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2020 Skiing

By Ramon Gomez, Jr.
Oct 20, 2020

Judy and I are taking to the mountains with our dog Zorro and enjoying hikes as we wait for the snow to start falling in Park City. This week we are sharing Conde Nast Traveler's article What to Expect at U.S. Ski Resorts This Winter and how mountains across the country are getting creative to keep you safe. Ski towns were among the first U.S. destinations affected by the coronavirus as the 2019-2020 season hit its stride. Now, as this year's ski season fast approaches, resorts are working hard to ensure that skiers, snowboarders, instructors, and everyone else can stay safe on and off the slopes. Ski resorts across the U.S. recently began unveiling their operating plans and we took a closer look to see just how different they will be. From planning ahead and making reservations for just about everything to big changes to the après scene as we know it, here’s what to expect at U.S. ski resorts this season.

Don’t expect day-of lift tickets - ski resorts are capping access by as much as 50 percent with walk up tickets being mostly eliminated at all 15 Alterra Mountain Company resorts (Deer Valley, Big Bear Mountain, and Winter Park among them). Most resorts are releasing a limited number of lift tickets in advance that must be purchased online or via the resort’s app. Even those who still have valid undated lift tickets saved from last year’s shortened season will need to plan ahead as many resorts are requiring mountain access reservations. While new 2020-2021 lift tickets will come with mountain access included, those with undated tickets will need to contact their resort to make a reservation.

Season passes are the golden ticket - Season pass holders get the biggest benefits all around, including unprecedented refund options, priority reservation days, and even unlimited skiing. Season pass products also offer the most flexibility this winter—important in light of constantly changing COVID-19 surges and travel restrictions. Ikon will roll the purchase price paid for an unused pass to the 2021–22 ski season, while Epic will extend a full or prorated refund depending on the reason for cancellation. But that doesn’t mean you can roll up to any lift as a season pass holder to take on the slopes. Just like with lift tickets, many season pass holders will need to book mountain access reservations in advance in order to hit the slopes.

The main disparity this season is between Vail Resorts' destinations, which are on the Epic Pass, and Alterra's Ikon Pass resorts. This season, all 33 of Vail's owned and operated U.S. resorts—including Breckenridge, Stowe—will require mountain access reservations. The thinking is that the new system will deliver consistency across its own destinations while also making it easier for skiers to plan. Epic season pass holders get an added bonus with the chance to lock in seven priority mountain access reservation dates during a passholder-only booking window (November 6–December 7). Independently operated Epic Pass partner resorts don't have to require reservations and a few are already opting out, including Telluride, Snow Basin, and Sun Valley.

Alterra Mountain Company, which operates 15 U.S. resorts with the Ikon Pass, will not require reservations across all of them. Instead, Alterra is leaving the decision to each of its mountains to decide based on the local environment. (You can find an updated list of what resorts are requiring Ikon pass reservations here.) Right now, most Ikon partner ski areas are not planning to require reservations, including Steamboat and Winter Park in Colorado; Snowbird, Solitude Mountain, and Deer Valley in Utah, and Montana's Big Sky Mountain Resort.

Regardless of the season pass you buy, be sure to check your preferred resort’s site to find out when you can start booking your 2020-2021 dates, if required. Count on reservations for everything else, too and get your phone ready for digital transactions. At minimum, expect to pay with credit cards, as many resorts, including Park City, are going entirely cashless.

Remember - Masks are at required at lifts, in lines, and in town! And, Aprés now translates to “get your group outside”. The once-wonderfully packed après ski scenes, delightfully loud bars, and cozy restaurants we love from seasons past will not look the same this winter. The saving grace is that these things are not entirely going away, but shifting towards more socially distant, outdoors options. Breakfast buffets will be a thing of the past, while new food trucks will make appearances. And sadly, the days of saddling up at the bar for a drink are over, at least for now at most resorts. You’ll still be able to hit the bar to pick up beer or wine (many bars at resorts we spoke to won’t be selling cocktails), but you’ll have to keep your party moving, either to a reserved table outside or back home to your rental condo or mountain home. Check your favorite ski resort’s site for more updates and CLICK HERE for Conde Nast Traveler's complete article.

On a high note - here are 100 Things to Look Forward to This Fall and Winter from the team at Apartment Therapy. If the chillier months approaching has you wondering what there is to do and look forward to when it’s not as nice outside, you’re not alone (especially in 2020). But there’s some great news for you: there’s plenty going on in the months of October through March—you just have to do a bit of looking.

October

Oct. 1-31: Freeform’s “31 Days of Halloween”

Oct. 20-21: Orionids meteor shower

Oct. 21: CMT music awards

Oct. 21: “Black-ish” season premiere on ABC

Oct. 23: Hallmark’s holiday movie kickoff

Oct. 27: “This Is Us” season premiere on ABC

Oct. 29: National Cat Day (aka, another day to shower your cat with goodies)

Oct. 30: “In Search of the Sanderson Sisters: A Hocus Pocus Hulaween Takeover“

Oct. 30: “The Mandalorian” season premiere on Disney+

Oct. 30: Sam Smith’s “Live from Abbey Road Studios” livestream performance

Oct. 31: Halloween

Oct. 31: Full Blue Moon (October’s second full moon)

Oct. 31-Nov. 2: Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead)

November

Nov. 1: Daylight Saving Time ends (aka, you gain an extra hour of sleep)

Nov. 1-30: Native American Heritage Month

Nov. 3: Election Day (vote, vote, vote!)

Nov. 14: Diwali (Festival of Light)

Nov. 15: E! People’s Choice Awards

Nov. 15: “The Crown” season premiere on Netflix

Nov. 17: Take a Hike Day (so, go for that hike)

Nov. 17-18: Leonid meteor shower

Nov. 25: “The Christmas Chronicles 2” movie premiere on Netflix

Nov. 26: Thanksgiving

Nov. 26: “Stylish with Jenna Lyons” premiere on HBO Max

Nov. 27: Black Friday

Nov. 28: Small Business Saturday

Nov. 30: Cyber Monday

Nov. 30: Full Beaver Moon

Nov. (anytime): Friendsgiving (even though it’ll be much more distanced this year)

Dec. 1: Giving Tuesday

Dec. 1-25: Freeform’s “25 Days of Christmas”

Dec. 10-18: Hanukkah

Dec. 13-14: Geminids meteor shower

Dec. 21: Winter Solstice

Dec. 21: Crossword Puzzle Day

Dec. 21-22: Ursids meteor shower

Dec. 24: Christmas Eve

Dec. 25: Christmas Day

Dec. 26-Jan. 1: Kwanzaa

Dec. 29: Full Cold Moon

Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve

Jan. 1: New Year’s Day

Jan. 3-4: Quadrantids meteor shower

Jan. 4: National Trivia Day

Jan. 8: National Bubble Bath Day (plan accordingly!)

Jan. 10: National Houseplant Appreciate Day

Jan. 18: Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Jan. 28: Full Wolf Moon

Jan. 29: National Puzzle Day (the perfect day to do puzzles all day)

Jan. 31: Grammy Awards

Feb. 1-March 1: Black History Month

Feb. 2: Groundhog Day

Feb. 7: “The Puppy Bowl” on Animal Planet

Feb. 7: Super Bowl LV

Feb. 12: Lunar New Year

Feb. 13: Galentine’s Day

Feb. 14: Valentine’s Day

Feb. 16: Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday)

Feb. 18: National Drink Wine Day

Feb. 20: National Love Your Pet Day

Feb. 27: Full Snow Moon

Feb. 28: The Golden Globe Awards

March 1: National Workout Buddy Day (grab your roomie and get to it)

March 1-31: Women’s History Month

March 1-31: National Craft Month (time to embrace the craft you love or want to try)

March 7: Critics Choice Awards

March 8: International Women’s Day

March 12: World Sleep Day

March 14: Daylight Saving Time starts (longer days, woo!)

March 14: National Pi Day (although unrelated, a great reason to eat pie)

March 17: St. Patrick’s Day

March 20: Spring Equinox

March 20: International Day of Happiness

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Hiking, Stretching and House Hunting

By Ramon Gomez, Jr.
Nov 13, 2019

This week we are looking at a few great autumn hikes in the Salt Lake area, the importance of exercise & stretching coming into ski and snowboarding season and what to look for when buying a home during the colder months.

Here are Three Fall Hikes Near Salt Lake City - Take a gander at the mountainsides around Salt Lake City and you’ll see the reds and yellows starting to pop, which means only one thing: leaf peeping season is officially here! As any seasoned leaf peeper will tell you, the vibrant hues are fleeting, so get out there while the getting’s good. These three fall hikes near Salt Lake City are perfect for getting up into the mountains and soaking in the fall colors before shoulder season’s mud and cold come to call.

Silver Lake to Bowhunter Loop at Deer Valley - Difficulty: Medium, Dogs: Permitted on-leash, Highlights: High-elevation meadow and views from Bowhunter Loop

Just a short drive up Interstate 80 is Park City, where you’ll be able to enjoy resort town access to trails and amenities without the typical crowds this time of year. This hike to the top of Deer Valley’s Bald Mountain starts at the resort’s mid-mountain Silver Lake Lodge, easing your trek to the high-altitude aspen trees a bit.

Drive past downtown Park City on Deer Valley Drive before heading up Marsac Ave. to the parking garage at Silver Lake Lodge. From there, access the Silver Lake trailhead just past the Homestake Express chairlift. Now for the hard part. Ascend nearly 1,300 feet through twisting, root-covered singletrack towards the top of Bald Mountain. You’ll pass through massive, golden aspen groves with periodic scenic overlooks over the Jordanelle Reservoir before reaching the the summit. From there, descend on the snaking Ontario Canyon trail through a field of crimson scrub oak into a high-mountain meadow will fall wildflowers. A short way further, take a left on the Bowhunter Loop. Complete a clockwise loop on the undulating trail before returning the way you came, up Ontario Canyon and down Silver Lake until you reach the lodge.

Broads Fork Trail in Big Cottonwood Canyon - Difficulty: Hard, Dogs: Not permitted, Highlights: 270-degree views of Dromedary, O’Sullivan and Twin Peaks

Upper Broads Fork is home to some serious alpine terrain, and along on the way, you’ll be treated to some gorgeous high-elevation forests, meadows and waterfalls. Start by driving up Big Cottonwood Canyon on UT 190 for four and a half miles and park just below the s-curve. The trailhead is just past the picnic area, where you’ll begin an ascent of more than 2,100 feet in just over two and a half miles. It’s common to see moose on the trail this time of year. Everyone loves posting moose pictures on social media, but be sure to give them ample distance.

While climbing the steep, heavily-forested trail, you’ll pass by a couple small falls before ultimately reaching your turnaround point in a rocky meadow with breathtaking views of the surrounding peaks. Some of the Wasatch’s most imposing mountains, including Dromedary, O’Sullivan and the Salt Lake Twins form an awe-inspiring natural cathedral. After you’ve had your fill of views, return the way you came back to the trailhead.

Ferguson Canyon to Overlook - Difficulty: Medium/Hard, Dogs: Permitted on-leash, Highlights: Overlook views of Salt Lake Valley

The trail up Ferguson Canyon rewards hikers with incredible views of the Salt Lake Valley and mountain cirques similar to those in the Cottonwood Canyons, but since it’s not part of the Salt Lake City Watershed you’re allowed to bring your four-legged companions along. The trailhead is located just past Big Cottonwood Canyon Road off of Wasatch Blvd. Take a left on Prospector Drive just past the 7-11, then an immediate right to continue on Prospector and finally a left on Timberline drive where the trailhead is. Start by heading up the gravel road past the water tank before heading straight up the canyon.

The trail rises some 1,500 vertical feet into the Twin Peaks Wilderness, and is lined with rock buttresses that are popular among rock climbing climbers. Thirsty pooches will appreciate several natural springs along the way. In about two miles, you’ll reach a rocky outcropping with expansive views back over the Salt Lake Valley. Most people will turn around here and head back down the way they came, though truly hearty hikers can continue up the increasingly steep trail for another mile and a half to reach the ridge and climb to the top of Storm Mountain.

The ski resorts will be opening soon and we wanted to share some Tips for Preventing Common Ski and Snowboard Injuries. Stacy McCooey of MountainTop Physical Therapy offers insight into winter’s on-mountain injuries and how to best avoid them. By doing just a few targeted exercises ahead of your time on the mountain can greatly reduce your likelihood of sustaining ski and snowboard injuries.

Of course, avoiding injury altogether is preferable. The good news is most injuries can be prevented with simple exercises or minimizing the amount of time you spend walking in ski boots. Knee problems, for instance, can be mitigated by strengthening the hamstrings and hips while shoulder injuries can be offset by working on the rotator cuffs. “I think dry-land training is so important in injury prevention and now is the perfect time to do it,” says McCooey. “It depends on your sport and body type, but often we develop muscle imbalances from our activities and daily habits. The general theme is to lengthen what is too short and strengthen what is too long. It is all about creating a balance that allows your joints, muscles, tendons and nerves to function optimally. Balance is crucial within the demands of your sport/desired activity.” While it usually takes around six weeks to see meaningful muscle growth from exercise programs, people can begin to gain strength and improve neuro-muscular connections within the first couple of weeks. Although there are dozens of individual exercises, from lunges and squats to hip lifts and everything in between.

So what about stretching? Apparently, the jury is still out on the benefits of static position stretching. Instead, McCooey recommends warming the muscles up with some dynamic movement, taking it easy on the first couple of runs, and tuning into what’s happening with your body. After a day on the slopes, many of us head straight to the hot tub for a long soak, but it may not be for everyone. “For cooling down, you can try some gentle stretches or other forms of recovery,” says McCooey. “A hot tub can feel great and loosen up stiff joints, but it may also increase inflammation.

Anyone who’s wished they too could tumble sans pain into the ridiculous shapes young children do while skiing and snowboarding, also knows injury can become more prevalent as we get older. “Nutrition, genetics, and body type all come into play, but in general, as we age, our bodies become less pliable and we lose muscle mass,” says McCooey. “This increases the demand on a maintenance or ‘TLC’ routine we likely could get by without in years past. The good news is that the effects of aging can largely be mitigated by catching things early, before they turn in to an actual injury.” Adding variety to your routine is one of the best ways to do this. Since most of us spend a lot of time sitting, with our legs bent at 90 degrees, and facing forward, any movement that switches up these day-to-day patterns can be helpful, whether it’s moving from side to side or getting down into the “third-world squat”. McCooey also suggests getting over the ‘one final run’ syndrome. “Injuries usually happen when we’re not feeling one hundred percent and decide to take that last run we’re not mentally or physically prepared for,” says McCooey. “The most important advice to avoid injury is to always listen to and respect your pain.” Need some more ideas for training? Check out these simple, but effective exercises. 

Are you looking to move, here are 4 Tips for Home-Buying During the Colder Months:

Attend cozy open houses - Use the time you're looking for a home to mingle and fight the winter blues. Go see what's open in your area, check out a new location or inspect a home you really want. Open houses provide many opportunities including the chance to mingle and network. Even if you don't like the house you visit, you may hear of others nearby. You'll find many houses for sale in the winter that have open houses, and checking them out in person can show you exactly what the house will be like during the colder months.

Read the home inspection reports - While it's chilly outside, pull up a comfy chair and a mug of hot chocolate or coffee and do some research. With the bad weather and cold air that come with the season in some areas of the country, it's easier to sit inside and get the monotonous part of moving out of the way first. Plus, getting some of the boring stuff done early gives you more time to spend on the fun things like getting open house gifts.

Look for drafts and other leaks - There's no better time than winter to check out houses for sale. With the home working at the highest level, potential buyers can easily check out windows and doors for air leaks. Gaps are easier to find because drafts are often present when the winter wind is blowing hard outside. Plus, going to showings in the winter lets you see the property during the drab months of the year, allowing you to envision it in the nicer weather.

Check out the parking in bad weather - When you need a parking spot close to home in the winter, it's best to go for showings during this season. Looking at houses when there's snow on the ground lets you see where the problems occur in the area. You can avoid houses that have access problems, drainage issues or are last on the list for the snowplow.

Many people think winter is a bad time to look for a new home; however, several advantages make this season better than most. For example, if you don't want to go out in the cold weather, then chances are neither will your neighbors. Second, a home will show all its problems in the winter because the systems have to work extremely hard to keep up with frigid temperatures.

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Hiking & Shot Skis

By Ramon Gomez, Jr.
Sep 26, 2018

As the air becomes crisp and the cool mornings roll in we have a wonderful couple of weeks to take in the magnificent colors happening in the mountains. Park City Magazine has a great article this week that we wanted to share as there is only a short window for watching the leaves change in the Best Hikes for Leaf Peeping in Park City. The shortest, most colorful season of the year is upon us. Early autumn reds and oranges are popping up on the slopes and soon the hillsides will be covered in gold. In between the rain and snow, we recommend you get out on the trail to catch the magnificent display. Here are our top picks for leaf peeping this season. 

Summit Park’s Over Easy Trail - Nestled up in the forest along the I-80 between Park City and Salt Lake City, the entire Summit Park trail system is a great place for leaf peeping. If you’re on foot, hop onto the 2.5-mile, out-and-back Over Easy neighborhood walking trail, where you can meander through shady pine forest and alpine meadows. This hike is easy and perfect for the whole family. Dog owners take note: the north section of the trail sits in Salt Lake County where dogs aren’t allowed.

McLeod Creek Trail - Want to take in a view of all the area surroundings? The all ages–friendly McLeod Creek Trail runs all the way from Park City proper to Kimball Junction. You can bike the whole paved and crushed-gravel path over bridges and along the creek (and even connect to the Millennium Trail which runs all the way to Summit Park) or just walk a smaller section.

Iron Canyon Trail - For a short, moderately steep hike with a great pay-off, head up Iron Canyon Trail. The trailhead can be accessed at the top of Iron Canyon Drive, the road turns into dead end and the trail is right in the middle (exit Hwy 224 on Meadows Drive). Lush aspens and pine groves drop you in the midst of a dazzling display of yellow and deep green while the overlook at the top offers a wider view of the colorful ski slopes of Park City Mountain Resort. The hike is roughly 2.25 miles out-and-back.

Fantasy Ridge - Not one for the faint of heart, Fantasy Ridge is a grueling hike up to the 9,990-foot summit we all love to race to on powder days. Before even getting to Fantasy Ridge, you’ll need to take the 1.6 mile Tombstone trail from the Red Pine Lodge. Once you reach Tombstone Peak, you can hop onto Fantasy Ridge where sweeping views of Park City await.

Crescent Lift Trail Loops - Once you head up Crescent Lift (open through Oct. 22) at the Park City Base Area, you have the option to create multiple loops of varying lengths. After hopping off the lift, take Crescent Ridge Road to Three Candles and take a right onto Keystone. At the end of Keystone Trail, the woods break into the open meadow of Shadow Lake. Take a loop around the lake and keep your eyes peeled for moose, but don’t get too close. You can return to the Crescent lift via the Jupiter Access Road to the Apex trail, which hooks back into Keystone, Three Candles, the Crescent Ridge Road, and then, finally, the top of the Crescent lift.

Silver Lake Trail - Start your journey at Deer Valley’s Silver Lake Lodge and alternatively traverse dense forest and open ski runs. Along the way and from the 9,346-foot summit, you’ll have plenty of opportunity to bask in the glorious vistas of the Jordanelle Reservoir, framed by foliage. Unfortunately, summer lift operations have ended at Deer Valley, so plan to hike back on your own.

Clayton Peak - Guardsman Pass gets so decked out in fall colors (before most of a lowlands), you may be tempted just to drive all the way back down through Big Cottonwood Canyon. There are plenty of hikes in the area to choose from, but if you’re looking for something relatively short with views from a summit, check out Clayton Peak. It’s moderately steep, but relatively short (2.5-3 miles out and back) and has some excellent 360-degree views of the area, including Deer Creek and the Jordanelle Reservoirs, Brighton Resort, and Mt. Timpanogos. Chances are you’ll even run into a bit of snow up there. You can access the trail from the same parking lot as Bloods Lake, just head up along the ridge rather than down to the lake. See you on the trails!

Don't forget to mark your calendars as the 3rd Annual Park City Shot Ski Event is coming up on October 13, 2018 at 2pm on Main Street. This year, the event invites 1,275 shot-takers to break Breckenridge’s record set in January 2018 of 1,266 participants and 425 skis. A $25 ticket includes a spot on the shot-ski, one souvenir shot glass and a token to enjoy a High West specialty drink at one of several after-party locations. All proceeds will go to Park City Sunrise Rotary Club’s Grant Program for 20 community organizations. For more info click here.

Looking to add some more excitement to your calendar, here are the upcoming Egyptian Theatre Events:

An Evening with Judy Collins: October 11th-13th

Jesse Colin Young: October 18th-20th

The SteelDrivers: October 25th-27th

Foghat: November 1st-4th

Melissa Manchester: November 9th-11th

For more info click here.

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Hiking In Park City

By Ramon Gomez, Jr.
Aug 16, 2017

Ramon and ZorroSunday afternoon we went hiking with our dog Zorro and followed that with fish n chips, burger and a beer at The Boneyard in Park City - ahh the good life....

Now is a great time to be taking to the trails in Park City. The hills surrounding Park City offer more than 150 miles of public trails ideal for hiking. From scenic strolls to adrenaline-raising terrain, Park City is a great hiking destination. For more details and links to printable maps from Mountaintrails.org

Here are a few of our favorite trails:

Round Valley: (Beginner to Intermediate) This hiking and biking complex is located on the eastern edge of Park City, near US-40 on Kearns Blvd. The trails are well-marked and some trail intersections include trail maps. View Round Valley Trail Map

Masonic Hill/April Mountain: Located in the heart of Park City with over 450 acres of open space and 15 miles of trails. Click here to view map.

Glenwild Loop 8.5 miles. Located across I-80 from Kimball Junction, this trail is great for hiking and trail running. Learn more.

Looking for something to do in Utah this weekend, well we have listed out some of the amazing events that are happening state-wide.

CountDown LIVE at Bountiful "Music in the Park" August 18 - Bountiful City Park - Bountiful City’s “Music in the Park” is featuring CountDown Band Friday, August 18th, starting at 7pm. Concert will be held at the Main Stage at the Bountiful City Park: 400 North and 200 West. Don’t miss this amazing show! Free

Salzsee European Auto Show 2017 August 19 -Solitude Mountain Resort - The Salzsee European Auto Show will not only be memorable but may become an event that you, your family and friends will want to participate in for years to come. Salzsee, German for Salt Lake, is Utah’s elite European car show. Spectators Free

Slip and Soar Summer 2017 - Send Off - August 19 - Olympic Park - Park City - Celebrate summer with an afternoon (or evening) full of slip ‘n slide on the water ramps at the Spence Eccles Olympic Freestyle Pool. Enjoy live music and all the slipping and sliding you can handle, plus food and cold beverages will be available for sale. Spectators Free

28th Annual Great Salt Lake Truck Show August 18 - August 19 - Thanksgiving Point - Lehi - The Great Salt Lake Truck Show is a non-profit organization that benefits the National Kidney Foundation of Utah and Idaho. Any and all donations are welcome. Free

Utah Beer Festival 2017 August 19 - August 20 - Utah State Fair Park - Salt Lake City Weekly’s annual beer festival is back for its 8th year, Aug 19-20, 2017! This year’s event now covers two days and includes beer, food, music and fun! $5 - $75

Reggae Rise Up Festival August 19 - August 20 - The Rivers Edge - Heber City - Music, Vendors, Adult Games, Crafts, Relaxing Stations and more! This year’s lineup features Slightly Stoopid, Citizen Cope, Iration, Stick Figure, J Boog, The Movement, The Holdup, Conkarah, Iya Terra, Jungle Man Sam, Tribe of I, Makisi, & more! $35 - $45

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Balancing Work & Life

By Ramon Gomez, Jr.
Sep 28, 2016

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Starting from an early age, as most of you reading this blog, we begin working full-time. The Wife and I love our life in real estate and to be the best real estate agents we can be we take little breaks and see this great country. The perk of smart phones, tablets, laptops and hot spots is that they allow us to be available for our clients and by having a team agent cover the home front makes all the difference as we travel. We have learned some helpful tips in our work -life balance and think some are of useful benefit in adult lives.

We decided to start with our first (and favorite) - Go On Vacation. In any field of work we all need a vacation as it is necessary for ourselves, clients, employees, etc. We do better in life when we have some down time to relax and recharge. A good vacation allows one to take a breather and renew excitement for the work that allowed them to take the vacation in the first place. Now, vacations are usually far and few between so in the meantime, pick one day a week to take off - recharge and explore your own town, read a book, or kick back and take a nap. The key to a successful and relaxing while on vacation is (in our case) to have a reliable REALTOR® (or agent on your team) cover you while you’re away.

The hard part for most people is to put themselves first and realize that our own well being should be a priority. In an effort to do more for ourselves the Wife and I try to schedule one hour a day to do something for ourselves - to make this easier we started getting up a little earlier in the morning to enjoy our cup of coffee a little bit longer. A couple other tips we have found that help us is deciding on your business hours and expectations with your clients and employees, which can be a bit tricky, but worth the effort to re-evaluate. And, one of the hardest things in the work-life balance is to not be afraid to say no.

All of our tips are easier said then done, but with little adjustments here and there to find more time for yourself and your family will help you to be more productive and happier in the long run.

We have a few ideas to help kick off your break time:

Now through mid October the Wasatch Front is a great place for a drive or a hike to take in the beautiful Fall Foliage. It’s difficult to predict the exact dates of the leaves turning, because there are a number of factors involved. But a good gauge is to assume that the best fall foliage viewing season begins in the highest elevations is now and through early-October in most places.

Take a Halloween Cruise October 1 - October 31 at the CLAS Ropes Course - Provo. Enjoy a themed adventure riverboat ride on the Provo River as they cater to the young at heart so be ready for family friendly fun!

The Sundance Scenic Lift Full Moon Ride runs October 13 - October 15 at the Sundance Mountain Resort. For a truly unique experience, enjoy the Sundance lift ride by the light of the full moon. Be sure to bundle up as temperatures can become chilly at night in the mountains.

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Hiking In My Park City Backyard

By Ramon Gomez, Jr.
Aug 03, 2016

Park City is known for its award winning trail network that winds and turns through this beautiful area. Nestled in the Wasatch Mountains and only minutes away from Park City’s Main Street and Salt Lake City, are the communities of Pinebrook, Jeremy Ranch, and Summit Park. These subdivisions are nestled into the mountains and offer perfect single family home and condominium options for daily commuters and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

In addition to the out-the-door access to Flying Dog trail and other legendary Park City trail systems, these three communities fall within the boundaries of the award-winning Park City school district. As for amenities each has something great to offer.  Pinebrook is home to numerous restaurants like Billy Blanco's, yoga & running shops, a dry cleaner, a nail salon and grocery stores. Pinebrook also features its own private trail system, park, tennis courts and a wide array of entry, custom and luxury home options. Jeremy Ranch is known for spacious single family homes that are bathed in sunlight and feature dramatic views. This community also offers golfers easy access to its pristine, manicured full course where one can experience the only Arnold Palmer Signature course in Utah.

IMG_6978 (1)Summit Park offers secluded homes that are encompassed by mountain wilderness and numerous trail systems that will lead you to stunning views of the entire Wasatch range. We love living in Summit Park where we see wildlife daily and can leave our home and hit the trails in minutes with our dog Zorro.

 

 

 

IMG_6976 (1)If you are looking to be within a short driving distance from Salt Lake and all the recreational options Park City has to offer, be sure to visit our website and check out the available real estate in Pinebrook, Jeremy Ranch, and Summit Park.

 

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Outdoors in Park City

By Ramon Gomez, Jr.
Jul 13, 2016

AAEAAQAAAAAAAAfxAAAAJDA1MDUxZTVkLTMwMjQtNDlhMi1hYzhhLTNiNDg5NDIwZGY4YQPark City has been on the biking map for sometime and is proud to have been awarded a Gold Medal in Singletrack.  Our fair town is also one of the Top 10 Mountain Bike Destinations in North America. But, let's not forget our hikers - Park City, Utah boasts more than 400 miles of trails and it can be difficult to know which hikes are suited for you, here are five local favorites! Whether you're searching for family-friendly outings or a longer adventure to the top of a mountain, any one of these trails is a great starting point for your next Park City hike.

The Rio Olympics are one month away, so get your gold medal experience at the Utah Olympic Park as there is fun for the entire family and activities daily. In the mood for something pleasant to the ears... the Park City Beethoven Festival officially kicks off its 33rd season at the Park City Community Church and runs through August 15th at various venues around town. Not enough things to do in Park City - well check out a Historical Gourmand Food Tour with Chris McLaws - Ranked #1 Thing To Do by TripAdvisor.

Prior to becoming a Realtor I was in the hospitality business for many years and managed a number of golf clubs, including the prestigious Glenwild - right here in Park City. My love of golf and knowledge of Golf Clubs has helped in the sales and purchases of many homes in golf communities around Park City. Here is a video of all the Golf Club Communities in the Park City area to give you a glimpse at all these beautiful courses. Let me know if you have any questions about homes for sale or if you are looking to list your home at one of these great courses.

On a quick side note... I am proud to be a part of the National Association of Realtors and to have recently earned my Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS). Please let me know how I may help you in your international home sale or search.

Tags: Real Estate, Park City, Golf, Biking, Hiking
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