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Mt. Superior from the base of Alta's High Rustler
From Alta's two top magazine rankings for snow quality to Deer Valley's third in a row for "Overall" by SKI Magazine, Utah's many ski resorts continue to draw kudos. With 11 world-class resorts within one hour of an international airport, Utah's Greatest Snow on Earth" is easily accessible.
And with four of the top six SKI Magazine "Top Value" resorts in Utah, you can afford a ski vacation in these tough times. These include top rated Alta, which ranks #1 for Snow Quality, #2 for Weather, #3 for Value, #4 for Terrain and Challenge, #7 for Access, #9 for Scenery, and, most importantly, #1 for Overall Satisfaction by SKI Magazine.
On the other end of the spectrum is Deer Valley, which is ranked #1 Overall, #1 for Grooming, #1 for On-Mountain Food, #1 for Service, #1 for Lodging, #1 for Dining, #2 for Lifts, and #2 for Family Programs. From having smiling attendant carry your skis from your car to the slopes to dining at Glitretind in the Stein Erikson Lodge it is a sublime experience for the well-heeled,
Deer Valley is just up the road from Park City, also home to Park City Ski Resort and The Canyons. Just south over the ridge from Park City is Big Cottonwood Canyon, with Brighton and Solitude. South over the next ridge brings you into Little Cottonwood Canyon, home to Alta and Snowbird, with the best powder on earth. LCC is little piece of heaven.
Start your trip planning with a visit to Skiutah.com, where you can find hot deals and profiles of all the ski resorts. Then go to the resort websites to get detailed information, including current snow and weather conditions and web cam views. Alta even has a link to a snowfall measurement device at Collins, where you can watch with anticipation as the powder gets ever deeper.
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