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For Immediate Release Montage Deer Valley FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MONTAGE DEER VALLEY, OPENING DECEMBER 15 AT NORTH AMERICA'S #1 SKI RESORT, OFFERS WINTER GAMES GALORE Daly's Pub & Rec at Montage Deer Valley PARK CITY, UTAH - (NOVEMBER 3, 2010) - Reindeer won't be the only ones enjoying games this winter. At Montage Deer Valley guests invigorated by a day of true ski- in, ski-out access to the "greatest snow on Earth" at Deer Valley Resort, just named North America's #1 ski resort by the readers of SKI Magazine for an unprecedented fourth year in a row, can continue to play indoors at the very entertaining Daly's Pub & Rec. This new American gastro-pub with an inviting open kitchen, one of four dining venues at the lodge-style Mountain Craftsman resort, is also home to four regulation bowling lanes, billiards tables, an English darts room, a Wii Lounge and nostalgic arcade games. Here's a primer from Montage Deer Valley's resident gamemeister (aka Chris Hamaway, Director of Sales & Marketing) so that you too can show you've got game: Bowling • Ten-pin bowling, the modern form of the game that was first played in the time of the pharaohs in ancient Egypt about 3200 BC, is the most popular version in America • It's all about striking out: that is, bowling a "strike" by knocking down all 10 pins with one roll of the bowling ball • A "perfect game," the highest possible score of 300, is achieved by bowling 12 strikes in a row in a single 10-frame game • Turkeys are popular: a "Turkey" means you bowled three strikes in a row • A "Turkey Sandwich" means you bowled a spare (left one pin standing after two throws of the ball in a frame), then a turkey (strike), followed by another spare • A "Golden Turkey" is coveted: it means you bowled nine strikes in a row • "Ice and rug" refers to the oil pattern on the wooden bowling lane: "ice" is the first 40-45 feet that is conditioned with oil and where the ball rolls and skids; "rug" is the last 15-20 feet of the un-oiled lane, where the ball generates friction and hooks • The four bowling lanes at Montage Deer Valley's Daly's Pub & Rec are open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily and rented in hourly increments -more- English Darts WINTER GAMES GALORE Page 2 • This traditional pub game dates back to the 1300s in England and remains a popular game of skill • You score points by throwing each of three darts at a board divided into 20 sections numbered 1-20, earning the corresponding points or double or triple the points depending the spot in the section on where the dart lands • The goal is to reduce your starting score of 501 or 301 to zero, so having a good command of subtraction is a big plus; forfeits are required if you lower your score below zero • The bulls-eye or center of the dart board typically sits 5-feet, 8-inches from the floor; if you are 6-foot, three-inches tall or more, you may have an advantage over shorter opponents • You stand behind the "oche" (the line, pronounced "okey") to throw, which is generally 7- feet, 9-3/4-inches from the face of the dartboard • A "ton 80" or 180 points is the highest score possible with three dart throws: a "ton" is 100 points • "American Darts" refers to a simplified version of the game with a board based on baseball and scoring that begins at zero and adds points for throws in each of nine "innings" • Daly's Pub & Rec darts room is available from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. The Dart Room may be reserved for private parties during dinner hours, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Billiards • "Billiards" is the general term used to refer to sports played with a cue stick and dates back to the 1500s in England • Notable enthusiasts through the years include William Shakespeare (known for his famous line, "Let's to Billiards," from Anthony & Cleopatra), Marie Antoinette, George Washington, Mark Twain, Bob Hope, Babe Ruth and Jackie Gleason • At Montage Deer Valley, the sport could also be called "pool," as the resort's two tables feature six pockets, designed for games such as "eight-ball," the world's most widely played cue sport • The tables are rectangular and covered in "felt" that is actually woven wool or wool/nylon baize; tables designed for tavern play typically feature cloth that is more durable and plays "slower" (provides more friction) than tables for home play • American-style pool balls feature two "suits" of balls, seven stripes and seven solids, as well as an 8-ball and a cue ball, that are "racked" by a triangle before start of play • Cue sticks are typically constructed from maple wood; the larger end or the "butt" is designed to be gripped by the player; the shaft tapers down to the "ferrule," the end that that makes contact with the ball, made of fiberglass or brass and tipped with flush rounded leather • Skilled players may opt to use several different cues, such as a lighter cue for the opening break shot and a shorter cue for tricky jump shots • The eight-ball goal: claim a suit, pocket all seven balls of the suit and then legally pocket the 8-ball to win before your opponent can; many variations, such as nine-ball, three-ball, one-ball (considered the "chess" version to eight-ball's "checkers" approach), bank pool and speed pool, can also be played • Daly's Pub & Rec billiards tables are available from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. -more- Wii Lounge WINTER GAMES GALORE Page 3 • The resort offers an engaging lounge outfitted with four fully-loaded Nintendo Wii™ game consoles that enable people of all ages to play a variety of motion-controlled games, with high definition action displayed on 55-inch flat screens • Up to 4 people can play one game; all game software and controllers are provided • Daly's Pub & Rec Wii Lounge is 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily Arcade Games • The resort also features seven nostalgic video game consoles including all time favorites such as Pac-Man, Donkey Kong, Galaga, and Frogger. To reserve your playful winter getaway at Montage Deer Valley, contact your travel professional, call (888) 604-1301 or visit www.montagedeervalley.com. About Montage Deer Valley Montage Deer Valley, opening December 2010 in the year-round community of Park City, Utah, promises to be among North America's finest mountain resort destinations. Reminiscent of great mountain lodges, this refined Mountain Craftsman resort is less than five minutes from Park City's celebrated Main Street, and an easy 40-minute drive from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC). Engaging all-season indoor and outdoor activities include ski-in, ski-out access to Deer Valley Resort, named America's #1 ski resort by Ski magazine (2008-2011). The 154 deluxe guestrooms, and more than 66 suites and private residences ranging from one to four bedrooms, all feature fireplaces and expansive views of the majestic Wasatch Front. The resort also offers extensive 24-hour services; several inventive dining options; a gourmet gastro-pub with bowling lanes, billiards, darts and nostalgic arcade games; a 35,000-square-foot alpine-inspired spa; outdoor pool and whirlpools; outdoor terrace with fire pits; one-of-a-kind retail shops and 55,000-square-feet of indoor and outdoor event space for executive meetings and special events. For reservations, contact your travel professional, call (888) 604-1301 or visit www.montagedeervalley.com About Montage Hotels & Resorts Montage Hotels & Resorts is a hotel and resort management company founded in 2002 by Alan Fuerstman. Designed to serve affluent travelers and homeowners, the company features an artistic collection of distinctive hotels, resorts and residences in stunning settings that offer comfortable elegance, a unique sense of place and spirit, impeccable hospitality and memorable culinary, spa and lifestyle experiences. Montage Laguna Beach, the company's flagship oceanfront resort, opened in the vibrant arts community of Laguna Beach, California, in 2003. Montage Beverly Hills, the company's second hotel, opened in Beverly Hills in 2008 and was the first Gold LEED certified hotel and residences in Southern California. The newest property under development is Montage Deer Valley® in Park City, Utah, scheduled to open in 2010. www.montagehotels.com. # # # Media Contact: WINTER GAMES GALORE Page 4 Dan Howard Director of Public Relations, Montage Deer Valley [email protected] (435) 604-1390 Danielle Perrone M Booth & Associates [email protected] (212) 539-3240 .
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