Skiing and snowboarding are lifelong sports the whole family can enjoy while staying fit. Several years ago the ski industry realized that to stay alive, it needed to embrace the younger generation. Opening the slopes to snowboarders and new "ski and play" instruction methods has ensured a new generation of enthusiasts and made it easier than ever for parents to get their kids onto the hills.

If your family is looking for a great ski resort that accommodates beginners, Deer Valley, Utah is the perfect destination.

DEER VALLEY--
PARK CITY, UTAH

If you're looking for an easy first-time ski trip, head for Deer Valley. The wide, gentle, impeccably groomed slopes provide little challenge for advanced skiers but are a magic carpet for beginners. The emphasis here is on service: ski valets unload your ski equipment for you even before you park. It's an upscale kind of place where you'll always feel pampered.

Deer Valley recently spent more than $10 million on improvements including a 40,000-square-foot addition to the children's center. Private lessons are available for kids as young as age three and the Child Care Center is always open for non-skiing children. Snowboarders need not apply, though--Deer Valley is a ski-only resort. Call 800-424-3337 for reservation information.



Please keep in mind that phone numbers, addresses, and prices are subject to change. Updated July 2005.