Ember & Empire

Stepping straight onto the slopes via the Silver Strike Express Lift, this condo in Deer Valley's Empire Pass neighbourhood is about as close to the mountain as it gets. Inside, vaulted beamed ceilings and a stone fireplace anchor the great room, while the main suite has its own hearth for evenings spent warming up in style. A private balcony frames the mountain views, the hot tub is waiting after your last run down Silver Buck, and a dedicated ski locker keeps everything organised between days on the mountain.

Home truths:
* Ski-in/ski-out access runs through the ski lounge on the second floor of the building – you'll take the lift to that level to reach the Silver Strike Express, and ski back down the Silver Buck Run to return.
* You have one underground parking space included.
* A starter set of consumables – soap, paper products, dish and laundry detergent, and similar basics – is provided on arrival. Once these run out, restocking is down to you, so it's worth picking up extras on your way in if you're staying for more than a few nights.
* While this home can accommodate two additional guests on the sofa bed in the second bedroom, the maximum occupancy is eight guests.
* You'll have access to the on-site hot tub, fitness centre, ski lounge and firepit here. They're shared with the building's other residents
* The third bedroom sleeps four, with one on a single bed and three on bunks with a double below and single above.