UTAH’S OUTDOOR OUTFITTERS OFFER SUMMER THRILLS

05-26-2009

 

~Packages Available this Year Feature Unprecedented Value~

 

SALT LAKE CITY, May 26, 2009 – Utah invites outdoor enthusiasts to engage in an exciting adventure this summer in a state that offers unparalleled access, value, and quality of experience.  From Park City to Escalante, outdoor outfitters are offering a host of value-infused packages to accommodate any level of adventurer.  Visitors can brave the invigorating waters of a white-water rafting tour, navigate a thrilling single-track mountain bike trail, and uncover the intriguing footprints of prehistoric creatures that once ruled the Earth.   A comprehensive list of statewide summer outfitters and tour packages can be found at .  Highlights include:

 

Canyonlands by Night – Moab, UT

Red Cliffs package

Visitors can enjoy two nights accommodations at the luxurious Red Cliffs Lodge, a working ranch with an on-site winery and breathtaking views.  The “Red Cliffs” package also includes a three-mile journey up the Colorado River onboard the Moab Queen with a sound and light show and dinner.  Guests can revel in colorful stories as a knowledgeable host points out faces and images that nature has carved throughout the canyon.  For those who prefer to see the Colorado River by day, the package features four-hour, jet boat and raft tours.  Rates start at $671 for two nights and are based on double occupancy.  For more information, visit www.canyonlandsbynight.com.

 

Escape Goats Tours – Escalante, UT

Three Full Days of Adventure package

Escape Goats Tours is giving outdoor adventurers the opportunity to hike Escalante's world famous slot canyons, fly fish on the pristine Aquarius Plateau, walk along the dinosaur tracks or hike the Ancient Ruins Tour for three full days.  Escape Goats will provide comfortable sleeping cabins, breakfast and lunch, and an evening carriage ride to catch a glimpse of Escalante's historical homes.  Excursions can also be tailored to the interests and abilities of guests.  Based on double occupancy, three night package rates begin at $900.  For more information, visit http://www.scinternet.net/~smillers/utahpackgoats.com/escapegoattoursandshuttleservice.htm.

 

Solfun, The Moab Adventure – Moab, UT

Slickrock Studies package

Biking the slickrock is considered an art form to many and the “Slickrock Studies” package is geared toward the intrepid rider up for the challenge.  Mountain biking beginners need not worry either, as novice and intermediate levels are available for those seeking a more leisurely ride amongst the panoramic views.  Solfun will provide three days of mountain biking with a guide, or instructor if necessary, as well as three nights lodging in one of Moab’s exclusive Bed and Breakfast accommodations.  Each day, guests will attempt a different trail including Monitor and Merrimac, Tusher, Bartlett or Slickrock.  Rates start at $685 for three nights and are based on double occupancy; single rates begin at $150.  For more information, visit www.solfun.com.

 

Deer Valley Resort, Park City, UT

Fun for the Whole Family package

Deer Valley in Park City, Utah, is offering a “Fun for the Whole Family” package, featuring accommodations in a beautiful two-bedroom condominium at Deer Valley Resort and outdoor Utah adventures in the Wasatch Mountains.  Activities include whitewater rafting down the Weber River, biking on the Park City Rail Trail, horseback riding through the Wasatch Mountains and more.  The “Fun for the Whole Family” package starts at $1,500 for three nights, based on a family of four, excluding tax and gratuity.  For more information, visit www.deervalley.com.

 

About Utah

Home to five national parks, 43 state parks, seven national monuments, two national recreation areas and “The Greatest Snow on Earth®,” Utah represents the best of both the Rocky Mountains and the Desert Southwest.  Whether it’s heart-thumping downhill skiing, picturesque fly fishing, life-defying rock climbing, serene bird watching, thrill-seeking white water rafting or just communing with nature, Utah has it all – holding true to the state’s “Life Elevated” brand. 

 

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