The images skiers might typically conjure up when it comes to grooming a resort fall impossibly short. Vacuuming a rug? Mowing a lawn? Not even close. To effectively illustrate the scale, challenge, and skill required to groom Deer Valley’s six mountains is far more complex. To continue the analogy, grooming would be more akin to

Located near the Empire Canyon Lodge, the Rossignol Test Center provides complimentary demos to all Deer Valley Resort guests.   Spending a couple of hours on a new pair of skis is a fun treat while on a ski vacation and perfect when conditions change. Be it a powder day, when you’re looking for a

It may be summer but it’s time to start thinking about winter! Reservations for lift tickets, ski school and equipment rentals are now available. 2017 – 2018 Ski Season: December 2, 2017 – April 8, 2018  Ski School Elevate your skiing to a higher level with Deer Valley’s Ski School. Advance reservations are recommended for

Transporting snowmaking guns at Deer Valley Resort on Tuesday, September 27, 2016. Photos courtesy of Deer Valley Resort Guest Service Assistant Manager,  Chance Cook.

Great skiing starts with picking the right gear. For those Deer Valley visitors who are not bringing their own ski equipment, the resort’s rental department offers everything you need, regardless of your experience. A few seasons ago, I interviewed Todd Daines, rental manager at Deer Valley Resort. He gave us a tour of his universe and

Just like the secret to cooking a great recipe or becoming a top notch Boy Scout, having a great ski season is all in how you prep for it. It’s easy—and essential—to live the Boy Scout promise and to be prepared. Here are 5 tips to make your ski season a success. 1. Make the

The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame announced that Deer Valley Resort Founder Edgar B. Stern has been elected to the Hall of Fame Class of 2015. Stern’s induction will take place in Aspen, CO, on April 9, 2016, with a special enshrinement ceremony weekend for all 2015 inductees at the U.S. Ski and

A friend of ours was attending the Outdoor Retailer (OR) Show in Salt Lake City, a 45 minute drive from our house. He asked if he could stay with us while he was in town, since he had flown in from Boulder, CO, and was spending all day meeting potential clients and collecting cards. I

Troy Michaud started Flying Sprocket, a mobile bicycle repair service a few years ago. I have used it for the past two seasons to my utmost satisfaction. I had the pleasure of sitting down with Troy to learn more about his unique business. JF: Troy, what brought you to Park City? Troy Michaud: I came

I often look at my ski rack and wonder what I could change to make skiing even more fun and a little easier. In other words, which ski do I really need? This basic question conjured up so many parameters that just one simple answer seemed totally impossible. But I was determined to find out