In 2005, Delta added a nonstop flight to Salt Lake City, Utah which gets you to some magnificent slopes in less than five hours. Fly into Salt Lake and then catch one of the regularly scheduled shuttles to Park City, Utah for a variety of snow-covered outdoor activities.

Park City is home to many ski resorts including Deer Valley, where the snow can be incredibly soft while mountain vistas offer a beautiful backdrop. Park City itself, originally a silver mining town, offers a cool hang out when off the slopes. Trendy boutiques, bars, clubs and eateries (more than 100) seem to be everywhere, but a nighttime stroll is still peaceful, particularly as snow begins to fall and images of fresh powder on the mountain begin to dance in the head.

Deer Valley and a host of other resorts in the Park City area are roughly 40 minutes by car from the airport, where all major rentals are available. At least a dozen transport services offer shared rides, usually in a van, directly to your lodging starting at about $35 per person, one way. More information is available from Deer Valley Resort, 800-424-3337 or Park City Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau, 800-453-1360.