A Beautiful Resort Snow Vacation: Places To Stay

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A Beautiful Resort Snow Vacation: Places to Stay
Many people know that Utah has some of the best snow anywhere in the world, and here is why: 11 great reasons, actually! Several skiers flock to this western state from all over the world because the snow is powdery, knee-deep and 11 unique world-class resorts. However, if you will be experiencing Utah snow for the very first time there's nothing quite like skiing at the fathers of all resorts: Snowbird and Alta. Here's a quick review of each along with suggestions for finding the best Snowbird vacation rentals and Alta vacation rentals.

Snowbird
Both resorts are located up Little Cottonwood Canyon: within approximately 30 minutes from from the Salt Lake Airport. Snowbird is located just below Alta and is consistently ranked among the country's top resorts. The property itself was part of an old silver mining claim and entrepreneurs and ski enthusiasts Ted Johnson and Dick Bass set out to turn it into a skiing promised land. It opened for business in 1971 and has grown by leaps and bounds ever since. Famous for its steep inclines and yearly 500+ inch snow base, there is something to entertain every level of experience for skiing and boarding both. A tram whisks adventurers to altitudes of 11,000 feet and adventures await those dauntless to master its peaks.

Alta
Based a stone's throw from Snowbird, Alta is one of the oldest and most revered ski resorts in America. It opened its first lift in 1939 and although it has since added plenty of high speed lifts and other amenities, it still has the old-world feel loved by purists and the beautiful land for nature lovers from all over the world. Alta puts the "P" in "Powder." Its ideal location gives it enough shelter from from the sun allowing its yearly base of 500+ to remain dry and powdery creating an awesome experience unlike any other. Scenery that can only be described as breathtaking and crisp sunshine are just part of everyday life at Alta. One trait unique to Alta and two other resorts in all of the United States is restricting access to only skiers.

Places to Stay
The best way to get the most out of the mountains during your stay is to live where you ski. Canyon Services.com offers a wide variety of Alta vacation rentals as well as Snowbird vacation rentals that allow you to enjoy the slopes as long as possible without having to drive back into town to dine and sleep. In fact, Canyon Services has the largest number of ski-in/ski-out shelter in the state. Whether you're looking for ski condos or a full-size house large enough to host several families: they're there and they're ready for you. Nothing compares to a Utah ski vacation: Extraordinary snow, clear air, jaw dropping scenery and friendly people. You're sure to find out for yourself why it really is the Greatest Snow on Earth.


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