Park City & Deer Valley

Park City Saw 44 Percent of State's Skier Days Grew by 8 Percent

As reported by the Park Record, last winter, a survey of 3500 people in 14 states rated Utah's 14 ski resorts positively, putting Utah in the top half of all resorts in the US - but still far from the top. Over one-third of the survey participants were found at one of Park City's resorts. Summit County is a major player in the state's ski industry, according to skier day reports. It's said that nationally, 1.3 percent more people went skiing in the 2010-2011 winter than the year before. There was a 2.6 increase in the Rocky Mountain Region, which includes Utah. Specifically, Utah's resorts saw a 4.3 percent increase in people, and Park City's resorts saw a 7.8 percent increase. Within Utah, Park City experienced 44 percent of the state's total skier days and was responsible for 55 percent of the total economic impact on the state from the industry.

More than half of the participants in the survey recalled seeing an ad somewhere promoting a winter vacation in Utah. Roughly 5 percent stated the ad influenced their decision to come to Utah. Throughout the state, it's safe to assume last year's marketing impacted about 40,000 people to choose Utah for a ski vacation.

To read more on the article, go to www.ParkRecord.com.

Again, we ask ... Utah or Colorado?  You Decide.

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PARK CITY MOUNTAIN RESORT NAMED THE "#1 FAMILY VACATION" RESORT...

from the Editors of SKI Magazine

Scheduled to Open November 19th, 2011 / Night Skiing Scheduled to Start on December 25th, 2011

Park City, UT (October 10, 2011) Park City Mountain Resort has been named the "#1 Family Vacation" from the editors of SKI Magazine. The award is part of SKI Magazines "Lifestyle" winners that it added last year as part of its "Top 60 Resort Awards". The Resort was also named the #6 Resort in North America by readers of SKI Magazine.

"We are honored to receive such a prestigious award as we focus on creating an incredible mountain experience for all of our guests, including families," said Jenni Smith, president and general manager of Park City Mountain Resort. "Over the years we have directed substantial resources to enhancing the family experience for our guests. We have been devoted to finding ways to allow more of our guests to explore the 3,300 acres of terrain our mountain has to offer, in addition to providing more family- friendly activities off the slopes."

Park City Mountain Resort has spent several years developing some of the ski industrys premier family programs. In 2008, Park City Mountain Resort launched www.snowmamas.com, an online resource for families planning winter vacations. This site provides tips and advice from real Snowmamas and Snowpapas. Plus, the Resort was the first in North America to guarantee a maximum class size of five children or less in its Kids Signature 5 Program, for skiers and snowboarders ages six to 14, every day of the season. And, students can choose lunch of their choice in one of our on-mountain restaurants. In addition, the Resort has introduced dynamic on-mountain family winter adventures with its Adventure Alleys, Alpine Coaster and new Flying Eagle Zip Line.

Park City Mountain Resort also offers its guests a unique way to create their own signature experience with the My Mountain Planner: an interactive tool that allows guests to select the terrain and features they most enjoy, and create their own tailor-made mountain tour that can even be downloaded and carried with them. More information can be found at www.parkcity- mountain.com/winter/tours.

In addition, Park City Mountain Resort received numerous Top-10 rankings in a range of categories including: Access (#3), Family Programs (#3), Terrain Parks (#4), Off-Hill Activities (#4), Apres Ski (#4), Digital Presence (#6), Lodging (#6), Dining (#7), Weather (#8), Grooming (#9) and On-Mountain Food (#10).

More than 20,000 SKI magazine readers are surveyed for its "Top 60 Resort Guide" by an independent research firm. The ski resort survey is the most comprehensive and longest-running in the winter sports industry.

Park City Mountain Resort / parkcitymountain.com

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Michael LaPay, Associate Broker
Prudential Utah Real Estate
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DEER VALLEY RESORT RANKED 31 SKI AREA IN NORTH AMERICA

FOR AN ASTONISHING FIFTH YEAR IN A ROW!

Scheduled to Open December 3rd, 2011

DEER VALLEY, PARK CITY, UTAH (October 10, 2011) Deer Valley Resort has been named the #1 ski resort in North America by the readers of SKI Magazine for an astonishing fifth year in a row. No other ski resort has earned this prestigious ranking more than three times in a row in the past. Remarkably, in the past eleven years, Deer Valleys rating hasnt dipped lower than third, with a #2 ranking in 2001/2002; a #1 ranking in 2002/2003; a #3 rating in 2003/2004; a #2 rating in 2004/2005; another #1 ranking in 2005/2006, a #2 rating in 2006/2007, and #1 rankings in the 2007/2008, 2008/2009, 2009/2010, 2010/2011 and now 2011/2012 seasons.

"No other ski resort has accomplished anything close to this," says Bob Wheaton, Deer Valley Resort president and general man- ager. "And I think the reason is that no other ski resort comes close to matching Deer Valleys amazing vacation experience. Its all because of our staff. The culture here is to put the guest first at all times, and our employees not only accomplish this every day, but enjoy it, whether working our chairlifts, in our Childrens Center, our Ski School, our Deer Valley Resort Lodging and Reserva- tions department, in our restaurants, offices, maintenance facilities, anywhere in our organization. My hat is off to our incredibly dedicated crew. This honor goes to them and I thank and congratulate the entire Deer Valley Resort team."

Aside from being named the #1 Resort overall out of 60 North American resorts, Deer Valley ranked winningly in many individual categories. Highlights included the Resort being given #1 rankings for grooming, service, weather, on-mountain food, lodging and dining. The Resort also received #2 rankings for lifts and access, and #3 rankings for digital presence and overall satisfaction.

More than 20,000 SKI readers are surveyed for its "Top 60 Resort Guide" by an independent research firm. SKI readers ski an av- erage of 23 days a year. The ski resort survey is the most comprehensive and longest-running in the winter sports industry. Some of the individual comments that were made by skiers about Deer Valley this year were, "Service is top notch, grooming impeccable, food outstanding"; "Excellent customer service for the same prices as other resorts with no customer service"; They do everything right!"; "On-mountain food is insane! Service is exceptional"; and "These guys get what it means to manage the details. Consistent first-class experience."

Deer Valley Resort / deervalley.com

For More Information on Park City and Deer Valley Contact:
Michael LaPay, Associate Broker
Prudential Utah Real Estate
Mobile: 435-640-5700
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mlapay@pureparkcityrealestate.com

Tour des Suds

Mountain Bike Hill Climb

Park City's 31st annual Tour des Suds mountain bike hill climb. This event will be held on Sunday, September 18th, 2011 and is a 7-mile mountain bike climb from City Park to the top of Guardsman Pass with a 2700' elevation gain. Participants are urged to don 'festive' costumes and celebrate the beginning of the fall mountain bike season in a spirited manner! Crazy costumes, crazy bikes is the concept and welcomed!

Time & Place: Start is located iin City Park, 1354 Park Avenue, Park City, UT  84060. Race starts at 10:00am. Pre-registered riders can pick up their race numbers at City Park starting at 8:00am to 9:30am.

Course & Distance: A mass start from City Park to the top of Guardsman Pass. The distance is a 7-mile hill climb on a single and double track trail, with a 2700' elevation gain.

Additional Information: The first 200 registered will receive custom Tour des Suds socks and lunch. After event/prizes, food and beverages will be available for all participants. The post race festivities will take place, in conjunction with the Park Silly Sunday Market, on the Town Lift Deck, located on Lower Main Street. Prizes for best costumes will be awarded.

Age Caterories:

Men/Women 10 - 14

Men/Women 15 - 19

Men/Women 20 - 29

Men/Women 30 - 39

Men/Women 40 - 49

Men/Women 50 - 59

Men/Women 60 - 69

Men/Women 70+

Men/Women Parent towing child

Registration Fees: All registration fees are non-refundable!

>$30

>$40 - Day of Event - Cash or Checks Only

To register, please visit athlete360.com

Sponsored by Mountain Trails Foundation

For More Information on Park City and Deer Valley Contact:
Michael LaPay, Associate Broker
Prudential Utah Real Estate
Mobile: 435-640-5700
Toll Free: 888-410-7653

mlapay@pureparkcityrealestate.com

If you're looking for one of the nation's best deluxe resorts for outdoor recreations, then you better check Deer Valley in Utah. Just up the hill from the world-famous Park City and Canyons ski resorts, you will find the Deer Valley resort being cradled by these two well-known tourist places in the nation.

If you're looking for a great place to have that second home, why not consider having Park City Real Estate to be able to enjoy nature's finest? And for people who are looking for that rugged splendor and rusticity of the area. The people in Deer Valley just love the simplicity of the life they lead and most of all the tranquility of life and vacation here.

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It's easy to get to Park City Real Estate as it is only just about 30 minutes from Salt Lake International Airport. It is also just about less than an hour from seven of the nation's world class ski resorts including Deer Valley Resort, which the North America Ski Magazine rated the No.1 ski resort for 3 years in a row.

You will also enjoy living in a place where you will experience life as if you are on holiday everyday! Meet people from different side of the world and share the experience of having your home surrounded by these luxurious gifts of nature. Give yourself a chance to truly appreciate living in luxury by owning one of the prime Park City Real Estate now.