| The ski resorts in Idaho, Wyoming, Utah, and | | | | Deer Valley Fireside Dining is held in the Empire |
| Colorado have been competing over the last 20 | | | | Canyon Lodge and features a Swiss menu of |
| years to create the perfect mountain vacation | | | | alpine delights served fireside. The Seafood Buffet |
| getaway. The ski vacation is no longer the same | | | | located in the Snow Park Lodge offers all types |
| experience it was in the 1980s when lodgings of | | | | of seafood delicacies including sushi, prawns, |
| marginal quality were considered the norm. | | | | shrimp, crab legs, and even duck and prime rib. |
| Over the last 10 years western ski resorts have | | | | The flagship Mariposa Restaurant serves |
| continually expanded their size, quality of facilities, | | | | continental cuisine and is located in the Silver Lake |
| and breadth of services. Deer Valley Resort in | | | | Lodge at mid-mountain. |
| Park City, Utah and Vail Resort in Vail, Colorado | | | | The town of Park City Utah has followed suit by |
| have risen to the top of the ski resort show | | | | increasing the number of luxury accommodations, |
| down. Deer Valley Resort has been ranked the #1 | | | | fine dining, and shopping options. The expansion |
| Ski Resort in North America by the readers of | | | | over the last 10 years has been very dramatic |
| Ski Magazine in 2001, 2005, 2007, and 2008. Vail | | | | with literally hundreds of new luxury lodging |
| Resort held the honor in 2000, 2002, 2003, and | | | | options gradually replacing the more traditional ski |
| 2006. | | | | vacation accommodations. |
| To earn the #1 spot Deer Valley Resort has | | | | As a result of the recent transition towards a |
| focused not only on the quality of its skiing, but | | | | more discerning palate, area restaurants have |
| also on mountain services and the Deer Valley | | | | responded by introducing a rich dining experience |
| dining experience. Deer Valley Resort does not | | | | worthy of top honors. Distinguished rating |
| just serve skiers lunch during the day. At night | | | | agencies such as the Michelin Travel Guide, Mobile |
| they convert their lodges into fine restaurants | | | | Travel Guide, and Zagat Restaurant Guide have |
| which are arguably some of the best restaurants | | | | awarded Deer Valley area restaurants with their |
| in Deer Valley and Park City Utah. | | | | highest ratings. |