tienshanman[/i][/color]

tienshanman: If you're seriously considering Utah -- and why wouldn't
you -- then Heber would be an excellent choice, particularly if you
prefer living in a smaller town. The spectacular view of the backside
of the Wasatch Mountains is surely one reason the Swiss immigrants
felt at home in Heber valley. The Utah Soaring Association has two
Grob 103's stationed there, so if you don't yet own a glider, or you'd
like access to a two-seater, then it's very convenient.

However, there are advantages to living on the other side of the
Wasatch in the Salt Lake City area: easier access to the best
backcountry skiing and paragliding (which you mentioned you do), plus
all the usual advantages of a bigger town -- more cultural options,
more restaurants, better schools, more educated people, international
airport, etc. Also, the soaring site nearest Salt Lake City -- Cedar
Valley, which is only 25 minutes from the center of SL Valley -- is an
excellent XC site.

Let me know if you're coming through Salt Lake City and you want a
tour.


Jeff 7JK[/quote]

Jeff, Thanks a lot for the tips. I think Heber City looks very good indeed. There's a very good chance we'll come thru this summer to have a look. Last time I was in Utah was 1993 when I staying in SLC for several days of backcountry skiing in the canyons east of town. Logan looks fine but a bit longer drive to SLC.