Snake Creek Lodge's Sidewinder restaurant presents a contemporary take on comfort food crave-worthy after a few runs down the mountain. The menu is highlighted by several variations of smash-style burgers, including signature creations like the Snake Creek Smash with Swiss cheese, buttermilk and chive ranch, and sautéed mushrooms. Vegetarian and vegan options are also available upon request.

Guests can complement their handhelds with an order of tater tots smothered in Sidewinder Sauce - the eatery's secret house sauce inspired by Utah's classic "fry sauce.”

"We wanted to create a lively, family-friendly atmosphere where hungry skiers and riders could refuel with quality food they'd crave," said Jared Winkler, Director of Marketing for Brighton Resort. "Our smash burgers and signature sauces are true Brighton style, and the new lodge offers families a warm place to stop for a break without having to go to the resort base."

Sidewinder is open daily from 8 a.m. until 11 a.m. for “grab-and-go” meals, and then from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. with their full smash burger menu (see here).

In addition to Sidewinder, Brighton offers several other new culinary offerings this season, including a new chef and fine-dining menu at Milly Chalet, and a new hot dog stand, Doyle’s Dogs. Other resort improvements this season include a new 6-person chairlift, Crest 6, which replaced the Crest Express quad.

More information about Sidewinder can be found at www.brightonresort.com/mountain-dining/sidewinder.

For media information, please contact Emily Moench at (385) 234-1551 or moench.emily@gmail.com

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The editors and contributors at Travel + Leisure curated a comprehensive list of exceptional ski resorts, showcasing Deer Valley, Utah, at the pinnacle. With an average snowfall of 236 inches and boasting 103 runs, Deer Valley stands out as a haven for skiers seeking pristine conditions and a variety of terrains.

Nina Ruggiero, T+L's digital editorial director, expressed admiration for Deer Valley's unique appeal. "If you're a skier, you'll appreciate that Deer Valley doesn't allow snowboarders," she noted. "Think powder that stays fresh longer, less crowded slopes, and an overall great environment for skiers of all levels."

Deer Valley is not only celebrated for its superb skiing conditions but also for its luxurious amenities. The resort features high-end restaurants, including the renowned seafood spot Cast & Cut and the upscale steakhouse, The Mariposa. The world-class ski instructors at Deer Valley are recognized as some of the best in the country.

"We are honored to receive this prestigious recognition from Travel + Leisure," said Susie English, Vice President of Marketing at Deer Valley Resort. "It reflects our commitment to providing an exceptional skiing experience and the dedication of our team to maintaining the highest standards of service."

Deer Valley Resort invites skiing enthusiasts and travelers to experience the unmatched charm and quality that have earned it the title of the #1 Ski Resort in the World.

In a noteworthy update initially announced in August 2023, Deer Valley Resort is recently introduced their 'Expanded Excellence™' initiative. This visionary collection of projects, deeply rooted in the resort's rich history and guided by boundless possibilities, has been meticulously and thoughtfully designed to enhance the Deer Valley experience for future generations.

From the exploration of the significant terrain expansion, anchored by the new village and portal, to the transformation of the Snow Park base area and the revitalization of existing facilities, Expanded Excellence™ underscores the resort's commitment to building on its legacy. These projects reflect the resort's dedication to providing guests with an exceptional mountain resort experience, maintaining a focus on quality and embracing new opportunities.

An Expanded Excellence™ photo gallery, including images of the terrain expansion and renderings of the new base area, is available here: https://deervalley.widencollective.com/c/os57re26 All maps and images: Copyright © 2023 Deer Valley Resort Company. All rights reserved.

For more information about Deer Valley’s Expanded Excellence™, please visit the resort’s website for additional assets, timelines, and information on the overall future of Deer Valley Resort: deervalley.com/expandedexcellence, or contact resort Senior Communications Manager Christine Spinkston at cspinkston@deervalley.com 435-645-6531.

For a comprehensive overview of Deer Valley Resort’s year-round features, offerings, and amenities, please visit https://www.deervalley.com/.

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About Deer Valley Resort

Deer Valley Resort located in Park City, Utah, revolutionized the ski industry by providing the first-class service one would receive at a five-star hotel. The ski-only resort currently offers 21 chairlifts, 103 ski runs, six bowls, 300 annual inches of powder, 2,026 acres of alpine skiing, limited lift ticket sales, numerous restaurants, three elegant day lodges, hundreds of luxury accommodations and a renowned Ski School and Children’s Center. In August 2023, Deer Valley made a significant announcement regarding its major terrain expansion, which will extend the skiable area to a total of 5,726 acres. Deer Valley is honored to be ranked as the United States’ Best Ski Resort by the World Ski Awards for 10 consecutive years

Cottonwood Connect will begin operations on Friday, Dec. 22, 2023, and run every day through Jan. 1, 2024. The program will then run Friday, Saturday, Sunday and holidays from Jan. 5 through April 14, 2024. Reservations for rides to Alta, Brighton, Snowbird and Solitude are now being accepted. Full details, including routes and days of operation, are available at visitsaltlake.com/cottonwoodconnect.

Passengers will pay $10 one-way or $20 for a round-trip service and reservations will be required through the online booking portal This public, private partnership was established in part by Salt Lake County, Visit Salt Lake, Utah Transit Authority (UTA), Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT), with supplemental support from Ski ‘N’ See. Cottonwood Connect will participate in Sandy City Police Department’s Ski Bypass Program on canyon closure days in Little Cottonwood Canyon, allowing public transportation
providers to skip ahead of queued cars once the canyon has safely opened.

With three out of four Salt Lake area ski resorts requiring weekend parking reservations, residents and visitors are encouraged to choose alternate transportation to reach their ski destination. UTA Ski Buses, Cottonwood Connect, and the Wasatch Backcountry Alliance shuttle are smart transportation options that will reduce congestion and emissions in Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons. Comprehensive ski resort parking information can be found here.

Areas served by Cottonwood Connect include Midvale, Cottonwood Heights and Sandy, with stops at area hotels and public park & ride lots. The Driver Provider was selected as the service provider after a request for proposal process by Visit Salt Lake.

"Last season, the Cottonwood Connect was a big hit, showing that skiers and snowboarders are up for finding common sense ways to beat the traffic in our canyons," said Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson. "I'm excited to team up again to roll out this solution once again. It's not just about enjoying our canyons, but also about giving everyone else a break from the traffic."

“The Cottonwood Connect service is an essential component to easing the winter traffic challenges in Little Cottonwood Canyon,” said Sandy City Mayor Monica Zoltanski. “With our new Sandy Ski Bus Bypass Service, riders on Cottonwood Connect shuttles, along with UTA buses, essentially have a “fast pass” to get to get to the front of the line on busy ski days.”

“The key to cleaner, more efficient transportation to Utah’s ski resorts is collaboration,” said UTA Executive Director Jay Fox. “We appreciate our community partners coming to the table to find creative solutions for moving skiers, boarders and other visitors up and down the canyons. We see Cottonwood Connect as a complementary service to UTA’s Ski Buses and employee vanpool program to reduce single-occupancy vehicles and congestion.”

 "We appreciate the opportunity to partner with the community on this program and are excited to support transportation options that reduce vehicles in the Cottonwood Canyons,” said UDOT Transit Project Manager Devin Weder. “We continue to work towards implementing Phase 1 improvements such as increased and improved bus service and hope that everyone takes full advantage of this great shuttle service as we transition to transit oriented travel in the canyons."

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Visit Salt Lake is a private, non-profit corporation responsible for the promotion of Salt Lake as a convention and travel destination. In partnership with Salt Lake County, Visit Salt Lake improves the. area economy by attracting and providing support to conventions, leisure travelers and visitors with a strong commitment to sustainability and stewardship of the area’s natural environment. Through its sales and marketing programs, Visit Salt Lake’s impact on Salt Lake’s annual $5.4 billion visitor economy equates to $1,801 in tax relief for each household within Salt Lake County. For more information on all that Salt Lake has to offer, go to visitsaltlake.com.

“Receiving the title of U.S. Best Ski Resort for the 11th consecutive year from the World Ski Awards is a moment of great pride for Deer Valley. This significant milestone is not only an honor but also a testament to the dedication of our remarkable team and the loyalty of ourguests. This achievement fuels our passion for delivering exceptional skiing experiences as we approach another season," said Susie English, Vice President of Marketing at Deer Valley Resort.

For more information on the World Ski Awards or a comprehensive overview of Deer Valley Resort’s year-round features, offerings, and amenities, please visit https://www.deervalley.com/, or contact resort Senior Communications Manager, Christine Spinkston at cspinkston@deervalley.com or 435-645-6531.

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About Deer Valley Resort

Deer Valley Resort located in Park City, Utah, revolutionized the ski industry by providing the first-class service one would receive at a five-star hotel. The ski-only resort currently offers 21 chairlifts, 103 ski runs, six bowls, 300 annual inches of powder, 2,026 acres of alpine skiing, limited lift ticket sales, numerous restaurants, three elegant day lodges, hundreds of luxury accommodations and a renowned Ski School and Children’s Center. In August 2023, Deer Valley made a significant announcement regarding its major terrain expansion, which will extend the skiable area to a total of 5,726 acres. Deer Valley is honored to be ranked as the United States’ Best Ski Resort by the World Ski Awards for 11 consecutive years.

About World Ski Awards

World Ski Awards™ is the only global initiative to recognize, reward and celebrate excellence in ski tourism. Its raison d‘etre is to bring the industry closer together, thereby inspiring innovation, local growth and prosperity.

Rooted in history and guided by possibility, the resort is embarking on a multi-year mission to continue elevating the guest experience and solidify the resort’s status as the leading innovator of the ski industry. Situated in the Wasatch Mountains in Park City, Utah, Deer Valley is dedicated to delivering exceptional guest service and a ski-only experience with limited daily skiers.  

“Expanded Excellence”, in its entirety, more than doubles the skiable terrain of the resort, delivers a new village at its base, offering guests premier opportunities and amenities, reimagines Snow Park
with a new base village, and revitalizes Deer Valley Resort’s existing facilities.

While Deer Valley will continue to unveil additional projects in the coming future, the first phase of “Expanded Excellence” will see Deer Valley develop and operate 3,700 acres of new skiable terrain to be completely integrated into the existing resort and add substantial new skier services as part of a new village and portal accessed via U.S. Route 40.  

The expanded terrain will encompass 16 new chairlifts, including a 10-passenger gondola, and ski access across South Peak, Park Peak, Big Dutch, Pioche, and Hail Mountains on the east side of Deer Valley’s Bald Mountain. (Terrain formerly referred to as the Mayflower Mountain Resort project.) Boasting nearly a 3,000 vertical drop from the highest point on Park Peak at 9,350 feet, the additional terrain will offer skiing for all abilities across 135 planned ski runs, including several wide-open bowls and gladed areas.   

The new terrain will open over a number of seasons with 2,900 acres serviced by 9 chairlifts and 110 ski runs to be introduced as early as the 2025/2026 winter season. Upon completion, Deer Valley will offer over 5,726 acres of skiable terrain accessed by 37 chairlifts serving 238 ski runs, which will feature grooming that adheres to Deer Valley's existing standards, all supported by a new cutting-edge snowmaking system.  

“Deer Valley Resort is committed to building upon our legacy as one of the world’s most exceptional ski areas while staying true to our founding principles created over four-decades ago,” said Todd Bennett, President & COO, Deer Valley Resort. “This expansion will facilitate even better access to the resort for our guests, while offering a substantial increase in world-class amenities consistent with the resort’s original vision.”

The expansion will be anchored by a new village and portal at its base, envisioned in partnership with Extell Development Company. The village will feature a new Deer Valley skier services facility that includes ski school, children’s programs, rentals, retail, and food and beverage amenities. The multi-faceted expansion is expected to create approximately 2,000 new Deer Valley job opportunities. 

Notably, the new portal will provide alternative access for guests visiting Deer Valley Resort directly from U.S. Route 40. With 1,200 new parking spaces planned for day-skier use, guests will have another means of entry that will expand on the resort’s arrival experiences and help reduce traffic in the town of Park City. 

"Deer Valley Resort is known across the globe for its unique approach to first-class service. We are committed to building on their well-respected reputation and legacy by attracting some of the world’s best brands, in addition to elevating the living experience by creating luxury residences with exquisite architecture and design,” said Gary Barnett, Founder & Chairman, Extell Development Company. “This partnership with Deer Valley brings together two of the very best in the business of real estate, service and hospitality, and we look forward to working with them to create what will be the crown jewel of Utah.”  

In addition to the ski-specific amenities, the new village at the base of the expanded skiable terrain is slated to have over 800 hotel rooms across multiple properties, nearly 1,700 residential units, 250,000 square feet of retail and commercial space, and 68,000 square feet for recreation.

An Expanded Excellence photo gallery, including images of the terrain expansion and renderings of the new base area, is available here: https://deervalley.widencollective.com/c/os57re26

All maps and images: Copyright © 2023 Deer Valley Resort Company. All rights reserved 

For more information about Deer Valley’s Expanded Excellence, please visit the resort’s website for additional assets, timelines, and information on the overall future of Deer Valley Resort: deervalley.com/expandedexcellence, or contact resort Senior Communications Manager Christine Spinkston at cspinkston@deervalley.com 435-645-6531.

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About Deer Valley Resort  

Deer Valley Resort located in Park City, Utah, revolutionized the ski industry by providing the first-class service one would receive at a five-star hotel. The ski-only resort offers 21 chairlifts, 103
ski runs, six bowls, 300 annual inches of powder, 2,026 acres of alpine skiing, limited lift ticket sales, numerous restaurants, three elegant day lodges, hundreds of luxury accommodations and a renowned Ski School and Children’s Center. Deer Valley is honored
to be ranked as the United States’ Best Ski Resort by the World Ski Awards for 10 consecutive years.  

“We are thrilled for the return of the Deer Valley Mountain Beer Festival to properly toast our talented, award-winning Utah breweries,” said Deer Valley Director of Beverage Josh Hockman. “Guests can imbibe while indulging in elevated summer BBQ dishes, lawn games, and activities geared to whole family at Park City’s newest favorite summer tradition.”

Attendees to Deer Valley’s Mountain Beer Festival will enjoy the opportunity to sample a wide range of beer flavors and styles, including many full-strength selections. The festival was created to celebrate Utah’s brewing culture and is exclusive to breweries from Utah. Expect to see local producers, such as Offset Bier and Park City Brewing, as well as nationally recognized brewers from the Beehive State, including Squatters and Uinta, who kick-started Utah’s craft brew scene several decades ago.

Participating breweries include:

UTOG Brewing

Talisman Brewing

Moab Brewery

TF Brewing

Squatter's

Wasatch Brewery

Offset Bier

Roosters Brewing Co.

Mountain West Cider

RoHa Brewing Project

All event packages include scenic chairlift access to and from the event via Silver Lake Express and will be on sale to the general public starting Thursday, June 15, 2023 at deervalley.com/things-to-do/activities/mountain-beer-festival

Imperial Package (Ages 21+ | $130)

Package includes 8 beer tasting tokens, commemorative mug and t-shirt, and access to the VIP BBQ.

Reserve Package (Ages 21+ | $65)

Package includes 5 beer tasting tokens, a commemorative mug, and cuisine options.

General Admission (Ages 21+ | $45)

Package includes 3 beer tasting tokens, cuisine options, and lawn games.

Non-Drinker (Ages 2+ | $10)

Package includes cuisine options, family activities, and lawn games.

For more information about the Deer Valley Mountain Beer Festival, visit the resort's website at deervalley.com, or contact resort Senior Communications Manager Emily Summers at esummers@deervalley.com or 435-645-6522.

Photos are available for download here with credit to Deer Valley Mountain Beer Festival:

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About Deer Valley Resort

Deer Valley Resort located in Park City, Utah, revolutionized the ski industry by providing the first-class service one would receive at a five-star hotel. The ski-only resort offers 21 chairlifts, 103 ski runs, six bowls, 300 annual inches of powder, 2,026 acres of alpine skiing, limited lift ticket sales, numerous restaurants, three elegant day lodges, hundreds of luxury accommodations and a renowned Ski School and Children’s Center. Deer Valley is honored to be ranked as the United States’ Best Ski Resort by the World Ski Awards for 10 consecutive years.

Eagle Express has been completely removed making way for the installation of the new high-speed 6-person lift. The new chairlift will load and unload guests at similar locations, with slight changes being made to enhance guest flow. Concrete foundations for new lift towers are being poured; terminal installations are scheduled to begin in September. Eagle Express is projected to be operational by mid-December, 2023.

To improve skier access to Honeycomb Canyon this winter, three new Wyssen remote avalanche control systems (RACS) are being installed off of Fantasy Ridge. These towers will allow Solitude’s avalanche mitigation team to remote-detonate explosive charges in key areas of the mountain.

Gravity Logic and the Solitude Bike Park team have been making progress on a series of new downhill mountain bike trails off of Moonbeam Express. Several technical and freeride trails are on pace to be completed and open to ride before the end of the season. These new trails will vary in difficulty level to accommodate riders of all skill levels.

Construction efforts on these enhancements will continue to impact current mountain operations. Along with Honeycomb Canyon, existing mountain bike trails Queen Bess, Serenity, and Eagle Ridge are currently closed while these projects are underway.

“We know these trail closures can be frustrating in the short term, and we’re grateful for the community’s patience,” says Amber L. Broadaway, Solitude’s president and COO “With a new downhill mountain bike park, an upgraded chairlift, and three new remote avalanche control systems, we’re making tremendous strides this summer thanks to the hard work of the Solitude crew.”

Riders and hikers are advised to check Solitude’s Mountain Report daily for updated lift and trail status as conditions are expected to remain dynamic throughout the summer.

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About Solitude Mountain Resort

Located in Big Cottonwood Canyon, just 30 miles from Salt Lake City International Airport, Solitude is a playground of discovery in the heart of Utah’s famed Wasatch Mountains. It offers eight chairlifts, 82 runs, and 500 annual inches of snow spread over 1,200 acres with 20 km of groomed Nordic track and 10 km of snowshoe trails. Home to the legendary Honeycomb Canyon and locals’ best-kept secrets, Solitude reveals more fun and challenging lines with every day you choose to explore. Eleven bars and restaurants offer unique chef-driven cuisine, and slopeside lodging options set the stage for mountain memories. In summer, Solitude beckons to locals and travelers alike with lift-served mountain biking, hiking, dining, and a renowned 18-hole mountainside disc golf course. Solitude is owned by Alterra Mountain Company and offers unlimited access to Ikon Pass holders.

Media Contact:
Solitude Mountain Resort
Travis Holland, Communications & PR Manager
t.holland@solitudemountain.com
801.536.5784

Kayla McFarland

Kayla.mcfarland@snowbasin.com

402.297.2009

Huntsville, UT – June 5, 2023 – Snowbasin Resort is ushering in a new season with the announcement of its 2023 summer offerings. Guests will be welcomed back to the mountain beginning Saturday, June 24, to enjoy the resort’s vast lineup of summer activities, including an expanded outdoor concert series, gondola-assisted biking and hiking and mountain-top dining. The resort will also be debuting the Overlook Deck, a new, expanded outdoor venue for summer and fall weddings.

“It’s hard to believe that summer is upon us after experiencing our longest ski season on record with more snow than ever before, but the time has come to welcome our pass holders and guests back for what is sure to be another extraordinary season on the mountain,” said Davy Ratchford, General Manager at Snowbasin Resort. “Our team has been hard at work clearing out snow and making way for summer fun, and we couldn’t be more thrilled for the exciting adventures that await this season. With the construction of a new lift, the opening of a new mountain-top venue and extended summer offerings, we are confident that this historic year isn't through with us yet.” 

Snowbasin’s summer services and offerings include:

Gondola Access: Needles Gondola will run on Saturdays and Sundays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for guests seeking sightseeing experiences or lift-served hiking and biking trails. Tickets can be purchased in person or online. Snowbasin Premier Pass Holders will receive summer gondola access through the purchase of their annual season pass.
Mountain Biking & Hiking Trails: Snowbasin provides guests access to over 20 trails spanning 26 miles that can be accessed by foot, bike or gondola. With continued trail enhancements, bikers and hikers can access new points across the 3,000 acres spanning Snowbasin. Due to the historic snowfall this past winter, upper-mountain trails may be delayed. Additional trail limitations may occur as the resort begins work on its newest high-speed lift, DeMoisy Express, debuting in the upcoming 2023-24 winter season. You can view the resort’s summer trail map and watch for trail updates at snowbasin.com.

Mountain-Top Dining: Snowbasin’s elevated dining experience will return to Needles Lodge with lunch served Saturdays from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Sunday Brunch from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. After a brief ride on Needles Gondola, guests can enjoy patio seating and views from 8,700 feet up. The resort’s all-you-can-eat expansive brunch buffet features award-winning dining with stations providing crepes, freshly carved meats, omelets, elaborate desserts and more. Brunch reservations are recommended and can be made online.
Mini-Golf: The family-friendly 18-hole Wildflower Mini-Golf Course, located at the resort’s base area, between Needles Gondola and John Paul Express, will be accessible to visitors Saturdays and Sundays during summer operations or daily for private events. Tickets are available at the resort or online at snowbasin.com.

Returning this season with an extended lineup and new hours is the resort’s popular outdoor concert series. Sundays throughout the summer, Snowbasin’s Blues & Brews and Oktoberfest-themed SnowWiesn events will take over the base area from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m. providing guests with great music, delicious food and local brews. Tickets can be purchased online or in person ahead of the events. Premier Pass Holders will receive free entry. A portion of all ticket sales will be donated to the Ogden Valley Land Trust and GOAL Foundation to support their respective missions to enhance local communities.

The 2023 Concert Lineup:

Blues & Brews
June 25, 2023
2:15 – 4:15 p.m. – Davey & The Midnites
5:00 – 7:00 p.m. – Dead Winter Carpenters
July 2, 2023
2:15 – 4:15 p.m. – Coffis Brothers
5:00 – 7:00 p.m. – Pixie & The Party Grass Boys
July 16, 2023
2:15 – 4:15 p.m. – Eric Heideman
5:00 – 7:00 p.m. – Caitlin & The Broadcast
July 23, 2023
2:15 – 4:15 p.m. – Sophia Dion
5:00 – 7:00 p.m. – The Motet
July 30, 2023
2:15 – 4:15 p.m. – Jordan Matthew Young
5:00 – 7:00 p.m. – Andy Frasco & The UN

SnowWiesn
September 3, 2023
2:15 – 4:15 p.m. – Rites of Passage
5:00 – 7:00 p.m. – Muddpuddle
September 10, 2023
2:15 – 4:15 p.m. – J-Rad Cooley Band
5:00 – 7:00 p.m. – Mothers of Mayhem
September 17, 2023
2:15 – 4:15 p.m. – B&B Allstars
5:00 – 7:00 p.m. – Tony Holiday Blues Band
September 24, 2023
2:15 – 4:15 p.m. – Michelle Moonshine Trio
5:00 – 7:00 p.m. – AppAlaska Bluegrass
October 1, 2023
2:15 – 4:15 p.m. – The Proper Way
5:00 – 7:00 p.m. – The Pour
October 8, 2023
2:15 – 4:15 p.m. – Lash Larue
5:00 – 7:00 p.m. – Three on the Tree

Snowbasin will also be hosting a plethora of premier large-scale events this season, including the mountain festival of the year, Outdoor Adventure X, the ultimate endurance test, 29029, and Spartan races. With the addition of a new deluxe venue, the Overlook Deck, Snowbasin has the perfect mix of places to host weddings, corporate events or family gatherings. For more information on Snowbasin’s private event offerings, please contact 801-620-1075.

To learn more about Snowbasin’s summer offerings and to start planning your next visit, check out snowbasin.com today or call 801-620-1000.

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About Snowbasin Resort

Snowbasin Resort grants unmatched access to the highest quality terrain on Utah’s renowned Wasatch Front. Regularly top-rated by Ski Magazine ​for Accessibility, Snowbasin is located just 45 minutes from Salt Lake International Airport and one hour from Park City. Further recognized for its Service, On-Mountain Food, Lifts, and Grooming, the resort was a featured venue for the 2002 Salt Lake Winter Olympics, hosting several alpine skiing events, including downhill, combined and super-G. Snowbasin prides itself on its loyal community of both local and international riders and skiers, and its status as one of the oldest continuously-operated ski resorts in the nation. Snowbasin is part of the Grand America Hotels & Resorts family of hospitality properties.

www.snowbasin.com | 801-620-1000 | @snowbasinresort | #snowbasin

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH (June 1, 2023) – With most ski resorts now closed for winter operations after an exceptionally snowy season, Utah ski areas are thrilled to announce a record-breaking 2022-2023 winter season in snowfall and visitation. At least 12 out of 15 Utah resorts broke all-time snowfall records, and the remaining three resorts experienced their snowiest seasons since at least the 2014-2015 season. Alta Ski Area finished the season with an astounding and record-breaking 903” of snowfall. Snowbird will reopen for Father’s Day Weekend on June 17-18. While official number of statewide skier visits* is unable to be released until the resort’s official closure, Ski Utah expects to announce a record-breaking 7.1 million skier visits for the 2022-2023 season.

“The 2022-2023 season had a fantastic start, with resorts opening earlier than originally anticipated due to an abundance of early snowfall. The snow just didn’t stop falling until May,” said Nathan Rafferty, President of Ski Utah. “We are thrilled to have been a part of this historic season of endless powder days, record-breaking snowfall and boundless fun. There is still some skiing to be had in Utah as we head into summer, and we are looking forward to enjoying warm weather activities as resorts start to open for summer operations soon.”

Utah’s skier visits for 2022-2023 will likely be up 22% over the previous record-breaking season of 5.8 million skier visits in the 2021-2022 season. This is likely due to increased operating days after an early start and late end to the season. Plus, “the skiing was just that good,” said Rafferty.

According to the National Ski Areas Association, the ski industry is a major contributor to the United States economy with over $55 billion in retail spend and over 533,000 jobs across all 50 states. In Utah, ski and snowboard visitors spent $2.54 billion throughout the 2022-2023 season, up 8% from last season’s $2.35 billion spend. The Utah ski industry contributed $256.8 million in state and local tax revenue in 2021-2022.

Additional individual records broken throughout the 2022-2023 season include:

Utah had 44 Utah Powder Days (over 12” of snow in a 24 hour period). The yearly average is 19.

Eagle Point had nine Powder Fridays (over 12” of snowfall from prior week’s closing).

Alta Ski Area had 903” of snowfall, the most snowfall ever at a resort in Utah. The previous record was 748” in the 1981-1982 season. Alta saw an average of 5.1” per day throughout the season, and in March they saw 229” of snowfall, which is 244% of average.

Solitude had its longest season ever at 192 days and its snowiest season ever at 816”.

Snowbird broke its previous snowfall record of 783” (set in 2010-11) and is currently sitting at 838”. The resort also has had 47 days with 6” of new snow or more.

Powder Mountain recorded its highest snowpack since 1977 at 156”. The longest stretch of time without snow was a scant five days.

Brian Head Resort was the earliest to open for the 2022-2023 season in Utah on November 4, 2022.Brian Head Resort celebrated its longest season EVER and extended its season all the way to May 7th, 2023. The resort also experienced the most snow they've had in over 10 years at 448".

Cherry Peak experienced 466” of snowfall, a 60.4% increase over its previous record of 287”.

Deer Valley Resort experienced its longest and snowiest season on record, as well as its snowiest month on record in March with an unbelievable 160” of snow.

Nordic Valley experienced its longest and snowiest season on record.

Sundance Resort announced its highest base on record: 177” in April. The prior record was 129”. Sundance’s ground team shoveled an astounding 45 tons of snow from pathways and decks. This does not include parking lots.

Park City Mountain celebrated its longest season in 30 years and extended its season all the way to May 1, 2023. The resort also experienced its snowiest season on record at 636”.

Snowbasin had its longest season on record with an astounding 157 days of skiing. Snowbasin blew past its previous snowfall record of 475” in the 1981-82 season and ended the season with 613”. The resort received more snow this season than the previous two seasons combined.

Woodward Park City enjoyed its earliest opening on record, as well as its snowiest and longest season to date.

*The National Ski Areas Association defines ‘skier days’ as one person visiting a ski area for all or any part of a day or night for the purpose of skiing/snowboarding.

A selection of photos from the 2022-2023 season can be found here.

For media information, contact Ski Utah Director of Communications Alison Palmintere at 408.406.0190 or by email at alison@skiutah.com

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Ski Utah is the marketing firm owned and operated by the 15 statewide ski resorts that make up the Utah Ski and Snowboard Association. The organization has been creating brand awareness of and demand for the Utah winter sports product since its inception in 1978. Ski Utah’s primary functions are concentrated in marketing, public policy and public relations. Information about Ski Utah and its members can be found at skiutah.com. Ski Utah is committed to maintaining its Climate Neutral Certification.

“After such a spectacular winter of record-breaking snowfall, we are thrilled to usher in summer with a full calendar of events and unique Deer Valley experiences for our local community,
loyal guests, and first-time visitors,” said Deer Valley Resort Vice President of Marketing, Susie English. “A variety of concerts in our Snow Park Outdoor Amphitheater, additional evening lift-service for avid mountain bikers, and ample culinary focused events are just the start to the ultimate summer mountain vacation.”

Lift-Served Mountain Biking and Hiking

Spread over six mountains and featuring up to 3,000 vertical feet of elevation change, Deer Valley Resort offers nearly 70 miles of mountain bike trails, including four flow trails
designed by Gravity Logic. Our fun and thrilling mountain bike trails are accessed via three chairlifts. Silver Lake Express chairlift at the base of the resort, Sterling Express located mid-mountain, and Homestake Express also located mid-mountain, provide access to a wide variety of excellent trails. Several of Deer Valley’s mountain bike trails connect with Park City’s extensive 400-mile network of single track. Chairlifts run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, June 23 - September 4, then Friday - Sunday through September 24, conditions permitting.

To expand and seamlessly connect the resort’s Snow Park Base area with the Silver Lake Mid-Mountain trail system, Deer Valley will embark on several trail projects this summer. With
the continued help of Gravity Logic, a new intermediate jump/flow trail and a new advanced/expert flow trail will be constructed on Bald Eagle Mountain, as well as the addition of a hiking only trail. Ripple, the newest green level flow trail will officially open from top to bottom this summer for a long, leisurely ride accessible to all levels.  

Now there is more opportunity to experience the magic of the mountain at dusk as we expand the popular Twilight Ride Series to two nights. Now offering extended evening chairlift hours from 4 to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays between June 27 to August 17 (conditions permitting).

Summer Adventure Camp

Now in the 27th year of connecting youth to the community and nature, offered for children ages 2 months to 12 years and based out of our state-licensed Children's Center in Snow Park Lodge. Activities revolve around weekly themes and include entertainment and performances, craft projects, team building activities, outdoor adventures and education, and exciting field trips. Summer Adventure Camp is in session weekdays, beginning Monday, June 5 through Friday, August 18. Hours of operation are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with organized activities from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (There will be no camp on the July 4 or July 24 holidays.) Daily and Full Seasonal options are available. Prices range from $103-$119 per day with additional field trip and activity fees. Reservations are required, call 435-645-6648 for individual assistance with booking. 

Concerts in the Snow Park Outdoor Amphitheater

Deer Valley® Music Festival

The Deer Valley® Music Festival is the summer home of the Utah Symphony. Tickets for the eight-week series are on sale now at deervalleymusicfestival.org. The 2023 lineup includes:

Friday, June 30 – Patriotic Pops with Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue

Saturday, July 1 – Spanish Nights with Pablo Sáinz Villegas

Friday, July 7 – Disney Princess: The Concert

Saturday, July 8 – Broadway & Soul: Joshua Henry

Friday, July 14 & Saturday, July 15 – The Beach Boys

Friday, July 21 – She’s Got Soul: Capathia Jenkins

Saturday, July 22 – LeAnn Rimes

Friday, July 28 – The Music of John Williams

Saturday, July 29 – A Night of Funk: Lettuce

Thursday, August 3: The Music of Queen

Friday, August 4: Ben Folds with the Utah Symphony

Deer Valley Concert Series

The Deer Valley Concert Series brings a top-tier lineup of world-renowned artists to the Snow Park Outdoor Amphitheater this summer. Tickets are on sale at deervalleyconcertseries.com
for the following performances:

Thursday, July 13 – Old Crow Medicine Show

Sunday, July 16 – CAAMP

Saturday, Aug. 5 & Sunday, Aug. 6 – Greensky Bluegrass

Friday, Aug. 11 – Michael Franti & Spearhead with Special Guest, SOJA

Saturday, September 2 – Kenny Loggins

Outdoor Dining at Deer Valley

Deer Valley Café

Deer Valley Café is a charismatic restaurant and gourmet deli located lakeside in the Deer Valley Plaza building. Join us and enjoy an indulgent breakfast or lunch in the inviting café or on the outdoor deck, overlooking the mountains of Deer Valley, or choose from our convenient selection of grab-and-go items or custom picnics packed with gourmet goodies, perfect to pack when hitting the trails. We also offer catering for your office or next mountainside celebration. We invite you to peruse our selection of kitchenware, cookbooks, candles, and gifts that speak to the soul of cooking and celebrating with family and friends. Unwind and take in the relaxing summer scenes on the Café deck where live entertainment is scheduled every weekend against the backdrop of breathtaking mountain landscape. Deer Valley Café is open daily starting June 16, 2023, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The Brass Tag

Located within the Lodges at Deer Valley, The Brass Tag will offer indoor dinner service and patio seating this summer. Enjoy a selection of fine Italian cuisine either at your table or to-go, including
creative small plates, fresh salads, brick-oven pizza, pasta entrées, lamb, steak, burgers, a unique selection of desserts, and a full bar, beer and wine list. Opens June 23, 2023, from 5:30 to 10 p.m. Thursday through Monday evenings.

Royal Street Café

Located mid-mountain at the Silver Lake Lodge, Royal Street Café offers creative American and international cuisine with scenic deck dining. Menu options include creative appetizers, delectable sandwiches, Deer Valley’s Turkey Chili, fresh salads and specialty entrées, and a tempting assortment of desserts. Deer Valley Creamery’s refreshing selection of housemade ice cream is also available. Children’s and take-out menus are available as well as fine wine, beer and refreshing seasonal cocktails. Reservations are not required. Table service is provided on the outdoor decks at the restaurant, weather permitting. Use your summer season pass or purchase a scenic ride lift ticket to enjoy a beautiful round-trip ride on the Silver Lake Express Chairlift when visiting Royal Street Café this summer. Opens daily on June 23, 2023, from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

NEW! Deer Valley Creative Academy

Guests can embark on a journey of culinary and creative discovery at the new Deer Valley Creative Academy, opening this July in the Deer Valley Plaza Building. Deer Valley’s Creative
Academy will offer a unique blend of culinary and crafting experiences to inspire creativity. Whether you’re a seasoned chef or novice artist, the Deer Valley Creative Academy has something to offer everyone. Available weekends starting in July. Classes range
from $35 to $75 per person and a full schedule will be available soon at deervalley.com

Culinary Events:

Savor the Summit

Saturday June 24, 2023, from 6 to 9 p.m. 

Deer Valley’s renowned culinary team has created a specialty outdoor dinner featuring our legendary eight-foot paella pan for the annual Savor the Summit event on Park City’s Historic
Main Street! The large paella pan will be the centerpiece of the event, where guests will enjoy a delicious three-course meal cooked right before their eyes. The pan will be filled with saffron rice and a variety of fresh seafood including lobster, shrimp, conch, clams, crab and mussels. The meal will be accompanied by a selection of Spanish wines, carefully chosen to complement the flavors of the paella. The event is expected to sell out quickly, so interested guests are encouraged to purchase tickets soon
at https://www.exploretock.com/deer-valley-resort-park-city/event/414425/savor-the-summit

Mountain Top Brews and Tunes at Snowshoe Tommy’s 

Every Saturday from July 1 to Sept 2 from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 

Join us at Snowshoe Tommy's, the rustic cabin atop Bald Mountain, for Mountain Top Brews and Tunes! Every Saturday from July 1 to September 2, experience an unforgettable combination
of live music and featured breweries. Savor refreshing craft beers while enjoying the breathtaking mountain views and the captivating sounds of local musicians. 

Brew-Grass Outdoor BBQ featuring Camp Chef 

Deer Valley Café on July 1 and 2, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 

Join us for live music and a lunch barbecue on the Deer Valley Café deck, where you'll be treated to a hand-selected menu by Deer Valley's Resort Executive Chef Peter Menteer. Immerse
yourself in the delightful tunes of a live bluegrass band while enjoying the breathtaking views. Don't miss out on this opportunity to indulge in mouthwatering food available for purchase, prepared on a Camp Chef Grill. 

Taste Of Luxury: Kansas City BBQ  

July 13-15, 2023 

Deer Valley's Taste of Luxury Series focuses on unbelievable food and wine in an unforgettable setting! Events range from exclusive cooking classes with Michelin Star Chefs from around
the world, multi-course dinners featuring globally renowned culinary figures, and receptions highlighting industry-leading winemakers. 

The next course in Deer Valley’s Taste of Luxury Series will feature barbecue icon Ryan Arensdorf of Jack Stack BBQ in Kansas City. With a profound love for the open flames and the smoky aromas of barbecuing, guests will indulge in his mastery of slow-smoking, grilling, and wood-fired ovens, as well as his expertise in creating customized rubs, sauces, and marinades. Join us for three days of intimate culinary experiences with Chef Arensdorf for a taste of the best of barbecue. Tickets are available at https://www.deervalley.com/things-to-do/activities/taste-of-luxury-series

Harry Potter’s Birthday at the Deer Valley Café  

11 to 3 p.m. on July 31, 2023 

Step into the enchanting world of Hogwarts at the Deer Valley Café, as we celebrate Harry Potter's Birthday with delectable dishes inspired by the wizarding world.  

While you indulge in our magical culinary delights, don't forget to wear your house colors proudly. Whether you're a brave Gryffindor, a cunning Slytherin, a wise Ravenclaw, or a
loyal Hufflepuff, this is your chance to showcase your Hogwarts pride and receive a complimentary slice of birthday cake and glass of Butterbeer. 

Annual Deer Valley Mountain Beer Festival | September 16 & 17, 2023 

Sip and sample brews from over a dozen Utah breweries at the second annual Deer Valley Mountain Beer Festival on Saturday and Sunday, September 16 and 17, from 11 a.m.
to 4 p.m. This one-of-a-kind beer festival includes scenic chairlift access throughout the resort, outdoor dining, live music plus a full slate of additional family-friendly activities. Attendees to Park City’s only beer festival will enjoy the opportunity
to sample a wide range of beer flavors and styles, including many full-strength selections. The festival was created to celebrate Utah’s brewing culture and is exclusive to breweries from Utah. Expect to see local producers, such as Offset Bier and Park City
Brewing, as well as nationally recognized brewers from the Beehive State, including Squatters and Uinta, who kick-started Utah’s craft brew scene several decades ago. Tickets on sale starting June 15, 2023, at deervalley.com  

Lodging Packages

Deer Valley Resort Lodging and Reservations offers the widest variety of accommodations in the resort area and features exclusive booking benefits and customized vacation planning.
To book a package, call and speak with an on-site Vacation Planner at 435-645-6528.

Spring Savings for Summer Stays  

Ready to put away those ski boots and spring into summer? Book your summer getaway by June 16, 2023, to save up to 25% off on Deer Valley lodging.  This offer is valid
for stays between now and September 24, 2023, at all Deer Valley accommodations excluding The Lodges at Deer Valley and Silver Baron Lodge. The minimum length of stay and other restrictions may vary by property, and offer is subject to availability at time
of booking.

Delta Fly Free Promotion

Take advantage of Park City Area Lodging Association's Delta Gift Card Program! Reserve a minimum three-night stay at a select Deer Valley property and receive a $300 Delta Air Lines electronic gift card. Valid for reservations now
through June 1, 2023.

Mountain Activities Package

Stay two or more nights and receive 15% off your stay plus a Deer Valley Resort credit towards lift-served mountain biking, hiking and scenic rides as well as bike lessons, bike rentals, biking and hiking tours, retail and dining.
Resort credit is valid June 16 – September 4, 2023.

Family Mountain Activities Package

Bring the whole family and book a condominium at one of the select Deer Valley Resort Lodging and Reservations managed properties and receive 15% off your stay plus a Deer Valley
Resort credit towards activities including bike lessons, rentals, retail, and dining. Resort credit is valid June 16 – September 4, 2023.

Fall Lodging Special

Fall is a great time to enjoy the crisp mountain air, cool mornings and sunny afternoons at Deer Valley’s award-winning accommodations, at a fraction of our winter rates. Receive
20% off your accommodations for stays from September 5 – November 30, 2023.

For more information about summer events at Deer Valley, visit the resort's website at deervalley.com, or contact resort Senior Communications Manager Emily Summers at
esummers@deervalley.com
or 435-645-6522.

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About Deer Valley Resort

Deer Valley Resort located in Park City, Utah, revolutionized the ski industry by providing the first-class service one would receive at a five-star hotel. The ski-only resort
offers 21 chairlifts, 103 ski runs, six bowls, 300 annual inches of powder, 2,026 acres of alpine skiing, limited lift ticket sales, numerous restaurants, three elegant day lodges, hundreds of luxury accommodations and a renowned Ski School and Children’s
Center. Deer Valley is honored to be ranked as the United States’ Best Ski Resort by the World Ski Awards for 10 consecutive years (2013-2022).

“This season has been exciting, complex and record-breaking by all accounts,” said Snowbird President and General Manager Dave Fields. “Not only have we seen incredible amounts of snow on the mountain, but significant melting as spring progresses. Conditions on the mountain change not only weekly, but daily. While we feel it’s too soon to promise we will be skiing and riding on the Fourth of July, we certainly hope that will be the case.”

The mountain will temporarily cease operations after Memorial Day as the Tram closes for its scheduled maintenance and the installation of the new rooftop balconies. The mountain will then reopen for skiing and riding, conditions permitting, for Father’s Day weekend, from 8 am – 2 pm. After June 18, Snowbird will assess conditions each weekend thereafter to determine if it can remain open for skiing and riding, including the four days of Fourth of July weekend.

Those who purchase 2023-24 Summit or Alta-Bird season passes will be able to use their new pass for the remainder of Snowbird's 2022-23 season, including this June. 2023-24 Season Passes are on sale now, with prices increasing after June 1.

Learn more about skiing and riding at Snowbird for the remainder of this season at snowbird.com/spring.

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ABOUT SNOWBIRD

Averaging more than 500 inches of annual snowfall per year, Snowbird is North America’s most accessible alpine resort destination located just 29 miles from Salt Lake City International Airport. Featuring the iconic Aerial Tram with access to 2,500 acres of legendary terrain, Snowbird provides year-round big mountain experiences at the top of Utah. Snowbird is part of POWDR, a family owned and operated adventure lifestyle company. For more information, conditions, events and more, visit snowbird.com.

Media Contact:

Sarah Sherman

Snowbird Communications Manager
(801) 891-3496, ssherman@snowbird.com

“Park City Mountain offers a vibrant summer backdrop and we’re excited to offer a variety of activities that let our guests and community enjoy the outdoors,” said Deirdra Walsh, vice president and COO of Park City Mountain. “We look forward to welcoming everyone back to Park City Mountain for our fun and adventurous summer events and activities.”

The Adventure Park is located at Park City Mountain Village and offers activities including the Alpine slide, mountain coaster, mini-golf, gem panning, and more. On-mountain summer activities include scenic lift rides, mountain biking, and hiking. Activities will be open seven days a week, from 10 am until 7 pm from June 16 through September 4, and Thursday – Sunday, from 11 am until 6 pm from September 7 until October 1.

Crescent Express bike haul is anticipated to open June 30, as trail conditions permit due to snowpack. Park City Mountain partners closely with Mountain Trails Foundation for summer trail stewardship and access. “We know our community is excited to get back out on the trails and we are closely monitoring trail conditions following this season’s historic snowfall,” said Lora Smith, executive director of Mountain Trails Foundation. “We plan to open trails as soon as they are safely rideable for the season.”

Canyons Village will open for summer operations on June 30 and will be open seven days a week, running from 10 am until 7 pm through September 4. Summer activities at Canyons Village include scenic gondola rides, hiking, mountain biking, disc golf, and more. This summer the Red Pine Gondola will be debuting new gondola cabins.

Additional details about summer activities can be found HERE or at parkcitymountain.com.

Epic Passes for the 2023/24 season are currently on sale HERE. Be sure to lock in the best value in skiing and riding today, Epic Pass prices will increase on May 29. Check out 5 Reasons to Buy an Epic Pass by May 29.

Follow Park City Mountain for daily updates and real-time information on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. For alerts on activity status, weather, and more, guests should follow @ParkCityMntAlert on Twitter.

About Park City Mountain

Park City Mountain, the largest resort in the United States, is located in the heart of Park City, Utah, only a 35-minute drive from Salt Lake City International Airport. With two distinct base areas, Park City Mountain bustles with outdoor activities year-round across its two distinct base areas, numerous lodging options, and more than two-dozen restaurants, cafes and bars. Park City Mountain offers more than 7,300 acres of lift-accessible terrain for skiers and snowboarders of all ability levels, a world-class ski and snowboard school and more. Additional information is available at http://parkcitymountain.com.

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Media Contact:

Emily McDonald, Communications Manager

Emily.McDonald@vailresorts.com | 703-999-9726

Installed in 1989, Eagle Express was the first high-speed detachable chairlift installed in Utah. In addition to shortened wait times on busy days, the increased uphill capacity of the new 6-person chairlift is expected to decrease congestion elsewhere on the mountain. Construction on the Doppelmayr lift will begin this spring, and the lift is expected to be operational by mid-December 2023.

Upgraded equipment will allow the resort to continue making snow on open runs that previously needed to remain closed during snowmaking operations. These improvements to Solitude’s snowmaking infrastructure will also create a more efficient and sustainable operation.

“Although we’re coming off a winter with exceptional snowfall, these improvements to our snowmaking system will be crucial as we work to open terrain early in the season and create a base that serves as our snowpack’s foundation when that natural snow comes,” says Amber L. Broadaway, Solitude’s President and COO.

Three new Wyssen tower remote avalanche control systems (RACS) will be installed across Fantasy Ridge. These installations will allow Solitude’s avalanche mitigation team to detonate explosives remotely in terrain that currently requires personnel to manually deploy hand charges. With these detonations, crews will be able to move through the avalanche terrain quicker, allowing terrain to be opened sooner.

This summer, Gravity Logic will complete new downhill mountain bike trails that will be accessed via Moonbeam Express. Flagging began last season with construction set to begin this spring, conditions permitting. These flow trails will vary in difficulty levels with jump lines on the advanced trails. The new trails are expected to open mid-summer, 2023. Winter Park Resort’s Trestle bike park and Deer Valley Resort’s bike park were also designed by Gravity Logic.

Additional off-season improvements include modest renovations to The Inn at Solitude and signature restaurants Honeycomb Grill and St. Bernard’s. Road access to Roundhouse, Solitude’s on-mountain wedding venue, will also be improved. In addition, music and PA systems will be installed at our three main lodges.

Finally, potential changes to Solitude’s paid parking policy, including a reservation system, are being considered. Any adjustments will be communicated this summer.

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About Solitude Mountain Resort

Located in Big Cottonwood Canyon, just 30 miles from Salt Lake City International Airport, Solitude is a playground of discovery in the heart of Utah’s famed Wasatch Mountains. It offers eight chairlifts, 82 runs, and 500 annual inches of snow spread over 1,200 acres with 20 km of groomed Nordic track and 10 km of snowshoe trails. Home to the legendary Honeycomb Canyon and locals’ best-kept secrets, Solitude reveals more fun and challenging lines with every day you choose to explore. Eleven bars and restaurants offer unique chef-driven cuisine, and slopeside lodging options set the stage for mountain memories. In summer, Solitude beckons to locals and travelers alike with lift-served mountain biking, hiking, dining, and a renowned 18-hole mountainside disc golf course. Solitude is owned by Alterra Mountain Company and offers unlimited access to Ikon Pass holders.

Extending a second time beyond the originally planned April 9, 2023, closing date, weather and conditions permitting, Park City Mountain will offer:

·A majority of chairlifts and trails, operating out of both base areas and connected by Quicksilver gondola through Sunday, April 16,
2023

·Eight chairlifts accessing 2,100+ acres out of the Mountain Village base area only through Sunday, April 23, 2023

·Crescent Express and Silverlode Express to serve 1,250 acres of locals’ favorite terrain, plus limited dining operations at Legacy Café,
from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm for an additional eight days

·A celebration on Monday, May 1, 2023 with live music, commemorative items and more

·For the remainder of the season, parking will be free with no reservations required in the Main, Silver King and First Time lots in the
Mountain Village base area, as well as the Cabriolet lot in the Canyons Village base area

·Conditions permitting, summer operations will begin on Friday, June 16, 2023

"This season has truly been one for the record books – and it’s made even more special for being my first winter back working with the team at Park City Mountain,” said Deirdra Walsh, vice president & chief operating officer of Park City Mountain. “From our early opening in November and spinning all lifts by Christmas Day, through more than 610” of total snowfall and a 160” base in early
April, every week has brought new milestones and broken old records thanks to the hard work of our incredible team. Faced with this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, I am thrilled that we are able to ski and ride ALL THE WAY TO MAY, delivering one of our latest closing dates since the early ‘80s to cap off our longest season in 30 years.”

2023/24 EpicPass options are now available to purchase at the lowest price of the year and include 10 Buddy Tickets to share with family and friends when you purchase by April
16. New next season, all Epic Passes will be accessible via Mobile Pass, allowing guests to store their Epic Pass on their phone in the new My Epic app, put their phone in their pocket, and get scanned, hands free, via Bluetooth® technology designed for low energy usage. And don’t forget – Epic Passes include Epic Mountain Rewards for 20 percent off on-mountain food and beverage, lodging, group ski and ride school lessons, equipment rentals and more. Pass Holders also receive summer benefits at eligible resorts, including Summer Scenic Gondola rides, 20 percent off summer food, lodging, bike rentals and golf.

About Park City Mountain

Park City Mountain, the largest ski resort in the United States, is located in the heart of Park City, Utah, only a 35-minute drive from Salt Lake City International
Airport. With two distinct base areas, Park City Mountain bustles with outdoor activities year-round across its two distinct base areas, numerous lodging options, and more than two-dozen restaurants, cafes and bars. Park City Mountain offers more than 7,300
acres of lift-accessible terrain for skiers and snowboarders of all ability levels, a world-class ski and snowboard school and more. Additional information is available at
http://parkcitymountain.com.

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Media Contact:

Sara Huey, Senior Manager of Communications

Sara.e.huey@vailresorts.com | 206-619-0610

Due to a record-breaking amount of snowfall, Brighton Resort plans to keep the Milly lift open this May for daily spring terrain park sessions. A top to bottom terrain park featuring multiple lines of grind rails, jumps and other freestyle features will be built for all levels of skiers and snowboarders to enjoy. Celebrate an amazing winter as we watch the snow melt away on Milly.

Bonus Days are starting May 5th and run daily through Memorial Day May 29th. Lift hours are from 9AM-2PM. (Weather Permitting) Brighton Resort plans to close the rest of the mountain on April 30th.

Milly Meltdown bonus lift access will be available for all 2022/23 Brighton Passholders, and 2022/23 Ikon Passholders. Don’t have a season pass no problem, the Brighton Spring pass is on sale now. Single-day lift tickets will also be offered online as well. The Milly Chalet will be open serving breakfast, lunch and après skiing.

“We have been dreaming of this for years. With all this snow we are going to make it happen. I can’t wait to see what the park crew comes up with on Milly.” - Mike Doyle Brighton Resort General Manager.

For photos of spring park riders click here.

Media Contact:

Jared Winkler, Director of Marketing, Communications Manager

jwinkler@brightonresort.com | 801-573-1995

https://brightonresort.com/spring-pass

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About Brighton Resort

Ranked #1 for family affordability and for terrain, Brighton receives an annual 500+ inches of snow each year. Brighton also boasts the most night skiing terrain in Utah, with 24 runs on over 200 lighted acres. The resort’s five quads, one triple and two surface lifts 1,050 acres and 1,875 vertical feet of The Greatest Snow On Earth®. Kids 6 and under ski and ride free. Just 45 minutes from the SLC airport, guests can ski and ride on the same day they fly in or out. Brighton is a Boyne Resort and has been in operation since 1936.

“Ski Utah is thrilled to witness this historic season,” said Nathan Rafferty, President of Ski Utah. “Skiers and snowboarders from around the world have been able to enjoy copious quantities of The Greatest Snow on Earth®. We knew we had to celebrate this feat in a big way in the middle of Salt Lake City.”

To put this season’s snowfall in perspective, Utah typically receives an average of 500” per season. 700” is the equivalent of ten cars stacked on top of one other.

“2022-2023 has been a banner year for Salt Lake area ski resorts,” said Kaitlin Eskelson, President & CEO of Visit Salt Lake. “Skiers and boarders follow the snow and with over 58 feet of total snowfall, we’ve enjoyed showcasing Salt Lake’s unique urban meets mountain setting to visitors from across the globe.”

”I flew over Big and Little Cottonwood canyons on my way into Salt Lake yesterday,” said Vicki Varela, managing director of the Utah Office of Tourism. “The majesty was breathtaking. Skiers and drought watchers alike will celebrate this.”

For up-to-date snow totals and resort conditions: https://www.skiutah.com/snowreport

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Ski Utah is the marketing firm owned and operated by the 15 statewide ski resorts that make up the Utah Ski and Snowboard Association. The organization has been creating brand awareness of and demand for the Utah winter sports product since its inception in 1978. Ski Utah’s primary functions are concentrated in marketing, public policy and public relations. Information about Ski Utah and its members can be found at skiutah.com. Ski Utah is committed to maintaining its Climate Neutral Certification.

Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City opened its doors in 2022 in the heart of the city’s vibrant urban hub, directly adjoining the Salt Palace Convention Center. The opening was the brand’s first Hyatt Regency hotel to debut in Utah. Primed for large-scale events, Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City boasts 60,000 square feet of meeting space, including the largest hotel ballroom in Salt Lake City and the largest rooftop podium terrace in the city. The hotel features 700 guestrooms and suites, each designed with floor-to-ceiling glass windows displaying breathtaking views of the surrounding mountain peaks and city skyline, as well as modern craftsmanship and design for a productive stay. Guest amenities include four dining outlets (Mar | Muntanya, The Salt Republic, Contribution and Market), as well as a rooftop pool with cabanas and firepits, a 24-hour fitness center and more. For more information, visit www.HyattRegencySaltLakeCity.com.

Contact:
Alison Palmintere
Ski Utah | Director of Communications
408 406 0190
alison@skiutah.com

The Woodward Mountain Park, a transformational and re-imagined approach to terrain parks, will consist of small- to medium-sized terrain park features located off Baldy Express in Mineral Basin from April 14 through at least May 7. Designed in conjunction with the Woodward Global Mountain Park teams and terrain park industry leaders Snow Park Technologies and Effective Edge, the park will showcase an innovative, fun and intuitive on-mountain experience.

“As part of the POWDR family, this collaboration between Snowbird and Woodward has been a long time coming—bringing together not only our unique and beloved brands but also our employees and their expertise," said Snowbird President and General Manager Dave Fields. “We are proud and excited to offer a dynamic new way for Snowbird guests to explore and enjoy the mountain this spring.”

This exciting collaboration will reach its pinnacle with the Woodward Peace Park Championships, an invite-only snowboard event created by X Games Gold Medalist, Dew Tour Champion and Olympian Danny Davis. The event will span May 2-6 on a course designed by Davis and will bring some of the world’s best snowboarders to Snowbird in the spirit of collaboration, creativity and fun. The world-class course will open to the public on May 6 during Peace Park for the People, when the Snowbird community will be invited to experience the course for themselves alongside the competitors.

“When Danny Davis created the idea of a Peace Park, he imagined a new type of experience, one that reinvented freestyle terrain with a focus on fun and flow,” said Woodward President Chris “Gunny” Gunnarson. “This collaboration with Snowbird, arguably one of the most incredible mountains in the world, is sure to be one of the best Woodward Peace Parks we’ve seen as top pros gather and ride Snowbird in an entirely new way.”

Snowbird is scheduled to be open for daily skiing and riding through May 14, and then will be open Friday-Sundays and holidays through Memorial Day. With no closing date in sight, Snowbird will continually assess operations past Memorial Day based on conditions.

For more information about spring at Snowbird: snowbird.com/spring

For more information about Woodward Mountain Park and the Woodward Peace Park Championships at Snowbird: snowbird.com/woodward

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 ABOUT SNOWBIRD

Averaging more than 500 inches of annual snowfall per year, Snowbird is North America’s most accessible alpine resort destination located just 29 miles from Salt Lake City International Airport. Featuring the iconic Aerial Tram with access to 2,500 acres of legendary terrain, Snowbird provides year-round big mountain experiences at the top of Utah. Snowbird is part of POWDR, a family owned and operated adventure lifestyle company. For more information, conditions, events and more, visit snowbird.com.

ABOUT WOODWARD
Established in 1970, Woodward is the global leader in action sports experiences. Woodward delivers innovative products, programs, partnerships and experiences to inspire and empower the next generation in action sports and offers innovative environments and dynamic programming at eight destinations across the U.S. including Woodward Mt. Bachelor, Woodward Tahoe, Woodward West, Woodward Park City, Woodward Copper, Woodward Eldora, Woodward Pennsylvania and Woodward Killington. Woodward Sydney is planned to open in 2024. Woodward is part of the POWDR portfolio. Learn more about Woodward’s one-of-a-kind facilities, programming and culture at www.worldofwoodward.com.

ABOUT WOODWARD PEACE PARK CHAMPIONSHIPS
Born in 2012 from the mind of snowboarding luminary, Danny Davis, the Woodward Peace Park Championships showcase some of the world’s greatest snowboarders in what is regarded as the most progressive terrain park experiment on the planet. Over three days of light-hearted competition, snowboarding’s leading women and men will mix it up on astounding and innovative features in pursuit of the coveted Peace Park Axe. The culmination of the Woodward Peace Park Championships is ‘Peace Park for the People Day’ — the final day of the event where the course is opened to the public.

Media Contact:

Sarah Sherman

Snowbird Communications Manager
(801) 891-3496

ssherman@snowbird.com

“Mikaela’s not just a champion, she’s also a role model and inspiration to us all and we’ve been fortunate to have her as an Ikon Pass ambassador since its inception,” said Jared Smith, President & CEO of Alterra Mountain Company. “Making these courses available to more of our guests is the perfect way for us to share our amazement for what she’s accomplished by exposing even more people, young and old, to a truly unique on-mountain activity.”

“Some of my earliest memories on skis were at the top of a NASTAR course with my parents and my brother. For me, and for many of my teammates, this early exposure to ski racing helped ignite a lifelong passion for this sport,” said Mikaela Shiffrin, alpine skier champion and all-time women’s World Cup record holder. “Partnering with Alterra Mountain Company to eliminate the barrier to these courses for all ski fans is an incredible way to help give back and expose even more people to the thrill of competing on the slopes.”

With today’s World Cup victory, Mikaela Shiffrin is now the winningest alpine skier in history. Other Alterra Mountain Company resorts offering free NASTAR courses include Deer Valley Resort, Palisades Tahoe, and Sugarbush Resort.

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About Solitude Mountain Resort
Located in Big Cottonwood Canyon, just 30 miles from Salt Lake City International Airport, Solitude is a playground of discovery in the heart of Utah’s famed Wasatch Mountains. It offers eight chairlifts, 82 runs, and 500 annual inches of snow spread over 1,200 acres with 20 km of groomed Nordic track and 10 km of snowshoe trails. Home to the legendary Honeycomb Canyon and locals’ best-kept secrets, Solitude reveals more fun and challenging lines with every day you choose to explore. Eleven bars and restaurants offer unique chef-driven cuisine, and slopeside lodging options set the stage for mountain memories. In summer, Solitude beckons to locals and travelers alike with lift-served mountain biking, hiking, dining, and a renowned 18-hole mountainside disc golf course. Solitude is owned by Alterra Mountain Company and offers unlimited access to Ikon Pass holders.

Media Contact:
Solitude Mountain Resort
Travis Holland, Communications & PR Manager
t.holland@solitudemountain.com
801-536-5784

On top of the incredible destination access and established benefits that come with Ikon Pass, a new collection of exclusive benefits now includes everything else a skier and rider needs to get ready for winter, including travel packages, gear and outdoor content.

WHAT’S NEW for 23/24

Discount on Travel with Ikon Pass Travel

For a limited time, any purchased 23/24 Ikon Pass includes unlimited $100 ($130 CAD) savings toward any single 23/24 winter booking made on Ikon Pass Travel before May 5, 2023. Ikon Pass Travel is an online travel planning service exclusively for members of the Ikon Pass community that offers the ability to seamlessly explore and book all aspects of adventure across Ikon Pass destinations. Browse and compare airfare, hotels, and activities across Ikon Pass destinations to create a vacation package or be matched with an Ikon Pass Travel specialist. (Minimum $1,000 spend per booking, must include lodging, limit of one $100 saving per booking itinerary, offer may not be combined. (Terms and conditions apply.)

Discount on Smith Eyewear & Products

Every Ikon Pass purchase will come with two discount codes from Smith. One code valid for a discount on any pair of Smith sunglasses or prescription glasses, and the second valid for a discount on any additional product found on smithoptics.com. (Terms and conditions apply.)

The North Face

Ikon Pass holders can get the season’s best gear with an exclusive discount of 20% when purchasing $200 ($200 CAD) or more on thenorthface.com. (Limited time offer. Terms and conditions apply.)

Free Outside+ Membership

Ikon Pass holders will receive a free one-year $59-valued ($80 CAD) membership to inspirational, award-winning content from Outside. Access unlimited content from Outside Magazine, SKI, Warren Miller catalog, Backpacker, Climbing, VeloNews, Pinkbike, Cycling Tips, Outside TV, Warren Miller, Yoga Journal, and more. Plus, go further with mapping apps Gaia GPS and TrailforksPro, as well as NASTAR courses, event entries, training plans, recipes, and interactive experiences with editors, pro athletes, coaches, and other experts. (Terms and conditions apply.)

Access Changes: For winter 23/24, Taos Ski Valley will no longer require lift reservations and has been added to the Ikon Base Plus Pass. For an additional $220 ($290 CAD) from the Ikon Base Pass, Ikon Base Plus Pass holders will now also get five-day access at Taos Ski Valley in New Mexico. The destination will no longer offer access on the Ikon Base Pass and Ikon Session Pass. Deer Valley Resort will require lift reservations for winter 23/24.

“Ikon Pass now comes with access to over 50 iconic global mountain destinations and new offers from Ikon Pass Travel, Outside+, The North Face and Smith, that will get skiers and riders prepped for winter 23/24,” said Erik Forsell, Chief Marketing Officer, Alterra Mountain Company. “Pair these exclusive new offers with established Ikon Pass benefits that offer added value and flexibility, like Friends & Family discounts, pass deferment, food and beverage discounts, and payment plan options, and Ikon Pass holders will be ready for next winter’s good stuff.”

IKON PASS COMMUNITY MEMBER BENEFITS

Renewal Discount

For a limited time, renewal discounts are offered to 22/23 Ikon Pass holders for the 23/24 season, with savings of up to $100 ($130 CAD).

Buy Now Ride Now - 2023 Spring Access for New Pass Holders

• Access available immediately upon purchase: Big Bear Mountain Resort, Snow Valley, Blue Mountain, Snowshoe, Stratton, Sugarbush
• Access available starting April 3: Solitude, Tremblant
• Access available starting April 10: Mammoth Mountain, June Mountain, Palisades Tahoe, Winter Park Resort, Steamboat (April 10-16)
• 2023 Spring Access is not available on the 23/24 Ikon Session Pass

Ikon Pass First Tracks
Members of the Ikon Pass community can access untouched powder and corduroy before the lifts open one designated morning per month in January, February and March 2024 at participating destinations during the 23/24 winter season. Ikon Pass First Tracks applies to the 23/24 Ikon Pass, Ikon Base Pass, Ikon Base Plus Pass and Ikon Session Pass based on pass access.

Payment Plan

For a limited time, lock in an Ikon Pass with Affirm for as low as 0% APR, and split the cost over 3, 6 or 12 months.

Child Pass Promotion

For a limited time, save up to $200 ($280CAD) on Child passes with the purchase of any Adult pass. To provide additional value for families looking to ski and ride together, Ikon Pass holders can purchase up to two discounted Child Ikon Passes or Child Ikon Base Passes for children ages 5-12 with the purchase of an Adult Ikon Pass or Adult Ikon Base Pass. 

Confidence to Buy

No Hassle Deferral: If a 23/24 Ikon Pass holder decides not to use their pass after purchase, for any reason, by December 14, 2023, they can elect to defer their pass to receive a full credit for the purchase price of their unused 23/24 Ikon Pass to be used toward the purchase of a 24/25 Ikon Pass. Additional coverage options can be purchased through Spot Insurance. Terms and conditions apply.

Covid Closure Credits: If passes are used and there is an eligible COVID-19-related closure at any North American Ikon Pass destination from December 16, 2023 – March 3, 2024, Ikon Pass holders will receive a credit toward a 24/25 Ikon Pass based on the percentage of days closed.

IKON PASS PRODUCTS

23/24 PRICING

Ikon Pass starting at $1,159 ($1,539 CAD)

Ikon Base Pass starting at $829 ($1,099 CAD)

Ikon Session Pass starting at $259 ($339 CAD)

For all Ikon Pass products and pricing, please visit https://www.ikonpass.com/en/shop-passes.

IKON PASS: Offering unlimited, 7-day and 7-day combined access at 54 destinations, with no blackout dates. Visit here for Ikon Pass access details.

Destinations: Aspen Snowmass, Steamboat, Winter Park Resort, Copper Mountain, Arapahoe Basin, Eldora Mountain Resort, Palisades Tahoe, Mammoth Mountain, June Mountain, Big Bear Mountain Resort, Snow Valley, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Big Sky Resort, Sun Valley, Stratton, Sugarbush Resort, Killington - Pico, Windham Mountain, Snowshoe, The Highlands, Boyne Mountain, Crystal Mountain, The Summit at Snoqualmie, Mt. Bachelor, Schweitzer, Tremblant, Blue Mountain, SkiBig3, Revelstoke Mountain Resort, RED Mountain, Cypress Mountain, Panorama Mountain Resort, Sun Peaks Resort, Sunday River, Sugarloaf, Loon Mountain, Taos Ski Valley, Deer Valley Resort, Solitude Mountain Resort, Brighton Resort, Alta Ski Area, Snowbird, Snowbasin, Chamonix Mont-Blanc Valley, Dolomiti Superski, Grandvalira Resorts Andorra, Kitzbühel, Zermatt, Thredbo, Mt Buller, Coronet Peak, The Remarkables, Mt Hutt, Niseko United, Lotte Arai Resort, Valle Nevado

Benefits:

• 10 Friends & Family lift discounts offering a 25% off the cost of a single ticket at the window rate at Ikon Pass destinations, with no blackout dates, (excludes Chamonix Mont-Blanc Valley, Dolomiti Superski, Kitzbühel, Zermatt, Lotte Arai Resort, Grandvalira Resorts Andorra, and CMH)
• Ikon Pass First Tracks at select destinations
• Deferral option for unused passes through December 14, 2023
• Access to Ikon Pass Travel
• Early winter booking privileges and 15% off summer reservations at CMH Heli-Skiing & Summer Adventures
• Each Ikon Pass comes with a one-year $20-value Team POW membership with Protect Our Winters, including an exclusive annual Team POW membership sticker, 15% off all POW merchandise all year long, early event registration, members-only event access, partner discounts and access to exclusive digital content. Learn more: https://www.ikonpass.com/en/protect-our-winters
• Additional destination benefits and discounts are available at ikonpass.com
• Discount on Ikon Pass Travel, Smith eyewear and products, The North Face products, and a free Outside+ membership

IKON BASE PASS: Offering unlimited, 5-day and 5-day combined access at 48 destinations, with select blackout dates. Visit here for Ikon Base Pass access details.

Destinations: Steamboat, Winter Park Resort, Copper Mountain, Arapahoe Basin, Eldora Mountain Resort, Palisades Tahoe, Mammoth Mountain, June Mountain, Big Bear Mountain Resort, Snow Valley, Big Sky Resort, Stratton, Sugarbush Resort, Killington - Pico, Windham Mountain, Snowshoe, The Highlands, Boyne Mountain, Crystal Mountain, The Summit at Snoqualmie, Mt. Bachelor, Schweitzer, Tremblant, Blue Mountain, SkiBig3, Revelstoke Mountain Resort, RED Mountain, Cypress Mountain, Panorama Mountain Resort, Sun Peaks Resort, Sunday River, Sugarloaf, Loon Mountain, Solitude Mountain Resort, Brighton Resort, Snowbird, Chamonix Mont-Blanc Valley, Dolomiti Superski, Grandvalira Resorts Andorra, Kitzbühel, Zermatt, Thredbo, Mt Buller, Coronet Peak, The Remarkables, Mt Hutt, Niseko United, Lotte Arai Resort, Valle Nevado

Ikon Base Plus Pass Access

For expanded Ikon Base Pass access, five days can be added at Aspen Snowmass, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Deer Valley Resort, Taos Ski Valley, Sun Valley, Snowbasin and five shared days between Alta-Snowbird with select blackout dates, for an additional $220 ($290 CAD). With this purchase, other 23/24 Ikon Base Pass destination access, benefits and blackout dates apply. Friends & Family vouchers are valid at Aspen Snowmass, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Deer Valley Resort, Taos Ski Valley, Sun Valley, Snowbasin and Alta only with the upgrade purchase. Visit here for more Ikon Base Plus Pass access details.

Ikon Base Pass Benefits:

8 Friends & Family lift discounts offering 25% off the cost of a single ticket at the window rate at any Ikon Pass destination (excluding Aspen Snowmass, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Deer Valley Resort, Sun Valley, Snowbasin, Alta Ski Area, Chamonix Mont-Blanc, Dolomiti Superski, Kitzbühel, Zermatt, Lotte Arai Resort and Grandvalira Resorts Andorra, and CMH), with select blackout dates
Ikon Pass First Tracks at select destinations
Access to Ikon Pass Travel
Early winter booking privileges and 15% off summer reservations at CMH Heli-Skiing & Summer Adventures
Each Ikon Pass comes with a one-year $20-value Team POW membership with Protect Our Winters, including an exclusive annual Team POW membership sticker, 15% off all POW merchandise all year long, early event registration, members-only event access, partner discounts and access to exclusive digital content. Learn more: https://www.ikonpass.com/en/protect-our-winters
Additional destination benefits and discounts are available at ikonpass.com
Discount on Ikon Pass Travel, Smith eyewear and products, The North Face products, and a free Outside+ membership

IKON SESSION PASS: Offering 2, 3 and 4-day access to 39 global Ikon Pass destinations, with select blackout dates. Each day can be used across multiple destinations or pass holders can use all days at a favorite mountain. Visit here for more Ikon Session Pass access details.

Destinations: Steamboat, Winter Park, Copper Mountain, Arapahoe Basin Ski Area, Eldora Mountain Resort, Palisades Tahoe, Mammoth Mountain, June Mountain, Big Bear Mountain Resort, Snow Valley, Big Sky Resort, Stratton, Sugarbush Resort, Killington-Pico, Windham Mountain, Snowshoe, Boyne Highlands, Boyne Mountain, Crystal Mountain, The Summit at Snoqualmie, Mt. Bachelor, Tremblant, Blue Mountain, SkiBig3, Revelstoke Mountain Resort, RED Mountain, Cypress Mountain, Panorama Mountain Resort, Sun Peaks Resort, Schweitzer, Sunday River, Sugarloaf, Loon Mountain, Solitude Mountain Resort, Brighton Resort, Mt Buller, Coronet Peak, The Remarkables, Mt Hutt, Valle Nevado, Niseko United

Benefits:

Ikon Pass First Tracks at select destinations
Access to Ikon Pass Travel
Each Ikon Pass comes with a one-year $20-valued Team POW membership with Protect Our Winters, including an exclusive annual Team POW membership sticker, 15% off all POW merchandise all year long, early event registration, members-only event access, partner discounts and access to exclusive digital content. Learn more: https://www.ikonpass.com/en/protect-our-winters
Discount on Ikon Pass Travel, Smith eyewear and products, The North Face products, and a free Outside+ membership

IKON PASS BY THE NUMBERS*

Destinations: 55

Continents: 5

Countries: 11

States: 15

Canadian Provinces: 4

Total Acres: 177,250*

Trails: 7,108

Lifts: 1531

*Does not include CMH stats

Ikon Pass goes on sale for winter 23/24 on March 16, 2023. For more information please visit www.ikonpass.com.

About Ikon Pass

The Ikon Pass welcomes skiers and riders to a community of inspiring mountain destinations and the people who live and play among them across the Americas, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and Japan. Brought to you by Alterra Mountain Company, the Ikon Pass unlocks adventure at iconic and unique destinations including Aspen Snowmass, Steamboat, Winter Park, Copper Mountain Resort, Arapahoe Basin, and Eldora Mountain Resort in Colorado; Palisades Tahoe, Mammoth Mountain, June Mountain, Big Bear Mountain Resort and Snow Valley in California; Jackson Hole Mountain Resort in Wyoming; Big Sky Resort in Montana; Stratton, Sugarbush Resort, and Killington in Vermont; Windham Mountain in New York; Snowshoe in West Virginia; The Highlands and Boyne Mountain in Michigan; Crystal Mountain and The Summit at Snoqualmie in Washington; Mt. Bachelor in Oregon; Sun Valley and Schweitzer in Idaho; Tremblant in Quebec and Blue Mountain in Ontario, Canada; SkiBig3 in Alberta, Canada; Revelstoke Mountain Resort, RED Mountain, Cypress Mountain, Panorama Mountain Resort and Sun Peaks Resort in British Columbia, Canada; Sunday River and Sugarloaf in Maine; Loon Mountain in New Hampshire; Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico; Deer Valley Resort, Solitude Mountain Resort, Brighton Resort, Alta Ski Area, Snowbird and Snowbasin in Utah; Chamonix Mont-Blanc Valley in France, Dolomiti Superski in Italy, Grandvalira Resorts Andorra in Andorra, Kitzbühel in Austria, Zermatt in Switzerland; Thredbo and Mt Buller in Australia; Coronet Peak, The Remarkables, Mt Hutt in New Zealand; Niseko United and Lotte Arai Resort in Japan, and Valle Nevado in Chile. Special offers are available at CMH Heli-Skiing & Summer Adventures, the world’s largest heli-skiing and heli-accessed hiking operation. For more information, please visit www.ikonpass.com.

About Alterra Mountain Company

Alterra Mountain Company is a family of 16 iconic year-round resorts, the world’s largest heli-skiing operation, and Ikon Pass - the premier ski and snowboard season pass offering access to more than 50 iconic mountain destinations around the world. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado and born out of a shared love of the mountains and adventure, the company has brought together some of the world’s most aspirational brands, including: Steamboat and Winter Park in Colorado; Palisades Tahoe, Mammoth Mountain, June Mountain, Big Bear Mountain Resort and Snow Valley in California; Stratton Mountain and Sugarbush Resort in Vermont; Snowshoe Mountain in West Virginia; Tremblant in Quebec and Blue Mountain in Ontario, Canada; Crystal Mountain in Washington; Deer Valley Resort and Solitude Mountain Resort in Utah; and CMH Heli-Skiing & Summer Adventures in British Columbia. Also included in the portfolio is Alpine Aerotech, a worldwide helicopter support and maintenance service center in British Columbia, Canada, Aspenware, the ski industry leader in technology services and e-commerce, and Ski Butlers, the global leader in ski and snowboard rental delivery. For more information, please visit www.alterramtnco.com.

For the upcoming 2023/24 winter season, benefits of being an Epic Pass Holder include:

Mobile Pass: Guests will be able to store their pass directly on their phone, put their phone in their pocket, and get scanned, hands free, via Bluetooth® Low Energy technology. This eliminates the need to wait in the ticket window line or wait for your pass to arrive in the mail. It will also help reduce plastic and RFID chip waste. Plastic cards will still be available to our guests who cannot or do not want to use their phone as their pass. Mobile Pass will be available on the new My Epic app, coming in the fall of 2023.

Mountain Resort Investments: Following 18 new lift upgrades this season, Vail Resorts is investing in additional lift projects planned for next season, including at Keystone (Colorado), Breckenridge (Colorado), Whistler Blackcomb (Canada), Stevens Pass (Washington) and Attitash (New Hampshire). At Keystone, a new 6-person high-speed lift will increase lift-served terrain by 555 acres in Bergman Bowl. Breckenridge's investment is focused on enhancing the beginner and children's experience on Peak 8. All lift projects are subject to regulatory approval and dates are subject to change.

New European Partner Resort Experiences: Last year, Vail Resorts acquired a majority stake in Andermatt-Sedrun in Switzerland. Next season, Epic Pass is expanding its European resort access with the addition of Switzerland's Disentis as a partner resort. Disentis is the neighboring mountain to Andermatt-Sedrun. When combined, Andermatt-Sedrun-Disentis offer guests access to the largest ski area in the heart of Switzerland. Epic Pass also signed partnership extensions with Les 3 Vallées in France, Ski Arlberg in Austria, and Skirama Dolomiti in Italy, and has an existing partnership at Verbier4Vallées in Switzerland. Additional international partners include Hakuba Valley and Rusutsu in Japan, and Resorts of the Canadian Rockies in Canada.

Buddy Tickets: Pass Holders who purchase early will receive 10 Buddy Tickets and six Ski with a Friend Tickets to bring friends and family to join the ski and ride experience at a significant discount.

No Reservations: No reservations will be required at any resort on the Epic Pass for the 2023/24 season, except Telluride Ski Resort. More information on how Epic Pass Holders can make reservations at Telluride next season is available here.

Epic Mountain Rewards: Pass Holders receive 20 percent off on-mountain food and beverage, lodging, group ski and ride school lessons, equipment rentals and more. Pass Holders also receive summer benefits at eligible resorts, including Summer Scenic Gondola rides, 20 percent off summer food, lodging, bike rentals and golf.

Epic FlexPay: Pass Holders have access to easy monthly installments with Epic FlexPay, powered by Uplift. The deferred payment option includes zero down payment, zero interest, and if purchased early, zero payments until September[1].

Epic Coverage: Passes are non-refundable except through Epic Coverage, which provides refunds for certain resort closures and personal events such as job loss, injury or illness. Epic Coverage is provided at no additional cost and Pass Holders should review the Epic Coverage Terms and Conditions. Lift tickets are fully refundable but do not provide the value or flexibility of passes.

Compare all Epic Pass offerings, including regional passes, on the Epic Pass website.

[1] Epic FlexPay T&Cs: Restrictions and exclusions apply. See Terms and Conditions for details. Uplift T&Cs: All loans are $0 down and 0% APR but the length of the loan offered may vary. A minimum total purchase of $49 required to apply for a loan. Not everyone is eligible, and some states are not served, including IA and WV. Loans made through Uplift are offered by these lending partners: uplift.com/lenders. Privacy Policy. Terms of Use.

About Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: MTN)
Vail Resorts is a network of the best destination and close-to-home ski resorts in the world including Vail Mountain, Breckenridge, Park City Mountain, Whistler Blackcomb, Stowe, and 32 additional resorts across North America; Andermatt-Sedrun in Switzerland; and Perisher, Hotham, and Falls Creek in Australia. We are passionate about providing an Experience of a Lifetime to our team members and guests, and our EpicPromise is to reach a zero net operating footprint by 2030, support our employees and communities, and broaden engagement in our sport. Our company owns and/or manages a collection of elegant hotels under the RockResorts brand, a portfolio of vacation rentals, condominiums and branded hotels located in close proximity to our mountain destinations, as well as the Grand Teton Lodge Company in Jackson Hole, Wyo. Vail Resorts Retail operates more than 250 retail and rental locations across North America. Learn more about our company at www.VailResorts.com, or discover our resorts and pass options at www.EpicPass.com.

The first confirmed show of the 2023 Deer Valley Concert Series is Michael Franti & Spearhead with special guest SOJA on Friday, August 11, 2023. Tickets will be available for sale starting Friday, February 3, 2023, at deervalley.com/concerts.

The Deer Valley Concert Series offers general admission premium floor, reserved seating, and general admission lawn ticket options.

“After a pause last year due to Deer Valley’s Wide West improvement project, we are excited to again be collaborating with The State Room Presents to program the Deer Valley Concert Series.” said Deer Valley VP of Marketing Susie English. “The series has hosted a talented roster of well-known musicians at our Snow Park Outdoor Amphitheater and we look forward to showcasing another diverse schedule of performances this year.”

A full lineup will be announced as additional shows are confirmed.

Join the concert email list at deervalley.com/preferences to stay in the know on upcoming concerts at Deer Valley.

For more information about the Deer Valley Concert Series, please visit the resort’s website at deervalley.com, or contact resort Senior Communications Manager Emily Summers at esummers@deervalley.com or 435-645-6522.

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Deer Valley Resort located in Park City, Utah, revolutionized the ski industry by providing the first-class service one would receive at a five-star hotel. The ski-only resort offers 21 chairlifts, 103 ski runs, six bowls, 300 annual inches of powder, 2,026 acres of alpine skiing, limited lift ticket sales, 14 restaurants, three elegant day lodges, hundreds of luxury accommodations and a renowned Ski School and Children’s Center. Deer Valley is honored to be ranked as the United States’ Best Ski Resort by the World Ski Awards for 10 consecutive years (2013-2022).

As of today, 100% of Solitude’s skiable terrain is open. This includes sought after experts-only areas such as Fantasy Ridge, Highway to Heaven, and Evergreen Peak. With optimal coverage across the mountain, Solitude’s snowpack is at 192% of average with a base depth of 114 inches.

Solitude has taken full advantage of this historic snowfall, maximizing its open terrain and lifts to allow guests to better spread out and explore the mountain during lively holiday periods. For updated snowfall measurements, mountain conditions, and operations updates all season long, check the Solitude Mountain Report. New for this season, Solitude has launched two live webcams giving guests a real-time perspective of the both the base and summit.

In an effort to better serve non-skiing guests during this remarkable winter, snowshoes and Nordic ski rentals are now available in Solitude Village. This is ideal for visitors looking to take in Utah’s natural winter beauty at a slower pace. Accessible via snowshoe from Solitude Village, The Yurt is now open for lunch and serving a variety of hearty stews, salads, and cocktails.

Images and video courtesy of Solitude Mountain Resort:
Snow accumulation images from Solitude’s base areas
Snow accumulation video from Solitude Village

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About Solitude Mountain Resort

Located in Big Cottonwood Canyon, just 30 miles from Salt Lake City International Airport, Solitude is a playground of discovery in the heart of Utah’s famed Wasatch Mountains. It offers eight chairlifts, 82 runs, and 500 annual inches of snow spread over 1,200 acres with 20 km of groomed Nordic track and 10 km of snowshoe trails. Home to the legendary Honeycomb Canyon and locals’ best-kept secrets, Solitude reveals more fun and challenging lines with every day you choose to explore. Eleven bars and restaurants offer unique chef-driven cuisine, and slopeside lodging options set the stage for mountain memories. In summer, Solitude beckons to locals and travelers alike with lift-served mountain biking, hiking, dining, and a renowned 18-hole mountainside disc golf course. Solitude is owned by Alterra Mountain Company and offers unlimited access to Ikon Pass holders.

Made possible by generous funding from the Larry H. and Gail Miller Foundation, Morgan Stanley and Gregory Mountain Products, 175 participants from Future Scholars of Africa, Weber State University's Diversity Clubs, Morgan Stanley, Outdoor Afro, Embark and more will receive four skiing or snowboarding lessons, rental equipment, all necessary clothing to stay warm on the slopes and transportation provided by Le Bus to and from the resorts.

The program will begin January 21, 2023 and conclude February 11, 2023. At the end of the program, participants will receive a Ski Utah Yeti Pass good for one day of skiing or snowboarding at each of Utah’s 15 ski resorts to continue honing their skills on the slopes.

Participating resorts include Alta Ski Area, Brighton Ski Resort, Deer Valley Resort, Snowbird, Snowbasin, Solitude Mountain Resort and Sundance Mountain Resort.

For more information: https://www.skiutah.com/resources/discover-winter

Video footage from Discover Winter 2021-2022 can be found here.

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Ski Utah is the marketing firm owned and operated by the 15 statewide ski resorts that make up the Utah Ski and Snowboard Association. The organization has been creating brand awareness of and demand for the Utah winter sports product since its inception in 1978. Ski Utah’s primary functions are concentrated in marketing, public policy and public relations. Information about Ski Utah and its members can be found at skiutah.com, on Twitter and Instagram @SkiUtah and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/skiutahyeti. Ski Utah is committed to maintaining its Climate Neutral Certification.

Located just under Brian Head Peak, the highest peak in Iron County, Aspen Meadows is a legacy, multi-decade, master-planned mountain resort and residential neighborhood that occupies nearly 2,000 acres of aspen and fir forests and spacious mountain meadows. Its location is adjacent to Brian Head Resort, home to Utah’s highest base elevation.

The unique location of the community will introduce a third base area for the ski area, which will include a village center and lodge that feature unobstructed views of southern Utah’s famous red cliffs, additional parking and skier services. The Aspen Meadows plan includes opening up more than 850 acres of new skiing terrain and up to 7 fixed and high-speed detachable lifts.

“Aspen Meadows is truly a special collection of alpine lands, with the perfect slope aspects for ski terrain never before seen by most visitors to this region of southern Utah,” said A. Flint Decker, president of the Aspen Meadows Group. “We’re proud to be a part of this new chapter in our community’s history as we share new ski terrain and resort amenities with the town of Brian Head and the guests of Brian Head Resort.”

News of this community comes in conjunction with Brian Head Resort’s record-breaking winter season, which has included the resort’s earliest opening in history and some of the best conditions in the country, said Brian Head general manager Marilyn Butler. “From the moment we opened on November 4, we knew this season would be special, and the Aspen Meadows vision has only added to our team’s excitement,” Butler said. “Together, we will advance our purpose of Giving People the Freedom to Ski while expanding both our winter and summer operations in the future.”

In addition to expanded skiing, Aspen Meadows plans include new hiking and mountain biking trails.

Development and construction of the Aspen Meadows master plan are currently in process with its first two dedicated ski-in, ski-out neighborhoods, the Southeast neighborhood and Christmas Tree neighborhood, and its initial road network, well, and utility infrastructure.

For more information, visit aspenmeadowsclub.com.

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About Aspen Meadows
Aspen Meadows, a master-planned ski-in, ski-out mountain resort community located just under the highest peak, at 11,307 feet (Brian Head Peak), based in Iron County and Brian Head, Utah, is a special collection of lands with its magnificent forests of aspen and fir, spacious mountain meadows, and breathtaking views. Aspen Meadows is unique to Brian Head and the Markagunt Plateau mountain ranges and is envisioned as a legacy, multi-decade, master-planned mountain resort and residential neighborhood development that occupies nearly 2,000 acres.
A thoughtfully designed ski-in, ski-out community comprised of residential, commercial, recreational, resort and civic uses, potentially doubling the skiable acres of the Brian Head Resort from 650 skiable acres today to 1500 skiable acres in the future and provides the greater Brian Head community and visitors, the addition of new hiking trails, mountain biking trails, ski trails, ski lifts and snowmaking, servicing the expanded terrain.

For generations, this stunning alpine terrain was home to many pioneer cabins first established as a result of the Federal Homestead Act of 1862, signed by President Abraham Lincoln, granting Americans up to 160-acre plots of public land, expanding the western territories. These first residents who settled the upper mountain regions of Iron County within and surrounding
Aspen Meadows included such prominent local family names such as “Burton, Lyman, and Adams,” as well as many others. Later in the early 60’s, this land was first envisioned, assembled and held by the three previous resort ownership groups with a clear vision the land was destined to expand and provide future ski terrain for Brian Head Resort.
Aspen Meadows today was established in 2022. Aspen Meadows is best known for its large open spaces, mature aspen and fir tree stands, rolling benches, open alpine meadows, high-altitude ski terrain, and summer grazing grounds. Its alpine lands are found to be especially ideal for skiing and riding with its combination of north-facing and northwest-facing slope aspects, excellent for snow retention, minimal wind scour, and minimal to late afternoon sun exposure.

Plans include expanding summer and winter activities for the avid outdoor enthusiast, visitor and residents alike. Sustainable growth will come through a passion for thoughtful design, re-use of materials from on-site, and long-term investment placed in multiple development projects over a 30-year period, subject to US Forest Service, Brian Head Town and UDOT approvals.
Investments to include, additional ski lifts, ski trail expansion, potential resort connectivity to Brian Head Resort, increased snowmaking capacity, public hiking, and biking trails, alpine ski villages, civic uses and security-inspired gated neighborhoods comprising custom luxury mountain homes, stunning homesites, townhomes, condominiums, hotels, inns, planned unit developments, mountain cottages, and ranches.
For more information, please visit www.aspenmeadowsclub.com.

About Brian Head Resort
Situated at 9,600 feet, Brian Head is home to Utah’s highest base elevation, and receives nearly 360 inches of snowfall annually. Hailed as one of Utah’s most affordable, family friendly resorts, Brian Head Resort features two connected mountains, Giant Steps and Navajo. The 1,320-feet of lift-served vertical is accessible by 71 runs, 8 chair lifts, including two high-speed detachable quads added in 2014 and 2019, 3 surface lifts, a ski and snowboard school, night skiing, multiple terrain parks and tubing.
Serving destination skiers in major metropolitan areas and local outdoor enthusiasts alike, Brian Head Resort is located three short hours from Las Vegas, three and a half hours from Salt Lake City, and about seven hours from both Los Angeles and Phoenix. Since its founding in 1964, Brian Head Resort remains a significant recreational and tourism attraction for Utah and surrounding southwest states. Resort leadership is recognized for a longstanding commitment to the local communities of Brian Head Town, Parowan City, Cedar City and St. George City.
In the summer months, Brian Head Resort offers scenic chairlift rides, lift-served mountain
biking, hiking, disc golf, and a full schedule of family friendly activities and events. Neighboring three national parks and two national monuments, including Zion National Park, Cedar Breaks National Monument and Bryce Canyon National Park, stunning views of Utah’s iconic red rock cliffs are visible from the ski lifts and runs.
For more information, please visit www.brianhead.com.

MEDIA CONTACTS:
For Aspen Meadows media inquiries, photo and video creative assets, snow-cat tours or visits, contact A. Flint Decker, president of Aspen Meadows Group at flint.decker@gardnergroup.com or 435.901.2500.
For Brian Head Resort media inquiries or visits, contact Amber Palmer, marketing communications for Brian Head Resort at apalmer@brianhead.com or 435.677.2035.

Salt Lake City (January 11, 2022)— Yesterday the Salt Lake County Council appropriated $239,520 in funding for a private transportation provider to increase the frequency of service and number of people riding public transportation to Salt Lake County ski resorts for the 2023 ski season. The goal of the new “Cottonwood Connect” ski transportation service is to reduce traffic congestion, improve air quality and enhance the visitor experience.

This public, private partnership was funded in part by Visit Salt Lake, Utah Transit Authority (UTA), Alta Ski Area, Snowbird, Solitude Mountain Resort and Brighton Resort. The “Cottonwood Connect” service will supplement the recent reduction of existing ski bus services provided by UTA.

The Cottonwood Connect service will run Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays beginning on January 26, 2023, and will conclude services on April 16, 2023. Passengers will pay $10 for a round-trip service and reservations will be required through an online portal, details forthcoming.

A fleet of mini-coaches and large passenger vans will ramp up their frequency throughout the program. Beginning with a weekly capacity of 784 passengers and ending with a 1,120 weekly passenger capacity. Snow Country Limousine was selected as the service provider after a request for proposal process by Visit Salt Lake.

Areas served by Cottonwood Connect include Midvale, Cottonwood Heights and Sandy with stops at area hotels and public park & ride lots in partnership with UTA.

“I’m proud of everyone who came together to make this a reality. ‘Cottonwood Connect’ will benefit so many across the valley who want to use our canyons this winter and environmentally it’s another win for our community,” said Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson.

“We felt strongly about helping to create a way for our visitors and locals to enjoy more options to reach our mountain playground,” said Kaitlin Eskelson, president & CEO of Visit Salt Lake. “Salt Lake is the perfect urban basecamp for winter adventures and our goal is to create a seamless experience.”

“We welcome the world to our city. We want to share the beauty of the mountains that we enjoy every day.” said Sandy City Mayor Monica Zoltanski. “We also want to assure it’s the canyon trails and the ski runs visitors remember, not the red snake of tail lights moving up and down the canyon. We appreciate the support of Salt Lake County leaders for the Ski Bus Bypass Service that will be one key in helping solve the congestion problem.”

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Visit Salt Lake is a private, non-profit corporation responsible for the promotion of Salt Lake as a convention and travel destination. In partnership with Salt Lake County, Visit Salt Lake improves the area economy by attracting and providing support to conventions, leisure travelers and visitors with a strong commitment to sustainability and stewardship of the area’s natural environment. Through its sales and marketing programs, Visit Salt Lake’s impact on Salt Lake’s annual $4.5 billion visitor economy equates to $1,238 in tax relief for each household within Salt Lake County. For more information on all that Salt Lake has to offer, go to visitsaltlake.com.

- www.VisitSaltLake.com -

Contact:
Karen Boe, VP of Communications & PR /801-230-5404/ kboe@visitsaltlake.com
Ryan Mack, Director of Media & Communications /801-859-3587/ rmack@visitsaltlake.com

DeMoisy Express, aptly named after the historic DeMoisy Peak that it will be nestled beneath, is the highly anticipated addition to the award-winning advanced lift system at Snowbasin. The bottom terminal will be positioned near the existing Strawberry Gondola bottom terminal. The top terminal will drop passengers in a wind-protected area above Dan’s Run. Through this strategic placement, Snowbasin will be able to double the uphill availability of this region, provide multiple options for skiers and riders into the Strawberry area, and allow access to this varied and sought-after terrain more frequently throughout the season. Additional benefits include the creation of new trails, more convenient access to the main base area and additional capacity to relieve congestion in the Strawberry area on busier days.

"To say that both the Snowbasin staff and loyal guests will be excited about this lift announcement may be the understatement of the year,” said Davy Ratchford, Vice President and General Manager of Snowbasin Resort. “DeMoisy Express has been contemplated as part of our future plans for the resort, and we are thrilled to be moving forward on this incredible addition. Not only will this lift provide our guests with more convenient access to some of their favorite areas on the mountain, but it will also increase capacity and allow us to maintain access to the Strawberry area during certain times that can challenge the ongoing operation of the Strawberry gondola. We cannot wait for our guests to experience the benefits of the new DeMoisy Express. This new lift should significantly enhance our beloved locals' skiing and riding experience and allow new guests to experience exceptional terrain easier and faster than ever before."

DeMoisy Express will be Snowbasin's 13th lift and the most recent addition since the new Middle Bowl Express in 2021. As with Middle Bowl, the resort will be working with Leitner POMA of America for the manufacturing and installation of this project. The new chairlift will have the ability to transport 2,400 riders every hour, with bottom-to-top service in approximately ten minutes.

Snowbasin's lifts were ranked No. 2 by SKI Magazine in 2022. The addition of DeMoisy Express is expected to increase the lift system’s notoriety and enhance the overall experience of the resort. To learn more about Snowbasin's advanced lift system or to stay informed with updates on the installation progress for DeMoisy Express, visit snowbasin.com.

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About Snowbasin Resort

Snowbasin Resort grants unmatched access to the highest quality terrain on Utah’s renowned Wasatch Front. Regularly top-rated by Ski Magazine for Accessibility, Snowbasin is located just 45 minutes from Salt Lake International Airport and one hour from Park City. Further recognized for its Service, On-Mountain Food, Lifts, and Grooming, the resort was a featured venue for the 2002 Salt Lake Winter Olympics, hosting several alpine skiing events, including downhill, combined and super-G. Snowbasin prides itself on its loyal community of both local and international riders and skiers, and its status as one of the oldest continuously operating ski resorts in the nation. Snowbasin is part of the Grand America Hotels & Resorts family of hospitality properties.

Media Contact:

Kayla McFarland

Kayla.mcfarland@snowbasin.com

402.297.2009

Cast & Cut Grand Opening

Thursday, December 15, 2022

New this season, Cast & Cut is the quintessential mountain seafood and steakhouse experience. The latest evolution of Deer Valley dining includes à la carte dishes, fresh seafood towers featuring an enticing selection of oysters from around the U.S., mussels, lobster, crab legs and caviar, along with dry-aged cuts, locally caught trout and the best locally sourced ingredients and accompaniments. Cast & Cut will be open Thursday through Sunday, from 5:30 to 10 p.m.

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Taste of Luxury featuring Chef Massimo Bottura

Friday, December 16 through Sunday, December 18, 2022

The next course in Deer Valley Resort’s Taste of Luxury series features Michelin 3-Star Chef Massimo Bottura for three evenings of exclusive VIP meet-and-greet receptions and six-course Italian dinners with wine pairings in the world-class resort’s Fireside Dining location at Empire Canyon Lodge.

VIP Meet and Greet Reception with Chef Massimo and DAOU Family Estates| 6 p.m.

$2,250 per guest and includes a luxury gift from KJUS Ski/Golf wear
Enjoy passed appetizers, while tasting a special selection from DAOU’s Estate portfolio, full bar service, live jazz music and a personal cookbook signing with Chef Massimo. This is an extremely intimate event with only 25 tickets available each night.

Six-Course Chef Massimo Bottura Michelin 3-Star Italian Dinner | 7:30 p.m.

$1,800 per guest and includes a luxury gift from KJUS Ski/Golf wear
Hear remarks from Chef Massimo, as well as Deer Valley’s culinary and beverage teams before savoring six unforgettable courses including Italian wine pairings and live jazz music. 75 tickets are available each night.

Tickets are available for purchase at deervalley.com/things-to-do/activities/taste-of-luxury-series

Santa Claus Visit

Saturday, December 24, 2022

Before his long evening run, Santa Claus will stop by the Snow Park Lodge area from 9 to 11 a.m. and the Silver Lake Lodge area from noon to 1:30 p.m. Guests and their children are invited to bring a camera and take their pictures with Santa. For more information, please call 435-649-1000.

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Torchlight Parade

Friday, December 30, 2022

Deer Valley’s annual Torchlight Parade will be held at approximately 6 p.m. (dusk) on Big Stick ski run on Bald Eagle Mountain, behind Snow Park Lodge. Complimentary hot chocolate, cider and cookies will be served on the Snow Park Plaza from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

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New Year’s Eve Party at Cast & Cut

Saturday, December 31, 2022

Ring in 2023 at Deer Valley Resort’s New Year’s Eve Party at Cast & Cut in the Snow Park Lodge. In partnership with DAOU Family Estates and Moet Hennessey, the NYE Dinner and Dancing Package ($495) consists of a four-course dinner at Cast & Cut on the main level, followed by the NYE Party on the second level of Snow Park Lodge including live entertainment by the Spazmatics, drink tickets, party favors, a champagne toast at midnight, and light culinary fare. Party Only Packages ($350) and DAOU Lounge and Dancing Packages ($425) are also available. The resort will also offer on-site childcare by reservation on a first-come, first-served basis. To purchase tickets, visit deervalley.com/things-to-do/activities/nye-party-cast-and-cut

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Purchase Holiday Lift Tickets Early

Deer Valley limits the number of lift tickets sold each day to maximize guests’ on-mountain experiences. The resort will likely reach capacity during the holidays, so guests are strongly encouraged to pre-purchase tickets online to guarantee access. For the best rates and to ensure a spot on the mountain, purchase lift tickets online at deervalley.com.

Holiday Gifts at Signatures Deer Valley

Shop Signatures Deer Valley for resort wear for the whole family, or pick up Deer Valley’s famous Southwestern Turkey Chili mix, cookie mix or Oomph seasoning, along with specialty mugs and flasks. Custom replica trail signs, ornaments, picture frames, trail map puzzles and throws are also available, and children’s books, Avalanche Rescue Dog plushes, which benefit the Deer Valley Avalanche Rescue Dogs, are perfect for the kids. Shop in-store or online at shop.deervalley.com.

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For more information about holiday happenings at Deer Valley Resort, visit the resort's website at deervalley.com, or contact resort Senior Communications Manager Emily Summers at esummers@deervalley.com or 435-645-6522.

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About Deer Valley Resort

Deer Valley Resort located in Park City, Utah, revolutionized the ski industry by providing the first-class service one would receive at a five-star hotel. The ski-only resort offers 21 chairlifts, 103 ski runs, six bowls, 300 annual inches of powder, 2,026 acres of alpine skiing, limited lift ticket sales, 14 restaurants, three elegant day lodges, hundreds of luxury accommodations and a renowned Ski School and Children’s Center. Deer Valley is honored to be ranked as the United States’ Best Ski Resort by the World Ski Awards for 10 consecutive years.

"We’re excited for the arrival of Argent at Empire Pass, which brings another welcoming, all-inclusive lodging option for our Deer Valley guests,” said Deer Valley
VP of Lodging James O’Reilly. “The convenient ski-in/ski-out access and ski valet services make getting on the slopes seamless, and the lively bowling alley, game room, and breathtaking skydeck create a luxurious, yet approachable, atmosphere for an unforgettable
vacation.”

Perfectly located at the base of the Silver Strike Express chairlift, Argent at Empire Pass provides slope-side ski-in/ski-out access as well as a hot tub, firepit,
and loungers on the ski deck. Easily accessible ski lockers with ski valet, daily breakfast, and après-ski are conveniently located on the main level. Additional amenities include a fitness center, two steam fireplaces, private bowling alley, kid’s game room,
pub, coffee bar, skydeck that encompasses a shared library, as well as rooftop outdoor space. The residences are managed by the talented Deer Valley team, and staff remain on-site to assist with any guest requests, questions, and concierge services for the
duration of the stay. To check availability at Argent at Empire Pass for the 2022-23 winter season, visit
deervalley.com.

Renderings of the property are available at:
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For more information about Argent at Empire Pass or other accommodations available at Deer Valley Resort, visit the resort's website at deervalley.com, or contact
resort Senior Communications Manager Emily Summers at esummers@deervalley.com or 435-645-6522.

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About Deer Valley Resort

Deer Valley Resort located in Park City, Utah, revolutionized the ski industry by providing the first-class service one would receive at a five-star hotel. The
ski-only resort offers 21 chairlifts, 103 ski runs, six bowls, 300 annual inches of powder, 2,026 acres of alpine skiing, limited lift ticket sales, 14 restaurants, three elegant day lodges, hundreds of luxury accommodations and a renowned Ski School and Children’s
Center. Deer Valley is honored to be ranked as the United States’ Best Ski Resort by the World Ski Awards for 9 consecutive years (2013-2021).

Kayla McFarland

Kayla.mcfarland@snowbasin.com

402.297.2009 

Huntsville, UT – November 11, 2022 – Snowbasin Resort is thrilled to announce it will be opening early for the 2022-23 ski season on Friday, November 18, at 9 a.m. This will mark the earliest opening on record for this world-class mountain destination in its over 80 years of operation.

For this unprecedented opening, Snowbasin will be welcoming season pass holders, Ikon pass holders and Mountain Collective pass holders back for exclusive access over the first weekend. The resort will be rolling out top-to-bottom skiing from Needles Gondola, Middle Bowl Express and Littlecat Express. The resort’s popular Wildcat Handle Tow will also be turning for guests to explore nearby park features. Snowbasin will be sharing available trails on its website ahead of opening day.

“We’ve always said that as soon as we can open the mountain safely, we will, and this year mother nature mixed with our advanced snowmaking system has allowed us to do just that – and even earlier than ever before,” said Davy Ratchford, General Manager at Snowbasin Resort. “We cannot wait to welcome guests back to the mountain to experience a season that is shaping up to be unlike any other at our incredible resort. If you haven’t purchased your pass yet, now is the time.”

To show their continued appreciation to guests and pass holders, Snowbasin has committed to holding its preseason season pass pricing until November 29. Guests that have not yet purchased their season pass, still have the opportunity to save up to $500 to experience this historic start to winter. The Grizzly Center will be open this weekend from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for season pass printing, tuning, rentals and shopping ahead of opening day.

In light of the early opening, Snowbasin’s inaugural season kickoff party, The Moose is Loose, is moving to Thursday, November 17, from 3 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This free event will consist of a rail jam, ski movie film festival, mountain market, delicious food and season pass printing.

Opening weekend will be complete with dining options available at the serveries in Earl’s Lodge and Needles Lodge. Pass holders will receive a sneak peek of several exciting new food items debuting this season at the resort.

Visit Snowbsain.com to learn more about this historic opening and browse this year’s suite of season passes to prepare for opening day.

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About Snowbasin Resort

Snowbasin Resort, located in Utah, is one of the most accessible ski resorts in North America, located just 45-minutes from the Salt Lake International Airport and one hour from Park City. It was the host venue for the 2002 Salt Lake Winter Olympic alpine events, including downhill, combined (downhill and slalom) and super-G with men's and women's downhill courses still in place for guests to experience. Snowbasin is regularly top rated by Ski Magazine in the categories of Accessibility, Service, On-Mountain Food, Lifts and Grooming. It offers families and outdoor enthusiasts a variety of activities and features championship-level skiing and riding, with 3,000 skiable acres, an average snowfall of over 300 inches, and 3,000 vertical feet. Consistently recognized as one of the best family resorts in North America, Snowbasin Resort is one of the oldest continuously operating ski resorts in the nation. Snowbasin Resort is a member of the Grand America Hotels and Resorts family.

www.snowbasin.com | 801-620-1000 | @snowbasinresort | #snowbasin

The vision of Holiday Village & Parkside Apartments is to sustain and increase housing opportunities in the heart of the Park City community. It will preserve and enhance housing for 122 households, as well as providing a significant number of additional affordable units and community spaces at the intersection of Park Avenue and Kearns Boulevard.

“Ultimately, this incredible donation from Park City Mountain will benefit members of our diverse community – friends, neighbors, colleagues and family,” says Pat Matheson, executive director of Mountainlands Community Housing Trust. “With phased redevelopment and inclusive design, we have a vision of reducing debt through donations and affordable housing investments.”

Park City Mountain’s donation will be disbursed over the next three years and is powered by EpicPromise, the charitable arm of Vail Resorts, which provided $4.3m in cash and in-kind donations in Park City between August 2021 and July 2022. EpicPromise enables resort leaders in each of Vail Resorts’ mountain communities to contribute donations of cash, time and in-kind gifts to local nonprofits in line with community priorities.

“Affordable housing is a crisis in many mountain town communities, and Park City is no exception,” says Deirdra Walsh, vice president & chief operating officer of Park City Mountain. “We are continually looking for ways to alleviate that pressure where it matters to our employees, guests and community: here in Summit and Wasatch Counties. Through our financial support of Mountainlands Community Housing Trust, we are confident that we can make a big impact on housing affordability in our community in the coming years.”

Another key partner in Mountainlands’ pursuit of diversity is Bridge 21, a local nonprofit focused on creating neuro-inclusive housing communities. Bridge 21 is a long-term partner in the redevelopment, ensuring that the finished spaces and third-party services effectively and equitably serve the neuro-diverse community members.

This announcement comes on the eve of Live PC Give PC 2022, a 24-hour community fundraising event for which Mountainlands Community Housing Trust has set an ambitious fundraising goal of $300,000, anchored by a generous $1m matching pledge from the Solomon family. The next phase of development depends on raising the full matching $1m by June 2023.

“We hope that this generous donation by Park City Mountain will inspire every person in the Park City community to consider how they can participate in Live PC Give PC this year and help address our affordable housing crisis,” says Diego Zegarra, vice president of equity & impact at Park City Community Foundation, which organizes the day of giving. “Live PC Give PC is a unique opportunity to have your donation doubled and minimum gifts start at five dollars.”

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Pictured, left to right: Bob Richer, president of the board of directors, Mountainlands Community Housing Trust; Deb Hartley, executive director of Bridge 21 Park City; Pat Matheson, executive director of Mountainlands Community Housing Trust; Deirdra Walsh, vice president & chief operating officer of Park City Mountain; Diego Zegarra, vice president of equity & impact at Park City Community Foundation

Kindly credit wherever possible: Image/video courtesy of Park City Mountain

Media contacts:

Sara Huey, Senior Manager of Communications, Park City Mountain

Sara.e.huey@vailresorts.com | 206-619-0610

Pat Matheson, Executive Director, Mountainlands Community Housing Trust

pat@housinghelp.org | 435-602-1886

Christine Coleman, Vice President of Communications & Marketing, Park City Community Foundation, 415.209.8506, christine@parkcitycf.org.

About Park City Mountain

Park City Mountain, the largest ski resort in the United States, is located in the heart of Park City, Utah, only a 35-minute drive from Salt Lake City International Airport. With two distinct base areas, Park City Mountain bustles with outdoor activities year-round across its two distinct base areas, numerous lodging options, and more than two-dozen restaurants, cafes and bars. Park City Mountain offers more than 7,300 acres of lift-accessible terrain for skiers and snowboarders of all ability levels, a world-class ski and snowboard school and more. Additional information is available at http://parkcitymountain.com.

About Mountainlands Community Housing Trust

Mountainlands was founded in 1993 to address housing affordability in Summit and Wasatch Counties, Utah. Our mission – to create, preserve and advocate for affordable housing – addresses the dual problems of housing affordability and availability on three fronts: acquisition and new construction for affordable housing, direct assistance in securing housing and needed basic services, and education and advocacy to promote housing policy. Over the past 29 years, Mountainlands have developed, rehabilitated, entitled or assisted in the construction of over 900 affordable housing units. With your help, we are prepared to adapt to meet the over-changing housing needs in our community. Learn more at housinghelp.org.

About Park City Community Foundation

Park City Community Foundation plays a vital role in solving the most challenging problems in Park City. We care for and invest in our people, place, and culture by bringing together local nonprofits, donors, and community leaders to contribute financial resources and innovative ideas to benefit all the people of Park City—now and in the future. As the home of Live PC Give PC, Women’s Giving Fund, Solomon Fund, and other important initiatives, the Community Foundation has brought millions of dollars to the greater Park City community and Summit County. Learn more about donating, volunteering, fundraising and getting involved at parkcitycf.org.

About Live PC Give PC

Live PC Give PC is organized by Park City Community Foundation and was the first crowdfunding fundraiser of its kind in Utah when it started in November 2011. In total, the 24-hour online donation blitz has raised over $21 million for local nonprofits and has introduced new donors—young and old—to the power of giving. Learn more at livepcgivepc.org and follow all the action on facebook.com/parkcitycf and instagram.com/parkcitycf.

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