Ski resorts fare well in rankings - By Mike Gorrell
The Salt Lake Tribune
Utah's ski industry is basking in the results of the latest annual ski magazine reader surveys. For the second year in a row - and fourth time in eight years - Deer Valley Resort was deemed the best in North America by the older, more well-heeled readers of Ski magazine. View Full Story
Hi All, Thought you might be interested to read this article in yesterday's Salt Lake Tribune. The new lifts are looking great and should be a great addition to Solitude this year! Hope to see you in the village soon. Warm Regards, Damon Lowe Principal Broker, Lifestyle Properties Real Estate 801.209.9099
Ski areas busy with offseason upgrades - By Mike Gorrell
The Salt Lake Tribune
SOLITUDE - Even more than Monday's premature snow flurries, a succession of helicopter flights here on a clear blue Wednesday morning signaled that winter is not far off. View Full Story
Dear Solitude Enthusiast,
I just received some fantastic news about a few mountain improvements for Solitude this Summer! (see below a message from Gary DeSeelhorst). As more details are announced, I will keep you informed.
Hope to see you in the village soon!
Subject: Summer Construction Projects / FYI
We’re delighted to announce two new high-speed detachable technology lifts will be installed this summer – Apex and Moonbeam – our primary mountain entry lifts. They will be in the same alignment. In addition, extensive grading and trail improvements from those two top terminals will occur along with continuing extensions of snow-making system. We’re again investing upwards of $8 million; the summer will be challenging.
Winter Resort closing date remains unchanged – last day April 13. Snowfall will end up about normal at 500 inches, January was something else.
Warm Regards,
Damon Lowe
Principal Broker, Lifestyle Properties Real Estate
801.209.9099 (mobile)
801.273.5656 (fax)
Greetings from Snowy Solitude!
As of yesterday, the Cottonwood resorts have reached the 4th highest snowfall by this February date (over 510" at Alta), since they started keeping records many years ago! Needless to say, the conditions are "Epic" as my seven year old son Gabe likes to say.
Time to come visit if you haven't done so in a while...
Announcing our new & improved website: www.lifestyleprops.com
Despite the national housing woes, the inventory of listed properties at Solitude appears to be within the "healthy" range of 10% or less, so we are cautiously optimistic about where the market is heading. New families continue to discover the area and fall in love with the beauty and charm of Solitude Village. Real Estate sales have slowed slightly from this period last year (in terms of number of sales), however prices have been holding firm and still selling near asking price. Rental numbers have also been steady and let's face it, new inventory in Big Cottonwood Canyon is not ever likely to match that of today's pricing!
Please let me know if I can be of assistance, or if you would like additional information on real estate or rental opportunities in Big Cottonwood Canyon.
Warm Regards,
Damon Lowe
Principal Broker, Lifestyle Properties Real Estate
801.209.9099 (mobile)
801.273.5656 (fax)
Dear Solitude Enthusiast,
Greetings from Solitude Resort Village! I trust this message finds you healthy and well and preparing for another great ski season in Big Cottonwood Canyon. I send this email with a grin as it appears that our weather pattern of late has taken a change for the better (see attached photo of our recent snowfall in the village). Pending a couple more storms, the mountain should be fully open for powder action!
I have attached the latest real estate offering sheet in the village for your review. The current opportunities at Solitude are some of the best values in the Utah mountains and are ready to enjoy NOW! Please visit the website below if you would like to see virtual tours or additional details www.lifestyleprops.com
Despite the “doom & gloom” that seems to persist on the national level in terms of real estate news, I am optimistic about the future values at Solitude due to our forever limited supply and increasing demand. The secret of Big Cottonwood Canyon has consistently been proclaimed with recent features in Warren Miller films, Ski Magazines, National News Publications, and the like…
On another note, I would also like to announce our new company, CANYON VACATION RENTALS www.canyonvacationrentals.com
Some of you know that in April, I purchased the Bottom-line Snowboard shop (with a couple partners) across from the Silver-fork Lodge on Big Cottonwood Road. After completing an exhaustive approval process with Salt Lake County, we are now fervently working on an extensive remodel project for the building with expected occupancy sometime in the late Spring. We intend to offer full service property management options for owners and guests in Big Cottonwood Canyon. The building will also include a general store, coffee shop, & tourist information center for the passer-by. Due to our late start, we have decided to only take 5 properties under management for this ski season, however we would love to discuss future opportunities with anyone who might be interested in our services.
Again, I wish you all a wonderful Holiday Season and hope to see you in the village soon.
Warm Regards,
Damon Lowe
Principal Broker, Lifestyle Properties Real Estate
801.209.9099 (mobile)
801.273.5656 (fax)
I thought you might find this article of interest.
Panels to focus on canyon uses - By Mike Gorrell
The Salt Lake Tribune
After the idea was floated last fall to develop tunnels to interlink the Cottonwood canyons and Park City ski resorts, Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr. asked smart-growth advocate Robert Grow to oversee a committee to explore the possibilities and pitfalls.
Grow organized the committee's second meeting on Friday, suggesting the best way to proceed was to subdivide into three subcommittees that would focus on different issues pertinent to any proposed uses of Wasatch Mountain View Full Story: http://www.sltrib.com/business/ci_5347424?source=email
Warm Regards,
Damon Lowe
Principal Broker, Lifestyle Properties Real Estate
801.209.9099 (mobile)
801.273.5656 (fax)
Dear Solitude Enthusiast,
An interesting article in the local newspaper today regarding the sale of Brighton resort (see attached link below).
Still unsure what this could mean for Solitude, but with a price tag of $35 million for Brighton, I think it is fair to say that some additional money will be pumped into the canyon in terms of marketing and services! I will keep you informed of any follow up articles or news...
As for real estate at Solitude: The market is still solid and steady! Here are some of my most recent sales to report in the village:
- Unit 307, Powderhorn Lodge One bedroom + Den (Sold within 5k of asking)
- Unit 502, Powderhorn Lodge One bedroom + Den (Sale Pending)!
- Unit 210, Eagle Springs East Two bedroom 2 bath (Sale Pending)!
- Unit 408, Eagle Springs West 3 bedroom Penthouse (Sale Pending)!
Please don't hesitate to call with additional questions or concerns...
Warm Regards,
Damon Lowe
Principal Broker, Lifestyle Properties Real Estate
801.209.9099 (mobile)
801.273.5656 (fax)
