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Fine Dining is Essential to the Ski Holiday Experience

10.02.2009 · Posted in Home and Garden Articles

Ski vacations are no longer the bare bones experience common in the 70s and 1980s. Now ski resorts spanning Colorado, Utah, Idaho, and Wyoming are in a quiet race to craft the best ski vacation experience.nnThe previous 10 years has brought continual expansion to western ski resorts. They have expanded their size, quality, and breadth of services. Deer Valley Resort in Park City, UT and Vail Resort in Vail, Colorado have risen to the top of the ski resort ranks. Deer Valley Resort has been ranked the #1 Ski Resort in North America by the readers of Ski Magazine in 2009, 2008, 2007, 2005, and 2001. Vail Resort held the honor in 2006, 2003, 2002, and 2000.nnDeer Valley focuses on the quality of its superbly groomed trails, on mountain services, and on mountain restaurants to retain its #1 ranking. The resort prides itself on its award winning lunch menu as well as its fine dining restaurants open every evening during the ski season. The restaurants are located in Deer Valley Resorts elegant ski lodges.nnThe Mariposa is considered Deer Valleys flagship dining establishment serving European continental cuisine. Fireside Dining offers optional romantic horse drawn sleigh rides before dinner and a unique Swiss alpine menu served beside wood burning fireplaces. The Seafood Buffet is a well known favorite featuring a large selection of seafood as well as hearty fare from the grill.nnPark City UT has also upgraded its service level by increasing the number of luxury accommodations and by adding many great restaurants. The traditional ski trip lodging options have been replaced because of the demands of the modern vacationer.nnAs a result of the shift to a more discerning traveler, area restaurants have responded by providing sophisticated dining experiences worthy of the most discerning palate. There are several restaurants in close proximity to Deer Valley Resort that receive high ratings though distinguished rating agencies such as AAA, Michelin, Mobile, and Zagat.nnMy favorite restaurant is the Goldener Hirsch Restaurant because of its timeless Austrian decor and the delicious cheese fondue appetizer. The Goldener Hirsch Restaurant is located in the Goldener Hirsch Inn situated in the Silver Lake Village area of Deer Valley. The Glitretind Restaurant is another highly rated option which is located in the world renowned Stein Eriksen Lodge.nnNo matter what your personal preference, Deer Valley certainly lives up to its reputation as a top ski destination in North America. There are now many unique dining options to compliment the fabulous skiing and scenery. It is definitely worth a closer look.

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