Linda had an opportunity to use the Eagle Point Gold Passes this weekend, so I loaded up the truck and picked her up at the end of her day. I also picked up two pairs of demo skis to try over the next two days. I'm not sure why I bothered to bring my skis as two sets would be plenty; three seemed more than a little redundant.

We ate while we drove from Beaver, UT, to Park City, UT, cutting along the backside of mount Timpanogas following highway 189. The route is familiar as Linda often shows horses in Heber, but it has been a long time since I drove to Park City via this route. Linda had located a lovely Airbnb rental just west of Park City, close enough to enjoy a short drive to the resorts but far enough for the price to be reasonable. We arrived at a reasonable time, but unfortunately, we forgot to pick up any food. Not wanting to venture out again, we managed with dried fruit and protein bars.

Deer Valley Resort is spectacular and carries the #1 ranking in North America "from the readers of Ski Magazine in 2001." I'm sure it has held the #1 ranking since, but that was the last time I mentioned it in my notes. With massive uphill capacity, fine dining, Deer Valley Resort was the first to capture the ski vacation crowd combining luxury with activity at a high price point. With the Gold Pass, Linda and I could bypass the high price and enjoy all the benefits without digging into our budget.

Linda on Bandana run, working our way toward Supreme Lift and Solace run.

By the end of the day, we had skied 17,907 vertical feet, made 20 runs, and covered 16.4 miles of terrain. Exhausted and happy, we stopped at the local market for sushi and snacks before heading back to the Airbnb for much-needed rest and sleep. What a great day.

Linda at the top of Solace run, looking down the bumps of Domingo.