Travelocity’s Roaming Gnome visited Utah last week.  By looks of his photos and posts on Facebook he had a great time and even discovered that while Utah has the “Greatest Snow on Earth” thats not all there is to do here.  

Travelocity’s Roaming Gnome rode Park City Mountain Resort’s half-pipe with an Olympian, bobsledded at Utah Olympic Park, zipped along the Alpine Coaster (yes it’s open in the winter), took in a Utah Jazz game, listened to the world renowed Mormon Tabernacle Choir, curled at the Olympic Oval, suntanned at McHenry’s Beach in Deer Valley, enjoyed Utah’s famous snow at Snowbird, had a beer at Squatters, and more. 

Check out the photos and videos of his adventures on Facebook.  Or better yet, comment or send us a note of what the Roaming Gnome should have done.

Fawngrove #1 is a recent addition to Utah Vacation Homes.  This 2 bedroom condo is located in lower Deer Valley and can accommodate 7 guests.  We are excited to have it available to rent to our guests as it has many desirable features, such as

You can see more information and additional pictures on our website for Fawngrove #1.  As an incentive to be our first guest to stay in Fawngrove #1 we are offering 10% off the nightly rate for the first non-peak reservation (excludes Preholiday, Holiday, Sundance and President seasons).   Call us at  800.667.9456 to make your reservation.

There’s nothing quite like Old Town Park City in all of Utah.  The feel, the old miner homes, the shops and the adjacent mountains on either side make for unbeatable surroundings.

One of the lesser known historical features about the layout of what is old town and now present day Deer Valley Drive is that this road was once the “Red Light District”.  Only a couple of remaining miner’s cabins and relicts exist today but despite this a number of properties on lower Deer Valley Drive near the round-about have the look and feel of a modern day “old town” property.

Utah Vacation Homes recently added one such property to its rental pool – Aspen Grove #2 (pictured above).  Just steps from Main Street and the Town Lift, and a very short bus ride to the base of Deer Valley this 2 bedroom 2 bath condo is a real treat.

It was recently renovated and is in top condition.  If you’re headed to Park City this winter and would like the best of both worlds, Aspen Grove #2 is a premier location.

FYI – It’s also a great spot for anyone attending the Sundance Film Festival in January.

Deer Valley once again ranked #1 in Ski Magazine for the second year in a row.  This is no fluke.  Whether you like long mellow runs, challenging groomers or trees that hold powder for days, Deer Valley has something for every skier.

I don’t let a season go by without skiing at least a couple of days at Deer Valley, and when I’m there I take advantage of what could be the best food any ski resort has to offer.  Turkey Chili is all the rage, mark my words.

Here are my top 5 tips for making a day at Deer Valley Resort one to remember.

1. Tycoon could be one of the most enjoyable blue runs in the country, especially if it’s freshly groomed which it is nearly every night
2. If the snow it plentiful, don’t forget about Mayflower lift.  It’s out there but you’ll have the place to yourself
3. Lady Morgan has some of the best tree skiing (skiers left of the lift) to be found in all of Utah
4. Speaking of trees, the Triangle Trees hold powder for weeks, literally!
5. Northside Express is an intermediate’s paradise.  You can have fun for hours on this lift!

Checkout Deer Valley Resorts’ trail map.