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Where to stay Montage Deer Valley provides guests with ski-in/ski-out access in one of America’s premier ski resorts. With annual snowfall averaging 300 inches, Deer Valley Resort caters to both beginners and well-seasoned skiers. For the ultimate mountain retreat, consider the 3,200-sq-ft, Flagsta ff Two-bedroom Suite. Custom rugs, vaulted ceilings and a roaring

the afternoon. Throughout the day, Montage Deer Valley o ff ers family friendly entertainment, including a four-lane bowling alley and a collection of vintage arcade games. From $3,800 per night. Contact mdvreservations@montage.com, +1 435 604 1300, montage.com Carving powder Claiming to have ‘The Greatest Snow on Earth’ thanks to its consistently dry, powdery snow and over 500 inches of annual snowfall in some areas, the ski resorts in Utah are unmatched. Park City is home to the world’s only ski-in distillery — the High West Saloon was Utah’s fi rst distillery, opening in the 1870s. Head out on a distillery tour to learn about Utah’s whiskey heritage, as well as the distilling and blending process, before a tasting session of High West’s award-winning whiskeys. highwest.com Bonneville Salt Flats Around an hour-and-a-half drive from Salt Lake City are the Bonneville Salt Flats — the ethereal landscape covers a staggering 30,000 acres stretching across the western edge of the Great Salt Lake Desert. The area is famed for high-speed racing thanks to the practically perfect conditions creating a natural race track; adrenaline junkies head here to test their mettle, with some vehicles hitting an astounding 600mph.

Nestled at the base of the Wasatch Range, Salt Lake City calls to snow bunnies thanks to its close proximity to world-class ski resorts — Alta, Brighton, Park City, Snowbird and Solitude are all nearby. As Salt Lake City International Airport is only around 30 minutes away from most of the major ski resorts, you can be whizzing down the slopes the same day you arrive.

fi replace ensure a comforting and cozy ambience. Unwind in the private massage room, and enjoy breathtaking views of Empire Mountain. For a seamless skiing experience, Montage Deer Valley has an on-site ski out fi tter, Compass Sports, that o ff ers rentals, lift passes and the latest ski accessories. A dedicated ski concierge ensures guests are greeted with warmed boots in the morning and hot chocolates in

Clockwise The Flagsta ff Two-bedroom Suite at Montage Deer Valley; Bonneville Salt Flats; Salt Lake City

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