Ski resorts that put the 'resort' first

Hot Seats “There’s nothing like it in North America," said Canyons Resort Managing Director Mike Goar about the heated seats on the Orange Bubble Express. (Dave Newkirk/Canyons Resort )

Ultimate Service Deer Valley's company motto is "Take care of the guest, take care of each other, take care of the company." (Deer Valley Resort )

Gourmet Mountain Dining "There's no place like it in Utah," said Canyons Managing Director Mike Goar.

Skip the Lift “Many of our improvements this year center around upgrading our grooming and snowmaking equipment and the learning experience of guests and our younger skiers, who are the future of Deer Valley Resort,” said Bob Wheaton, Deer Valley president. (Deer Valley Resort )

Limited Ticket Sales Crowds are never an issue at Deer Valley in Park City, Utah. The resort limits the number of tickets sold each day. (Deer Valley Resort )

Ski-in/Ski-out Lodging with More "Trapper's Cabin is the ultimate ski-in/ski-out lodging - hidden on Beaver Creek Ski Mountain at 9500 feet," said Susan Darch, a spokesperson for Vail Resorts. "It's in a secluded - yet fully serviced environment." (Beaver Creek )

Soar High Above “We are always looking at new ways to allow our guests to create memories that will last a lifetime,” said Krista Perry, the director of communications at Park City Mountain Resort. (Park City Mountain Resort)

National Beauty “The luxury of space is quite a profound element," said Zahan Billimoria, the communications manager for Jackson Hole. (Jackson Hole Mountain Resort )