We skied Deer Valley yesterday. (No, not that Deer Valley. Are you kidding, they probably wouldn't let us park in the parking lot?) Deer Valley is a small nordic ski area on the Markagunt Plateau. It is on the Cedar City Ranger District of the Dixie National Forest. National Forest employees have cut and marked trails, and have worked mightily to keep the motors out. Plus, in the last week or two, someone on the Forest came up with a groomer. When we were there yesterday, all the trails were freshly groomed. It was very comfortable skiing. Unfortunately, the light was flat and the scenery was, well, somewhat monotonous. Of course, it was a lot like skiing in northern Wisconsin . . . which has great appeal to some of us. For me, however, it won't be quite the same until I find a tavern with Old Style on tap.
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Deer Valley, Utah
We skied Deer Valley yesterday. (No, not that Deer Valley. Are you kidding, they probably wouldn't let us park in the parking lot?) Deer Valley is a small nordic ski area on the Markagunt Plateau. It is on the Cedar City Ranger District of the Dixie National Forest. National Forest employees have cut and marked trails, and have worked mightily to keep the motors out. Plus, in the last week or two, someone on the Forest came up with a groomer. When we were there yesterday, all the trails were freshly groomed. It was very comfortable skiing. Unfortunately, the light was flat and the scenery was, well, somewhat monotonous. Of course, it was a lot like skiing in northern Wisconsin . . . which has great appeal to some of us. For me, however, it won't be quite the same until I find a tavern with Old Style on tap.
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You should write the ranger a note thanking them for maintaining such fine trails for non-motorized recreational enthusiasts. Rangers love to hear from their constituents (pronounce "constituents" as Pappy O'Daniel would).
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