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Late Season Activities @ Park City Mountain

September 5, 2018 by Molly Miller, Colony PR

We are closing in on the first day of fall – September 22 – but there are a few weeks of summer fun to be had at Park City Mountain. Activities are still running – albeit under a late-season schedule, which means the slides slip and the coaster launches Thursday – Sunday only.

Here’s a look at what you and your family can enjoy until summer activities stop for the season on September 30.

MOUNTAIN BIKING AND HIKING

Two of our favorite summer activities on the mountain are self-guided; lace up or velcro your preferred shoe, and take advantage of the miles of trails networking through Park City Mountain (some of them take you through The Colony, too!).

Hiking: Whether you’re walking or running, the trails are equal opportunity stunners. Grab a trail map and escape in into the mountains – trekking through the trees is the perfect way to cool off on a hot day, and there are options for all levels of ability.

Mountain biking at Park City Mountain (Photo courtesy: Park City Mountain)

Mountain Biking: Shredding applies in summer, too, and the beauty of activities at the resort is that there are options for support if you need it! You can rent mountain bikes at the Village, then hop on Crescent or Pay Day Chairlift so you can focus on the downhill. Bike haul tickets are also available for purchase.

ALPINE SLIDE & ALPINE COASTER

Alpine Slide: More than 3,000 feet of WHEE!: PCM’s Alpine Slide is among the longest in the world. And with three tracks to choose from, each luge-like launch is a different experience.

Alpine Coaster: Prefer a mountain ride on rails? Buckle into the Alpine Coaster. The winding track slings you through more than a mile of mountainside; carving and looping at speeds up to 30 mph. And if you want to slow down and enjoy the incredible scenery, there’s an easy-to-reach brake on your coaster car.

ZIP LINES

If being above the treetops is more your thing, zip lines at Park City Mountain will make it happen. Relish the views at 110 feet off the ground, and enjoy the wind in your face as you’re propelled at speeds up to 45 mph. The Flying Eagle is a two-seater, and the ZipRider™is a fun chance to race your friends.

MINI GOLF & ADVENTURE ZONE

Catch your breath at the base of the Village and enjoy an 18-hole round of miniature golf. And if the kids want to see more action while you’re puttering around, there are seven other ways for you to tucker them out before it’s time to tuck them into bed.

Legacy Launcher – four trampolines (with safety harnesses) let the kiddos bounce all their energy out – and safely try tricks under supervision.
Kids’ Zip – avoid the too-small-for-the-big-zip-line meltdown and head straight here for full-scale thrills at a size that’s perfect for your little one.
Kids’ Rope Course – another age and size-appropriate way for kids to safely try some big challenges.
Boulders – the smallest climbers can experience Southern Utah terrain from the comfort of Park City.
Climbing Wall – safety climbing harnesses and trained attendants give kids a chance to explore scaling a big-time wall – with five different routes to try.
Kids’ Tubing – tubing is now a summer sport; no need for snow to experience this adventure!
Gem Panning – experience Park City’s mining legacy while you pan for gems in the interactive flume.

WEEKLY @ THE VILLAGE

While the music has stopped, you have plenty of time left to score local produce and products at the Park City Farmers Market. You can enjoy this on Wednesdays in the Silver King Parking Lot. The Farmers Market’s last day is Wednesday, October 17.

OPENING DAY WINTER 2018/2019

Both Park City Mountain Village and Canyons Village are scheduled to open for the 2018/2019 winter season on Wednesday, November 21.

The Colony at White Pine Canyon is the largest gated ski-in, ski-out community in the United States. Our land spans 4600 acres, and approximately 90% of it will always be preserved as open space.

In winter, enjoy exclusive ski and snowboard access to one of America’s largest mountain resorts, Park City. In spring, the snow melts to reveal an amazing network of hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails, connecting to more than 400 miles of single-track trails throughout the surrounding area.

The Colony is just 35 minutes from Salt Lake International Airport and minutes to Park City’s historic Main Street, home to the Sundance Film Festival and world-class dining and shopping.

Park City Event Guide: August 31 – September 3

August 31, 2018 by Molly Miller, Colony PR

It’s the unofficial end to summer this weekend, with Labor Day/Miners’ Day and the start of September. School is in full swing, so books are on the brain. You can stock up at the Friends of the Library book sale, which starts tomorrow. There are also a ton of opportunities to hear live music – and an entire day packed full of fun come Monday.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 31

STROLL →

“Last Friday” Gallery Stroll
6 – 9 PM

It’s already the last Friday in August – summer, where did you go?! – and that means it’s time for the Last Friday Gallery Stroll! Put on some comfy shoes and head on out – many of our community galleries hold artist receptions, demonstrations, and other fun events. Most of them are within walking distance of Main Street or along the free trolley route. More information at the Park City Gallery Association website. And THIS is a fabulous guide to all of our Park City art galleries!

HEAR & SEE →

American Idol: Live!
7 PM @ DeJoria Center

See your favorite American Idol contestants (well, the top 11 finalists, anyway) sing at DeJoria Center tonight. The showcase features the former contestants singing both as solo acts and as an ensemble. Tickets are still available for this show.

Peter Yarrow
The Egyptian Theatre

Artist and activist Peter Yarrow returns to the Egyptian Theatre through September 2nd. His songwriting has produced songs (for Peter, Paul & Mary) like “Puff, The Magic Dragon,” “Day Is Done,” “The Great Mandala” and “Light One Candle.” Shows are at 8 p.m. tonight and Saturday; 6 p.m. show on Sunday.

Deer Valley Concert Series: Gov’t Mule
Gates open: 5:30 PM | Show: 7:30 PM

The new Gov’t Mule album, “Revolution Come… Revolution Go,” was released June 9. Known for “cleverly-crafted songs, intelligent lyrical commentary, and downright incendiary playing,” Gov’t Mule should be a fun Park City event.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1

MOVE →

Point 2 Point
Mountain Bike Race
7 AM

Some of the country’s strongest endurance mountain bike racers will be riding the best trails Park City has to offer. This is a true point to point race, with riders rolling on single track for more than 90% of the race, for a total distance of about 75 miles – with around 12,000’ of climbing! The route, which takes between 7 and 12 *hours* to finish, sends riders through both ski resorts, and the organizers say the race is guaranteed to please both a regular trail-rider and out-of-town visitors. Registration information here.

Saturday Morning Nature Walk
8:30 AM @ Swaner Nature Preserve and EcoCenter

Explore the Swaner Preserve wetlands with a guide to learn about the wonders of wetlands, native plant and animal species and the history of the Preserve. Through September 30.

Yoga on the Patio
Saturdays @ 10:30 AM
Park City Library

Join the complimentary community yoga classes on the patio outside the Park City Library! Held each Saturday at 10 a.m., through August 25, the class provides an opportunity to start your weekend off on the right foot – and to connect with your Park City neighbors. Bring your yoga mat; classes move inside if it rains.

READ →

Friends of the Library Summer Book Sale
FOL Members’ Preview: 9 AM
General Book Sale: 10:30 AM – 3 PM

Books, refreshments, the library – what could be better?! This event is the annual fundraiser for Friends of the Library. Proceeds go to benefit many of the Park City Libraries annual needs. If you want to show up for the FOL member preview, you can buy a membership at the door! Refreshments are served while you browse and buy on the third floor of the library. You can fill a Friends of the Library tote bag for $10! The book sale runs September 1 – 3, with the “bargain bag day” happening on the 3rd, from 10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.

EAT & DANCE →

Labor Day BBQ & Live Music
5 – 8 PM
Stein Erikson Lodge

This is Stein Eriksen Lodge’s annual Labor Day BBQ. Enjoy fresh, locally-sourced barbecue favorites, live music, and stunning surrounding deck views of Deer Valley Resort.

HEAR & SEE →

Free Concert @ Canyons Village
Marc Broussard @ 6 PM

More music to enjoy on Saturday evening, with this complimentary concert at Canyons Village. Marc Broussard is an artist who brings a contemporary feel to classic R&B, rock, and soul. He’s also the son of Boogie Kings guitarist (and Louisiana Hall of Fame member) Ted Broussard.

DRINK →

Weekend Wine Series
Sauvignon Blancs from Around the World
The Silver Baron Lodge, Lower Deer Valley
6 – 7 PM

A casual, fun wine tasting class put on by Fox School of Wine. Each weekend, wines are selected based on the topic, and classes are designed to give both the beginner and the experienced wine lover a glimpse into interesting stories, facts, and history that make the world of wine so great.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2

SHOP →

Park Silly Sunday Market
Sunday: 10 AM – 5 PM

This event is equal parts eco-friendly open-air market and street festival and Sunday Funday party! Stroll the hundreds of booths to shop for local arts, crafts, products, antiques, and gourmet food while you enjoy live music, and the best booze tent in town.

HEAR & SEE →

Music @ Park Silly Sunday Market
Farmers Market: 10 AM
Main Stage: 11 AM & 2 PM

You knew there was live music at Park Silly – but did you know there are TWO stages? One at the bottom of Main Street, and the other at the Farmers Market at 5th Street! This weekend, catch Scott Klismith, Park City grad, science educator, and lyricist.

On the Main Stage, you can catch BroBand – two brothers ages 9 and 13. Kellen plays guitar while little brother Blake jumps from piano to guitar to ukulele. At 2 p.m., Patwa Reggae Band picks it up, with members from America, England, and Jamaica, TPRB creates an original blend of Park City reggae.

Park City Institute Presents:
Nashville Cafe` Chris Carmack & Chip Esten
St. Regis Big Stars, Bright Nights

LAST SHOW ALERT! Two stars of CMT’s hit series “Nashville,” come together for a night of country music. Chris Carmack and Chip Esten will close the 2018 St. Regis Big Stars, Bright Nights summer season with a mix of solo and collaborative sets, featuring their work as recording artists.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 – MINERS’ DAY

PARTY →

Park City Rotary Club Events
7:30 AM – 6 PM

Each Miners’ Day, the Park City Rotary hosts an all-day festival to honor the occasion. We wrote a blog post detailing all of the activities, most of which happen along Historic Main Street. This year is the 122nd that Park City has celebrated Miners’ Day!

Deer Valley Concert Series: Jason Mraz
Gates open: 5:30 PM | Show: 7:30 PM

Jason Mraz has a sound that you can’t help but to bop along to while smiling. He brings his positive message and soulful, folk-pop sound to the Deer Valley Concert Series on Monday evening. Many of his releases have gone platinum, including “I’m Yours” and “I Won’t Give Up.” He’s also a two-time Grammy winner, and his shows regularly sell out across the globe.

DURING THE WEEK: Monday, September 3 – Thursday, September 6

Monday Night Runs
6 – 7:30 PM

White Pine Touring running expert Patrick Coffey leads a group run on select Monday nights through September. The runs are about a mile-and-a-half in length and focused on beginner and intermediate trail runners. Routes are posted to the White Pine Facebook page prior to each (free) run.

Music on the Patio
Wednesdays @ 11 AM
Park City Library

Stop by the patio to listen to local musicians during your visit to the library. This concert series features local solo musicians in partnership with Mountain Town Music and the Friends of the Park City Library.

Nutrition Essentials
Wednesdays: 12 PM
The Blair Education Center @ Park City Hospital

This four-session course teaches the basics of nutrition to help improve and maintain health and well-being. For $60, participants learn about the following topics:

Class 1: Know Your Nutrients Part 1: Learn the basics of dietary carbohydrates, fat, and protein and how to make the healthiest choices when choosing these foods
Class 2: Know Your Nutrients Part 2: Understanding the basics of vitamins, minerals, and supplements
Class 3: Reclaim Your Kitchen: Give your pantry a makeover, healthy grocery shopping, and label reading
Class 4: Don’t Eat Less, Eat Right: The basics of meal planning

Park City Mountain Farmers Market
Wednesdays: 12 – 5 PM (rain, snow, or shine)
Through October 10

The Park City Farmers Market is at the base of Park City Mountain Resort this year! The seasonal market is open for business each Wednesday and features a large selection of fresh, local goods. Stop by and stock up on just-picked produce, freshly-baked bread, and arts & crafts from local producers and vendors.

“Art + Belief “
7 PM @ Jim Santy Auditorium
Park City Library

This film is part of the Made in Utah Film Series. From the Park City Film Series website: “‘Art+Belief’ follows the journey of Trevor Southey, a gay Mormon artist from Africa who dreams of becoming a modern-day Michelangelo. At its core, Art+Belief is about the balancing act between individual vision and religious conformity and the unlikely possibilities of reconciliation. These artists show us that we each have a unique spiritual journey that can flourish regardless of our religious allegiances.” There will be a Q & A with director Nathan Florence after the screening, which is free to the community.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Park City Film Series:“Won’t You Be My Neighbor”
September 7 – 9 @ Jim Santy Auditorium
Park City Library

Put this one on your calendar! There has been so much buzz about “Won’t You Be My Neighbor,” we’ll be surprised if there’s an open seat left for any one of the screenings. The film takes an intimate look at Fred Rogers, known to most of us as the zip-up-cardigan-wearing Mr. Rogers. This emotional film goes into the heart of the quietly revolutionary genius who was Mr. Rogers. Shows are at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and at 6 p.m. on Sunday.

Hike for Hunger
Saturday, September 8
1 – 6 PM

This annual event raises awareness about hunger issues locally – and globally. Each year, Park City’s Christian Center serves thousands of residents in Summit and Wasatch counties through local food pantries. The Christian Center also delivers healthy snacks to over 350 local students each month as part of the Snacks in Backpacks program.

Watch for more information on Hike for Hunger, as well as a closer look at the good work the Christian Center does for our community, in the coming days.

The Colony at White Pine Canyon is the largest gated ski-in, ski-out community in the United States. Our land spans 4600 acres, and approximately 90% of it will always be preserved as open space.

In winter, enjoy exclusive ski and snowboard access to one of America’s largest mountain resorts, Park City. In spring, the snow melts to reveal an amazing network of hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails, connecting to more than 400 miles of single-track trails throughout the surrounding area.

The Colony is just 35 minutes from Salt Lake International Airport and minutes to Park City’s historic Main Street, home to the Sundance Film Festival and world-class dining and shopping.

Park City Event Guide: Miners’ Day –> Monday, September 3rd

August 29, 2018 by Molly Miller, Colony PR

MINERS’ DAY
Monday, September 3

This year marks our town’s 122nd celebration of Miners’ Day! (And, in case you’re wondering, yes, the apostrophe goes *after* the s.) Each year, the Park City Rotary Club hosts an all-day festival of fun to honor our town’s mining heritage. Most activities and festivities happen along Historic Main Street, with the food featured at City Park. The Rotary Club estimates that more than 17,000 people enjoyed last year’s Miners’ Day merriment. Here’s the fun rundown for Monday, September 3:

Park City Miners’ Day 2016. (Tom Kelly)
(All photos courtesy parkcityminersday.org)

7:30 – 9:30 AM →
Breakfast @ City Park
If you’re among the few who are up and at ’em before 8 a.m., you know how peaceful Park City feels at that time of the morning. So come out early – the breakfast begins at 7:30 – and enjoy some quiet time with a stack of pancakes, ham, eggs, hash browns, and more. The breakfast is provided by St. Mary’s Catholic Church and proceeds from the $5 per person feast go to help religious education programs (kids 4 and under eat for free). If you’re among the 5K runners, it’s a terrific way to fuel back up for your day of events!

8 AM →
Miners’ Day 5K @ City Park
Not beginning with breakfast? Start with the fun-run!

The Miners’ Day 5k (also known as the Bark City 5K) starts in City Park, loops through the trails, and ends right back where you started so you can grab food. The race is organized by the Park City Rotary Club. While the fast 5K course is pleasant enough, you’re encouraged to make things extra fun with a costume – and/or your dog! Strollers are also welcome; that group starts behind the other runners.

Proceeds from the 5K will be funneled back into our community in the form of a grant from the Rotary Club Park City.

10:45 AM →
World-Famous Running of the Balls @ Historic Main Street
You better get to Main Street early if you want a spot where you can actually *see* this event. It is PACKED with people. And yes, it gets its name from the Running of the Bulls in Pamplona, Spain. This event, however, usually results in fewer injuries.

Anyone can “adopt” a yellow golf ball for $5 – or 5 for $20. The nearly 10,000 balls are released at the top of Main and shoot into a track. The first balls through the chute win INSANE prizes like season ski passes, hotel stays, fabulous dinners, and tons of other options. Dozens of additional prizes are given away for the close finishers. It’s no wonder people get so hyped up about this race. The best place to post up for the finish line is near the post office, and winners are posted in City Park and on the Miners’ Day website.

You can purchase your balls from any member of the Park City Rotary Club, on Historic Main Street on the day-of, and at the Park Silly Market the day before Miners’ Day!

2016 Miners’ Day parade in Park City. (Tom Kelly) (Photo courtesy parkcityminersday.org)

11 AM →
Miners’ Day Parade @ Historic Main Street
The main event on Main Street for the day – this parade marches down Main, skips over to Park Ave., and finishes at City Park. It begins at 11 a.m., but if you’re running on Park City time and arrive a few minutes late you’ll likely still get to see everything!

11:30 AM →
Live Music – Changing Lanes Experience @ City Park Stage
The omnipresent Mountain Town Music is at it again, programming terrific live music for our community to enjoy together. At 11:30 a.m., you can enjoy the Changing Lanes Experience. If you’ve never seen this group, you will soon learn why they have “experience” in their name.

At 3, enjoy Memphis McCool – which can best be described as “power soul” music. The group creates all-new music in a modern take on soul and groove music.

Noon – 3 PM →
BBQ Lunch @ City Park
You can truly make this a day without having to head home at all – there are things to do, see, and eat all day long! Lunch will bring you back to City Park for a BBQ cookout courtesy of Kumbayah Kitchen. There will be beverages and brews (bring your ID, they *will* check), but bring your own blanket to enjoy the feast!

12:30 – 4 PM →
Family Fun @ City Park
If you’re going to stay out of the house all day, you’re going to need some stuff to keep the kids entertained. Luckily, Kids Races start at 12:30 p.m. in City Park. With running races, a sack race (gunny sacks provided), and a wheelbarrow race (we are cracking up just thinking about this one), there are races for little ones of all ages.

No worries, there are also bouncy houses, crafting booths, a climbing wall, a fire truck (!), and, new this year, a dunk tank! Enjoy face painting, henna tattoos, a dog & cat adoption event, a shaved-ice shack, gourmet cotton candy, and Texas Twisters (described as a cold sweet blended fruit-based drink). We can only imagine (with slight trepidation) how exhausted the kiddos will be after a day of all this fun!

2 – 3:30 PM →
Mucking & Drilling Competition @ Skateboard Park parking lot
Wondering where the actual “miner” activities are in Miners’ Day? Show up at City Park for Mucking & Drilling and you won’t be in the dark anymore. Competitors come from all around the Mountain West to compete!

Mucking is loading ore into an ore cart (using heavy machinery), and then dumping it as quickly as possible. A timer watches this carefully.

Drilling is when the competitors “manhandle” a huge compressed-air hammer drill and hoses to put two deep holes into a slab of rock in the shortest amount of time.

We’re told you need to arrive early to get a spot on the bleachers – and best of all, the event is free!

3 – 6 PM →
Skateboard Bowl Jam @ Skateboard Park
If skateboarding is more your speed, there’s also a competition for you to watch in that world! The contest is for both amateurs and pros, with prizes for each division. You *d0* need to register in advance, and helmets are required. You can find more information here.

Whew. No wonder Miners’ Day has been going strong for 122 years. Get out there (reminder to utilize our free public transportation or your bikes!), have fun, and be safe!

The Colony at White Pine Canyon is the largest gated ski-in, ski-out community in the United States. Our land spans 4600 acres, and approximately 90% of the land will always be preserved as open space.

In winter, enjoy exclusive ski and snowboard access to one of America’s largest mountain resorts, Park City. In spring, the snow melts to reveal an amazing network of hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails, connecting to more than 400 miles of single-track trails throughout the surrounding area.

The Colony is just 35 minutes from Salt Lake International Airport and minutes to Park City’s historic Main Street, home to the Sundance Film Festival and world-class dining and shopping.

Park City Event Guide: August 25 & 26

August 25, 2018 by Molly Miller, Colony PR

SATURDAY, AUGUST 25

MOVE →

Saturday Morning Nature Walk
8:30 AM @ Swaner Nature Preserve and EcoCenter

Explore the Swaner Preserve wetlands with a guide to learn about the wonders of wetlands, native plant and animal species and the history of the Preserve. Through September 30.

Yoga on the Patio
Saturdays @ 10:30 AM
Park City Library

Utah Vision Rally – Out of the Darkness We Ride
12:30 – 2:30 PM
Park City Fire Station on Bitner Road

This is a gathering to raise awareness – and funds – for mental health and suicide prevention. There will be a BBQ lunch available, with a suggested $20 donation. The event is presented by CONNECT and the Taylor Hagen Memorial Foundation.

Riders begin at Timpanogos Harley Davidson in Lindon and will ride to the Park City Fire Station. They’ll be escorted by highway patrol the whole way. To learn more about CONNECT, click HERE.

SEE →

Park City Area Showcase of Homes
Saturday & Sunday
10 AM – 6 PM

Tour amazing homes in the Park City, Heber Valley, and Midway. Presented by the Park City Area Home Builders Association and Zion’s Bank, this year’s Showcase features 12 homes throughout the Park City and Heber Valley areas.

Tickets are $15 online at PCShowcaseOfHomes.com. The showcase is held weekends and Labor Day between August 24 and September 3. Times vary, so be sure to check the website!

HEAR & SEE →

Reggae Rise Up Presents:
Reggae Rise Up Utah 2018
Music Festival

Pack your blankets, reusable drink containers, and binoculars – it’s Reggae Rise Up music festival weekend! The all-weekend event is held at Rivers Edge in Heber. Gates open at noon today and tomorrow, and the music begins at 12:45 p.m. Things go quiet at 11 p.m. Kids under 8 get in free, and make sure to check the website for the list of dos and don’ts – and the lineup – before you head out!

Ambrosia
8 PM @ Egyptian Theatre

American rock band; formed in 1970 with Top 5 hits, “How Much I Feel,” and “Biggest Part of Me.” Tickets available HERE.

PARTY →

Blue Sky Bash
Presented by: Summit Land Conservancy
5:30 PM

This year marks the 4th year of the Summit Land Conservancy’s Blue Sky Bash – at Blue Sky Ranch in Wanship. The party is a celebration of open space and features cocktails and dinner by High West Distillery and Saloon. There’s also a live auction led by Larry Flinn, with dancing into the night.

The auction features 6 unique experience packages that are all better with open space. There’s a complimentary shuttle coach to and from the Bash from Park City. This one is a favorite – and there are still just a few tickets available!

SUNDAY, AUGUST 26

MOVE →

Walk a Mile in Her Shoes
A Peace House Benefit
10 AM – 1 PM

Walk a Mile in Her Shoes asks men to walk one mile in high heels. It’s a lighthearted way to draw attention to a very serious topic – raising awareness in our community about the serious causes, effects, and remediations to men’s sexualized violence against women. The event is presented by Peace House – an organization which is committed to ending family violence and abuse through education, outreach, support services, and safe housing. Learn more about this vital nonprofit HERE, and click HERE for more event information.

EAT →

DIG In is held in Summit Community Gardens. Heavenly!

DIG IN – Dinner in the Garden
Presented by EATS & Summit Community Gardens
3 – 6 PM

If you were lucky enough to get tickets while they were available, you will have a blast at this annual EATS event! It’s held in the

In addition to tasty, local, fresh food and $5 libations, you will enjoy family activities: meet the friendly goats, Fiona & Shrek, have your face painted, or dance to live music with local band Swagger. Bring your best smiles too! Photographer Joy Conneally will be available to take family photos that can be purchased online for a fee, 50% donated back to EATS Park City and Summit Community Gardens.

SHOP →

Park Silly takes over Historic Main Street every Sunday this summer! (Photo courtesy: Park Silly Sunday Market, Brett Oswold)

Park Silly Sunday Market
Sunday: 10 AM – 5 PM

It’s BACK! Hop on the free bus or your bike and zip on over to Historic Main Street. This event is equal parts eco-friendly open-air market and street festival – and Sunday Funday party! Stroll the hundreds of booths to shop for local arts, crafts, products, antiques, and gourmet food while you enjoy live music, and the best booze tent in town.

DURING THE WEEK: MONDAY, AUGUST 27 – THURSDAY, AUGUST 30

Cycling Mechanics Clinic for Women
Monday, August 27 @ 6 PM
Contender Bicycles

Contender Bicycles is hosting a complimentary women’s repair clinic and pop-up shop with Park City’s own Erica Tingey of Women in the Mountains, and Debbie Drain of The Chicks Company. Roll over at 6 pm, at 1352 White Pine Canyon Road (next to St. Mary’s). The focus of this clinic is on braking and shifting adjustment.

Women’s Road Rides
Mondays: 5:45 – 7:30 PM
Through August 27

Start at Jans on Park Ave, then hit the road with a tribe of ladies for a couple of hours. Bring rain protection, energy good and plenty of water, plus your flat repair kit. Bikes are available to rent ($15, based on availability), but the event is free!

Women’s Mountain Bike Rides
Tuesdays: 6-8 PM
Through August 28

Another women-only option during the week is the Tuesday night mountain bike rides with White Pine Touring. The rides are led by Team Sugar guides, and the group is divided up based on your skill and comfort level. Meet at White Pine Touring at 6 p.m., then explore new trails and meet new friends for two fun-filled hours. This experience is also free.

Twilight Ride Series
Wednesdays: 4 – 8 PM
Through August 22

Enjoy the mountain at dusk with the Twilight Ride Series at Deer Valley on Wednesdays. From 4 until 8 p.m. on Wednesdays, take advantage of lift-served mountain biking (Silver Lake Express and Sterling Express chairlifts). DV operations stay open to serve riders for the Twilight Rides (through August 22).

Group Mountain Bike Rides
Thursdays: 6-8 PM
Through August 30

One more crew to hit the trails with – the Thursday night group mountain bike rides! Also at White Pine Touring, this one is open to everyone, with three groups to choose from based on ride intensity. The rides are led by White Pines Touring Racing powered by jans.com mountain bike team members and guides. And on the last Thursday of each month, there’s a free BBQ and adult beverages, provided by local vendors, at the end of the ride.

Park City Mountain Farmers Market
Wednesdays: 12 – 5 PM (rain, snow, or shine)
Through October 10

The Colony at White Pine Canyon is the largest gated ski-in, ski-out community in the United States. Our land spans 4600 acres, and approximately 90% of it will always be preserved as open space.

In winter, enjoy exclusive ski and snowboard access to one of America’s largest mountain resorts, Park City. In spring, the snow melts to reveal an amazing network of hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails, connecting to more than 400 miles of single-track trails throughout the surrounding area.

The Colony is just 35 minutes from Salt Lake International Airport and minutes to Park City’s historic Main Street, home to the Sundance Film Festival and world-class dining and shopping.

Nonprofit Highlight: EATS Park City

August 22, 2018 by Molly Miller, Colony PR

Healthy AND yummy: if you had to boil it down, that’s the basic premise behind EATS (Eat Awesome Things At School) Park City.

Its mission is to ensure “every student has opportunities to develop lifelong healthy habits and access to fresh, nutritious, appealing food,” and in just about six years, it has made tremendous strides to accomplish just that.

EATS uses a multi-pronged approach to educate students on healthier eating in an effort to create lifelong habits; it accomplishes this effort in part by working hand-in-hand with the Park City School District to improve school food. EATS’ core values encompass a commitment to making menu options healthier, encourage PCSD as a whole to improve the health of offerings even outside of school, and emphasize the importance of learning how to grow, harvest, and prepare food. The programming EATS provides makes these core values accessible and attainable for our community.

PROGRAMMING

It all begins with advocacy – and the first step of this tenet takes the form of taste tests in PCSD schools. Taste testing provides a low-commitment way for kiddos to be introduced to new, healthy foods – and to try them. Research indicates children need to be exposed to certain foods a number of times before they accept it – or come to enjoy the taste.

Additional programming includes cooking classes, indoor and outdoor school gardens, garden-based education, and camps. This lineup not only improves fruit and veggie consumption (kids are more likely to try foods they have grown and prepared themselves), it makes it more likely that they’ll teach their *own* families about healthier eating. Not only that, incorporating this into the school day creates project- and place-based learning opportunities – which are shown to improve test scores and behavior, as well as lift self-esteem.

THE SCHOOL LUNCH MENU

After the taste testing comes the VOTING. The students weigh in on whether they like the food featured in the taste tests – and, if enough students vote YES for a certain food, it is put on the school lunch menu rotation. All of the recipes are created by a team of uniquely-qualified local experts, including chefs from world-class restaurants, internationally renowned dietitians and nutritionists, child nutrition services staff, and even the students themselves.

Strawberry Banana Sunflower Butter “Sushi” (photo courtesy EATS Park City)

RECIPES

We keep saying that EATS advocates for food that is not only nutritious – but delicious – and we mean it! And it makes sense, because really – if something doesn’t taste good, you’re not likely to keep eating it. That’s why so much effort goes into crafting the recipes for school taste testing: it needs to taste better than it sounds.

Head over to the EATS website for the selections this group is helping PCSD cook up for students – they list recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, sides, soups, and snacks. Some of our favorites include Vermont Maple Apple French Toast Bake, Gluten-Free Zucchini Lasagna (aka Deer Valley Lasagna), and Strawberry Banana Sunflower Butter “Sushi.” These recipes are all seriously delicious – we are speaking from experience!

SUPPORT & EVENTS

There are a number of ways to support EATS – as volunteers, partners, and donors. EATS also hosts community events – one of which is happening this weekend.

DIG IN – Dinner in the Garden
3 – 6 PM, Sunday, August 26
Summit Community Gardens

EATS Park City and Summit Community Gardens are coming together to bring the *community* together to share delicious, nutritious food. The event will feature tasty, local, fresh food and $5 drinks. There will also be family-friendly activities: face painting, live music, a photographer, and friendly goats to meet. Any pictures taken can be purchased online, and 50% of the fee is donated back to EATS and Summit Community Gardens.

Thanks for all the work you do to make our community healthier and happier, EATS! Our community is better off because of your efforts.

The Colony at White Pine Canyon is the largest gated ski-in, ski-out community in the United States. Our land spans 4600 acres, and approximately 90% of the land will always be preserved as open space.

In winter, enjoy exclusive ski and snowboard access to one of America’s largest mountain resorts, Park City. In spring, the snow melts to reveal an amazing network of hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails, connecting to more than 400 miles of single-track trails throughout the surrounding area.

The Colony is just 35 minutes from Salt Lake International Airport and minutes to Park City’s historic Main Street, home to the Sundance Film Festival and world-class dining and shopping.

Small Business Highlight: Pink Elephant Coffee Roasters

August 19, 2018 by Molly Miller, Colony PR

Sunday morning (hopefully) means you get to enjoy a lazy cup of coffee or three before the activities begin! If you’re looking for a spot to enjoy just that, on a beautiful morning like this one on Historic Main Street in Park City, look no further than Pink Elephant Coffee Shop.

You’ll find Pink Elephant Coffee Roasters on the 2nd floor!

This shop, which serves small-batch artisan coffee, roasted in Utah, is located on the 2nd floor of 509 Main Street. The building is structured like a true local business collective. Walk into the Prospect store (Billy’s Barbershop is in there, too!) and go directly up the stairs.

The coffee shop upstairs is cozy, clean, and bright, with a fridge full

Land Juicery is part of the local business collective at 509 Main, along with Pink Elephant, Billy’s Barbershop, and Prospect.

of Land Juicery juices (Pink Elephant partners with them and they share the space), items from a local bakery, Ritual Chocolate on the shelves, two high-top tables at which you can relax and sip your coffee, and a good old-fashioned coffee counter, replete with those fabulous blue mugs.

It turns out we’re not the only ones who love the blue mugs. The (wonderfully friendly) barista was quite used to people snapping multiple pictures of the mugs for Instagram purposes and had his answer ready when we asked where we could get our hands on them: “Acme & Co., but the color is back ordered.”

Every inch of this small space is maximized.

Pink Elephant serves single-origin green coffee beans, roasts them in small batches and makes them into drinks with meticulous attention to detail. This is no exaggeration – we ordered a decaf Americano and the simple drink was *perfectly* executed; the shot was weighed, and the conscientious crafting was all done with a friendly smile and engaging conversation.

So what’s with that name? Here’s how they explain on their website:

“The great author Jack London writes about seeing pink elephants when one has over-imbibed. Referred to as delirium tremens (Latin for the “trembling madness”), we feel this way when we’ve had too much coffee … or too little.”

No surprise that this color is back ordered.

As if that’s not enough to adore them, here’s why we really love this local business – it sources fresh, high-quality single-origin coffee from farms in the coffee-growing world. The owners choose green coffees from estates, small farms, responsible cooperatives, micro-lots, or from growers who are certified organic or Fair Trade, and in so doing, provide a sustainable livelihood for growers and their communities. Not only that, a portion of Pink Elephant Coffee sales goes to preserving and protecting wildlife and open lands in the west. It’s a pleasure to support a local business which does everything it can to support its own network.

The Colony at White Pine Canyon is the largest gated ski-in, ski-out community in the United States. Our land spans 4600 acres, and approximately 90% of it will always be preserved as open space.

In winter, enjoy exclusive ski and snowboard access to one of America’s largest mountain resorts, Park City. In spring, the snow melts to reveal an amazing network of hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails, connecting to more than 400 miles of single-track trails throughout the surrounding area.

The Colony is just 35 minutes from Salt Lake International Airport and minutes to Park City’s historic Main Street, home to the Sundance Film Festival and world-class dining and shopping.

MOUNTAIN BIKING AND HIKING

ALPINE SLIDE & ALPINE COASTER

ZIP LINES

MINI GOLF & ADVENTURE ZONE

WEEKLY @ THE VILLAGE

OPENING DAY WINTER 2018/2019

The Colony at White Pine Canyon is the largest gated ski-in, ski-out community in the United States. Our land spans 4600 acres, and approximately 90% of it will always be preserved as open space.

The Colony is just 35 minutes from Salt Lake International Airport and minutes to Park City’s historic Main Street, home to the Sundance Film Festival and world-class dining and shopping.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 – MINERS’ DAY

DURING THE WEEK: Monday, September 3 – Thursday, September 6

The Colony at White Pine Canyon is the largest gated ski-in, ski-out community in the United States. Our land spans 4600 acres, and approximately 90% of it will always be preserved as open space.

The Colony is just 35 minutes from Salt Lake International Airport and minutes to Park City’s historic Main Street, home to the Sundance Film Festival and world-class dining and shopping.

The Colony at White Pine Canyon is the largest gated ski-in, ski-out community in the United States. Our land spans 4600 acres, and approximately 90% of the land will always be preserved as open space.

The Colony is just 35 minutes from Salt Lake International Airport and minutes to Park City’s historic Main Street, home to the Sundance Film Festival and world-class dining and shopping.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 25

SUNDAY, AUGUST 26

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Walk a Mile in Her Shoes A Peace House Benefit 10 AM – 1 PM

DURING THE WEEK: MONDAY, AUGUST 27 – THURSDAY, AUGUST 30

The Colony at White Pine Canyon is the largest gated ski-in, ski-out community in the United States. Our land spans 4600 acres, and approximately 90% of it will always be preserved as open space.

The Colony is just 35 minutes from Salt Lake International Airport and minutes to Park City’s historic Main Street, home to the Sundance Film Festival and world-class dining and shopping.

The Colony at White Pine Canyon is the largest gated ski-in, ski-out community in the United States. Our land spans 4600 acres, and approximately 90% of the land will always be preserved as open space.

The Colony is just 35 minutes from Salt Lake International Airport and minutes to Park City’s historic Main Street, home to the Sundance Film Festival and world-class dining and shopping.

The Colony at White Pine Canyon is the largest gated ski-in, ski-out community in the United States. Our land spans 4600 acres, and approximately 90% of it will always be preserved as open space.

The Colony is just 35 minutes from Salt Lake International Airport and minutes to Park City’s historic Main Street, home to the Sundance Film Festival and world-class dining and shopping.

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Walk a Mile in Her Shoes
A Peace House Benefit
10 AM – 1 PM