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SNOWBIRD
Often described as a renaissance man and a visionary, Snowbird owner Dick Bass is one of the ski resort industry’s most dynamic and energetic personalities. In his own words, he was born with “blanket curiosity, nonstop verbosity, and hyper-enthusiasm.”

Such temperament and outlook have caused him to take a very broad cut at life, and have given him great interest and experience in many areas. He also has said that he picked his father very carefully, but didn’t go quite far enough West… to Fort Worth, Texas – home of the billionaire Bass family. He’s the “Bass from Dall-as”, as he likes to describes himself. And though his net worth may not stack up to that of the other Basses, he measures his wealth in adventures and in friendships.

Certainly, Snowbird has been a giant leap into the unknown for a geologist and rancher who had never developed any real estate or resort projects on his own. As if Snowbird’s evolution were not enough for anyone’s nervous system, energy and pocketbook, starting in May 1981 Dick played hooky from time to time over a period of four years to climb the highest peak on each of the seven continents.

On April 30, 1985, he finally succeeded in his fourth attempt to scale Mt. Everest, and he became the first person to reach the seven continental highs, as well as the oldest by five years to summit Everest at age 55. (That last title fell in 1994 to a 60-year-old Venezuelan guitar maker.)

Snowbird has been Dick’s passion (along with his wife, Alice) for nearly 30 years, and it keeps evolving each year, toward his goal of creating a place for the enhancement of the “body, mind and spirit.” Just gaze on the mountain from a balcony window in The Cliff Lodge and you can see how well this place mingles with nature, and how Dick’s dream of the ultimate ski resort is being realized.
Through his many lectures from coast to coast, Dick is a constant inspiration to others. His story is one of overcoming adversity – in business and in life. If you read his book, “Seven Summits” (co-authored with the late Frank Wells and Rick Ridgeway), you can fully appreciate his robust approach to everything he does and his triumphs of the human spirit. (The book is available throughout Snowbird and at major bookstores across the country.)

Look for Dick on the mountain or around Snowbird Village. You will probably hear him before you see him. Just listen for a booming voice that is rich with Texas homilies and Shakespearean poetry, and you’ll find the man who has taken ”...the road less traveled.”

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THE CANYONS
A village of spectacular ski resorts in Park City, Utah. The Canyons is home to 8 mountains, 16 lifts and 30 feet of annual snowfall. The largest single ski and snowboard resort in Utah is located a short 30 minutes away from Salt Lake International Airport, and a simple 4 miles from Park City's historic Main Street, The Canyons is one of the most accessible and convenient resorts in the United States. Home to the Today Show during the 2002 Winter Olympic Games, The Canyons welcomed the world to Utah, and will now welcome you home.

ALTA
Alta has been a haven for powder-hounds and beginner skiers for 66 years. Known for our varied terrain, breathtaking scenery and of course unparalleled snow conditions with 500+ inches of dry Wasatch snow (587" in 2003/2004). This season, we welcome you to experience Alta for yourself.

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SOLITUDE
The pioneers arrived in the Salt Lake Valley in the summer of 1847. There is no evidence of Native American settlements in Big Cottonwood Canyon outside of an occasional hunting foray. It appears that the closest Native American settlement was on the shores of Utah Lake some 30 miles away.

The first activity in Big Cottonwood Canyon was timber harvesting for the construction of homes. However, the biggest impact on the canyon was not the mining or the logging, but rather the loss of the beaver population. With the activity of the beavers, the stream meandered, with bogs, meadows, and deadfall, making the stream stable and resilient. There were pools, marshes and eddies among the logs and sod. There were also heavier and deeper forests in the place of the gully we see today. At the time, beaver hats in London were very popular, causing the elimination of the beaver population, which, in turn, had a huge impact on the structure of the canyon.

The peak of mining activity in the canyon was during the 1870s and 1880s. The first production of ore was in Honeycomb and Silver Fork Canyons. At that time, the mining district was called the Mountain Lake District because of Silver Lake and Twin Lakes, which is now a reservoir. The first mine, Evening Star, was located by Silas Bryan in 1863. By 1875 there were literally hundreds of mines at or within a stone’s throw of Solitude, with romantic names like Argenta, Davenport, Antelope, Teresa, Wondering Boy, Prince of Wales, Highland Chief, Woodlawn, and Copperking. There was enough timber cut in Big Cottonwood for use underground in the mines to build over 40,000 three-bedroom homes. Today, only a few rare spots remain where ancient trees are still alive and standing. Virtually every tree in and around Solitude is a second growth, many planted by Solitude. After the 1880s, mining production declined steadily until the Great Depression. The last active mine at Solitude was the Kentucky Utah Mine which ceased operations around 1950. The mine tailings from this mine were used to create the two parking lots at Solitude. From the Kentucky Utah mine, people could travel underground through it to the Solitude Mine and all the way to Alta. The Silver Fork community now gets its water from that mine. Solitude gets its water from the Alta drain tunnel located in Silver Fork Canyon.

In the early 1900s, tenacious silver miners gave the name Solitude to the geographic area now dominated by Solitude Mountain Resort. The ski area opened in the fall of 1957 with two chair lifts providing access to most of the area now skied on the front of the mountain.

The development of Solitude as a ski area is a rich anecdote. Robert M. Barrett made his fortune as a Moab uranium miner during the early 1950s, moved to Utah and took up skiing. While pursuing his passion at Alta, he was denied restroom access. The ski area used sewage tanks and was responsible for transporting waste down the canyon. Restrooms were reserved for guests so he declared he would open his own ski area. Barrett bought every piece of land available in the canyon adjacent to Alta and started construction in 1956.

The DeSeelhorst family, owners of the resort, became involved in the late 1970s. They spent eight years master-planning a new village. This village was to embody the essence of the incredibly beautiful mountains in Big Cottonwood Canyon and to create a sensitive, intimate and small European Alpine resort. Solitude received their approvals to build in 1989. In 1982, Solitude added the Summit lift, opening Honeycomb Canyon to lift-served backcountry skiing, and in 1989 installed Utah’s first high speed detachable quad chair lift, the Eagle Express. The resort opened Creekside at Solitude in 1995, the first of our six overnight accommodations. The Inn at Solitude was completed in 1996, at the now 44-year-old ski area. Intrawest Corporation was invited build condominiums, under the master plan, in 1998. Intrawest has no equity interest in Solitude nor any role in the management of the resort. The Powderhorn Lodge was the first building completed by Intrawest in 2000 with Eagle Springs following in 2001.

This intimate village, developed over the years at Solitude, was designed to keep the serene mountain ambiance that surrounds the resort. With quaint shops, exquisite dining, comfortable lodging amidst first-class service and amenities, there really is no place like Solitude. As the only development allowed in Big Cottonwood Canyon, Solitude’s Village is even that much more unique. Solitude, the word, says it all the logo, our American Eagle cries of Freedom.

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DEER VALLEY RESORT
The wonderfully relaxed summer days and activities at Deer Valley Resort make the transition from winter to summer something to look forward to. Summer at the Resort follows a different pace than that of winter, and offers its own subtle magic.

With the emergence of the summer season comes the return of outdoor music festivals, summer camp, mountain biking, hiking, scenic chairlift rides and al fresco dining. With the cool mountain temperatures, affordable lodging and an abundance of activities, summer is the perfect time to visit Deer Valley Resort.

BRIAN HEAD
Navajo Mountain and the Navajo Lodge Learning Center is an entire facility and Mountain dedicated to kids and newcomers to winter sports. Navajo Mountain features two chairlifts, a surface lift, a beginner terrain park, and ten beginner runs, accompanied by a full-service ski and snowboard school for all ages. For more advanced skiers and snowboarders, Giant Steps Mountain offers plenty of options, with over 40 intermediate and advanced runs, two large terrain parks and a half pipe.

When conditions permit, the double black diamond chutes and bowls of Brian Head Peak are available for expert skiers and snowboarders, via the Resort's Peak Express Snow Cat Service or hiking from the top of Chair 2. With 400 annual inches of the "Greatest Snow on Earth", riders of all ability levels have plenty to choose from at Brian Head Resort!

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PARK CITY MOUNTAIN RESORT
Park City Mountain Resort has a long history of innovations in the ski resort industry and continues to set the standard by which other companies are judged. The Resort has become a world-class resort because of our commitment to our customers and employees.

For the past eighteen years, Park City Mountain Resort has been consistently ranked in the top ten by Ski magazine. We are currently ranked #8, and also hold the coveted number one terrain park rating by Transworld Snowboarding magazine.

Here is a short company history compiled from the beginning of the resort.

(From Park City Mountain Resort Website)

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SNOW BASIN
Location - With the completion of the 3½ mile Snowbasin Road in 2000, Snowbasin is an easy 43 mile drive from downtown Utah and the Salt Lake International Airport. The mountain is located 17 miles from the city of Ogden, UT.

Description - There is nothing as sweet as summer in the mountains. While it is sweltering in the valley, the climate at Snowbasin’s high elevations is perfect. The invigorating and crystal-clear skies provide cool breezes and a warm sun for all to enjoy. The wildflowers form a colorful blanket over the slopes, and the aspen leaves gleam in the wind. Only 40 minutes from downtown Utah and 20 minutes from Ogden, it is an easy drive to beautiful Snowbasin!

Dining Facilities - Seeking a change from typical resort fare? The Servery-Style Dining in our lodges are sure to please. Prime rib dinners, rotisserie chicken, hot turkey and roast platters are prepared for you at our carving stations. California rolls, udon noodle bowls, potstickers and your choice of stir-fry entrées, including shrimp, are features of our stir-fry stations. For a taste of Europe go up to the Needles Lodge for Austrian specialties such as goulash soup, bratwurst with sauerkraut, wienerschnitzel with pommes frites, cabbage rolls with German potato salad and apple strudel.

Meeting and Banquet Facilities - Imagine . . . your dream mountain reunion or corporate event! Snowbasin Resort is pleased to make available to your business two very special places to have a meeting. Experience the intimate and elegant atmosphere of Earl's Lodge. Enjoy a wide variety of catering menu choices from our professional catering staff. A dance floor or bar service is also available. Or feel the invigorating cool mountain air, crystal-clear skies and wildflowers only found at Needles Lodge. Enjoy a delicious breakfast and then get down to business!

(From Snowbasin Website)

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BRIGHTON
Selling fun to families since 1936, Brighton Ski Resort is one of the oldest skiing/boarding resorts in the country. But old doesn't mean outdated; Brighton is one of the most diverse and modern areas in all of Utah! Local Utahn’s have voted Brighton as the #1 resort for "Child/Family Friendly Terrain" and as the "Best Value," for over four years in a row! With a wide range of lifts and notable high-speed quads, families are able to ride together, and meet at the bottom. Brighton truly offers something for everyone!

With a wide range of terrain, Brighton is a winter haven of fun. Skiers and boarders virtually have unlimited access to some of the best backcountry in Utah. Lifts, via an open boundary policy, provide this unique opportunity to alpine enthusiasts throughout two mountains. Affordable lodging and rentals are available at the Brighton Lodge. A reasonably priced cafeteria style dining is available at The Alpine Rose. Molly Green's offers a served cuisine.

Brighton is located at the top of Big Cottonwood Canyon, only 35 minutes southeast of downtown Utah (35 miles from Salt Lake International Airport.)

NORDIC VALLEY
This family-friendly resort is open for skiing and boarding from mid-December through March. It is never crowded. Its Troll Double Chair was designed specifically with beginners in mind and provides access to one of the best beginner runs in Utah. The Viking Double Chair can serve 1,000 skiers per hour and provides access to a mile-long run for intermediate to advanced skiers.

All runs can be skied at night under a professional sports lighting system. Ski rentals and lessons are available. Policemen, firemen and military personnel are giving a discount on passes.
The Nordic Valley Lodge is a landmark in the Ogden Valley area. It offers a spectacular view of the valley and a family atmosphere. The resort's snack bar features a variety of sandwiches, hot and cold drinks, chili and soups.

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SUNDANCE
Centuries ago, the Ute Indians retreated to this canyon to escape the summer heat and hunt the abundant game. By the beginning of the Twentieth Century, the Stewarts, a family of Scottish immigrants, had settled the canyon. While the first generations were mostly surveyors and sheepherders, the next generation saw excitement and opportunity in the snow-laden slopes beneath Mount Timpanogos.

In the Fifties, the Stewarts opened Timphaven, a local ski resort which boasted a chair lift, a rope tow, and a burger joint named Ki-Te-Kai--Somoan for "Come and get it!" (One of the Stewarts had served as a Mormon missionary to the islands.)

In 1969, Robert Redford bought Timphaven and much of the surrounding land from the Stewart family, and Sundance was born. Rejecting advice from New York investors to fill the canyon with an explosion of lucrative hotels and condominiums, Redford saw his newly acquired land as an ideal locale for environmental conservation and artistic experimentation.

As with most experiments, there were a few early setbacks. A dinner/movie night was abandoned when waiters repeatedly collided in the darkness. A mountain man rendezvous never saw past the first year because the deafening roar of musket and canon competition sent both wild and domestic animals scrambling for the Wyoming border.

Years of experimentation and refinement have ultimately resulted in what we now call Sundance. The Sundance Institute, the spectacular skiing, the stunning natural scenery, and the tasteful excellence of the accommodations combine to make Sundance dynamically unique. Sundance is a process as well as a place. It is the blending of process and place, which puts Sundance in uncharted waters, on a steady course of its own.

People here come from all walks of life, but one belief is shared: our community should represent who we are and what we believe in. Sundance is an arts community, a recreational community, a community of people who appreciate the beauty of nature--and feel the responsibility to preserve it.
We want to help you find those elements of the Sundance experience which will most meet your needs and your dreams. As you'll see, Sundance has many shapes, many moods, and many possibilities. Somewhere in our community awaits an experience, which belongs to you and we are committed to helping you find it.

(From the Sundance Website)

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