The Olympic legacy of Park City
The 2002 Winter Olympics permanently altered Utah’s landscape and culture. In 1995, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) awarded Utah the event, and in the seven years leading up to the games, the state underwent major upgrades — including the construction of the TRAX light rail system and University of Utah dorms, which served as athlete
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No two alike at Pearls by Shari in Park City
Walking into Pearls by Shari offers a sense of serene calm compared to the hustle and bustle of Park City’s Main Street. Glass cases encircle the shop, the soft luster of pearls glowing from within them. Nestled inside each case are pieces clearly designed and crafted with intention and passion. “The pearl is the only
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The Park City company that does it all — and does it well
CooperWynn is a company with many areas of expertise. What started as a property investment company, expanded to include real estate services, and in late 2020, it added a property management arm with the purchase of Identity Properties, a well-respected vacation rental company that’s been around for over 40 years. “It really just made sense
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Park City ski resorts kick dining fare up a notch
Some of us are old enough — or have parents who are old enough — to remember a time when ski resort fare consisted mostly of sad cafeteria-style food, dry and tasteless burgers, bland chili, steamed tube steaks, and nachos covered with a cheese-like substance from a can. It wasn’t pretty, and it certainly wasn’t
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Utah Olympic Park expands, greatly enhancing Park City’s winter sports training
Chances are you’ve visited the Utah Olympic Park (UOP) to see athletes compete, feel the rush of a bobsled, or swoosh down a ski jump into a pool. With nearly 400 acres, the park is hard to miss. Over 20 years ago, the world turned its eye to Park City for the 2002 Winter Olympic
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Canyons Village is as guest-centric as it gets
Canyons Village has always been, first and foremost, a ski village. It was the base area for Park City West, which was rebranded as Canyons Resort before being absorbed by Park City Mountain to make it the largest ski resort in the US. Through it all, Canyons Village has remained a hub for skiers and
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Park City grown
Ted Ligety, a four-time Olympian, is world-known for his impressive Alpine skiing feats. He won a gold medal in the 2006 (Alpine combined) and 2014 (giant slalom) Winter Olympics, with the former win earning him the distinction of being the youngest American male to win a gold medal in alpine skiing. He was just 21.
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Then & Now: The ski history of Park City
I was in high school in Salt Lake City when Treasure Mountain ski resort opened in Park City in December 1963. I was eager to ski there and ride the “space-age” gondola, then the longest in the country. In early January, my buddy Mike and I snaked our lengthy wooden downhill skis through the sunroof
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About the Cover: Winter 22-23
Our cover proudly shows off the debut collection of Team Event, a luxury ski brand founded by Parkite Marion Zaniello. This collection, which was designed in Park City using fabric made near the Swiss Alps, was created for the modern-retro skier who loves looking good and shredding hard. The photoshoot dream team consisted of photography
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Growing pains in Park City
I grew up and have spent most of my life living in ski towns. They’re special corners of the world, places where the air is a bit cleaner, people are a bit friendlier, and life revolves less around work, and more around the mountains — especially in the winter. The tradition of bundling up and
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Riverhorse on Main in Park City recognized with awards, celebrates 35-year history
It’s a bit mind-blowing to think about the fact that Park City’s beloved Riverhorse on Main restaurant opened way back on New Year’s Eve in 1987. The radio was playing “Faith” by George Michaels, Belinda Carlisle’s “Heaven Is a Place on Earth,” and “Touch of Grey” by the Grateful Dead, and we were still months
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To preserve and protect Park City’s biological diversity
Utah’s vast terrain includes rivers with riparian habitats to towering mountain peaks to desert sandstone vistas. The state’s many landscapes house many animals. In fact, according to the Center for Biological Diversity, the state of Utah ranks 10th for biological diversity and 5th for the number of species found in no other state. Unfortunately, Utah
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The fabric of Park City
Visitors are drawn to Park City for skiing in the winter, biking in the summer, and good food and live music year-round. But ask anyone who’s lived in the area for any period of time and they’ll tell you that while they might’ve been first lured by the city’s access to the outdoors and rich
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Summit Land Conservancy protects Park City land from development
Cheryl Fox’s migration tale is likely familiar to many Park City residents. In 1987, she moved into her parents’ Deer Valley condo to teach ski lessons for a season before starting graduate school. Instead, that season kicked off a 34-year career as a ski instructor. The first few years, she would return during her winter
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A legacy to hang your hat on
Mention the name Myles Rademan around town and you’ll hear a handful of different memories, achievements, and stories. A resident of Park City for over three decades, Myles founded Leadership Park City, a program that has fostered many movers and shakers in the community that is now in its 28th year. From 1989 to 2002,
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A Park City smokejumper’s story
David Telian loved his job as a wildland firefighter. It had been his reality every summer since he graduated from high school in 2005. A confessed thrill-seeker who “can’t stand two days exactly the same,” he was tailor-made for the job. Growing up in a small, California mountain town near Yosemite National Park, he’d always
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Park City resident works to be a positive role model
“My grandfather rode his horse into the Sangre de Cristo Mountains every morning to hunt or fish,” says Leo Garcia. “Whatever he caught was dinner. My grandmother skinned it and cooked it over a fire. We ate off the land.” Leo was raised in Monte Vista, Colorado by his Apache grandfather and Navajo grandmother —
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Historic Park City hotel offers new drinking and dining options
The old Star Hotel, located on Main Street, has a history that dates back to 1889. Once a simple, cottage-style home, the hotel was added on in the 1920s. Over the years, the historic piece of property has changed hands many times, finally ending up under the wing of Aaron Hofmann, who purchased the building
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Park City searches for balance in a busy mountain town
People have been migrating to Park City for thousands of years. And today, our bustling town exists because of the travelers and community members who are drawn by the area’s natural beauty. But to understand the present and look to the future, you must remember the past. Many forget that long before the Mormons migrated
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Park City programs provide healing with horses
Alejandra Lara grew up in the saddle, riding through the forests of southern Chile on her parents’ ranch near Temuco. “We lived amongst the Mapuche people, who teach that stones, animals, trees, forests, rivers — everything has a spirit,” says Alejandra. “I grew up asking permission to enter a forest, saying thank you to plants
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A love letter to the power of song
The power of song has been a driving force for lifelong musician Ben Anderson, founder of the Park City Song Summit (PCSS), since he was a kid growing up in Gallatin, Tennessee. The self-professed “ham” remembers happily tagging along with his Southern Baptist father, a gospel recording artist who served as the church choir director,
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Foraging at the Park City Farmers Market
When the weather warms, the lower parking area in Canyons Village morphs into a delightful sensory experience. Every Wednesday from mid-May to October from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Park City Farmers Market vendors fill the space with a rainbow of colors and smells — selling the best in local produce, baked goods, flowers, and
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The Silver Queen of Park City
Socialite, fashion icon, businesswoman by way of self-preservation, European royal by marriage, and embodiment of the Gilded Age. Meet America’s Silver Queen: Susanna Bransford Emery Holmes Delitch Engalitcheff. During her 83 years of life, she was widowed four times, traveled the world, and had gained and almost entirely lost a fortune worth millions. In 1859,
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7 Park City events you won’t want to miss in summer 2022
Olympic Day June 18 An afternoon celebrating the Olympic spirit with Olympians and Paralympians at the Utah Olympic Park. The event is free to all and is presented by the Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation. Latino Arts Festival June 20-26 A celebration of the Latino and Hispanic cultures of Peru, Mexico, Chile, Brazil, Columbia, Argentina, and others
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About the Cover: Summer 2022
My photo session with Alejandra Lara was a pleasure. I arrived with trepidation, not knowing what to expect of a woman from Chile who does “horse therapy.” I left with a huge smile on my face and joy in my heart, feeling like I too, had received a dose of good medicine. Alejandra is a
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60 years of Red Banjo Pizza
In 1962, the year that Mary Lou Toly opened Red Banjo Pizza Parlor on Main Street, “He’s a Rebel” by The Crystals was a hit, along with Bobby Pickett’s “Monster Mash,” The Orlons’ “Wah Watusi,” and Bobby Vinton’s “Roses Are Red (My Love).” JFK was in the White House and John Glenn became the first
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Blind Dog in Park City serves up family recipes, creates community
A life near the ocean laid the foundation for Penelope “Penn” Kinsey’s love of seafood. “I’m an east coast girl,” Penn says. “I was born and raised on oysters and blue crab. … I don’t remember learning how to shuck an oyster and I don’t remember eating my first oyster; they have just always been
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Slinging sushi in Park City
There is certainly no shortage of outstanding dining options on Park City’s Main Street. But for locals and visitors alike, one of the real standouts for many years has been Yuki Yama Sushi. The place is nearly always packed — and for good reason: Yuki Yama serves up some of the freshest and most creative
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The Market at Park City — more than a grocery store
The Market at Park City is more than a grocery store, it’s a venue for dozens of local and regional products — from honey and salsa to baked goods and cake mixes. All you have to do is spend some time perusing the aisles, keeping an eye out for the “Utah’s Own” sticker. At the
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Summit County Search and Rescue is on a mission to save lives
For nearly 50 years, Summit County Search and Rescue (SCSAR) has served the community by fulfilling its mission to save lives. The team operates under the Summit County Sheriff’s Office and is on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for rescues that can last anywhere from a couple hours to multiple days.
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