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Deer Valley, UT Trip Leader: Debi Andrews Deer Valley- It’s still #1! On February 28th, nine happy skiers arrived at the Salt Lake Airport. Unfortunately, two travelers had a change in plans and arranged to come a few days later. After a very short 35 minute bus ride and a quick stop at the market, we arrived at our spacious, with lots of stairs to get you in skiing shape, Lakeside Condos. Hal C. was out there a few days early to ensure that all the arrangements and lodging suited our needs, and as all the skiers were traveling as singles, that was not an easy task. That night we all met over Pizza and planned our next few days. The week started off very warm, but conditions were still very good; Deer Valley is noted for its grooming. A few took the mountain tour; Pat C. had private lessons and made a breakthrough on the slopes. The mid-mountain lodge was spacious with a wonderful choice of soups, salads, sandwiches, pizza or hot entrees with plenty of tables. This became the regular mid-day gathering point for the rest of the week. The personal favorite for Debi and Michelle was the turkey chili! Out in front of the lodge, when weather permitted, was the “beach”, a large cluster of white lounge chairs on the snow where you sat and soaked up the sun. On the mountain you road chairs over, or skied past some awesome houses. The most impressive was Charlie Gibson’s large round house sitting atop the mountain. No, he did not invite us in. Sunday Lisa M. arrived. Missing a day on the slopes, she tried to catch up and took a “header”. A trip to the clinic and a few stitches in her lip and she was back in business. It didn’t stop her skiing, or sipping her fine red wine through a straw! Our two brave and swift skiers, Hal and Michelle, took on the NASTAR course and won silver medals, congratulations! We “Après Skied” at Stein Ericson’s lodge, where we shared cheese fondue and wine. It was like being in Europe in the Alps and Gabrielle felt right at home. Some day when we win the lottery maybe we could afford to stay there. At a price of $1,000 / night, it was beautiful. Tuesday night John B. our last weary traveler, arrived much to the delight of Mike L . High winds on Wednesday, made the day, for those who didn’t take it off as a shopping day in town, a tough one on the chair lifts. Hal and Michelle ventured over to the challenges of Alta. Unfortunately, after arriving late, John had a fall and ended up at the clinic with crutches. That night, after dinner at mid-mountain, we were greeted by SNOW!! So happy, we proceeded to have a snowball fight. The conditions improved with the snow that continued into Thursday. Pat C. most improved so all those private lessons paid off. Thursday night, sadly missing Cyndi who came down with the flu, we had the meal of a lifetime, the “Fireside Buffet” at the Empire Lodge. Each station was at a fireplace and featured the likes of raclette, a Swiss specialty cheese scalded by the fire, dried meats, rabbit stew, and lamb roasted over the fire and of course dessert fondues! John fared well with support as a buffet is a bit difficult on crutches! A final gathering for dinner on the last night at Zoom, Robert Redford’s restaurant was a wonderful way to end the week. Unfortunately “Bob” (as everyone in Deer Valley refers to him) was not in town. It’s all been documented by many pictures which we all shared and enjoyed at our hostess, Lisa’s beautiful house during our post trip party. We tried to recapture the ambiance with a sampling of “raclette” a Swiss specialty that you all must try. The group welcomed two new club members, Gordon and Jim! I’m sure they will be back for another trip with us next year. Time to plan for next year!
Jacksonville
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