Park City & Deer Valley

The 2010 Olympics

Local Utahn's Accounted for 16 Olympic Medals for the USA

(Torah Bright won her half pipe gold for Austraila, making the total medal count for athletes from Utah to be 17)

Congratulations to everyone that participated in the 2010 Olympics - they are all WINNERS!

Utah Ski Resorts Bundle-Up with Improvement for the 2009-2010 Winter Season

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH- In a time when consumers demand value and convenience, Utahs 13 ski resorts consistently offer unparalleled access, quality and bountiful amounts of The Greatest Snow on Earth. Salt Lake City International Airport was recently ranked number one in the nation for having the most on-time flights according to data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Salt Lake International is located within an hour drive of 11 of the states ski and snowboard resorts enabling many visitors to maximize their time by skiing the same day they arrive.

In an effort to boost tourism and better serve visitors, Utah legislators made the most significant change to the states liquor laws in 40 years. Utah bars are now open to
the general public and the state's previous private club system, which required customers to fill out an application and pay a fee for the right to enter a bar, has been eliminated. The states resorts have celebrated the change by sprucing up their amenities, products and services for the 2009-10 winter season. Snow is just around the corner and Utahs resorts have bundled-up with a variety of improvements sure to please their guests.

ALTA SKI AREA Altas popular Albion Basin Day Lodge has been remodeled to better accommodate guests.

BEAVER MOUNTAIN Beaver Mountain has added a new conveyor lift to better access the Resorts beginner terrain.

BRIAN HEAD Customers who purchase 10 gallons of gas or more at select gas stations in Southern Utah will receive a coupon offering 50 percent off mid-week skiing at
Utah's only southern resort.

THE CANYONS The new Dakota Mountain Lodge & Golden Door Spa, Waldorf Astoria Collections first ski-in, ski-out property, will accommodate guests at The Canyons Resort starting this season. The lodge features 175 guest rooms and suites, elegant amenities, custom furnishings and gourmet kitchens. Guests will also be able to dine at its
sumptuous Spruce Restaurant.

DEER VALLEY RESORT Deer Valley Resort has expanded its services to include a new property management division that will assure the Deer Valley difference from the moment guests check-in. In addition, the St. Regis Deer Crest Resort will provide a new lodging option for Deer Valley guests. The St. Regis features 181 guest rooms,
including 67 suites, luxury amenities, a ski beach and infinity pool. The Reméde Spa will enable guests to refresh with signature treatments after a day on the slopes.

PARK CITY MOUNTAIN RESORT Park City Mountain Resort makes family winter vacation planning easy by offering several interactive planning tools on Parkcitymountain.com including the recently launched Snowmamas; a blog written by moms providing insider tips for planning a winter ski vacation, and the new itinerary planner; designed to allow individual users to create the perfect trip to Park City. On the mountain, Park City has enhanced its downhill experience with two new Kids Adventure Trails designed specifically for the Kids Signature 5 program, as well as additional terrain enhancements off Crescent Ridge to allow greater usability for all levels of skiers and riders.

POWDER MOUNTAIN New Sunset Safari guided snowcat tours will take Powder Mountain guests to mountain peaks with unobstructed views of Ogden Valley, the Wasatch Mountains and beyond to the Unita Mountain Range.  Tours culminate with alfresco dining while watching the sun set over the Wasatch Mountains.  On the return trip, moonlight turns the snow covered slopes into a shimmering wonderland adding a romantic touch to the adventure.  

SNOWBASIN, A SUN VALLEY RESORT Snowbasin will add over 20 new features to their terrain park offering the perfect level of thrill for everyone in the family. The resort will also host the 2010 Dew Tour Jan. 15-17 where top freeskiers and snowboarders will compete in slopestyle and superpipe events.

SNOWBIRD Path to Paradise and the unloading area of Mineral Basin Express have been regraded to improve skier transportation.

SOLITUDE MOUNTAIN RESORT Solitude Mountain Resort has begun installation on Powderhorn II, a $1.5 million improvement to the Resorts lift infrastructure. A replacement of the original Powderhorn double, a holdover from its mid-70s installation - albeit with an improved lift line - comes on the heels of last winters $7 million investment in two, new high-speed detachable lifts. Powderhorn II will start from the bottom of Sunshine Bowl, travel above the Concord ski run, and end in the same location as the original Powderhorn Lift. The move to a mid-mountain starting point allows expert snowriders to make continuous laps on the upper mountain from Diamond Lane to Sunshine Bowl without the need to return to the base area via beginner runs. Visitors will enjoy a seven minute lift ride on the new lift, as opposed to twelve minutes on the old double. Honeycomb Canyon will still be conveniently accessed from the top of this lift.

SUNDANCE RESORT Sundance lights up the night with new night skiing on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday evenings from 4:30-9 p.m. Then check out the Owl Bar, which features the restored 1890s bar once frequented by Butch Cassidys Hole in the Wall Gang.

WOLF CREEK UTAH Wolf Creek Utah will enhance their beginner experience by expanding both rental operations and ski school. In addition to improving the rental process, the Mountain Learning Center is announcing a "price-roll back." Class lessons are being offered at a 25 percent discount.

For more information on Ski Utah or Utahs 13 ski and snowboard resorts visit www.skiutah.com.

*Courtesy of ParkCityHousingFacts.com

Park City High School Ranks #1 in Utah

KSL.com, April 20, 2009

SALT LAKE CITY -- Utah High Schools are ranked in football and basketball, but parents have no comparable way to view schools' performance in academics until now. KSL has launched a research project called KSL Schools that shows how schools stand up against each other.

To rank overall high schools, our analyst equally weighted proficiency, how schools prepare students to meet basic state requirements, advanced placement (considered college prep) and progress scores. The state says progress helps equalize the playing field by judging students at a school against their own progress rather than comparing them to students from different socio-economic categories.

Utah's Top 10 High Schools are:

1. Park City High School

2. Davis High School

3. Skyline High School

4. Viewmont High School

5. Lone Peak High School

6. Timpview High School

7. Alta High School

8. Woods Cross High School

9. Timpanogos High School

10. Mountain View High School

Those at the top come from a variety of districts. "What it says is that every school district is probably doing good job with some schools. And I think each one of them has some premiere schools," said Steve Harrison, and independent analyst with Bach Harrison.

We also ranked small high schools -- under 200 students -- using the same criteria.

Utah's Top 5 small high schools are:

1. Panguitch High School

2. Valley High School

3. Morgan High School

4. North Summit High School

5. Wayne High School

 
The rankings begged several questions. Sunday night we revealed our research identified small schools like Altamont High School and Piute High School at the top of the list for preparing all students to meet state requirements. So why didn't they make our Top Schools list?

These small school schools don't or can't offer Advanced Placement classes. So, for many students, there is a clear advantage to attending a big high school. "I think there is if you are college-bound, it certainly is; because they're able to then offer more of those advanced placement classes," Harrison said. We recognize not all success stories revolve around test scores or rankings, so we've asked every principal to send us their school stories.

The Lookout at Deer Valley

7 New Luxury Single Family Homes is the Heart of Deer Valley's Ski County

Will be Auctioned on Saturday, March 27, 2010!

Prices Slashed Up to 59% Minimum Bids Start at $1,650,000!!

Amenities at The Lookout at Deer Valley:

Massive timbers, native stone and weathered copper combine to create a rustic mountain style home. Interiors are warm and inviting with vaulted beam ceilings, wood paneled doorways and massive stone fireplaces. Elaborate gourmet kitchen with custom cabinetry, timeless granite counters and state of the art appliances are found in every home. For more elegant affairs, the dining room with designer chandelier and alpine vistas provide a festive setting. Master Baths are well appointed with double vanities of granite, heated travertine stone flooring and oversized jetted spa tubs.

The Great Room and Family Room offer breathtaking views and more space to relax and enjoy. Private elevators (in most homes), oversized decks and spacious garages enhance the luxury living of Lookout.

The clubhouse provides a relaxing setting for entertaining friends and family outside your home with private owner's lounge, patio grill and fireplace as well as the lookout tower observatory with its' spectacular 360 degree views. On-site personal concierge service and private owner's shuttle are available to enhance this extraordinary style of living.

Nows Your Time to Own a Deer Valley Single Family Residence!

For further information on The Lookout at Deer Valley or to register, please don't hesitate to contact us:  mlapay@pureparkcityrealestate.com

* You must register to attend the auction

**This information is subject to change without notice. Buyer is responsible to verify the accuracy of all information to the Buyer's own satisfaction.

Westgate Resort is Set to Auction

44 Fully Furnished Condos at The Canyons® Resort

Some Condos have a Minimum Bid of $149,000!

(See price list below)

Auction Day is March 28th, 2010

(You must register to be a bidder)

The Gathering Place for Sophisticated Resort Living in Park City, Utah

The professional front desk services greet and assist homeowners to their elegant residences. A 24 hour Concierge is onsite for all travel, activity and entertainment arrangements. Every condominium home provides designer furnishings and stunning architectural details. Natural materials, western accents, stainless steel appliances, private balconies and breathtaking views are to be enjoyed.

Westgate's valets will transport your ski/snowboard gear to the lifts and assist further at the end of the day with having them stowed, tuned or waxed and ready for the next adventure.

These residences offer fine resort living, allowing homeowners to indulge in the soothing world class spa and fitness center with indoor grotto, lounges, private treatment rooms and Utah's largest indoor/outdoor pool with sauna, steam room, 2 outdoor spas and snack bar. Tennis Court, basketball court, dance studio with aerobic and yoga classes and Business Center are all Westgate Lodge amenities. Friends and family will enjoy the award winning Westgate Grill for dining pleasure and excellent wines. The Kids Club is onsite with daily activities, playground and a professional staff.

If you would like further information on Westgate, the auction and how to register, please don't hesitate to contact us:  mlapay@pureparkcityrealestate.com

*Registration is required to attend the auction

* This information is subject to change without notice. Buyer is responsible to verify the accuracy of all information to the Buyer's own satisfaction.