{"id":3230,"date":"2009-12-28T07:56:53","date_gmt":"2009-12-28T13:56:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/?p=3230"},"modified":"2016-12-16T23:44:12","modified_gmt":"2016-12-17T05:44:12","slug":"ski-vacation-hit-the-slopes-in-utah","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/2009\/12\/ski-vacation-hit-the-slopes-in-utah\/","title":{"rendered":"Ski vacation: hit the slopes in Utah"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"SkiBy Kate Schwartz<\/em><\/p>\n

Move over Colorado, Summit County isn\u2019t the only amazing spot for a ski vacation<\/strong><\/a>. As snow begins to blanket the west, Utah is seeing a good amount of powder and an even better base. Most runs are open at Utah ski resorts, andski enthusiasts are coming out of the woodwork. Whether you are a local looking to make first tracks before hitting the office, or a visitor taking advantage of some of the best terrain out West, a Utah ski vacation<\/a><\/strong> will not disappoint.<\/p>\n

There are many stand-out ski resorts in Utah. Here are just a few of the most popular:<\/p>\n

Alta<\/a>:<\/strong> Alta is the one of the last ski-only resorts in the country. Committed to \u201cpreserving and protecting the skiing experience,\u201d Alta is a great place for those who don\u2019t want to share the slopes with boarders.<\/p>\n

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Snowbird<\/p><\/div>\n

Snowbird<\/a>:<\/strong> With 2,500 acres of skiable terrain to explore, its no wonder Snowbird and Alta were named the #1 ski resorts in North America in 2008 by Outside Magazine. Unlike sister mountain Alta, Snowbird is boarder friendly.<\/p>\n

Deer Valley<\/a>:<\/strong> Utah ski resorts are raking in all sorts of awards, with Deer Valley named the #1 ski resort in North America by readers of SKI Magazine an impressive three years in a row — in 2008, 2009 and again in 2010. Located in Park City, and only 36 miles from Salt Lake City International Airport, Deer Valley is a convenient choice for a ski vacation.<\/p>\n

Park City Mountain Resort:<\/strong> Park City Mountain Resort is unique in that it offers both night skiing and non-traditional mountain activities. Visitors should check out the Alpine Coaster, a toboggan-style roller coaster experience that sends riders down the mountain on nearly 4,000 feet of track. Regardless of your interests, I think Park City Mountain Resort is a great place for an epic ski vacation.<\/p>\n

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