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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A celebration in Park City — Pendry style
In celebration of our five-year wedding anniversary and my 31st birthday, my wife and I spoiled ourselves with an overnight stay at Pendry Park City. Upon booking, they asked if there was any special occasion for our stay. I didn’t think much about the question until we sauntered into the room. The first thing we
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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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Skiwear for women who want to look good and shred hard
“When I learned to ski in the late 1970s and early ’80s, it was really exciting, and a little crazy,” says Marion Zaniello, the founder and creative director of Team Event, a super-cool, ’80s-inspired women’s skiwear brand. “It was also a time when ski culture was pushing traditional boundaries. Snowboarding became commercial, and ‘hot doggers’
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Park City’s Megan McJames reflects on her Olympic ski history and what it took to get there
It’s hard enough to make it to the Olympics when you have the support of a team behind you, but making it as an independent athlete? This requires a huge amount of determination, drive, and belief in yourself. Three-time Olympic Alpine skier and lifelong Parkite Megan McJames knows what it feels like to be on
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The godfathers of Park City skiing
If you’ve ever swooshed down the Success or Little Kate runs at Deer Valley or enjoyed some après-ski nosh at Snow Park Lodge, you can thank the legacy of Bob Burns and Otto Carpenter. In the 1940s, these two Park City ski buddies created the first lift-served skiing on what in now Deer Valley’s famed
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The man who redefined the ski industry
Edgar Stern, a successful businessman from New Orleans, had the revolutionary idea to create a ski resort with world-class service and amenities never seen outside a five-star hotel. His foresight redefined the ski industry and changed Park City’s resort culture forever. Born in New York in 1922 and raised in Louisiana by an entrepreneurial family,
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Growing up with Park City
William Kranstover moved to Park City sight unseen in 1972 and etched himself into town history. He was 23 years old and likes to say that he and the town grew up together. He arrived following a two-year teaching stint in Australia and with a fine arts degree from the University of Wisconsin, a passion
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The woman behind Park City Mountain
Deirdra Walsh is back in her element after returning to work at the very place where she first strapped on a snowboard. But these days, Deirdra is on the mountain in a different capacity — she’s the vice president and chief operating officer of Park City Mountain. In her new position, which she started in
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An artist on skis: Alan Schoenberger’s work combines dance, acrobatics and skiing
Alan Schoenberger has pretty much done it all. In his 75 years of life, he’s been a ski racer, a stage performer, a dancer, an inventor, a ski coach, and a world ballet skiing champion, among other things. A man of eclectic talents and interests, Alan got his love of dance and skiing from his
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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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Things to do in Park City if you’re not a skier or snowboarder
You’re on winter vacation, but there’s one hiccup: you don’t ski or snowboard. If you’re looking to do something other than cozying up by a fire or having a spa day, there’s more than enough to choose from. Park City and the Wasatch Back is a year-round outdoor playground. Here are just a few suggestions
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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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8 Park City winter events you won’t want to miss 2022-23
When the skiing is great and the skies are blue, it’s easy to get caught in the routine of ski, eat, sleep, repeat — but to really get a feel for the Park City community, we suggest you explore some of the city’s winter events. Some are hosted by renowned local nonprofits, while others are
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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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Sterling Steak & Lounge brings good food, live music, and a killer brunch to Kimball Junction
Sterling Steak & Lounge is Sterling Venue Ventures Group’s first project in Utah. The restaurant and live music lounge was built and designed by owner and operator Jackson Sterling and his business partner and father, Lance Sterling. The two owners have a long history of success in the production and operation of premiere concert venues
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Bodacious brews in Park City
Beer is having its moment; brews have never been bigger. Utah now boasts more than 30 craft breweries — from Moab to Ogden and with many great brews in the Park City environs. Here are a few sudsy spots to get your beer ‘stache on. The O.G. Brewers When Greg Schirf launched Wasatch Beers in
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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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Food & fun in Park City
Many of us have been cooped up for far too long. We’ve avoided going to restaurants and indulging in many of our favorite activities in the name of health and safety. Well, it’s time to get out there and start enjoying Park City again. Here are some adventures that combine food, fun, and the great
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Mountain Trails Foundation works to preserve the trails in Park City
Building, maintaining, and protecting trails for non-motorized recreation in an outdoor adventure-centered community like Park City is no small task. But for Mountain Trails Foundation (MTF) Executive Director Lora Smith, it’s a mission that is deeply important and personal because Park City’s trails are central to her life. “When I was raising my boys, we
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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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