| If you are looking for the ultimate Utah ski | | | | and one can't help but wonder if this is where some |
| vacation,Solitude Mountain Resort has everything that | | | | of his inspiration came from! |
| you could want or need. | | | | When you start thinking about ski vacations, you will |
| During the early 1900's, the area was full of silver | | | | find a lot of information about various resorts and |
| miners, who gave the area its famous name. Today, | | | | packages. Finding terrific vacation spots isn't difficult, |
| the area is covered with skiers – but the crowds | | | | however, finding ski vacations that fit into your |
| are rather light. | | | | budget can be a challenge. |
| Hector Milla Editor of the "Best Hotel Deals" website | | | | To save money, look for lesser known resorts. This |
| -- -- pointed out; | | | | doesn't mean that these resorts won't provide you |
| | | | | with a fun vacation – it simply means that they |
| "...The area became a skier's paradise in 1957. It was | | | | aren't quite as well known as other resorts, and |
| developed by Robert Barrett, who made his fortune | | | | therefore, the prices may be a great cheaper. Also |
| as a uranium miner. He basically started developing | | | | look for ski vacation packages that will include your |
| the resort because he was denied restroom | | | | lodging, lift tickets, lessons, rentals, and possibly even |
| privileges at the ski area in Alta – because he | | | | some meals. |
| was not a guest..." | | | | "...Be willing to make some sacrifices if money is a real |
| Now owned by a different family, the resort | | | | issue. For instance, instead of eating in an expensive |
| features 1200 acres of 63 runs for beginners, | | | | restaurant each night, eat cheaper fast food, or |
| intermediate skiers, and experts. There are eight lifts, | | | | make sandwiches in your room. Borrow equipment |
| including seven chair lifts and one surface lift. The top | | | | from friends instead of renting it. Join a group for |
| elevation at Solitude Mountain is 10036 feet, with a | | | | lessons instead of taking private lessons. Don't stay |
| vertical drop of 2048 feet. | | | | at a lodge, stay at a motel farther away from the |
| There are five lodging options for guests, and | | | | slopes if necessary. There are numerous ways that |
| activities and events take place all throughout the | | | | you can cut down on the expense of your ski trip. It |
| year. The resort looks like a Tom Kincaide painting, | | | | is all about the powder after all!..." added H. Milla. |