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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 Valley’s rating hasn’t 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 manager.

“And I think the reason is that no other

Park City Mountain Resort has been named the “#1 Family Vacation” from the editors of SKI Magazine. The award is part of SKI Magazine’s “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

For owners of Rocky Mountain ski homes, the financial crisis was an avalanche. Prices in some Colorado resorts have fallen by up to 50 per cent from their 2007 highs. Even Aspen has not been spared, suffering an estimated 30 per cent fall. Now estate agents say there are signs that the market is bottoming out and buyers in the most desirable locations are enjoying what may prove the best conditions in years.

From the Financial Times - October 7, 2011

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As a special treat and a twist on the monthly Gallery Stroll, the Park City Gallery Association presents the September Fashion Stroll on Friday, September 30 from 6 to 9 P.M. The Gallery Association has teamed up with Farasha Boutique to combine the art of fashion with the fine arts. For one night only, galleries in Park City are celebrating fall fashion by displaying and selling the work of up-and-coming, independent designers in their galleries to supplement their fine art collections.  The galleries will showcase clothing, jewelry, accessories and shoe designers from Utah and beyond. Start your fall fashion shopping at the Fashion Stroll along Main Street by meeting designers, shopping their new collections and enjoying light bites and drinks. This

Thinking about making Utah your new home? (yes, Park City is actually in Utah!), or possibly making Utah your home for your second or vacation home? Well maybe this might be helpful information for you in helping in your decision process. There are many great ski towns in the American West to consider. How does Utah stack up against the competition. Well, we all already know about how we have the "Best Snow on Earth", but what else can Utah offer for a savvy investment buyer? Take a look at this Utah Top Ten list compiled by the Utah Governors Office of Economic Development. The list pretty much speaks for itself.

1 - Utah #1 Best State for Business & Careers
- Forbes Magazine, October 2010

2 - Utah #1 for Expected Economic Recovery and #1 for Economic