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"I recommend Deer Valley for dedicated skiers — it’s a ski‑only resort (snowboarding is prohibited) known for skiing, snowmobiling, dog sledding, and a long history of celebrity visitors during the Sundance Film Festival (which will be held there for the last time in Utah in 2026 from January 22 to February 1); the resort is expanding skiable terrain and chairlifts while launching a community concept called East Village, caps daily skier numbers to keep things uncrowded, and has a ski season that runs into April." - Matt Ortile