LUXURY SKI IN – SKI OUT AT DEER VALLEY
Abode’s feature property of the week is the abode in the Belles at Deer Valley:
LUXURY PARK CITY RESORTS AND LODGING
Summer is in full swing here in Park City. Here is a run down of what each resort offers:
Canyons is another mountain-biking and hiking paradise. You can bring your bike up on the gondola and find trails ranging from easy beginner level to advanced single track. If you’re lucky, you’ll find one of the herds of sheep that graze on non-resort property, with an actual vaquero or two keeping watch; they’re right out of a Western. Or, take a paddle-boat ride in the resort reservoir that supplies water for snowmaking in winter. The now-legendary farmers market returns to the Cabriolet parking lot every Wednesday.
Deer Valley is still the queen of lift-served mountain biking, with well-maintained trails, guided ride tours and clinics and even bike rental available. The resort will have three lifts operating, but as of this writing, there’s still so much snow that riding is somewhat limited. Who cares? When it only costs $34 for an all-day lift ticket for you and your bike, even the most rabid rider will find enough single-track to be satisfied. Of course, there are also Deer Valley’s famous summer concerts and gourmet restaurants; definitely worth a couple of visits.
Park City Mountain Resort has a phenomenal base area, with the Alpine Slide (you can race someone); the new “ZipRider,” which is like a zip line; kiddie rides; and a new children’s section called the “Adventure Zone,” plus miniature golf. Of course, the killer ride is the alpine coaster, the only one like it in Utah. “There’s great lift-served hiking and mountain biking on both Payday and Town lift,” says new PCMR communications manager Andy Miller. He suggests biking to Main Street, then loading yourself and your bike on the Town lift. The lift lets you off near the top of the mountain, and you can choose your trail for the bike ride down.
Every local resort offers something for summer, from Powder Mountain’s Aug. 20 Monster Energy PM Motocross (which will feature the world’s top riders, plus the resort’s “Powzilla,” a motorized scenic tour of PowMow’s more than 10,000 acres) to Snowbird’s great-for-schmoozing Plaza (with concerts every Saturday until Aug. 13, surrounded by attractions like the zip line, the alpine slide, the bungee jump and more). There are world-class triathlons at Snowbasin; where you can watch or participate; elegant dining at Sundance and much more that there’s no space left to include. Just remember:
When it comes to the Wasatch, there’s no place like a snow resort for the summer and you need to look no further than abode, when booking your luxury park city accommodations and deer valley vacation rentals. Just click here and take advantage of our great summer rates.
DEER LAKE VILLAGE DEER VALLEY PARK CITY
As summer starts to settle in here in Park City, one of the best places it stay is Lower Deer Valley. This area offers flat yards and trails for the family and is located close to Main Street and just minutes from the base of Deer Valley.
No place offers better luxury accommodations in this area than Deer Lake Village Deer Valley. The abode in Deer Lake Village offers plenty of room for the entire family with 4bd/4ba, two living areas and open kitchen and dining area. What makes this Deer Valley luxury vacation rental even better is the outside area with private hot tub, nice lawn with the lake in front and great ski run views.
Contact us today for booking information and receive 25% off! 888.841.9990 or rob.alday@www.abodeparkcity.com
DEER VALLEY LUXURY HOTEL
The readers of Conde Nast Traveler magazine have selected The Spa at Stein Eriksen Lodge in Park City as the best spa in the continental United States.
The Deer Valley resort received a rating of 98.8 in the reader survey, including perfect scores in the staff and treatment categories.
And, as the Conde Nast story observed, “20,000 square feet” the current size of the recently expanded spa at Stein Eriksen Lodge. Perhaps that explains its number one position on the U.S. resorts list.
When this survey began in 1990, the magazine noted, three spas were judged, and the winner received a rating of 82.0. Now there are 250 spas involved.
Following Stein Eriksen Lodge in the rankings were the Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa in Avon, Colo.; Sanderling Resort & Spa in Duck, N.C.; Four Seasons in Las Vegas; and Ritz-Carlton Lodge at Reynolds Plantation in Greensboro, Ga.
To celebrate this award, abode is offering a free spa treatment when you book one of our Deer Valley vacation rentals or Park City accommodations. Booking has to occur in the next 2 weeks. If you are looking for more rest and relaxation, you may want to book a customized spa vacations package with abode:
- abode R & R Pair your Park City or Deer Valley accommodations with a food, wine and spa package. Your will be provided with in home meals prepared by our chef, a spa day at the Stein Ericksen Lodge Spa, discounted dining on Park City’s Main St for a dinner with wine pairings. Please call for pricing.
DEER VALLEY SKIING UPDATE
DEER VALLEY WILL HOST WORLD CUP SKI EVENTS AGAIN IN 2012
The World Cup moguls and aerials will take place at Deer Valley Feb. 2-4. Deer Valley will showcase night aerials and dual moguls and daytime dual moguls.
Deer Valley was the site last year of the FIS Freestyle World Ski Championships.
Four other U.S. resorts will serve as World Cup sites next season: Aspen, Beaver Creek and Telluride in Colorado, and Lake Placid, N.Y. Each of the U.S. stops will be broadcast nationally and worldwide.
If you would like to book luxury accommodations at Deer Valley for the World Cup event, browse here or call us at 888.841.9990 for information and tickets.
SUMMER THINGS TO DO IN PARK CITY AND DEER VALLEY
While enjoying your luxury accommodation in Park City and Deer Valley this summer, check out some of the things to do and opening dates for the resorts:
PARK CITY MOUNTAIN RESORT
The summer season at PCMR is scheduled to begin May 27. Go to pcski.com or call 435-658-5560 for more information on Park City Mountain Resort. Enjoy mountain biking, zip lining, hiking, the alpine coaster and much more!
DEER VALLEY RESORT
Deer Valley will be open daily for the 2011 summer season June 17 through Labor Day, and for an additional weekend on September 10 and 11 (conditions permitting). For information, visit www.deervalley.com or call 435-649-1000. Plenty to keep you busy on the mountain with biking, fine dining, hiking and horse bike riding.
CANYONS RESORT
For more information on the summer season at Canyons, visit www.thecanyons.com or call 888-CANYONS. For summer specific information visit www.thecanyons.com/index_s.php .
PARK CITY GOLF COURSE
The Park City Golf Course opened Friday, May 6. Prices for residents: $46 for 18 holes and a cart, $23 for nine holes and a cart. $32 for 18 holes walking, $16 for nine holes. For non-residents: $57 for 18 holes and a cart, $28.50 for nine holes and a cart. $43 for 18 holes walking, $21.50 for nine holes walking. For all links prices, go to www.parkcitygolfclub.org
SOLDIER HOLLOW GOLF COURSE
The Soldier Hollow Silver Course (18 holes) and Gold Course (18 holes) are both open. For 18 holes and a cart, the cost is $42. For nine holes and a cart, the cost is $21. Tee time policy is at least seven days in advance. Call 435-654-7442 for more information!
WASATCH MOUNTAIN GOLF COURSE
The Wasatch Mountain Golf Course is open. For 18 holes and a cart the cost is $42. For nine holes, it’s $21. Seniors can golf for $37. For more information call 435-654-0532
MOUNTAIN DELL GOLF COURSE
The Mountain Dell Golf Course is open. Both the canyon and lake courses are currently open. The cost for 18 holes walking is $30, $44 for 18 holes with a cart. On the lake course, it’s $9 walking for nine holes, $23 for nine holes with a cart. Call 801-582-3812 for more information.
UTAH OLYMPIC PARK
Utah Olympic Park is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Guided tours run every day on the hour from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and museums are free. Summer rides and activities begin May 21. For more information, visit olyparks.com or call (435) 658-4200. Try ski jumping, the bobsled, zip lines, or hiking.
MOUNTAIN TRAILS
According to Mountain Trails Foundation’s Facebook page, the front side of Glenwild/Bob’s Basin and all of Round Valley are riding very well. For any trail information or maintenance concerns, email Rick at rick@mountaintrails.org or Bob at bradke@basinrecreation.org .
WHITE PINE TOURING
For any information in White Pine, call (435) 649-8710 or visit www.whitepinetouring.com.
WASATCH-CACHE NATIONAL FOREST
Mirror Lake Highway 150 and Highway 35 remain closed to traffic with both gates still locked. Beautiful scenic drives, great hiking, camping fishing and boating opportunities. For more information call 435-783-4338.
Get you Park City or Deer Valley vacation rental at 25% off by booking with abode and using the coupon code SUMMER.
PARK CITY DEER VALLEY VACATION DEALS
Great flight deals to enjoy Park City this summer:
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Enjoy a discounted summer vacation by booking one of these flight deals, coupled with 25% off abode accommodations. Just book on our site and use the coupon code SUMMER.
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LODGING AT DEER VALLEY RESORT PARK CITY
Deer Valley Resort has announced a significant expansion to its summer mountain biking, hiking and scenic chairlift operations for the summer 2011 season.
In addition to lifts already operating, the resort will also feature the Ruby Express lift from the Empire Canyon Lodge area; a three- or four-mile trail from Bald Mountain to the Flagstaff Mountain; and a new intermediate trail system in the Flagstaff Mountain area.
Only until June 1st will we be offering 30% off on lodging at Deer Valley Resort in Park City. We have many luxury homes and condos to choose from in the Deer Valley area. Just book here or call us at 888.841.9990.
PARK CITY SPRING HOUSE RENTAL
Visit Park City this Spring and stay in an abode Park City house rental. Our homes are luxury defined. Every amenity you could want: 24 hour concierge, personal chefs, pre-planned excursions, mountain access and more. From condos to suites to mansions, we have what you’re looking for. Park City has so much to offer from hot air ballooning to zip lines to hiking and more! Contact your abode Park City representative today about your Park City Spring house rental needs today.
THINGS TO DO IN PARK CITY AND DEER VALLEY THIS SUMMER AND DISCOUNT LODGING SPECIALS
Setting out from the base of the mountain for the ski slopes–on horseback (Photo by Bob Nesoff). Setting out from the base of the mountain for the ski slopes–on horseback (Photo by Bob Nesoff)
Traveling
With BOB and SANDY NESOFF
Special to Travel Smart
A ski slope without snow? Must be a depressed area in the summer.
Not any more. Once upon a time when the snow melted ski areas entered what they called “Mud Season,” a time when you could lose small children and pet dogs in the slushy stuff left over when the slopes closed. But not any more. Most ski areas today have become near 12-month operations with a full slate of activities for the entire family.
Take Park City-Deer Valley-The Canyons as an example of what is offered to family vacationers in what used to be an “off season.”
Without doubt the Park City triumvirate is by far our favorite ski destination in the world. That includes having sampled the Alps in Switzerland, Germany and Austria. Nothing against any of those three great locations; it’s just that these Utah winter sports destinations are the greatest.
So it came as a bit of a shock when we looked out as the early morning sun peeked over the mountains and saw the brilliant green where white had once reigned supreme. The streets were crowded and people seemed to be having a good time despite the lack of snow.
At the base of the ski run in Park City we picked up horses and proceeded up the mountain. It suddenly dawned on us that this was the same trail we had come flying down on skis only a few months previously. The steepness made for an exciting horseback ride and the view of the valley was as stunning in summer as it was in winter.
The hospitality folks there are also offering an Ultimate Summer Vacation to one family of four, including round trip air, three nights of luxury accommodations, transportation, activities and event tickets and a $50 American Express gift card for each. For details check out www.facebook.com/ParkCityUT .
While many activities are slated for specific periods, there are some available throughout the entire summer. At the Utah Olympic Park you can take the rides of your life. That’s right “rides.”
The area is famous for training Olympic athletes for such venues as the bobsled. No snow? No problem. During warm weather the bobsled runs on wheels down the same track it does during competition in winter. Put on a helmet and climb aboard for the ride of your life. Your sled will reach speeds of 60 miles an hour or more. Safety is assured with a professional driver and brakeman, but the bumps as you bounce off the walls are as violent as they are during meets.
But that’s the fun of it.
Follow that up, if you have the guts, for the steepest zip line in the country. At the summit you are strapped into a harness, sit back with your knees pulled up to your chest and your feet against a trap door. When the door opens you shoot into a void and head straight down the mountain at speeds near that of a jet fighter.
Some people have been known to clear the area of all flying insects as their mouths are open in a sustained scream all the way down the mountain. But it’s a ride you’ll never forget.
Also in the park is the Quicksilver Alpine Slide. This was considered a wild ride some years ago, and it is still exciting, but it has tamed in comparison to the zip and bobsled. Check out www.olympicparks.com for info.
Arts and culture are not neglected in the area, famous for the Sundance Film Festival, actor Robert Redford’s baby. The 42nd annual Kimball Arts Festival will be held from Aug. 4-7 and is attended annually by more than 40,000 visitors.
The festival features more than 200 artists working in a dozen categories from painting and jewelry to sculpture and photography. There are also visual art exhibitions, live musical performances, fine food activities and art focused film screenings.www.kimballartscenter.org/arts-festival-2011 .
Friday and Saturday evenings head over to the base of the ski slope at Deer Valley for the summer-long music festival on Friday and Saturday nights by the Utah Symphony Orchestra and the Utah Opera. This is their summer home and they welcome everyone as family.
This is the eighth season for the public concerts in various venues featuring chamber music, classical, pops and opera. Some of the music this season will be from the Eagles, Von Trapp Children and trumpeter Chris Botti. www.deervalleymusicfestival.org.
There are also music festivals and concerts featuring Rosanne Cash, Melissa Etheridge ad the Goo Goo Dolls www.ecclescenter.org; Mountain Music with free outdoor concerts with picnics and dancing encouraged. If you can’t bring your own, picnic baskets are available for advance purchase. www.mountainmusic.org.
The Canyons will also be celebrating a Summer Concert Series each Saturday with free live music from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Because of the crowds attending this series, the organizers strongly suggest carpooling, walking or riding a bike. Public transportation is a good option as well. www.thecanyons.com .
Food? You like food? Park City’s main drag ain’t so bad for a former Old West mining town. As an introduction on June 25 there will be a celebration of “Savor the Summit” with diners at the Grande Table giving guests the opportunity to enjoy food, drink and live music while seated in the middle of Main Street. Many of Park City’s finest restaurants will be showcasing their fabulous offerings in an open air community celebration that traditionally kicks off the summer season. www.savorthesummit.com .
The Park City area is very conveniently located about a half hour from the Salt Lake City airport. Major highways are cross the area. Give any of the activities a shot. It’s arguably the most legal fun you’ll ever have.