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Show HOLIDAY/JANUARY Dmacct Where Park es to Ski Deer Valley Adult lift ticket — $52 It isn’t the 13 comfy, always dry, chair lifts that make Deer Valley the caviar of Utah skiing. Nope, that comes from the well-groomed slopes. Pooltable smooth snow makes skiing all the better for the jet-set and wanna-be’s. But for the expert skier, the pitch of Deer Valley’s steeper runs offers a challenge and yes, there are ungroomed areas. Still best-known for its great food, Deer Valley is unto itself. No boarders, please. (801) 649-1000 DP EB Adult lift ticket — $32. Half day — $24. Wolf Mountain offers a lot of steep terrain and a snowboard park, unlike any in Utah. It’s nine ski lifts serve an area of almost 2,000 acres of varied terrain. When the glitz and crowds in Park City get too much, Wolf Mountain offers a more laid back experience. Best in mid-winter when snows are 1997 <% ha Brighton Adult lift ticket— $29. Half day — $26. Night skiing - $20. ~ s Like Solitude Brighton has been remade. Always a local favorite, Brighton now sports two quad lifts among its total of seven. New runs open up loads of terrain for skiers and deep, skiers find a lot of good skiing up high. But for the younger set, the snowboard park is the place to be. (801) 649-5400 snowboarders. There is a lot of beginner and intermediate ter- rain at this beautiful location at Adult lift ticket — $34. the top of Big Cottonwood Canyon. Always known for its great snow, Brighton is a big hit with Salt Lake City snow- Access card — $29. boarders. 800-873-5512 Solitude is lodges and an tem that allows computer card. Little Cottonwood Canyon Big Cottonwood Canyon Solitude being remade with new automated lift ticket sysskiers to buy runs on a It’s a great value as are ski resort, which is also open to snowboarding. Seven ski lifts take skiers and boarders to 1,200 acres of terrain with over 2,000 feet of vertical drop. A lot of ‘CD & Wolf Mountain Snowbird the long runs and short lift lines in this , ple skied in Utah. And Alta still has a quaint feel about it. Like Snowbird, it If you like steep, long runs, Snowbird can’t be beat. With well over 3,000 vertical feet and 2,000 acres of terrain, Snowbird stands apart as one awesome place to go downhill. A tram and eight lifts take skiers and snowboarders up and all around this moun- lifts with 2,200 vertical feet. But Alta is for skiers not for snowboarders. Still, there is beginning and intermediate runs at this legendary resort, where the locals keep powder runs a solemn Utah. Snowbird also offers some intermediate and beginning terrain, but for the most part, experts rule this mountain. (801) 742-2222 Room Alta Adult lift ticket— $27. Half day — $20. This is one of the first places peo- Adult lift ticket — $45. Half day — $30. tain — one of the most challenging in Hop’n Jalepeno at Nacho a snow all the time and short lift lines make Solitude a great local hangout, yet undiscoyered by most tourists. (801)534-1400 Wolf Mountain City Park City Ski Area Adult lift ticket — $49. Half day — $36 Fourteen lifts and a gondola make this Utah’s largest ski resort. Boasting over 3,000 acres of skiing with plenty of intermediate terrain, the Park City Ski Area is also the Utah ski industry’s biggest draw. About 3,000 vertical feet from top to bottom also gives experts their money’s worth. This season, Park City Ski Area opened its lifts to snowboarding. (801) 849-8111 offers great powder skiing on 8 chair secret. Located at the top of Little Cottonwood Canyon, Alta is every bit as popular as its bigger neighbor. Arrive early for a parking place. (801) 742-3333 Continued on page Mamas a lye Pecan en Come join us for aprés ski or a late night snack in our relaxing, comfortable ; non-smoking atmosphere Pool Table Foose-ball yh CF ESRF E ae ol coll ow “% You Deserve OWT Git Mae ied iinere’s Me allage likeghornne manicure, BY IRONHORSE ee UE ROAST for dine Nolidayys Ee : = DR. ARK CITY * 649-6363 cue ntl a ee ETE sl ae Kitchen ® Gifts ¢ Bed ¢ Bath « Bridal Registry tt oo **% yy Free Gift Wrapping emaie se ¢ UPS Shipping Gift Certificate S429 7/90 Park City Plaza « 1890 Bonanza se or 4 ae eee ae Vie or over Drive ee Peta ei ae aati acetate 7 |