Expanded excellence in Deer Valley
Since opening the day after Christmas — December 26, 1981 — Deer Valley Resort has evolved from a hidden gem into a world-renowned travel destination, setting and raising ski industry standards for luxury, service and terrain. It’s been a remarkable journey — and one that continues apace. Deer Valley Resort began as a modest ski
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Elevating the art scene in Park City
Relévant Galleries, the newest gallery on the scene in Park City, has been taking the art community by storm. Their innovative and interactive approach to art is about more than just hanging photographs on a wall and beckoning people to come look. In fact, one of the first things they did upon opening was to
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The culture of Canyons Village in Park City
The Canyons Village Management Association has been working for decades to develop Canyons Village into a world-class destination and community. Each spring, as the weather warms, the ski village transforms from a majestic, snow-laden community into a summertime escape. From hiking under the ever-changing leaves to riding singletrack trails — Canyons Village at Park City
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Canyons Village, Park City: Family farm to family fun
Before there were world-famous ski slopes sprouting out of Canyons Village, there were mines and farmlands. (In fact, the village is built atop the former Loertscher farm.) When mining became obsolete, skiing became, by necessity, more than a local pastime; it became the avy pack for Park City’s economic revival. In 1968, five years after
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The reinvented spaces of Old Town, Park City
Park City is a town of reinvention, and nowhere is that more obvious than in Old Town. Summit County has 112 sites on the National Register of Historic Places, most of which are here in Park City. Many buildings remain from the mining days, despite the 1898 fire. Some are private homes, while others have
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Meet Chris Nielson: Stifel’s new Park City branch manager
Before becoming branch manager of Stifel’s beautiful new office in Park City, Chris Nielsen was no slouch when it came to serving his clients’ vast financial needs. He began his career in 1996 with A.G. Edwards then made the move to Stifel in 2007, which is where he has spent more than half of his
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Blackdog Builders is a father-daughter run business offering a full spectrum of construction and design services
According to The Family Business Consulting Group, less than one-third of family businesses survive into the second generation, and when they do, most are taken over by a son. These are two of the many ways Blackdog Builders goes against the norm and breaks stereotypes. While owner Todd Evans is still heavily involved, the second
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Park City boutique Grace Clothiers offers unique clothing, handmade jewelry and artisan home goods
Laura Montecot-Fruth came to the U.S. from Peru in 1986 to learn English. She started her studies at Hunter College in New York and then moved to New York City for work. “A friend of mine offered me a job at a restaurant in the Conde? Nast Building [now named 4 Times Square] where Vogue,
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Canyons Village in Park City: A walkable and family friendly ski village
Canyons Village acts as Park City Mountain’s northern base. It is both the most accessible part of the ski area — you’ll drive past it as you head toward Old Town — and the most family friendly, with the heated Orange Bubble Express chairlift and a children’s center. If you want to ski beyond the
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Pendry Plaza in Canyons Village has shopping, dining and winter events
Pendry Plaza is a sleek, open-air gathering space nestled at the base of the ski slopes leading to Park City Mountain’s Canyons Village. The plaza bears the name of the hotel that encircles the property, the Pendry, but isn’t just for Pendry guests. The plaza is open to the public and adds diversity and excitement
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Powder Watts cuts energy consumption, saves users hundreds of dollars a month
Anyone who has lived in a mountain town can understand the predicament Tom Clardy was in eight years ago. After a heavy load of snow cracked several of the rooftop solar panels on his Park City home, he ventured onto the roof to clear the snow and found himself falling through the top layer of
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Deer Valley and Extell Development Company team up to expand Park City skiing
It’s been in the works for years — a new ski resort nestled in the Wasatch Mountains near Park City. The hype was at an all-time high when Extell Development Company unveiled their vision for the first major ski destination to be created in the last 40 years. Over last summer, news broke that Deer
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Property management done right in Park City
In the 1980s, Olympian hurdler Jack Davis was invited to Park City by Nick Badami, the then-owner of Park City Ski Corporation, to develop the Park City Mountain base area. With two Olympic medals under his belt, Jack got to work developing the Snow Flower Condominiums, The Village Loft and the first phase of The
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Kimball Junction: Park City’s shopping and dining hub
Kimball Junction offers a welcome escape from the bustle of downtown Park City. Here, there’s abundant parking, both big box and locally owned businesses, and a growing number of restaurants. It boasts all the comforts of a much larger city but with a small-town feel and easy access to the outdoors. In addition to myriad
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Canyons Village: A resort playground and kid paradise
Canyons Village is sandwiched between McPolin Barn and Utah Olympic Park just off Highway 224 north of Old Town. The community is notoriously easy to access (without traffic, SLC is around 30 minutes by car) and most people go car-free once they’ve made the journey in. In addition to being walkable, Canyons Village sits at
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Deer Valley: Park City’s upscale resort community
Deer Valley is best known for its snow-covered hills and award-winning ski runs, but in the summer, the resort transforms into a mecca for lift-served downhill mountain biking, outdoor live music and hiking. It is a paradise for people who want to get out in the mountains, while enjoying the comforts of five-star lodging and
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Old Town: The heartbeat and historic center of Park City
The true heart of Park City is found in Old Town, a little strip of land bordered by two massive ski areas — Deer Valley Resort and Park City Mountain — that evolve into summer adventure hubs when the snow melts. Old Town isn’t the largest neighborhood, but it’s by far the most historic. It
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Utah Olympic Park offers summer fun for all ages
The Utah Olympic Park has long been a top destination for people in search of a summer adventure. But this year, the park is expanding its offerings to reach an audience that has historically been somewhat excluded from the fun: kids ages 2 to 8. The park’s new action tower was designed for the smallest
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The Mountain Beer Festival in Park City returns for another round in 2023
If tasting beer from Utah’s best breweries isn’t enough to entice you to the Mountain Beer Festival on September 16 and 17, perhaps the fact that the event is accessed by chairlift will be. For the second year, Mountain Beer Festival participants will hop on Deer Valley Resort’s Silver Lake Express to be whisked up
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Where luxury meets the outdoors in Park City
The Waldorf Astoria Park City provides a luxurious getaway for travelers looking for the highest level of sophistication. But the grand, five-star hotel also happens to be situated at the base of Park City Mountain, providing guests with an experience that’s at the intersection of luxury and adventure. Kellie Hanselman, the director of sales and
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A dinner party to rival all dinner parties in Park City
The most highly anticipated dining experience of the year takes place right on Main Street — make that the center of Main Street — when guests gather for the largest dinner party in the state. A long, al fresco table runs down the street, accommodating over 2,500 guests who gather for a meal as the
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The inside scoop on Park City real estate 2023
The real estate market is constantly changing, leaving buyers and sellers unsure of when to make a move and when to lay low. To provide some insight, we sat down with Abbi Martz and Bill Ligety, long-term Parkites who are recognized among America’s top 1 percent of real estate professionals. The time- proven team works
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Owners of Elume look back at the evolution of Park City and the life it’s afforded them
Running a high-end lighting business was never part of Jen Brassey or Joe Ardovino’s long-term plan, but somehow they ended up just where they needed to be. Their company, Elume, reflects their individual strengths and has afforded them the mountain lifestyle they love so much — golf and waterskiing in the summer and skiing and
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Mayflower Mountain Resort promises to be the most impressive ski resort built in decades
Aptly named after the historic mine nestled within its 6,000-plus acres, Mayflower Mountain Resort is slated to be a one-of-a-kind ski area and luxury village, with planners claiming that it will be the most impressive ski resort built in decades. “You hear of too many issues going on in ski land with inadequate capacity, inadequate
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AHU Wellness Lounge: Park City’s newest spot for alternative healing
AHU Wellness Lounge is Park City’s newest spot for alternative healing. They offer a modern approach to whole-body wellness with unique and specialized treatments to fit your needs, including a full-service oxygen bar and the innovative Firefly Light Therapy, a safe, non-invasive light therapy for pain, gut issues, and neurological disorders. At the AHU Wellness
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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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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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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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Williams Metcalf Interiors brings experience and a fresh perspective to each project
Almost two years ago, Alice Williams and Morgan Metcalf traded life on the East Coast for life in the mountains of Utah. And as they settle into their respective homes, they’re helping others do the same — tapping into their deep well of interior design experience. At Williams Metcalf Interiors, you get a two-for-one deal.
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