Feel like you’re running full tilt boogie just about every day? Don’t have time for a full ski week – but really need some fresh tracks anyway?
We have just the ticket for you … especially if a truly charming alpine village standing right next to some great powder slopes sounds good to you. It’s called Solitude, it’s in Utah … not everybody has heard of this sleeper. Not yet anyway.
The mountain is big, the Village is small – and the lodging is beautiful …
Solitude is family owned. That’s rare nowadays. And this particular family, the DeSeelhorst clan, lead by father Gary and son David demonstrate good taste and outstanding skills where mountain architecture is concerned. European in design and feel, the Village at Solitude is a pleasure to visit. Each if the dozen or so buildings stand in harmony and provide either a very short walk or actual slope side access to the ski terrain.
The ski terrain, while not enormous, is ample, particularly for your long weekend. The vertical is about 2,000 feet and there’s over 1,200 acres of varied terrain, 80% of which is intermediate and up. To put that acreage in perspective, Solitude has more skiable terrain than Aspen and Aspen Highlands put together. That should work for say three days on the hill. Oh, yeah.
Nightlife is a bit limited, this is Solitude after all. That said, there are several great restaurants, including my favorite, the Creekside where they feature rustic Italian pastas, salads and homemade pizzas. For a fancy night out, make a reservation at St. Bernard’s and enjoy outstanding Country French cuisine in a cozy fireside atmosphere. And whatever you do, don’t miss the squirrel – the Thirsty Squirrel that is, everyone’s favorite watering hole. Pool tables, big TV’s and micro brews featured here.
So where is this Solitude – off in some remote corner of the ski world? Nope, not at all. You’re not going to believe this good fortune – Solitude Mountain Resort is 45 minutes from Salt Lake International Airport. You can fly in from the east coast in the morning and be on the slopes that afternoon. Just doesn’t get more convenient than this.
So forget the work-a-day, suit and tie scene. Grab the board(s) and fly out for a little Solitude on the slopes.
P.S. If you can round up four couples – or seven of your closest friends, I know a luxury private home at Solitude that features a big beautiful kitchen and a private hot tub/Jacuzzi. Short walk to the slopes no less. This place is just outstanding. Want to hear more? Call The Ski Organizers at 800 283 2754. When it comes to Solitude, we know what you like.
