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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The next generation of bikers in Park City
One of Julie Minahan’s first experiences in Park City was riding down Main Street on her luggage because there was so much snow. When it came time to return to the University of New Hampshire after her spring break visit, she thought to herself, “Why the heck am I leaving this place?” As a ski
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Expanding Park City recreation one trail at a time
The day Bob Radke accepted a ski instructor position at Park City Mountain in 1988 was a fateful day for Park City bikers and hikers. The ski-instructor- turned-trail-builder is responsible for hundreds of miles of trail around Park City. “Recreation is a big part of a balanced lifestyle,” Bob says, describing his intention “to provide
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Inspired Summit Adventures in Park City offers mindful mountain adventures
Park City is the bedrock of Shaun Deutschlander’s vision for growing a business, raising a family and enriching the community. The New York native landed in Park City shortly after graduating from the University of Colorado in Boulder. She accepted a job at the Norwegian Outdoor Exploration Center and started to build her career as
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Photographer Johnny Adolphson brings Utah landscapes into focus
Photos of snowcapped mountains, majestic canyons and breathtaking sunsets have a special kind of magic to them — a magic that photographers like Johnny Adolphson are masters at capturing. With a passion for the Utah wilderness, Johnny explored the state’s parks and mountain peaks as a member of Park City ski patrol in the ’90s
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The best brunch spots in Park City
One of the highlights of summer in the mountains is the bounty of boozy brunches — made even better by a sunny patio with spectacular views. Whether your midday brunch scene is post-hike or pre-nap, there’s a lazy brunch and sassy beverage to suit your needs. Hearth and Hill A warm and gracious gathering spot,
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Renowned chef Lula Martín del Campo opens Don Goyo in Park City
Before opening her restaurant, Don Goyo, renowned chef Lula Martín del Campo thought people who lived in snowy places like Park City were un poquito loco. But after experiencing winter in Park City and the beauty of a snow-covered Main Street, she gets it. “Now I am an addict to the snow,” she laughs. Her
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Meet the godfather of road cycling in Park City
A ribbon of road unwinds before you. You hear the rustle of the quaking aspens that line the Alpine Loop. You’re miles from home, legs pumping, hands on the handlebars, nose to the wind. Life is good. This is just a typical day for Marty Jemison, a professional cyclist — although “professional” is a bit
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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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Park City’s perfect patios
As much as we all love playing in the abundant Park City snow during the winter, we also can’t wait for the weather to turn warm so we can take advantage of the abundant patios, decks, terraces and courtyards that lend themselves to an al fresco drink. Luckily, in Park City, there are a gaggle
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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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Park City: The place to play
You’ve heard it before: People come for the skiing and stay for the summer. That’s because Park City is an amazing place to be year-round. When the valley is scorching, it’s a few degrees cooler in the mountains, so folks come to explore the miles and miles of biking and hiking trails, to dance at
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10 summer adventures in and around Park City
Summer in Park City is truly underrated. The Wasatch Front’s incredible beauty is at its finest, and the adventures are limitless. Here are a few to add to your bucket list — they will take you up mountains, zipping over rivers and even soaring up in the sky! If you love Park City in the
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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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Park City’s summer music calendar 2023
Park City has a knack for shining, for standing out as world-class. And the ever-blossoming summer music scene is no exception. The summer months are packed with music festivals and series, along with events featuring live music and one-off performances. It is a veritable musicscape. The free shows produced by Mountain Town Music are a
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Editor’s Note: Park City, the good life
I have been working on mountain-town magazines for J.C. Bush Creative Media for well over a decade, and each issue we ask the people we profile the same question: What brought you here? Time after time, year after year, we get the same response: I came for the mountains. I came to hike, bike, and
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The ultimate Park City summer event calendar 2023
NAC Barn PartyJune 3 Giddy up to the National Ability Center for a family-friendly evening with dinner, live music, a mechanical bull, an auction and more. Park City Trail SeriesJune 3, July 8, August 5 On your mark, get set, run! The Park City Trail Series hosts three races around the Park City area over
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10 great summer 2023 events in and around Park City
What was once an uneventful time of the year in the mountains is now chock-full of fun and festive events — from concerts and athletic competitions to parades, art fests, food fun and more. Here are some events you won’t want to miss. Park Silly Sunday Market Back for its 17th season, the Park Silly
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The gold of the Andes: Alpaca International
Ninety-five percent of the alpaca fiber in the world has one source: the high Andes in Peru. “Alpacas are an important legacy of my ancestors,” says Zia Boccaccio-De La Vega, the founder and CEO of Alpaca International. “It has been a dream to introduce the noble alpaca fiber to the American market as a fashion
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Uncharted Supply Company has everything you need to withstand life’s perils
People often ask Christian Schauf, founder of Uncharted Supply Company, for an example of when the gear his company makes saved someone’s life. “We don’t get a lot of life-or-death stories because our gear typically fixes the situation before it gets too serious,” Christian explains. “For example, I have countless stories where our Zeus battery
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Woodward Park City delivers the best in action sports year-round
Woodward started as a gymnastics camp on a Pennsylvania farm over 50 years ago. After seeing substantial crossover between gymnastics and action sports, the Woodward brand expanded to include facilities, camps, and programs for sports like BMX, skateboarding, mountain biking, and skiing and snowboarding. Today, there are nine Woodward facilities spread across the US —
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The brunch spot in Park City
Sterling Steak and Lounge owner Jackson Sterling knows music, restaurants and brunch. His father and business partner, Lance Sterling, was part of the House of Blues franchise and opened many of his own music venues. In California, where Jackson is originally from, he managed gospel brunches every Sunday at The Rose in Pasadena for over
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A history of adaptive sports in Park City
When Tracy Meier scored an internship in therapeutic recreation at the National Ability Center (NAC) in 2002, she found herself in a bustling city that was busy welcoming the 2002 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. That fateful winter, through her work at the NAC, Tracy also met her future husband, Monte. “It was my second
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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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Multiple dining options at the Pendry in Canyons Village, Park City
With the opening of the Pendry Park City boutique hotel last ski season visitors and locals got more than just a new ski-in, ski-out lodging destination, they got a handful of impressive new dining options. Pendry, which sits at the base of Canyon Village, boasts five new dining destinations — six if you include the
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Park City wine lists that wow
Park City boasts more than its fair share of outstanding dining destinations. But alas, man cannot survive on food alone. A well-selected beverage paired with your favorite dish can elevate the dining experience in the same way a newly tuned pair of skis can improve your style on the snow. Keeping in mind that the
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Meet The Vintage Room, The St. Regis’ eyepopping pop-up
Deer Valley Resort and The St. Regis Deer Valley rarely do anything that isn’t first class. Both frequently garner awards for their top-notch customer care and the amenities they provide their guests. Their most recent foray, The Vintage Room, has turned the standard ski-in, ski-out lunch and après-ski experience into an eyepopping, opulent affair where
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