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Show fc I ) f tjT 1 f v Choosing a ski resort Tanchanok Chuprajak StaffWriter With an average of 500 inches of snow every year, Utah is called home of The greatest snow on earth. Choosing just one out of 14 ski resorts is not easy. 4 r n 4 Q $ This year many resorts are competing for the best deals and the best quality. So, whats new? The first stop is Utahs largest resort, The Canyons. This year The Canyons got even bigger expanding another 300 acres making up the total of 4000 skiable acres according to their website. Libby Dowd, The canyons public relations director recommend students try out the new Orange Bubbled ski lift. Dowd explains the new lift is one of the safest and the most comfortable ski lifts in the world. Its features include heated seats and the capability to lift up to four persons per chair allowing skiers to reach the very top of the mountain in just nine minutes. The Canyons also introduced a new reservoir putting out skiers greatest fear for snow shortage. Still under construction, this new 20 million gallon reservoir will double The Canyons snow making capacity to ensure the best quantity of snow in the beginning and the end of season. Next stop is Park City Mountain Resort home of Westminster ski and snowboarding team. Whats new this year at Park City Mountain Resort is their new season pass option. Starting at $699, My Pass. My Way, allows users to choose any or all three choices to customize their pass for an additional cost. Choices include access to the express lanes (Fast tracks), night skiingriding and underground parking. Only a 20 minutes drive from Westminster students can make a perfect fit in their day for both class and outdoor activities. According to their website Park City Mountain Resort is named among the top 10 family resorts in North America every year. Their highlight is the ski and snowboard school. Kids can attend the program as early as three and a half k V i t I I k f i t s I I Park City Mountain resort Kids Ski and Snowboard school I ? I I f ii I v years old. I ) On the other hand Matt Stern, a junior majoring r in economics suggests Deer Valley for kids or anyone considering skiing lesson. Deer Valley has a true resort feel, said Stern. Currently Stern is a skiing teacher for kids age five to six at Deer Valley. Deer Valley is rated as the top three resorts in the North America for the past 10 years according to SKI magazine. This year theyre changing to become a more energy efficient resort. According to Utah.com, this year Deer Valley is efreplacing 52 snow making guns with mere energy ficient models. Also, theyre replacing three snowcats and one winchcat both use for grooming ski trails. Sterns teaches at Deer Valley but when it comes to I teach at college students he recommends Snowbird. Deer Valley but Snowbird is where I play, said Stern. According to their website Snowbird is known for the longest ski and snowboard season mid November to May. Jared Ishkanian, director of public relations explains this year Snowbirds Cliff Spa is going under renovation for the first time since it opened in 1987. The Spa offers more than 30 treatments and salon services. The renovation project is expected to be complete in early December. in Moving to the last stop, one of the oldest resorts the country, Brighton has been winning the hearts of locals since 1936. This year Brighton is even more kid friendly. A new child care center is now open and kids as old as seven for free all season long. years old can ski or ride This season Brighton also offers its new one day womens camps. For only $95 enjoy a full day lesson with other women improving skiing or snowboarding skills. li i f . i 1 Snowbird Ski Resort Camps are every first Tuesday of the month from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Things to do other than skiing or snowboarding Skiing and snowboarding is not the only option when visiting ski resorts. Before making a trip check the resorts website for more activities, packages and deals to plan the perfect trip. Uncover Park City 1800s silver mining town by takSkiing the Park City Mountain Resort historic tours. ers can ski or ride past many of the historical buildings and experience the same trails as the 2002 Olympians at the same time. When at Snowbird, end the day by visiting the Cliff Spa. Enjoy massages and scrubs to hair and nail care, picturesque yoga studio, full fitness center, rooftop pool, hot tub and eucalyptus steam room. Free activities Be the first 50 guests in a Santa costume at The Canyons to ski or ride for free on December 18. Visit Altas Sunnyside lift after 3:00 p.m. for free ac to the lift and the slopes every day. Have lots of friends and family? Gather a group of 25 people to get special discounts on tickets, rentals and lessons; the group leader will ski or ride for free at cess ' Brighton. Every month Snowbird offers free avalanche training. Learn to safely navigate the backcountry and how to use transceivers as well as mountain rescue techniques. Solitude is every ice skating lovers dream. Enjoy village. skating in the middle of the European-styl- e rink-sid- e fire the make Relax and smores by pit after a day of skiing. horse The drawn sleigh ride through Willow Draw. package restauthe Cabin dinner at also includes a four course Join The Canyons for a scenic 30-min- ute rant: While at The Canyons take a two hours ride on the snowcat to learn the insiders techniques on how to groom snow or learn how to drive one. Before leaving let a team of Siberian huskies lead a meadows dogsled adventure through the snow-coverof the Wasatch Mountain Range. These are only some of the many activities available at Utahs best resorts. Visit www.utah.comski for complete resorts information in just one stop. ed t |