Today we learned why the whole world comes to Deer Valley to ski. The deep blue skies of Utah formed a beautiful prism for the sun to shimmer off the snow. Skiers of all ages swooshed down the perfectly groomed runs. Some of the younger ones snowplowed; some even younger took private lessons, but mostly we saw experienced skiers enjoying the perfect day. As non-skiers, we bought a walk-up pass which took us up the first lift to the main hub of the Deer Valley ski hill. I don't know the names, but once you arrive at the hub you have the choice of several different ski runs. There're easy routes which are labeled green; harder routes labeled blue; harder yet labeled double blue; and hardest of all, labeled black. Judy and I walked around the lodge area, which houses several nice shops, a few restaurants, and everything skiers want or need. We ate a very nice lunch at the swank Stein Erickson lodge, home of the eighteen dollar burger and exotic cocktails. Judy, much out of character, enjoyed a very sweet pear martini. My cousins, Joan and Douglas skied a little more after lunch while Judy and I rode back down the chair lift. It's easy to see why people like the activity. After our mountain adventure, Judy and I made what has become one of our favorites, "Chili Verde" for dinner. Judy whipped up the accompanying corn bread, and we munched on chips, dip, and veggies as we cheered heartily for our beloved Zags, who nearly gave us heart failure. The Zags persevered however, and they will now play for the National Championship on Monday against the North Carolina Tar Heels who overcame the Oregon Ducks. It was truly a good day, especially since the Zags won, but even if they hadn't we'd still have to admit that life is good, especially today.
This is the lower hill. The chairlift on the right opens a skier to a half-dozen more.
The highest point is nearly 9,000 ft. and yet beautiful mountains surround the ski area.
My cousin, Douglas, an expert skier who's skied nearly forty times this winter, made fifteen runs today.
Miss Judy, enjoying her pear martini.
Selfie of the day, taken while riding the chair lift down after lunch.
The view in one direction.
The view from another.
Douglas' fifty inch provided our cheering spot. Judy can't be seen in this photo, but she had her pom poms palming.
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