of powder and backed by state-of-the-art snowmaking, Deer Valley Resort offers one of the highest uphill capacities in the country with 21 chairlifts, 101 ski runs and more than 500 ski instructors, but maintains pristine conditions with limited lift ticket sales. In addition to the coveted SKI Magazine ranking, Deer Valley® currently holds the title of United States’ Best Ski Resort from the World Ski Awards for four years running.

For more information about the annual SKI Magazine readers' poll and Deer Valley’s rankings, please contact resort Senior Communications Manager Emily Summers at 800-424-DEER (3337), 435-645-6522 or view the resort’s website. To follow resort happenings on social media, search #DeerValleyMoment. END STORY

RESORT DESCRIPTION

Deer Valley Resort revolutionized the ski industry by providing the first-class service one would receive at a five-star hotel. The resort offers 21 chairlifts, 101 ski runs, six bowls, 14 restaurants, 300 annual inches of powder, three elegant day lodges, 2,026 acres of alpine skiing, hundreds of luxury accommodations and a renowned Ski School and Children’s Center.