Park Record staff, Author at Park Record https://www.parkrecord.com Park City and Summit County News Fri, 06 Sep 2024 20:51:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.parkrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/cropped-park-record-favicon-32x32.png Park Record staff, Author at Park Record https://www.parkrecord.com 32 32 235613583 Community Calendar: Ongoing events in and around Park City https://www.parkrecord.com/2024/09/06/community-calendar-ongoing-events-in-and-around-park-city/ Fri, 06 Sep 2024 20:54:00 +0000 https://www.parkrecord.com/?p=144299

The following are a selection of community-submitted events that are ongoing as of August 20, 2024. For single-day events, see our upcoming-events articles. For more event listings, see our online calendar. Submit events to pmortensen@parkrecord.com. Mountain Town Music shows Park City Film Series See lineup at parkcityfilm.org. Beauty & the Beaks In this photography exhibition, […]

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The following are a selection of community-submitted events that are ongoing as of August 20, 2024. For single-day events, see our upcoming-events articles. For more event listings, see our online calendar. Submit events to pmortensen@parkrecord.com.

Mountain Town Music shows

Park City Film Series

  • Jim Santy Auditorium
  • 1255 Park Ave.

See lineup at parkcityfilm.org.

Beauty & the Beaks

  • Swaner Preserve & EcoCenter
  • 1258 Center Dr.
  • Through Dec. 1
  • 10 a.m.4 p.m.

In this photography exhibition, visitors will experience the dynamic landscapes of Swaner Preserve and majesty of the sandhill cranes who call it home. Breathtaking photographs and hands-on interactives reveal the science and splendor of the Preserve and the cranes who thrive here.

“Less Bad” by Karl Haendel

  • Kimball Art Center
  • 1251 Kearns Blvd, Park City
  • Through Dec. 1

Haendel’s meticulously hand-rendered, photorealistic graphite drawings reproduce images culled from the world of mass media and everyday objects, calling into question art world conceptions of originality, production and reproduction.

Mobile Food Pantry

  • Christian Center of Park City
  • Iron Horse Apartments
  • 1662 Lower Iron Horse Loop Rd. 1
  • Sept. 18 

First-come, first-served while supplies last. Follow CCPC on Facebook and Instagram for specific locations and updates or visit ccofpc.org/events.

Nerf Wars

  • Park City Recreation
  • PC MARC
  • 1200 Little Kate Rd.
  • Fri., Sept. 13
  • Fri., Oct. 25
  • Fri., Nov. 15
  • 1-2:30 p.m.

Players will enjoy free-for-all play and compete for victory in various games like capture the flag and hostage. Players are encouraged to bring their own NERF guns (please no rapid fire/automatic). PC Recreation staff will supply NERF bullets and safety glasses for each player. Tickets are $13.

Movement & Mindfulness Five-week Series

  • Wild Women Tribe
  • Sept. 25-Oct. 30
  • Wednesday mornings
  • 9-11:30 am.

Join us Wed. mornings for two and a half hours of movement and mindfulness in a trail series that showcases some of our favorite local fitness coaches. We’ll explore a new and different trail with a different movement facilitator who is as passionate as we are about the outdoors. We’ll mix hiking with mindful moments and movement — yoga, functional movement, breath, HIIT — and create authentic connections in Mother Nature. Learn more at wildwomentribe.net.

BalletNEXT

  • Performances are at various locations and times.
  • See the full lineup at balletnext.org.
  • Sept. 18: Works In Progress
  • Oct. 23: Giselle
  • Oct. 24: Mixed Repertory Theater

Park City Opera

Performances at various locations and times.

See the full lineup at parkcityopera.org.

Traveling Exhibit: Writers & Illustrators Contest Winners

  • Wasatch County Library
  • 465 E 1200 S, Heber City
  • Sept. 5-Oct. 15

The annual PBS KIDS Utah Writers and Illustrators Contest strives to foster creativity and literacy in young Utah artists and writers. This year, PBS KIDS Utah accepted stories from young Utah creators in kindergarten through sixth grade that were inspired by the theme “Our Water, Our Future.” Stories range from fact to fiction and prose to poetry, and the works are original to the authors.

After School in the Garden

  • Summit Community Gardens and EATS
  • 4056 Shadow Mountain Dr.
  • Mondays and Wednesdays 3:30-5:30 p.m. 
  • Fridays 1-3 p.m.
  • Sept. 9-Oct. 18

After School in the Garden is for rising 1st-6th graders who enjoy the outdoors, like to get dirty and want to explore food from seed to plate! Children will participate in the daily work to maintain our garden, tending crops and harvesting the food we will use to prep and cook our daily snack. We will learn about healthy soil, plant our over-winter crops, and let our creative minds fly with our unique, engaging lessons! Register online at summitcommunitygardens.org.

2024 Yoga in the Mountains

  • 10189 East State Hwy. 210
  • Mondays
  • 5:30 p.m.

Join Alta Community Enrichment (ACE) for a weekly, one-hour yoga class in the heart of the Wasatch Mountains. Each week is a unique class, hosted on the Our Lady of the Snows, weather permitting. All are welcome! Please follow ACE on social media for updates! Please bring your own mat.

Tuesday Night Legal Bar

  • Park City Library
  • 1255 Park Ave.
  • First Tuesday of the month
  • 6-7 p.m.

Receive a free consultation with a lawyer, first come, first served. This program occurs the 1st Tuesday of every month, except holidays. Attendees must arrive by 6:30 p.m. in order to be seen. For more information, visit parkcitybar.org.

Happy Hour and Pup Crawl

  • Hugo Coffee Shop
  • 1794 Olympic Pkwy
  • Wednesdays until Nov.
  • 2-5 p.m.

Free pup cups, giveaways and treat samples from the Barking Cat.

Library Play Time at Kamas

  • Kamas Valley Library
  • 110 N Main, Kamas
  • Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.

Drop in on Wednesdays between 10:30 a.m. and 12 p.m. for unstructured, early learning play time for children ages 0-4.

Bilingual Family Storytime | Cuentos bilingües en familia

  • Park City Library
  • 1255 Park Ave.
  • Wednesday evenings
  • Saturday mornings

Perfect for those beginning their Spanish learning journey, this interactive, early literacy program will entertain your little one and help them learn to read by building language skills in both English and Spanish through stories and songs. This program is offered once a month, with an evening program on Wednesday and a repeat program on Saturday morning. Ages 3-6. Younger siblings are welcome. 

Perfecto para quienes estén comenzando su viaje de aprendizaje del español o del inglés, este programa interactivo facilita la alfabetización temprana en ambos idiomas y fomenta el desarrollo de las habilidades lingüísticas a través de cuentos y canciones. Este programa se ofrece mensualmente, con un programa nocturno los miércoles y una repetición de este el siguiente sábado por la mañana. Edad 3-6 años. Hermanitas menores son bienvenidas.

Locals Night

  • Flanagan’s on Main
  • 438 Main Street, Park City
  • Wednesdays at 6 p.m.

Come join us every Wednesday starting at 6 p.m. with food, drink specials, and live music with The Fuse.

2024 Park City Farmers Market

  • First Time Chair Lift
  • Wednesdays through Oct. 30
  • 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

The Park City Farmers Market offers a large assortment of fresh local goods from Utah Farmers and vendors, and strives to offer only the freshest and organic products.

Crafternoon at Kamas

  • Kamas Valley Library
  • 110 N Main, Kamas
  • Thursdays at 3:30 p.m.

Drop in every Thursday afternoon for incredibly cool and crafty fun! For elementary school age kids.

Minecraft Club 

  • Park City Library
  • 1255 Park Ave
  • Every Thursday 4-5 p.m.

Minecraft enthusiasts and beginners ages 6 to 12 come to the Park City Library for Minecraft Club on Thursdays from 4-5 p.m. We play in a creative world working together, and separately, to build anything we can imagine while sharing tips about all things Minecraft. Computers are provided and are first come, first serve for the hour of play. For more information on Minecraft Club and other Library happenings visit parkcitylibrary.org/events.

Story Time Friday 

  • Kimball Junction Branch Library
  • 1885 W Ute Blvd, Park City
  • Fridays at 10:30 a.m.

Don’t miss Story Time Fridays at the Kimball Junction Branch! Picture books, puppets, songs and a simple craft with Ms. Kirsten. For children ages 4-6 and their caregivers. Siblings, too!

Box Concert Series

  • Este Pizza
  • 1781 Sidewinder Dr.
  • Fridays and Saturdays
  • Through Sept.
  • 6-9 p.m.

The family-friendly Este Pizza Box Concert Series features seasonal pizza specials, including the famous peach pizza, vegan and gluten-free options and a variety of talented local musicians on the beautiful patio. In case of inclement weather, music will continue indoors. The series will run every Friday and Saturday through September.

Saturday Morning Nature Walks

  • 1258 Center Dr.
  • Saturdays at 8:30 a.m.

Join us for a nature walk on the Preserve with one of Swaner’s naturalists! We explore wetland science, natural plant and animal species and the history of the Swaner Preserve. Pre-registration is required for all Saturday Nature Morning Walks. Walk-ins are not available at this time and all tours are capped at 15 participants. Registration closes at 7 a.m. the day of the scheduled nature walk.

Midway Farmers Market 2024

  • 130 West Main St., Midway
  • Saturdays June-Oct.
  • 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Fresh local produce and local artisans are onsite selling goods at the farmer’s market in Midway.

2024 Mountaintop Brews and Tunes

  • 2250 Deer Valley Dr S.
  • Saturdays 
  • June 15-Sept. 7
  • 12 p.m.-2:30 p.m.

Ride up Sterling Express chairlift and join us for scenic afternoon celebrations atop Deer Valley’s Bald Mountain at Snowshoe Tommy’s. Enjoy a variety of beer partners, live entertainment, takeaway fare with à la carte pricing, and mountaintop views. An all-area, full-day scenic or bike lift ticket is required to ride the Sterling Express chairlift to access each event.

2024 Park Silly Sunday Market

  • Main Street
  • Sundays 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Excluding July 7 and 28
  • Every Sunday in August

Park Silly has hosted over 2.5 million people over the course of 16 years and has helped to foster and incubate over 150 small businesses. Park Silly is an eco-friendly open air artist market, street festival and community forum.

Sunday Brunch

  • Glitretind Restaurant at Stein Eriksen Lodge
  • 7700 Stein Way
  • Weekly on Sundays

$72 adults, $25 kids 5-12This extravagant spread features traditional breakfast items along with a carving station, several hot entrées, a variety of salads and starches, shrimp, sushi, crab claws, salmon, fresh fruit, fresh crêpes station, omelet station and house-made pastries (menu items are subject to change based on availability and seasonality). Reservations recommended at steinlodge.com.

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Utah Water Conditions Update reports a rainier-than-normal August https://www.parkrecord.com/2024/09/05/utah-water-conditions-update-reports-a-rainier-than-normal-august/ Fri, 06 Sep 2024 04:50:00 +0000 https://www.parkrecord.com/?p=175221

Utah mountains received 2.7 inches of new precipitation during August, 178% of normal

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Courtesy Utah Water Conditions Update Sept. 2024

In Utah’s valleys, statewide water year accumulation since October 2023 measures at 105% of median. That’s thanks to a rainier-than-normal August, according to the latest Utah Water Conditions Update.

Utah received 1.5 inches of precipitation, 160% of normal, at Soil Climate Analysis Network (SCAN) sites, which measures the low elevation precipitation that is critical for agricultural production and operations, the report said.

Statewide soil moisture at Utah’s SCAN sites ended the month at 39% of saturation.  While this is the same percentage as last month, the report said, the percent of normal is higher since it is not unusual for late summer soils to be quite dry around the state.  The report notes that soil moisture data from several SCAN sites are missing due to sensor issues which, when integrated across multiple sites, lowers the region-wide value displayed herein, the report said.

As for higher-elevation mountain conditions, while Utah’s mountains typically get some decent precipitation during the month of August due to the seasonal monsoon, this year’s August was better than average, the report said. Utah received 2.7 inches of new precipitation during the month, which is 178% of normal. This brings the statewide water year to date precipitation to 105% of normal, up 2% from last month, the report said. 

Utah’s mountain soil held the monsoonal moisture pretty well, the report said, though it notes that soils have been quickly drying since most of that precipitation fell in the middle to late portion of August. 

Statewide depth-averaged soil moisture is currently at 39% of saturation, 7% lower than at this time last year, according to the update. 

Regarding water availability, the report said that statewide storage is now at 77% of capacity, which is 6% lower than last month. 

Courtesy Utah Water Conditions Update Sept. 2024

“Similar to what was presented in last month’s Climate and Water Report, Table 1 (in the attached report and shown above) compares reservoir levels for each of Utah’s major basins and shows the degree of change from a couple months ago,” the report read. “While some areas of the state have been able to retain a large percentage of their storage capacity (e.g. the Northeastern Uintas and Southwestern Utah, as well as the Duchesne, Bear, and Provo watersheds), others such as the San Pitch, Upper Sevier, and Beaver watershed, as well as the Tooele-Vernon Creek area have depleted available water resources at a faster rate.” 

Though state reservoirs are in a good position, the update urges water managers to not rule out the possibility of returning to a drought mentality in the coming years.

“Water Availability Indices (WAIs) for Utah basins combine current reservoir conditions with observed monthly streamflow for each region. WAIs are below normal (50th percentile) for the Blacks Fork, Smiths Fork, and Lower Sevier areas.  Conversely, water availability conditions are well above normal for this time of year in the Ogden, Provo, Price, and Ferron Creek watersheds,” the report read.

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New Creekside Bike Park set to open Saturday at noon https://www.parkrecord.com/2024/09/05/new-creekside-bike-park-set-to-open-saturday-at-noon/ Thu, 05 Sep 2024 21:03:09 +0000 https://www.parkrecord.com/?p=175305

The need to modernize the 2005-era park became clear as bike technology developed.

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Park City residents and bike enthusiasts are invited to join city leaders Saturday at noon to celebrate the opening of the renovated Creekside Bike Park, 2392 Holiday Ranch Loop Rd.

“Made possible through Park City’s Capital Improvement fund allocated by the City Council and a Summit County Restaurant Tax Grant secured by the City’s Recreation team, this project involves a comprehensive upgrade to the park, including a new innovative and sustainable design — and of course fun features!” reads an email invite from the city. 

According to the invitation, Park City Municipal, in collaboration with the International Mountain Bicycling Association, in 2005 opened its first dirt jump park at Creekside. The need to modernize the park became clear as bike technology developed, the email said.

ShapeShift Terrain Parks, owned by Park City local Bryce Sacks, designed and constructed the park amenities, which the city said aim to match contemporary standards with an enhanced user experience.

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Swaner Preserve & EcoCenter to hold Latino Conservation Celebration Sept. 15 https://www.parkrecord.com/2024/09/05/swaner-preserve-ecocenter-to-hold-latino-conservation-celebration-sept-15/ Thu, 05 Sep 2024 20:38:15 +0000 https://www.parkrecord.com/?p=175299

Swaner Preserve & EcoCenter will hold a Latino Conservation Celebration on Sat., Sept. 15, 2:30-5 p.m. at Matt Knoop park next to Summit Community Gardens, 4056 Shadow Mountain Drive. The family-friendly, free event will feature attractions and activities such as food, arts and crafts, face-painting, refreshing paletas, guided nature walks and games. Local conservation organizations […]

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Swaner Preserve & EcoCenter will hold a Latino Conservation Celebration on Sat., Sept. 15, 2:30-5 p.m. at Matt Knoop park next to Summit Community Gardens, 4056 Shadow Mountain Drive.

Credit: Swaner Preserve & EcoCenter

The family-friendly, free event will feature attractions and activities such as food, arts and crafts, face-painting, refreshing paletas, guided nature walks and games.

Local conservation organizations will be there, such as Summit Land Conservancy, Recycle Utah, Basin Recreation, Summit County Health Department, Wasatch Mountain Institute, Summit Community Gardens and EATS, and more.

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Park City Institute rebrands to Park City Performing Arts https://www.parkrecord.com/2024/09/05/175279/ Thu, 05 Sep 2024 19:38:16 +0000 https://www.parkrecord.com/?p=175279

The group has also announced a portion of its winter 2024-25 season lineup.

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Park City Institute has officially announced its rebranding to Park City Performing Arts.

“This transformation reflects our ongoing commitment to providing world-class entertainment and cultural experiences for all community members,” reads a press release. “The rebranding to Park City Performing Arts represents our dedication to fostering a vibrant arts scene in Park City.”

The rebrand includes a new logo, featuring original works from Bob and Jo Wilfong sculptures.

“Our lobby sculpture, affectionately known as ‘Rocky,’ has become a beloved symbol of our performances,” the press release reads. “Rocky has artistic flair and dresses uniquely for each show, adding a playful and fun touch that ties into the spirit of each performance. This new identity will be prominently featured across all our platforms, including our website, social media channels, and promotional materials.”

Park City Performing Arts has also announced a portion of its winter 2024-25 season lineup:

  • Oct. 2: Black Violin
  • Oct. 19: Andy Grammer: Sold Out
  • Oct. 30: Bill Nye
  • Feb. 14: Doug Smith, National Geographic — The Wolves of Yellowstone
  • March 21 and 22: Aladdin Presented by Ballet West
  • Three Behind the Gold Presentations with Olympic Gold Medal Winners

The group has also announced three initiatives it will support: Performing Arts Outreach and Engagement with Students, which offers educational opportunities to ALL schools in Summit County; the Creative Aging Initiative, which brings the arts to older adults for enrichment and wellness; and Honoring Military Personnel and Veterans, which provides discounted tickets to active-duty members and veterans.

The rebrand also includes a new web domain for the group’s website: parkcitypa.org.

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Alterra Mountain Company to invest over $300 million in its ski resorts, including Deer Valley https://www.parkrecord.com/2024/09/05/alterra-mountain-company-to-invest-over-300-million-in-its-ski-resorts-including-deer-valley/ Thu, 05 Sep 2024 18:34:21 +0000 https://www.parkrecord.com/?p=175274

Alterra said it will invest in new and refurbished lifts, additional snowmaking enhancement programs, summer activities and resort infrastructure.

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Deer Valley Resort’s owner, Alterra Mountain Company, on Thursday announced a capital investment program of over $300 million focused on on-mountain improvements across its North American ski resorts.

Alterra said it will invest in new and refurbished lifts, additional snowmaking enhancement programs, summer activities and resort infrastructure.

In the past year, Alterra completed Steamboat’s three-year Full Steam Ahead project with the opening of 655 new acres of expert terrain in Mahogany Ridge and Fish Creek Canyon, plus the Wild Blue Gondola, now the longest gondola in North America and the fastest 10-person gondola in the country, according to Alterra. In the coming years, Deer Valley, which Alterra calls its marquee ski destination, will see a major expansion and new base area, Deer Valley East.

“At Alterra Mountain Company, we continue to believe our guests deserve a premium experience at every one of our beloved destinations and we are continuing to concentrate on investments that make that a reality,” said Jared Smith, president and CEO of Alterra Mountain Company. “During this significant capital investment cycle, we have been focused on making improvements that all of our guests will see, while reimagining and doubling down on some of our most iconic properties like Steamboat and Deer Valley.”

Deer Valley East Village & Terrain Expansion

Deer Valley’s extraordinary terrain expansion will offer a preview this winter when the first chairlifts begin to spin from the new Deer Valley East Village. This season, Deer Valley will debut three new chairlifts, over 300 new skiable acres, several new ski runs and 500 additional day-skier parking spots. This will offer skiers an alternative arrival option to Deer Valley via U.S. Route 40, which Alterra said will help to reduce traffic throughout Park City.

Keetley Express, one of the three new chairlifts expected to open in December, conditions permitting, and Deer Valley’s first six-person chairlift with a bubble, will include direct access from the new Deer Valley East Village into the existing Deer Valley, dropping skiers off near the bottom terminal of the Sultan Express chairlift on Bald Mountain. The extra two chairlifts, Hoodoo Express and Aurora, will service new beginner-level ski trails and return access into the new Deer Valley East Village.

For the 2024-25 season, the Deer Valley East Village will have limited day-skier amenities, including a rental shop, complimentary ski storage and ticketing. A complimentary skier shuttle will transport guests from the day-skier parking directly to the amenities and lift access. 

When all phases of expansion are complete, Alterra said, Deer Valley will add 3,700 acres of skiable terrain, more than doubling the size of the resort and making Deer Valley one of the largest ski resorts in North America. The group said that this project represents Deer Valley’s first terrain expansion since 2008 and “stands as one of the most significant expansions in the ski industry over the past four decades,” according to a press release.

Guest Amenities

  • Crystal Mountain officially opened its Mountain Commons Lodge over the summer and will be fully online for the 2024-25 winter season. This new 25,000 square foot facility includes full-service skier service amenities and a variety of food and beverage options, including the new Brew 62 Café, an upstairs dining area and bar and an expanded slope-side area.
  • Mammoth Mountain will see further improvements to Woolly’s Adventure Summit, including a new full-service Day Lodge, the re-opening of the Mountain Coaster and the addition of summer tubing lanes, which opened in Summer 2024, Alterra said. Woolly’s Mountain Coaster descends over 3,500 feet of downhill track back down to Woolly’s Day Lodge. Anticipated to open for winter 2024-25, Woolly’s Day Lodge will feature 6,000 square feet of facilities including public restrooms, ticketing, food and beverage, retail goods and indoor and outdoor patio dining areas, Alterra said.
  • Steamboat Grand Hotel reopens in November after a “complete overhaul” in infrastructure, plus new furniture and décor in the rooms and other features throughout the building, Alterra said.
  • The Sundog Taproom will be the new hot spot in the heart of the Winter Park base village. This casual restaurant and taproom will add more than 130 seats and 30 self-serve taps of beer.

New and Refurbished Lifts

This year, Alterra said, it will invest in an additional seven lifts, including new or replacement lifts aimed at increasing skier capacity and speed at Mammoth Mountain, Big Bear Mountain Resort and Sugarbush, plus lift refurbishments at Mammoth Mountain, Steamboat and Stratton, which the group said are aimed at “offering improved operational reliability.”

  • Mammoth Mountain will replace Broadway Express (Chair 1), the mountain’s longest-running chair, with an upgrade from an early detachable quad to “one of the world’s fastest high-speed 6-person chairs,” which Alterra said will increase capacity by 25% and improve opening times after major weather events. This upgrade follows a replacement of Canyon Express (Chair 16) last season. Other upgrades are being made to further modernize the mountain’s chairlifts to reduce stoppages and wait times. Face Lift Express (Chair 3) and Unbound Express (Chair 6) will receive upgrades to improve the efficiency and reliability of the chairlifts, Alterra said.
  • Big Bear Mountain Resort will replace both Chair 2 and Chair 5 at Bear Mountain with a single high-speed six-person chair, Alterra said, which will have a new alignment to “provide dramatically improved access and flow around the mountain.”
  • Sugarbush will replace the Heaven’s Gate triple lift with a new four-person lift to “provide an enhanced summit experience, more weather resistance and greater reliability.”
  • Stratton will modernize the Ursa Lift to “improve operational efficiency and maximize uphill capacity.”

More Efficient Snowmaking

Alterra said it is investing in “robust, multi-year snowmaking enhancement programs designed to bring higher efficiency equipment to resorts.” Winter Park will see the culmination of a $37 million, two-year effort to completely rebuild the snowmaking infrastructure. Other notable upgrade efforts include increased coverage at Mammoth Mountain, Palisades Tahoe, Big Bear Mountain Resort, Stratton and Sugarbush. According to Alterra, these new systems have increased energy efficiency and reduced water usage.

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Deer Valley East Village preview opens this December https://www.parkrecord.com/2024/09/05/deer-valley-east-village-preview-opens-this-december/ Thu, 05 Sep 2024 17:17:27 +0000 https://www.parkrecord.com/?p=175260

Skiers will have access to new chairlifts, several new ski runs and 500 additional parking spots.

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Deer Valley Resort will offer a “sneak peak” of its new terrain and day skier parking in its East Village starting this December, according to a press release.

This will include access to the following:

  • Three new chairlifts, including Keetley Express, which will provide direct access to the existing terrain
  • Several new ski runs on over 300 skiable acres of terrain
  • 500 additional skier parking spots located in Deer Valley East Village accessible via U.S. Route 40

For the 2024-25 season, Deer Valley East Village, which is still currently under development, will offer limited skier amenities, including a rental shop, complimentary ski storage and ticketing, the resort said. A complimentary skier shuttle will transport guests from the new 500 skier parking spaces directly to the amenities and new lifts.

The 2025-26 season will bring six additional chairlifts, nearly 100 new runs and 700 more parking spaces, according to the resort. Once complete, they said, the expansion will add 3,700 acres of skiable terrain.

Along with the terrain expansion, there will be a new après yurt this season for daily après-ski, as well as resort-wide enhancements in snowmaking, grooming and more, according to the resort.

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Lot J in Prospector Square closed Thursday and Friday https://www.parkrecord.com/2024/09/04/lot-j-in-prospector-square-closed-sept-5-6/ Wed, 04 Sep 2024 21:09:23 +0000 https://www.parkrecord.com/?p=174432

Parking Lot J, the big lot across from the Sheraton along Sidewinder, will be repaved next week, so the lot will be closed Thursday and Friday, and will reopen at 8 a.m. on Saturday. “It has been at least a decade since the lot was last repaved, and it needs it,” reads the Prospector Square […]

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Parking Lot J, the big lot across from the Sheraton along Sidewinder, will be repaved next week, so the lot will be closed Thursday and Friday, and will reopen at 8 a.m. on Saturday.

“It has been at least a decade since the lot was last repaved, and it needs it,” reads the Prospector Square newsletter from Wednesday, Aug. 28. “The $130,000 project is being paid out of funds raised during last year’s capital assessment vote. Sign boards will go up tomorrow/Thursday at the two lot entrances.” 

No vehicles can be parked in the lot, and there will be no exceptions, according to the newsletter. Vehicles will be towed at 7 a.m. Thursday. 

Owners of neighboring buildings were notified Aug. 27, according to the newsletter. Miller Paving is the contractor for the repaving work.

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Drift smoke warning in effect through Sunday https://www.parkrecord.com/2024/09/04/drift-smoke-warning-in-effect-through-sept-8/ Wed, 04 Sep 2024 20:38:19 +0000 https://www.parkrecord.com/?p=175212

Drift smoke from fires in Idaho will be present in Summit County through Sunday. The county asked residents to not report a fire unless there is a defined column of smoke. Text SCFIREINFO to 888777 for updates on Summit County’s fire outlook and conditions, Red Flag Warnings, prescribed burns, active fire updates and more.

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Drift smoke from fires in Idaho will be present in Summit County through Sunday. The county asked residents to not report a fire unless there is a defined column of smoke.

Text SCFIREINFO to 888777 for updates on Summit County’s fire outlook and conditions, Red Flag Warnings, prescribed burns, active fire updates and more.

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Federal Elections Committee approves Caroline Gleich’s request for special advisory opinion around campaign finance rules https://www.parkrecord.com/2024/09/04/federal-elections-committee-approves-caroline-gleichs-request-for-special-advisory-opinion-around-campaign-finance-rules/ Wed, 04 Sep 2024 20:36:01 +0000 https://www.parkrecord.com/?p=175210

Committee's decision opens door for ruling to allow content creators who run for office to claim money made from sponsored social media posts be exempt from being listed in campaign finance reports.

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Last week, the Federal Elections Committee voted unanimously to approve the draft opinion submitted by Caroline Gleich, professional athlete and content creator from Park City.

A candidate for U.S. Senate in Utah, Gleich filed a “Request for Advisory Opinion” with the Federal Election Commission on July 11th. This was the final step in the FEC’s official process to seek clarification about campaign finance regulations. Gleich’s campaign said that the decision by the committee today “opens the door for what could be a significant ruling clearing the way for future content creators to run for office.”

As a content creator, a large part of Gleich’s work involves brand sponsorships and promoted content on social media. FEC rules for federal candidates have considered sponsored social media posts that run within 90 days of an election as “coordinated communication” and therefore as in-kind political contributions that would need to be tallied on that candidate’s campaign finance reports, according to The Washington Post.

Gleich’s campaign contends that this severely limits Gleich’s ability “to continue doing her job while she runs for office,” per an email from the campaign.

In the request for advisory opinion, Gleich’s campaign asks that she be able to appear in paid advertisements “so long as the advertisements do not reference any federal candidate, solicit contributions, contain express advocacy, or (promote,
attack, support or oppose) any federal candidate,” the request reads.

It also asks the committee to consider the sponsored posts as “business communications” in order to not have to list them on the campaign finance reports.

“This decision is the final step and a significant milestone. We now have guidance on how existing campaign finance laws apply to modern-day careers,” the campaign email reads.

Gleich’s campaign lauds this move as making running for office more accessible.

“If we want Congress to look more like America, we need to ensure that people of all backgrounds are able to run for federal office,” said Gleich. “As a professional athlete and content creator running for the U.S. Senate, I’ve seen firsthand the way the system favors candidates who are independently wealthy or come from a political dynasty. I am thrilled that our request to the FEC has been passed, paving the way for more people with diverse backgrounds to run for office.”

Gleich, running to become the youngest woman in the U.S. Senate, has raised nearly $400k in Q1 from grassroots donors, her viral launch video earning her a mention in the New York Times’s top ten 2024 Senate races to watch, and with the release of her viral “Dear Dad” advertisement has garnered millions of views on TikTok, Instagram and Twitter. 

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