Eagle Point Resort In Beaver, Utah Offers $25 Lift Tickets All Season Long

Utah’s newest ski and snowboard resort declares itself “Your Second Home” with $25 lift tickets for the 2013/2014 season

October 1, 2013 Eagle – Point Resort in Beaver, Utah today announced key promotions and resort improvements for the 2013/2014 season highlighted by $25 lift tickets all season long.

Following its successful “Free Days” campaign last season, Utah’s newest ski and snowboard resort once again makes it affordable for everyone to enjoy Utah’s greatest snow on earth. Eagle Point’s new campaign “ Your Second Home” offers flat rate $25 lift tickets all season based on the eligibility factors below:

● all skiers and snowboarders every Thursday and Sunday (excluding holidays)
● children (7 – 17) and college students (must show ID or proof of enrollment)
● military, police, and firefighters (must be active duty and show ID)
● casino industry employees (must show ID)
● anyone with a 2013/2014 season pass to any other ski or snowboard resort in the U.S.
● all skiers and snowboarders with 2night minimum stay lodging packages (excluding holidays)
● with eligible tour bus operators

“Skiing and snowboarding would be so much more popular if they weren’t so expensive.” Shane Gadbaw, CEO of the resort, explained. “When we smashed our single day attendance record on the first free Thursday last year, we learned immediately how critical price is when trying out a new resort. We already knew from experience that after one visit, most guests love what they experience here and look forward to coming back.”

Since opening in 2010, this ‘boutique’ all seasons mountain resort located in Beaver, Utah (just 3.5 hours north of Las Vegas) has pursued a path to become the skiing and snowboarding destination of choice in the southwest. Eagle Point offers a balance of family friendly terrain, the steepest slopes in southern Utah and a high quality dining and entertainment experience.

“The Second Home concept also relates directly to our dynamic new development phase we’re adding homesites, new condos and a hotel so that we can accommodate more guests during the peak times,” adds Gadbaw.

Notable improvements for the upcoming season include a surface lift to transport guests to a popular cluster of Eagle Point’s steepest runs, which previously had been accessed by a snowcat. Guests also will enjoy a variety of new delicious hot food options on an expedited basis from a newly renovated kitchen in the Skyline Cafe. Finally, the resort will reveal an expanded terrain park and introduce terrainbased
instruction in its snow sports school.

The $25 lift ticket promotion will run all season long from the resort’s anticipated opening day of December 20 through its closing day in early April.

Eagle Point Resort located 18 miles east of historic Beaver, UT and a scenic 3.5 hour drive from Las Vegas or Salt Lake City, is an all seasons destination resort offering snow sports, lodging, high quality dining and entertainment, mountain biking, summer activities and day excursions to nearby attractions like Bryce Canyon and Zion National Parks. The resort features over 600 skiable acres, 40 named runs, 1500 vertical feet, 5 lifts and endless adjacent backcountry terrain. www.skieaglepoint.com

WAIT – The Party is Not Over JHMR Announces #1 Free Ski Day

(September 23, 2013), Teton Village, WY – On the heels of #1 Resort Award by SKI Magazine readers, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) announced a free ski day on Friday, November 29th, 2013. “We wanted to say thank you to everyone who has helped us achieve this #1 ranking, and free skiing seemed the perfect gift,” stated JHMR President Jerry Blann. “In the spirit of giving back to our amazing community, a suggested donation of $1 will be matched by JHMR,” Blann added.

SKI Magazine’s survey, now in its 26th year, provides an annual snapshot of the Top 50 resorts in North America. Readers rank resorts in 20 different categories from snow and lifts, to dining and service. Jackson Hole earned the top spot this year, as well as Top 10 rankings in a wide range of areas, from Challenge and Character (both # 1’s) to Lodging (# 3) and Service (# 7). For a mountain never known for extensive grooming until the recent “All New All Blue” initiatives, Jackson Hole ranked #19 in grooming this year. “Jackson Hole has done as good of a job as any resort in recent memory of expanding its appeal to a wider audience, now offering a remarkable experience to skiers of all talents and tastes,” Greg Ditrinco, Editor of SKI Magazine says.

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2013 Zermatt Resort Scarecrow Walk

It’s that time again…….get ready for the Zermatt Resort Scarecrow Walk. This year’s walk will take place on the beautiful walkway behind the Zermatt resort and we want you to join the fun!

Gain exposure for your group or organization today. We are looking for area businesses, clubs or groups of any kind to join us and build their very own scarecrow. Scarecrows will be on public display throughout the month of October for voting and great prizes will be awarded to the first, second and third place scarecrows!

Timeline:
• Deadline for sign-up is September 13th
• Scarecrow Construction/Set-up at Zermatt 9/23 – 9/27
• Scarecrow Walk Open to Public 9/30 – 10/31

What’s Included:
• FREE Fall fun for you and/or your family, group or organization (there is no fee to enter your scarecrow)!
• Zermatt Resort will provide a stake, armature and straw for stuffing your scarecrow as well as identification signage.
• Zermatt Resort will promote the walk to the community throughout the month of October.
• Zermatt Resort will provide the voting ballots and first, second and third place prizes to the winning scarecrows.

Let your creativity soar and don’t miss out on this great community celebration and fun Fall activity!

REGISTER NOW AND GET IN ON THE FUN!
Sign-Up Deadline is September 13th
Call MJ Baresh 435-709-9532

www.zermattresort.com

Utah Residents Receive Exclusive Lift Price Savings at Deer Valley Resort for 2013/2014 Season

DEER VALLEY RESORT, PARK CITY, UTAH (August 20, 2013) – Amid the summer heat, Deer Valley Resort already has snow in mind and is preparing for the winter 2013/2014 ski season by once again offering Utah residents access to exclusive reduced lift ticket rates. The resort’s Locals Only Pass program offers savings of up to 45 percent on Deer Valley Resort lift tickets. Additionally, participants in the Locals Only Pass program receive Buddy Passes with each purchase of a Five Pass or Ten Pass, as well as the ability to join the resort’s Snow Park Restaurant Lunch Card program, offering savings of 20 percent on lunch. Available for purchase immediately, the deadline for participation for those new to the program is November 30, 2013.

Products featured in the Locals Only Pass program include Locals Only Ten and Five Passes (with the Ten Pass having the option to share with a partner) and Buddy Pass offerings. Those who participated in the program last season have the option this season to purchase their 2013/2014 Locals Only Pass online at deerlocals.com or by phone at 800-424-DEER (3337) or 435-645-6626. Pass holders can have any available credit from the previous season applied to this season’s purchase. The Locals Only Passes will be activated upon receipt of current Utah residency documentation. To participate in the Locals Only program, current documentation of one of the following is required: Utah driver’s license; Utah property tax bill; Utah utility bill; or Utah business paycheck stub with a photo ID.

2013/2014 Season Passes: Season Passes permit unlimited skiing without restrictions, even during holiday periods. Full Season Passes are non-transferable. Options include: Super Senior (72+); Senior (65-71); Adult (24-64); Young Adult (18-23); Teen (13-17); Child (4-12); and Tot (1-3). A Tot Pass is free with the purchase of an Adult Season Pass. Pre-season discounts apply if purchased by October 31, 2013. Additional Season Pass options include the Midweek Season Pass, Military Season Pass and Hospitality Pass. Full descriptions of each pass, as well as rate schedules and restrictions, are available at deerlocals.com. New this year, those who purchase a full season pass (Hospitality, Midweek and Tot passes excluded) will receive three free days of lift access at Alta, Park City Mountain Resort and Snowbird. This lift ticket benefit will be honored seven days a week, including weekends, throughout the season – with holiday blackout dates applying December 21, 2013 – January 5, 2014 and February 15 – 17, 2014. Other restrictions apply. Please visit deervalley.com for more information on the shared lift privileges program.

Locals Only Passes: Passes can be purchased in Ten and Five Pass increments and are available for either seven days a week or valid Monday through Friday only. Utah residents in the same age category may share one Ten Pass. Each person will have a card which will draw from the same Ten Pass and applicable Buddy Passes. The Five Pass option may not be shared. Locals Only Passes have two Buddy Passes in each Ten Pass and one in each Five Pass (age and day restrictions apply).

As an added value, a one-year subscription to SKI Magazine (six issues) is included with each Season or Locals Only Pass purchase. The offer is refundable. Magazine and refund information will follow via postcard. Limit one per household; valid in the U.S. only.

Buddy Pass: Buddy companions joining guests with the Locals Only Pass pay the same low daily rate guests enjoyed when they purchased their Locals Only Pass. A Locals Only Pass holder must be present to make the purchase. Season Pass holders will receive four Buddy Passes for each full-rate Season Pass purchased. Season Pass holders must present their Season Pass at the window in order to receive the discounted rate. Buddy Ticket Rates for Season Pass holders are as follows: Adult and Senior ($68); Midweek ($59); Teen ($59); and Child ($41). Restriction dates apply.

After taking advantage of the Buddy promotion, guests can sign up for the Locals Only program any time during the season simply by bringing their buddy lift ticket with proof of current Utah residency to the Snow Park Ticket Office to make their purchase.

Snow Park Restaurant Lunch Card: A discount Lunch Card is available exclusively to Deer Valley Locals Only Pass and Season Pass holders. Lunch Cards may be used during the ski season at the Snow Park Restaurant between the hours of 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Providing a 20 percent discount, the Lunch Card works like a debit card, where guests may purchase food until the value of the card is used up. The card may be purchased in $100 increments at the 20 percent discount, so a $100 card sells for only $80. The Lunch Card can be purchased online at deerlocals.com and then picked up at the Snow Park Ticket Office when Locals Only or Season Passes are issued. During the ski season, Lunch Cards can be reloaded at the Information Desk located across from the Snow Park Restaurant in the lobby on the main level of Snow Park Lodge.

Information and order forms are available throughout the summer at any Deer Valley Mountain Bike office and Signatures stores. Locals Only and Season Pass orders will be processed at the Snow Park Mountain Bike office daily through Labor Day, September 2, 2013, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Beginning September 3, the Snow Park Ticket Office will be open seven days a week from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. On Deer Valley’s scheduled opening day, Saturday December 7, 2013 (conditions permitting) and throughout the season, the Snow Park Ticket Office will be open daily from 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

For all information on rates, age categories, purchasing deadlines and restrictions for the exclusive Locals Only program at Deer Valley Resort, visit the Locals Only website at deerlocals.com or contact Resort Communications Manager Emily Summers at 800-424-DEER (3337) or 435-645-6522.

Sundance Mountain Resort Celebrates The Beauty of Fall With The 17 th Annual Harvest Market

SUNDANCE, UTAH —Sundance Mountain Resort celebrates the beauty of the season and the rich cultural heritage of the region with its 17th Annual Harvest Market, held on Ray’s Lawn on Saturday, Sept. 28th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Keeping with Sundance’s commitment to the arts and nature, the Harvest Market will feature a myriad of artistic creations, musical entertainment and amazing food.

Approximately 30 local artists and craftsmen as well as several of our Sundance outlets will be featured this year. An array of vendors selling hand made goods including: jewelry, pottery, art, leather, furniture, photography, soaps and lotions, clothing, and accessories and more will be assembled on Ray’s Lawn. In addition, there will be live music and an array of delicious foods to choose from.

A barbecue will be served from 11 am until 4 pm and will include a variety of delightful food. The menu will include Grilled Painted Hills Tri Trip Beef, Herb Roasted Chicken Breast, Pierre Country Bakery Rolls, Mango Barbecue Sauce, Wild Arugula and Pear Salad, with Balsamic Vinaigrette, Zoe’s Garden Tomato Salad with Basil, Cucumber and Croutons, and Farro and Raw Garden Vegetable Salad with Utah Goat Cheese with Lemon Basil Vinaigrette. This sumptuous buffet is only $14 for adults and $8 for children under 12 years old.

For more information on the Harvest Market, please call 801.223.4067 or Toll Free 866.734.4428.

While at Sundance, take the opportunity to experience the beauty of Mt. Timpanogos in the bright hues of autumn with a fall foliage hike. Then relax in the rustic comfort of Sundance’s luxurious cottages. Check out our hot deals along with information on this and other Sundance events and activities, at www.sundanceresort.com and subscribe to the Sundance online newsletter.

Deer Valley Resort Announces Live Music at the Deer Valley Grocery~Cafe

Deer Valley Resort announces two special Sunday music events with Steve Schuffert, acclaimed musician/singer/songwriter, at its Deer Valley Grocery~Café. Schuffert began his musical career in Pittsburgh, Pa., playing with talented rock bands in large-scale arenas. He then spent 20 years in Nashville, Tenn., working in the music industry as a songwriter, performer, session guitarist, multi-instrumentalist and recording engineer/producer. Schuffert’s work has been featured on tours and/or CDs by award-winning artists T. Graham Brown, B.E. Taylor, Glen Burtnik, John Crispino and more. He is experienced and adept with many styles of music, including blues, rock, country, rock-a-billy and new age. Shuffert’s own band (Steve Schuffert Band) has been together for 20 years, releasing nine CDs. He has delivered thousands of electrifying performances on tours throughout the United States and Europe and he now resides in Park City.

Steve will perform on the scenic Deer Valley Grocery~Café deck overlooking the Deer Valley Snow Park ponds, which are often visited by wildlife and stand-up paddleboarders. The deck is the perfect spot to enjoy a summer evening in Park City.

Deer Valley Grocery~Café offers a daily menu of soups, creative appetizers, salads and panini, pizzas and enchiladas. In addition, the Café features nightly specials highlighting locally inspired dishes such as pan-seared Heber Valley Halloumi, cast-iron baked Mediterranean meatballs and Cedar Plank Salmon with rhubarb rosemary compote. Join us for an outdoor BBQ every Friday, Saturday and Sunday during the summer season, featuring Niman Ranch all-natural beef burgers, housemade bratwurst and veggie burgers. Imported beers, fine wines and seasonal cocktails are also available to accompany your meal.

A selection of gourmet grocery items, house prepared take-away entrées, as well as wine, beer and liquor are available for purchase. Deer Valley Grocery~Café is open daily from 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m., and until 6:30 p.m. after September 2, 2013.

WHEN: Sunday August 18 and September 1, 2013, from 5 to 8 p.m.

WHERE: Deer Valley Grocery~Café / Deer Valley Plaza Building, 1375 Deer Valley Drive South, Park City, Utah 84060

COST: Deer Valley Grocery~Café’s live music events are free to the public and all ages are welcome. Additional information can be found at www.deervalley.com.

Public Invited to Discuss Plans to Build Mtn. Biking Trails at Snowbird

SNOWBIRD, UT — Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort is hosting a public forum to present its general plan to build mountain biking trails in Gad Valley, and to receive comments and suggestions from the public.

“Public input is an important part of our decision-making process,” said Bob Bonar, President of Snowbird. “We understand we’ll develop the best projects for our community by listening to all our stakeholders.”

Snowbird hopes to have an initial mountain biking trail from Hidden Peak, down through Gad Valley to the base of the mountain and the Snowbird Center, completed and ready to open in summer 2014. The new trails will be accessed via Snowbird’s Aerial Tram. A map will be provided at the public forum.

Renowned mountain bike trail builder Troy Duffin from Alpine Trails, will help design and construct the new trails. Duffin will be in attendance to help answer questions at the forum.

Bonar will present the plans and lead the discussion. A representative from the Forest Service will be in attendance.

“We support opportunities for the public to engage in planning recreation opportunities on public lands. We encourage the community and our visitors to participate in this opportunity to provide comments”, stated Dave Whittekiend, Forest Supervisor for the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest.

The public forum will be held Wednesday, Aug. 14 at 6 p.m. room Alpine B at the Snowbird Center, Snowbird Entry 2.

Teton Springs Lodge and Spa Named Best Hotel in Idaho

U.S. News & World Report recently published its 2013 rankings for “Best Hotels in the United States.” Teton Springs Lodge & Spa in Victor was awarded the “Best Hotel in Idaho” for the second straight year. Additionally, the resort also received the coveted TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for 2011, 2012 and 2013, which honors top-rated lodging businesses, restaurants and attractions worldwide, as reviewed by travelers on the world’s largest travel site.

“Our entire team at Teton Springs Lodge & Spa is beyond thrilled to receive these prestigious awards for consecutive years,” said Jeff Naylor, general manager of the boutique hotel. “It speaks volumes about the entire staff’s unwavering commitment to the guest and the quality of our property.”

The U.S. News & World Report team, made up of travel industry experts and hotel guests, evaluated nearly 2,000 luxury properties across the United States. Travel industry leaders use a given property’s awards, recommendations and star rating to assist them in their vote, while the consumer appraisal of hotels was measured by user-generated reviews and overall guest ratings.

To qualify for the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence, Teton Springs had to maintain an average rating of four or higher out of a possible five, as reviewed by travelers on TripAdvisor. Additional criteria include volume of reviews and how recently the reviews had been submitted by travelers.

Teton Springs Lodge & Spa opened for year-round operation in December 2007, offering 51 guest rooms and suites in the main lodge. Teton Springs also manages three-, four-, and five-bedroom luxury mountain log cabins situated on the award-winning Headwaters Golf Course. The exclusive golf club and course is one of the main attractions for many of the hotel’s visitors.

In addition, Teton Springs is the only resort in eastern Idaho to offer its own luxury spa and onsite fly fishing to its summer guests with heli-skiing, Nordic skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling in the winter. The resort’s most popular summer package provides guests with the amenities of Teton Springs while enjoying the nation’s premier destinations, Grand Teton and Yellowstone national parks.

For more information or to book your reservation, visit www.tetonspringslodge.com

Brian Head’s 4th Annual Festival of Flavors, Fun for the Entire Family

The Festival of Flavors is Brain Head’s annual beer and brewery festival, held August 2-4, 2013, right before the kick off of the Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah on August 6, 2013. The festival will span over three locations on the mountain: Cedar Breaks Lodge, Double Tree Resort & Spa and Brian Head Resort. Each location will have a different food theme and provide entertainment and appropriate settings for every member of the family.

The beer tasting competition will take place Friday, August 2, 2013. Over 10 breweries will be present for the competition allowing participants to enjoy some of the best beers and flavors around. Live entertainment will be available at the Cedar Breaks Lodge from 7pm to 1am. Saturday’s activities will start at 1pm to 7pm.

Brian Head Resort will have entertainment for every member of the family starting August 2, 2013 through August 6, 2013. Live music will be provided by Lorin Walker Madsen & The Hustlers, and the Nathan Spenser Review. The resort will also have BBQ, a climbing wall, mechanical bull, scenic lift rides, and their newest attraction, the Brian Head Free Fall; allowing visitors to jump up to 35ft. into a BagJump. Mountain biking is also available, which can be accessed through the chairlift service.

Cedar Breaks Lodge will offer live music on the quad, delicious sub sandwiches, and various vendors. The Doubletree Resort & Spa will be the place for adults to sit back enjoy a cold drink.

The Festival of Flavors will be full of activities for all to enjoy. The three venues will be able to cater to all types and provide entertainment for every member of the family.

For more information visit www.brianhead.com

New Floating Restaurant Opens at Lake Powell on July 25

Page, Ariz. (July 11, 2012) – Exciting changes are happening at Lake Powell this summer. On July 25, Lake Powell Resorts & Marinas will open its new restaurant, Latitude 37. Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be served at the restaurant, along with wide variety of appetizers and milkshakes. Located at the Wahweap Marina, Latitude 37 is accessible from both the land and water, with temporary slips available for boaters looking to satiate their hunger.

“Latitude 37 is the new premier dining experience at Lake Powell,” said Eric Johnson, vice president of operations for Lake Powell Resorts & Marinas. “Guests at Lake Powell will enjoy an enhanced experience with a new, fun food selection in one of the most beautiful settings in the Southwest.”

The restaurant was designed to take full advantage of the extraordinary scenic beauty of Lake Powell, with its indoor and outdoor seating. Inside, guests will find simple, contemporary décor with seating for approximately 50. The brown hues in the stone tiles combined with the warm modern lighting inside the restaurant complement the lake’s beautiful sandstone cliffs and buttes.

The rooftop balcony is just as stunning with sweeping views of Wahweap Bay and such iconic landmarks as Castle Rock and Navajo Mountain. With seating for 46, the balcony is an ideal spot to grab a bite or a cocktail. Half of the balcony is shaded and features deep-seated patio furniture, perfect for lounging, as well as tables.

The talented Chef Matt Smith at Lake Powell Resorts & Marinas has developed a deliciously robust menu at Latitude 37. Diners will feast on such selections as Smoked Brisket Nachos, the Black and Blue Chicken Burger and the Smokey Southwest Portobello Mushroom Sandwich. For dessert, they can choose from a wide variety of milkshakes including the Berry Patch with strawberry ice cream and muddled fresh berries, the Mudslide with coffee ice cream, Oreo crumbs and chocolate syrup as well as the Peanut-Banana-Marshmallow shake.

For more information or reservations, visit www.lakepowell.com or call 888-896-3829.H