As you probably are aware, each year traffic and the number of people increase in Park City during ski season and during the Sundance Film Festival. In fact, nearly 2 million visitors come to our little town, which has a small year round population of only 8,000 residents. This January, Park City will begin learning about how people and traffic move around the city due to a pilot project that...
If you are a film buff, you will be excited to know that a new film festival is scheduled for June 8-11, 2016. The Park City International Film Festival will be holding its inaugural event this summer, with organizers hoping that the festival will continue to be held annually. The event is being organized by a Utah County organization — the Equity United Foundation. The organization plans to screen family...
Concerts at Park City is hosting the 4th annual concert series that will take place during the Sundance Film Festival. This concert series will encourage attendees to donate food or funds for the Utah Food Bank. According to Concerts at Park City creator Stephanie DeGraw, there are three goals for the series: • Help the hungry by collecting canned food, as well as raising monetary funds • Expose independent musicians...
Many people have skied Park City Mountain Resort or the Canyons or both. However, no one up to this time has skied at the new, combined resort that brings both resorts together. This will change on Nov. 21, which is opening day for the massive new resort. This new resort, now being marketed as simply “Park City” offers more than 7,300 acres of terrain and 300 trails. This new resort...
We all understand that many people come to Park City to enjoy the great snow! However, some of those people may not be as advanced or experienced on the slopes as others. Here’s a look at some of the best beginner ski slopes at our area resorts. All of the areas offer great beginner terrain, and are home to wide, open trails and slopes that offer beginners a great experience....
Ok. No one is every going to argue that Park City is THE destination for those who enjoy skiing or snowboarding. With our wonderful resorts, terrific accommodations, and so many entertainment options — this is the place to be. However, there are some wonderful things to do in Park City alternatives to the usual winter skiing or snowboarding activities. Let’s Go Tubing A great family-friendly winter activity is tubing....
A really exciting event is slated to hit Park City Oct. 6-9. During this time, the 13th annual FiRE (Future in Review) Conference will take place at the Stein Erickson Lodge. Previously, this event had been held in Laguna Beach, California, and this year marks the first time it happens in Park City. Mark Anderson and Sharon Anderson Morris, program directors, have assembled a group of business leaders and scientists...
Recently the media reported that fugitive U.S. intelligence contractor Edward Snowden opened a Twitter account and started following the NSA. His first tweet was a telling “Can you hear me now?” entry. Should you want to hear Edward Snowden for yourself, you will soon have the opportunity. Whether you think he’s a criminal or a patriot, he can hear him speak to a Utah audience at Park City’s Eccles Center....
Recently, Park City lit up the path to Main Street. Lights were turned on the walkway between Main Street and Swede Alley. The lights run between the Swede Alley walkway and the Main Street walkway, creating a wonderful pedestrian path. This walkway is considered a critical access between the transit center to Main Street. The bronze sculpture of a bear lounging on a bench is a highlight of this unique...
Fall in Park City is one of my favorite seasons and this weekend, we will see the leaves starting to present their wonderful colors. And even better, the skies will also be filled with vibrant colors. The Autumn Aloft hot air balloon festival will take place September 19-20 and will draw a colorful collection of balloons to the area. During the Festival, the best chance to see these balloons is...
