Utah Exploration

By Ramon Gomez, Jr.

Jan 25, 2021

Judy and I love to travel the state of Utah with our dog Zorro and this week we wanted to share Travel Awaits article 9 Utah State Parks That Should Be On Your Bucket List. Utah’s stunning landscape is far from a secret. The state’s “Mighty 5” pack of Zion, Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef, Canyonlands, and Arches national parks has long been a staple of family road trips and bucket-list adventures. Utah’s splendors do not end at the national parks, they extend into a system of 43 amazing state parks, here are nine Utah state parks that should be on your bucket list.

1. Dead Horse Point State Park - Just a half-hour drive from the world-famous rock formations of Arches National Park is another not-to-be-missed Utah experience: the overlook at Dead Horse Point State Park, which provides a big-picture view of the Colorado River meandering through the area’s canyons and mesas.

2. Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park- If sand dunes are as fascinating to you as they are to me, Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park is definitely one for the bucket list. Located in the midst of the Navajo sandstone formations of southwestern Utah, the state park features an otherworldly sea of shifting, rose-tinted sand. With few permanently designated trails, the dunes are generally open to hikers and ATVs. The shifting nature of the sand can make hiking a bit difficult, but gorgeous views await at the top of the dunes.

3. Kodachrome Basin State Park - For a wonderful stop on the drive to or from Capitol Reef National Park, consider making a short detour to Kodachrome Basin State Park, a veritable wonderland of rock pinnacles and colorful cliffs. Boasting 67 monolithic stone spires, the basin is a part of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument and is among the best experiences in the massive parkland. Owing to the basin’s photogenic qualities, a National Geographic Society expedition in 1948 is said to have named the area Kodachrome after the popular color film of the time.

4. Wasatch Mountain State Park - Located at nearly 6,000 feet elevation, Wasatch Mountain State Park offers year-round recreation in a mountain setting. A 45-minute drive southeast of Salt Lake City, Wasatch Mountain State Park’s Soldier Hollow was the host of the 2002 Winter Olympics. The park’s website notes that the venue remains open to the public and offers cross-country skiing, tubing, summer and winter biathlon, and inline skating.

5. Goblin Valley State Park - The name alone is enough to entice travelers in search of an extraordinary experience. Often compared to Mars, Goblin Valley State Park features thousands of mushroom-shaped hoodoos, also known as goblins. The state park, located about an hour and a half west of Moab in southeastern Utah, is a showcase of geologic history, featuring cliffs that reveal parallel layers of rock that have been exposed by erosion.

6. Historic Union Pacific Rail Trail State Park - Billed as one of Utah’s most unique state parks, the 28-mile-long Historic Union Pacific Rail Trail follows an old route starting near Park City and on to the towns of Wanship and Coalville, then the Echo Reservoir.

7. Utah Lake State Park - For a lake setting with urban amenities nearby, it’s hard to beat Utah Lake State Park in the Provo area. Sitting at the mouth of the Provo River, Utah Lake is one of the largest freshwater lakes in the west. The state park offers boating, fishing, hiking, and camping. It also has a day-use area for swimming in the outer marina, picnicking under one of the beach cabanas, and disc golf.

8. Sand Hollow State Park - Among Utah’s newest and most popular state parks is Sand Hollow State Park, a 20,000-acre park in southwestern Utah, about a 25-minute drive northeast of St. George and about 45 minutes southwest of Zion National Park.

9. Goosenecks State Park - Sweeping views are the name of the game at Goosenecks State Park located in the far southeastern corner of Utah. The park sits at the edge of a deep canyon above the curve in the San Juan River known as a gooseneck. The river twists and turns for six miles on its way west to Lake Powell. To read the whole article, CLICK HERE.

Looking to stay in Park City, Travel+Leisure shares the 7 Best Winter Lodges in the U.S. With Private Hot Tubs, Upscale Spas, Sleigh Rides, and More. Savor the season at one of these beautiful winter lodges in the U.S., from Utah to New York. It doesn’t get more luxurious than the Stein Eriksen Lodge — you can spend an entire day in the upscale spa or make use of the property’s extensive wine collection over dinner. Those interested in skiing will enjoy easy access to Deer Valley Resort, a ski area known for its customer service and family-friendly terrain. True to form, this ski lodge has all the cozy touches that make a winter lodge so appealing — beds heaped with pillows, in-room fireplaces, and suites with private hot tubs. To read about the other great locations CLICK HERE.

We will wrap up this week's blog with It's a Shake-Up! These 10 Drastically Different Design Trends Will Be Everywhere in 2021—and Beyond by Realtor.com . Realtor.com asked real estate and design experts to weigh in on what they anticipate will be the biggest home trends of 2021. It turns out, with all the stress that 2020 brought to our lives, it also influenced some defining changes in the way we decorate, design, and live in our homes.

1. Dedicated home office - Working from the kitchen table was kind of cute when you thought you would be doing it for only a few weeks. But now? Not so much. That's why, in 2021 (and beyond) home offices will be more important than ever. If you don’t have a spare room for an office, there are plenty of ways to get creative and set up a space with some personality. In fact, one of the biggest trends on Pinterest this year is the rise of the "cloffice," a portmanteau of "closet" and "office.

2. Clearly delineated spaces - They’re not completely passé (yet), but people are increasingly interested in closing off those wide-open spaces we so used to covet. The trend will be to create different living spaces within the open floor plan so people will have pockets or nooks in the home for e-learning, Zoom calls, a conversation, lounging, exercising, etc.

3. Houseplants and indoor gardens - During the pandemic when it was difficult for some to get their daily dose of nature, people started bringing the outdoors in with natural materials in their home.

4. Rattan accents - In line with the houseplant trend, natural materials are having a huge moment. In particular, rattan is the material du jour, appearing everywhere from drink holders to bed frames.

5. Wood-grain kitchen cabinets and counters - For the kitchen, our designer members are seeing more minimalist styles with touches of organic and natural materials such as wood grain—perhaps as part of a desire to connect with nature. Instead of painted kitchen cabinets or the ubiquitous all-white kitchen, expect to see homeowners embracing a more natural look with wood-grain cabinets and wood countertops on islands.

6. Next-level playgrounds - Experts say enhanced outdoor spaces will continue to trend in the new year—including elaborate custom playgrounds.

7. Outdoor kitchens - Multiseason spaces that feature fireplaces or fire pits, patio/deck areas, or screened-in porches that can be used year-round, that includes outdoor kitchens, which have become more popular than ever during the pandemic.

8. Smart bathroom innovations - Never embraced the bidet in your home bathroom? That's just the start of things—you can expect to see a slew of new bathroom innovations in 2021 as homeowners continue to focus more than ever on hygiene.

9. Retro furniture and color palettes - Expect to see funky color palettes (think mauve, forest green, and burnt orange) and furniture throwbacks like '80s curves and '90s traditionalism. An easy way to try the trend for yourself is with a quick coat of paint.

10. Cozy, layered vibes - Instead of stark white minimalism, expect to see more color and personality in 2021's home decor—less uber-modern and more boho chic. So go ahead and pile on those mismatched blankets and throw pillows, and don't be afraid to embrace a design that reflects your personality.

Have a great week, Ramon & Judy

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Sundance 2021

By Ramon Gomez, Jr.

Jan 13, 2021

Park City will be different this Sundance as the two week festival in our little mountain town is going virtual for 2021. Whether you are a local or one who has traveled the US to come to the event and stand in the snow to make it to one of the coveted movies. The New York Post has shared, How to watch Sundance Film Festival 2021 movies at home. Tickets are less expensive than the package costs of years past and no more waiting online for a scheduled window to purchase. Individual tickets ($15) and passes go on sale Thursday at 2 p.m. E.T. at Sundance.org. See the whole New York Post article with highlighted films here.

Movies will play live at a handful of locations across the US. In Utah, Utah: Park City, The Ray and in Salt Lake City with Salt Lake Film Society. Click here for the full article from Sundance.org .

Since the movies are changing this year, ABC4.com shares Ultimate winter adventure guide and tips: Outdoor winter activities you can safely enjoy this season. Try these fun outdoor activities to get some fresh air.

Skiing - Many resorts in Utah are open, with guidelines in place for keeping everyone safe from COVID-19.

Face coverings are required. All 15 Utah ski areas will require face coverings that align with CDC recommendations when social distancing isn’t possible. This applies to both outdoor and indoor spaces, except when eating or drinking.
Practice social distancing. Lift queues, ticket queues, ski and snowboard lessons, employee spaces, and food outlets will all encourage appropriate spacing to allow social distancing between parties.
Ski resorts will be cleaning and disinfecting regularly. High-touch surfaces, such as bathrooms, restaurants, dining facilities, ticket offices, and rental shops will all be cleaned and disinfected following CDC guidelines.
Operating plans may change. To optimize safety, Utah ski areas may review and change their operating plans to comply with local regulations.

Hiking and snowshoeing - Utah has a beUTAHful landscape, and to truly experience it in all its glory, embarking on snowy mountain ranges is the only way to go – you don’t have to be a skier. For a list of the best winter hikes in Utah – including safety tips – click here.

Some Utah ski resorts have designated snowshoeing trails that are family-friendly and good for beginners. Nordic Centers are available at the following resorts:

Dog sledding in Park City - A dog sledding excursion costs $420. It’s available in every season (wild, right?) and rides can range from 25 minutes to one hour.

Snow tubing and sledding - these totally tubular places with you,” shares Utah.

Tips for safely enjoying outdoor activities - According to Intermountain Healthcare, it’s just as important to protect yourself from the elements just as it is important in protecting yourself from COVID-19.

Be avalanche aware. If your plans include venturing into the snowy mountains, make sure you’re aware of potential avalanche hazards. To learn more, visit the Utah Avalanche Center.
Prevent frostbite and hypothermia. Knowing the symptoms of frostbite and hypothermia is important since many people are numb (literally) to their onset.
Dress appropriately. Since your body loses heat faster than you can produce it in the cold weather, make sure you dress appropriately. Wear a hat, boots, gloves, and layers of loose-fitting, water-resistant clothing.
Stay hydrated. Drinking plenty of fluids is just as important during the winter season as it is in the summertime. Since the cold air is dryer, it’s easier to become dehydrated.
Use sunblock. Yes, even in the wintertime, you need to protect your skin. In Utah, the UV exposure risk increases due to higher elevation and poor air quality in the winter.
Monitor weather conditions. Always check the weather forecast before heading out for your winter run, hike, or snowshoeing excursion.
Tell someone where you’re going. Outdoor winter adventures are fun, but the risks may be higher, depending on the activity you choose. A good rule-of-thumb for safety is to always tell someone where you’re going and when you plan to return — especially if you’re heading into a remote area, such as the mountains.

Click here to read the entire article from ABC4.com

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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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Seasons Greetings

By Ramon Gomez, Jr.

Dec 26, 2018

Seasons Greetings from our family to yours! Judy and I are always grateful for all of our family, friends and clients and especially during the holiday season as we reflect on another wonderful year.

As we roll closer to New Years Eve there are still great light shows and family activities happening all around the Park City area, here are a few:

Celebrate the holiday season by heading to Park City Snowfest! They have the snow, the lights, and the tunes - all you have to bring is your holiday spirit! Running now through January 6 daily. Snowfest is located at Park City Mountain - 1345 Lowell Ave

Who's Bad? The Ultimate Michael Jackson Tribute at the Egyptian Theatre - 328 Main Street, December 29 - December 31, 2018 daily at 8 pm. Price: $35 House/Balcony Seating $43 Preferred Front of House $55 Cabaret Table SeatingTickets increase by $5 half hour before show time. This power-packed experience of the music and moves of the King of Pop, sure to get you up at dancing in the isles. Full band & stage show.

One of our favorites is the Torchlight Parade at Deer Valley Resort - 2250 Deer Valley Drive South on December 30, 2018. The parade begins at dusk, around 6 p.m. The Torchlight Parade will be held on Big Stick ski run on Bald Eagle Mountain, behind Snow Park Lodge. Complimentary hot cider and cookies will be served on the Snow Park Plaza.

Now through Dec. 31 you can see the ZooLights at Utah’s Hogle Zoo with more than 200 animal and holiday-themed light displays that are illuminated at the zoo for their 12th annual display. Tickets are $9.95 for adults and $7.95 for kids. Find more information here.

In the news - Outside Magazine reminds you that the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah from January 24–February 3, 2019 is one of the 9 Can't Miss Winter Festivals Around The World. Yes, the rich and famous descend on Park City once a year for the annual Sundance Film Festival. But very few of them actually ski, so the slopes at Park City Mountain Resort are usually empty. You can sign up to become a volunteer at the film festival, doing things like checking tickets or organizing shuttles in exchange for free entrance into select films. Or buy a pass or individual tickets to catch some of the 200 feature-length and short films premiering at the festival in between runs down the resort’s wide-open bowls.

Ticket packages and passes are currently on sale via the Sundance Institute website. Individual tickets for Utah locals go on sale January 17.

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Favorite Ski Town

By Ramon Gomez, Jr.

Nov 07, 2018

The polls may have closed last night, but take a moment to Vote For Your Favorite Ski Town and Ski Resort - Five Utah Ski towns and resorts are nominated in this year’s USA Today’s poll, including Park City as Best Ski Town and Deer Valley as best ski resort. USA Today’s 10 best allows readers to vote on the 10 best ski towns and resorts in North America. Of the 20 nominees for best Ski Town, Park City, was described by the paper as having a ”feel of a historic Wild West mining town with the amenities of a world-class ski resort.” Voting for the poll goes until November 26th Click here to cast your vote.

Park City Mountain, the largest ski resort in the U.S., is scheduled to open for the 2018-19 season on Wednesday, Nov. 21. The lifts are scheduled to start spinning at both the Park City Mountain Village and Canyons Village at 9 a.m. This season, Park City Mountain will debut several new resort enhancements, including a new beginner learning area at High Meadow Park, a transformation of the iconic Mid-Mountain Lodge, an expansion of the popular Cloud Dine restaurant and additional snowmaking.

Opening day events are scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m. at the Park City Mountain Village with live music, giveaways and complimentary hot chocolate and coffee. The first chair will leave at 9 a.m. on the Payday lift followed by a ceremonial banner-breaking. The entertainment will continue at 2:30 p.m. with a performance by the Alicia Stockman Band on the Payday deck.

At Canyons Village, the Cabriolet, Red Pine Gondola, Frostwood Gondola, Saddleback lift and new High Meadow Park learning area are also scheduled to open. Canyons Village will host a live performance by the Tony Oros Trio at 2:30 p.m. that afternoon. Both Canyon Mountain Sports at Canyons Village and Legacy Sports at the Park City Mountain Village will be open for rentals. Find out more in Luxury Travel Magazine's full article.

Looking to get ready for the holidays and the chilly temperatures, here are 5 Ways to Make Your Bedroom Winter-Ready This Weekend.

1. Clear the clutter - Nothing kills peaceful rest like the thrum of anxiety caused by clutter. Get everything that doesn't belong in the bedroom out, and put everything that's out of place in the bedroom away. Try the "make and pile" method if you're stuck.

2. Clean deeply - Wash the curtains, dust the ceiling fan, vacuum under the bed, the whole shebang. As always, clean top to bottom and don't forget the details like polishing wood furniture and cleaning the glass in picture frames.

3. Freshen your mattress and pillows - Take off your current linens and address what's under them. Clean your mattress by vacuuming it, spot cleaning it, deodorizing it, and airing it out for a bit. Wash your pillows or at least fluff them in a hot dryer to reduce dust mite allergen. If your mattress is a spring mattress, flip and/or rotate it.

4. Switch out your linens - Now is the time to swap the percale for the flannel and put the down comforter in the duvet cover. Wash your comforter if it needs it. If you're a millennial who goes top sheet-less, mind these tips for keeping clean without a top sheet.

5. Add a little something extra - Now it's time for the fun stuff. Maybe you'll add a couple fluffy pillows to make in-bed movie nights extra nest-like, or a luscious knit throw draped across the foot of the bed. A warm robe is like an extension of your bedroom when you have to venture outside of it, and a faux sheepskin rug makes the thought of dipping your toes into the frigid morning bearable. When you're done, you'll have a bedroom den that will not only support the rest you need but will make you wish hibernation could be a human thing.

November Events:

11/8: An Evening with David Sedaris, Salt Lake City

11/13: Twenty One Pilots, Salt Lake City

11/15 - 11/18: Disney on Ice Celebrates 100 Years of Magic, Salt Lake City

11/16 - 2/24: The Gallivan Center Ice Rink, Salt Lake City

11/18 - 11/21: IBSF North American Cup, Park City

11/20 - 4/20, Saturdays: Winter Farmers Market, Salt Lake City

11/20: Trans-Siberian Orchestra 2018, Salt Lake City

11/20 - 12/22: North Pole Express, Heber City

11/23 - 1/1: Temple Square Christmas Lights, Salt Lake City

11/26: Wasatch Speaker Series: Bill Nye, Salt Lake City

11/28 - 12/1: Christkindlmarkt, Salt Lake City

11/29: Andrea Bocelli, Salt Lake City

11/30: Metallica: WorldWired Tour 2018, Salt Lake City

12/1: Jim Gaffigan: The Fixer Upper Tour, Salt Lake City

12/1: Santa Pub Crawl, Park City

Thanksgiving Events

11/22: 2018 Thanksgiving Day Races, Bountiful

11/22: Thanksgiving at Snowbird, Snowbird

11/22: Grand Ballroom Thanksgiving Buffet, Salt Lake

11/22: 2018 Pilgrim 5K, Thanksgiving Point

11/22: Provo Turkey Trot, Provo

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Sundance 2018

By Ramon Gomez, Jr.

Jan 17, 2018

This week we wanted to share a little about Sundance, the Park City School District and the Berkshire Hathaway 2017 Year End Market Overview. Sundance is almost here with 110 Independent Films From 29 Countries. The Festival hosts screenings in Park City, Salt Lake City and at Sundance Mountain Resort, from January 18th –28th. Robert Redford, President and Founder of Sundance Institute, said, “The work of independent storytellers can challenge and possibly change culture, illuminating our world’s imperfections and possibilities. This year’s Festival is full of artfully-told stories that provoke thought, drive empathy and allow the audience to connect, in deeply personal ways, to the universal human experience.”

For the 2018 Festival, 110 feature-length films were selected, representing 29 countries and 47 first-time filmmakers, including 30 in competition.These films were selected from 13,468 submissions including 3,901 feature-length films and 8,740 short films. Of the feature film submissions, 1,799 were from the U.S. and 2,102 were international. One-hundred feature films at the Festival will be world premieres. In 2017, the Festival drew 71,638 attendees, generated $151.5 million in economic activity for the state of Utah and supported 2,778 local jobs.

Tickets are available online and at all main box offices until sold out.
Download a printable program guideand schedule here

Starting January 16 at 10:00 a.m. MT, individual tickets will be released for purchase online and at box offices as they become available up until 2 hours before showtime.

If you're looking for Box Office Hours, information on our eWaitlist, or other Frequently Asked Questions, CLICK HERE

News Update - FASHION magazine recently posted a lovely little article If You Ski, Add Utah’s Wasatch Mountain Range to the Bucket List - Imagine sunrise yoga in a 10,000-year-old crater, afternoon ski lessons with an Olympian and a six-course Norwegian dinner at 2,652 metres.

The Park City School District is in the News - There are nearly 100,000 elementary, middle, and high schools in the US. The best districts are coveted, and a high-caliber school system can be a key factor when a family decides to relocate to one city over another. Niche, a company that researches and compiles information on schools, provides a ranking of the best school districts in America — that is, the collective quality of all the schools in a district determined by a grade of overall experience. The ranking includes key factors such as the strength of academics, health and safety, diversity, and the quality of teachers. This year the Park City School District is #1 for the state of Utah.

The 2017 Year End Wasatch Back Market Overview is here. For the complete digital online version, click here.

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Chief's Choice Award

By Ramon Gomez, Jr.

Jan 10, 2018

Thank you to the Park City Police Department as it was very humbling to be presented with the 2017 Chief’s Choice Award on January 4th for years of service in working with Shop With A Cop and other communities services. It is a joy to be a part of the Park City community and I look forward to many more years of involvement and service.

Park City and the state of Utah are always popping up in the news. This week we have linked articles from Forbes, Money Magazine, USA Today, Apartment Therapy, Houselogic and The Nerdist.

State News - Forbes has listed the Top 10 cities Where Employees Are Happiest and Utah made the list!

Trips - Money Magazine has listed the top 10 Budget Friendly Trips In 2018 - try Salt Lake City!

Local - as posted in last week's blog - Park City High School has been named best public high school in Utah by USA Today!

Film - Here are the 13 most anticipated movies at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival from The Nerdist.

Style/Design - Here are the 2017 decor trends that will likely stick around for 2018 from Apartment Therapy.

Homeownership - Houselogic has 5 Tasks Every Homeowner Should Do In January.

If you haven't seen the latest video from Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Utah Properties Park City - here it is Welcome to Utah! Our stunning state is known for its world-class skiing and snowboarding resorts, spectacular red rock deserts, and as one of the nation’s best states for business. Host of the 2002 Winter Olympic Games, Utah boasts a panorama of recreation and culture. From professional sports teams such as the Utah Jazz and Real Salt Lake, performance powerhouses such as the Utah Symphony, Ballet West, and Utah Opera, exceptional art galleries and concert venues, to award-winning restaurants and a lively nightlife scene… Utah showcases a limitless variety of activities and entertainment.

Salt Lake City International Airport is Utah’s gateway to the world. Ranked as one of the nation’s best for on time departures and arrivals and one of the lowest in percentage of flights cancelled. Salt Lake City’s airport is just 15 minutes from most Salt Lake neighborhoods and 40 minutes from Park City.

In the winter, locals and visitors alike enjoy “The Greatest Snow on Earth” at Utah’s 14 world-class ski resorts. From Park City Mountain, the largest ski and snowboard resort in the United States, to Deer Valley® Resort which has been ranked the #1 Resort by Ski Magazine 6 times, to Snowbird which features 3,240 vertical feet between the base and the summit, Utah has a resort for everyone. Whether it’s downhill skiing or cross country, snowshoeing or snowmobiling, an incredible winter adventure is just minutes away.

From the Wasatch Front cities of Ogden, Bountiful, Salt Lake, and South Jordan, to the Wasatch Back communities of Park City, Heber, and Kamas, there is a place for everyone in Utah. Live here, work here, play here.

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Park City Adventures

By Ramon Gomez, Jr.

Mar 11, 2016

I realize that I have been on a kick lately about how great Park City is, and well only because it is and that is why I have decided to do a double blog this week. I came across this article by Fodor's Travel and "If anyone has seen it all, it’s the crew over at Fodor’s Travel with all their pretty (and pretty practical) guidebooks. So when they say their top pick for 2016 travel is our pride and joy, Utah, we, of course, couldn’t agree more. What does Fodor’s think is so great about this state anyway?" well Park City takes the top two spots and spot number 8. Another great read is 17 Reasons Utah is the #1 Place to Visit in the World which includes some of my favorite things to do in Utah.

I had a great opportunity earlier this week to go snowmobiling for the first time, and I realized I found a new sport. I went out with some friends and colleagues in the field out to Wolf Creek Ranch. If you are looking for some great parcels of land with lots of property I would be more than happy to take you out to see this amazing community.

Since it has been such a beautiful week I also decided to take my granddaughter out for a few runs at the Canyons Village yesterday as she has a little brother coming soon and I thought we would get in one more day of skiing before Junior gets here.

As Spring is just around the corner and road trips are on our minds, check out this article 12 Must-Do Adventures On Your Utah Road Trip. The wife and I have explored Utah and the West for years via our motorcycle and now we spend more time in the 5th wheel RV seeking adventures in our truck with our trusty dog Zorro. Before our road trips begin we are going to make the most of the snow and we hope to see you on the slopes this weekend.

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