The Ski Cult(ure) of Park City
There’s nothing like the feeling of waking up to a crisp late fall morning, when the first snowfall of the season dusts only the highest peaks. The air captures that unmistakable scent of winter, the chill carrying a promise of what’s to come. It stirs an anticipation like no other — ski season is on
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Mountain Masterpieces
As architect John Aarons once said, “Building is not just about shelter. It’s about realizing dreams, making statements, creating spaces where life happens.” For anyone who has driven around the Park City area, this quote, quite literally, hits close to home. Each of the local neighborhoods contains unique homes and residences, designed with personal details
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Deer Valley, By the Numbers
Deer Valley Resort, long known for its corduroy grooming, luxury lodges and skier-only slopes, is in the midst of the most ambitious expansion in its four-decade history. When completed, the resort’s Expanded Excellence project will more than double its skiable terrain — reaching 5,726 acres — and stretch across 10 mountain peaks, served by 37
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Breaking New Ground
Skiing is as natural as walking to Grace Mauzy. Her mom was a national and international downhill champion, and her parents started Ski Windham resort in the New York Catskills. “I am the third generation of avid skiers,” Grace says. “My sister and I were in skis before we even knew we were skiing. Our
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Skiing with Soul
The life of an Olympic athlete requires endless dedication, discipline and focus. For 13 years, Jillian Vogtli was a mogul skier for the U.S. Ski Team. Her unwavering commitment earned her spots on two Olympic teams (2002 and 2006) and five World Championship teams, as well as two national titles and several World Cup podiums.
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Finding Strength in Heartbreak
To Carly Bennett Stenmark, moving to Park City was a chance to start over. While driving up the canyon from Salt Lake City one day in 1983, Carly spontaneously took the Park City exit. At the time, she was navigating her way out of an abusive relationship, all while caring for her four young children
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Slope by Slope
Park City is renowned worldwide for its numerous winter sports parks and resorts. With so many options, it can be difficult to decide where to go. Rest assured, regardless of where you choose to spend your day, you really can’t go wrong. However, each resort indeed has its own unique aspects, and here’s a quick
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Carving Turns, Building Roots
The rugged landscape and infamous fluffy snow of the Rocky Mountains were a magnet for Mike Dawson. It was a fateful ski vacation in 1991 when he and a group of friends from New England crashed with his sister and brother-in-law in their tiny Park City condo. That week set his westward migration in motion.
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The Man Behind the Snow
Deer Valley’s snowmaking manager Brett Hawksford is gearing up for the resort’s most ambitious project yet. With the Expanded Excellence project bringing a surge of new equipment, expanded terrain and a bigger team to manage it all, Brett finds himself at the heart of the largest transformation in the resort’s history. Brett has been in
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The Art of Winter Living
As the leaves fall and the first snowflakes dust the Wasatch, our homes often crave the same seasonal shift we see outdoors. Nestled in the heart of Park City, Kristina Lawrence Interior Design has mastered the art of custom mountain home interiors that draw inspiration from the area’s breathtaking backdrop. Melding natural elements with warm,
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Do Try This at Home
Have you ever wondered what someone who cooks for a living — professional chefs, for example — chooses to make and eat at home? I certainly have. We reached out to three of Park City’s most talented chefs for dishes that they enjoy cooking and eating at home. Here are a trio of recipes that
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Snow Much Fun
When most people think of a winter getaway in the mountains, skiing and snowboarding often come to mind first. But for those looking to trade the lifts for fresh experiences, the season offers a wealth of alternative ways to embrace the snow. Snow Tubing Take sledding up a notch with snow tubing, an exhilarating ride
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A Broker of the West’s Quiet Corners
The term “hidden gem” is used liberally in real estate, but Chris Corroon has made a profession out of seeking out the genuine article. As a ranch broker with Mirr Ranch Group, a boutique brokerage based in the Mountain West, Chris specializes in matching clients with properties that stretch across thousands of acres — places
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Where Everybody Knows Their Name
In a tourist town with an increasingly high cost of living, it often seems as though the hospitality staff in town turns over constantly. While that’s true for many who come to work for a season in Park City, there is still a core group of longtime locals tending bar in some favorite hangouts. When
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Winter Rhythm
Walking through the snowy streets of Park City, you can feel the energy despite the chill. Like everything in a busy ski town, when the winter hits, the bands play on. If you’re in town and looking for live music to warmyou up, there are options from mellow and cozy to adrenaline-fueled — it just
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Accessorizing the Alpine Way
It can be challenging to stay fashionable on cold winter days when you just want to bundle up and stay warm. But you don’t have to sacrifice warmth for fashion, or vice versa. We spoke with local boutiques and got the inside scoop on this season’s must-have accessories. JW BENNETT At JW Bennett, a hat
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Behind the Byline: Natalie Taylor
Behind the Byline is a series created to introduce you to the storytellers shaping every issue. Natalie Taylor is a regular contributor to PCStyle Magazine and the author of the poetry chapbook, “Eden’s Edge.” A freelance writer for nearly three decades, she’s met some of the most talented, creative and interesting people in the state.
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Breaking Barriers, Taking Flight
Park City and the Wasatch Mountains captured the global stage during the 2002 Winter Olympics. Those Games introduced two inaugural women’s events: bobsled and skeleton. Including women in these sports was a victory that left a gaping hole — first-rate athletes and local ski jumpers like Jessica Jerome, Alissa Johnson and Lindsey Van couldn’t compete
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Soaring Beyond Limits
Three of the talented athletes representing the women’s U.S. Stifel Ski Jumping Team call Park City home — Josie Johnson, Paige Jones and Samantha Macuga. Hailing from the town that played a pivotal role in getting women’s ski jumping recognized as an Olympic sport, these athletes are pushing the limits of what’s possible — and
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Park City Events Winter/Spring 2025-26
Create PC: Holiday Makers Market Nov. 21 through the holidaysSponsored by the Arts Council of Park City & Summit County, the Makers Market is the perfect opportunity to shop local this holiday season. The market provides a place for local artisans and entrepreneurs to showcase their products. Open Wednesday through Sunday, noon to 6 p.m.
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About the Cover: Winter/Spring 2025-26 Issue
This striking image of former professional ski jumper Abby Hughes (now Abby Ringquist) was captured by local photographer Dan Campbell in May 2010, at a moment when the women’s ski jumping team was fighting for its place on the Olympic stage. Shot high atop Hidden Peak at Snowbird, the photo became part of a powerful
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Where can you find the best whiskey drinks in Park City?
Whiskey and the West go together like rum and pirates. The spirit’s early days began with colonists who distilled alcohol from their bounty of corn, wheat, barley and rye. Because these grains were grown all over America, and it was quick and easy to produce, whiskey spread across the West like manifest destiny. It was
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Park City soccer player follows his dreams
The daily grind is something most of us come to know in adulthood — but for Alemayehu Hopkins, it started early. As a junior at Park City High School, Alemayehu’s schedule looked more like that of a professional athlete than a typical teenager. After wrapping up a full school day followed by homework, he’d drive
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Meet New West KnifeWorks’ chief blade runner
Stroll into New West KnifeWorks’ Mtn Man Toy Shop and you might think that you’ve walked into one of Old Town’s art galleries. The walls are lined with works of art that also happen to be functional tools — artisan knives from New West KnifeWorks. “New West KnifeWorks makes knives like we cook. We use
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Park City artist blends nostalgia with modernity
One day, contemporary pop artist Taylor Smith found a stack of computer floppy disks. “I thought they would be really interesting to use as a canvas,” she says. “They’re not recyclable. So, by incorporating them into my artworks, I am saving them from landfills and helping prevent microplastics from entering our waterways.” Taylor also uses
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Park City photographer explores the healing power of nature
“Trees are some of my favorite people,” Chris O’Connell says just minutes into our conversation, without a hint of irony. It’s an unusual claim — but Chris, who goes by OC or O’Connell, isn’t trying to be poetic or provocative. He’s simply speaking his truth. And, as it turns out, science is on his side.
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Boundless Horizons: A look back and ahead at Park City’s enduring spirit
In October 1862, during the Civil War, Colonel Patrick E. Connor and 750 soldiers established Fort Douglas east of Salt Lake City. Many of these soldiers were former prospectors and explorers, and Colonel Connor encouraged them to spend their leisure time searching for minerals in the local mountains. By 1868, the soldier-prospectors had made their
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Quirky vibes & killer pies in Park City
It’s rumored that for thousands of years an adorable yet robust creature roamed the local landscape. This crossbreed of elk and porcupine, known as an “elkupine,” dominated the local landscape until “the massive influx of miners and supporting businesses created a problem for their mating season and in turn, put their survival in jeopardy,” says
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Food on the fly in Park City
Summer and fall in the Park City area offers an endless array of outdoor activities to enjoy — from mountain biking and hiking to paddleboarding, picnicking, horseback riding and scuba diving. Below are some tasty options for fueling your outings. FRESHIES LOBSTER CO. Before jumping on the Union Pacific Rail Trail via foot, horse or
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Seasoned Park City chefs open LOMA and Le Depot on Lower Main Street
Meet LOMA, the New Italian Go-to on Lower Main The Twisted Fern has been a local favorite and an off-the-beaten path secret since it opened in 2017. The eatery, which is owned by Adam and Meisha Ross, has been so successful that the couple opened a second restaurant, named LOMA, on Lower Main Street. The
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