Biking

New Homesites Released in The Colony at White Pine Canyon

September 28, 2018 by Molly Miller, Colony PR

The Colony Releases Eight Homesites in Meadow Lakes | Phase 5: E & F

It’s the next step in our final chapter: The Colony at White Pine Canyon has just released eight spectacular homesites in the Meadow Lakes – also known as Phase 5.

The E & F homesites are some of the most unique properties we have ever offered — no small statement here at The Colony, where it truly feels like you get to live in your very own national park.

If you don’t know us already, The Colony at White Pine Canyon is the largest ski-in, ski-out private development in the United States. We are a private, 4600-acre, gated community in the heart of Park City Mountain, one of North America’s largest ski resorts.

Each home here has the incredible amenity of ski-in, ski-out access, and in warmer weather, hiking, biking, horseback riding, and more are right outside your door.

Speaking of access, which is a key word, when you build your legacy here in The Colony, not only do you have immediate access to world-class skiing, you also have easy access to airports and direct access to Park City’s own unique style of living.

The homesites are easily accessible from our secure gated entry, and The Colony itself is:

35 miles from Salt Lake City International Airport
22 miles from Heber Valley Airport
5 miles from Historic Main Street in Park City, Utah

Here at The Colony – we treasure our open land, and we’re committed to sustainability. In fact, nearly 90-percent of the land will remain pristine and untouched open space – and we protect that commitment with conservation easements.

The homesites in Phase 5 E & F, our Meadow Lakes area, are among the largest available; they boast commanding views, old-growth forests, a remarkable water feature, and flat building pads.

Among what makes these Meadow Lakes homesites particularly epic: unique private ski access, a Nordic ski track, and private walking and snowshoeing trails. These eight homesites are truly unlike anything else in The Colony.

Meadow Lakes Homesites | Phase 5 E & F

Homesite 300

6.50 Acres | $1,995,000

Homesite 301

13.310 Acres | $1,995,000

Homesite 302

11.980 Acres |$2,300,000

Homesite 303

The view from 303 White Pine Canyon Road

13.360 Acres | $4,500,000

Homesite 304

12.570 Acres | $2,300,000

Homesite 305

7.980 Acres | $2,500,000

Homesite 306

4.850 Acres | $2,800,000

Homesite 307

4.600 Acres | $2,700,000

The Colony Sales Office on White Pine Canyon Road

While these are the basics of our available homesites – nothing replaces experiencing the land for yourself. Connect with Bronson Calder and Stephen Jeffers, the in-house Colony Sales Team, with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Utah, to set up your own tour of Phase 5 in our incredible community.

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This video is sponsored by St. John’s Property Management: Home Watch & Vacation Rentals. St. John’s provides vacation property management, housekeeping and concierge services, and property monitoring. St. John’s mission is to take care of your home with a personal touch.

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 North America’s largest mountain resorts, Park City Mountain. 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: I Want To Ride My Bicycle

August 9, 2018 by Molly Miller, Colony PR

Summit Bike Club & Little Bellas

Tour of Utah is full speed ahead, and we’ve got biking on the brain. The race, which is one of the top professional cycling events in North America, ends Sunday afternoon on Historic Main Street. A large part of the Tour of Utah’s goal is to communicate “how individual attention to personal health and physical activity at every age will lead to a stronger, healthier society.”

In light of that, we thought we’d start cheering early – for the nonprofits dedicated to supporting biking efforts for very similar reasons right here in Park City. So, without hitting the brakes, allow us to introduce you to Little Bellas and Summit Bike Club.

Summit Bike Club
Skills, safety, and sportsmanship of cycling

The Summit Bike Club works to keep kids active and outdoors on two wheels. The group also works to educate athletes on skills, safety, and sportsmanship. They have a number of programs created with the goal to develop lifelong cyclists – and to grow the sport of mountain biking.

Their core values include integrity, respect, perseverance, leadership, and accountability, and through these, they cultivate and develop elite athletes – but also lifelong casual athletes. It was founded in 2012, with 12 athletes, with funding support from the Park City Community Foundation. It has grown steadily in the years since, with additional programs and the formation of an elite team.

The group has been awarded USA Cycling’s Mountain Bike Club of the Year award each year since 2015! Now, the group’s programming can be found not only in Park City, but in Davis and Logan, Utah, and in Colorado, Idaho, and Texas, too.

Little Bellas
Mentoring on Mountain Bikes

The National Children’s Bureau reports that boys cycle nearly 6 times as much as girls. That translates to 138 miles/year for boys and just 24 miles/year for girls. Little Bellas is an organization (based in Vermont, with a Park City chapter) which may help even the scales. It’s a mountain bike organization with the goal to help young women realize their potential through cycling. In the last ten years – nearly 3,000 girls have participated in the program – many of whom have continued on through the program to build active adult female rider groups.

The nonprofit was formed in 2007, with a focus on girls ages 7 through 16 – the ages where self-esteem can be most at risk for girls. Support and respect were keystone values, and an all-woman mentor community created a safe space for participation. The program encompasses skills, yes, but skills on *and* off the bike. It also tackles the topic of nutrition – and using food as a source of fuel.

SUPPORT
To learn more about how to support these groups, check out these links:
Support Summit Bike Club | Support Little Bellas

To learn more about Tour of Utah – including the best spot to catch the Main Street finish on Sunday, click HERE.

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: June 2 & 3, 2018

June 2, 2018 by Molly Miller, Colony PR

Park Silly takes over Historic Main Street just about every Sunday for the rest of this summer. (Photo courtesy: Park Silly Sunday Market, Brett Oswold)

SHOP

Park Silly Sunday Market
Sundays, June 3 – September 23, 2018
10 AM – 5 PM

This sign on Comstock is weird, but probably effective.

It’s officially summer in Park City, and we know this for a few reasons: the sun rises early, flowers are in bloom, that dude on Comstock has his dog warning staked in the front yard, and Park Silly Sunday Market shuts down Historic Main Street and packs the pavement with people, local products, and potations.

Park Silly is an “eco-friendly open air market, street festival, and commUnity forum where neighbors and friends come together…” To fully experience Silly Market, we recommend the fabulous and free city bus, or a carpool (traffic and parking can get a bit, well, silly).

Then, start at the top of Main to stock up on fruits and veggies at the farmers’ market, and stroll on down to take in local artwork, locally-made items (from fidget spinners to fur-trimmed jeans), antiques, imports, gourmet foods, and finally, the live music and bar set up at the bottom. Don’t forget your sunscreen and a water bottle!

DO

Barn Party @ National Ability Center
June 2 → 5:30 – 10:00 PM

National Ability Center Barn Party 2017 (Photo courtesy: Don Cook)

National Ability Center’s annual Barn Party is a celebration of its Equestrian Program and the start of summer in Park City. Live music, BBQ, a whiskey saloon, and tons of activities for the kiddos make this a Saturday night outing your whole fam will enjoy. We highlighted the incredible work NAC does HERE – take a peek, then grab your boots and hat to get ready for tonight’s party!

SEE

Park City Film Series presents “The Rider”
Saturday → 8PM | Sunday → 6PM
Rated R, 104 min.

Park City Film Series provides this synopsis: “A true story of a once rising star of the rodeo circuit warned that his competition days are over after a tragic riding accident. Back home, Brady finds himself wondering what he has to live for when he can no longer do what gives him a sense of purpose: to ride and compete. In an attempt to regain control of his fate, Brady undertakes a search for a new identity and tries to redefine his idea of what it means to be a man in the heartland of America.”

PARK CITY FILM SERIES
The Park City Film Series is a nonprofit organization presenting the best of independent feature, documentary, world and local cinema. Our mission is to create community through film.

STARTING THIS WEEK

Women’s Road Rides
Mondays, June 4 – August 27, 2016
5:45 – 7:30 PM

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, June 5 – August 28, 2018
6-8 PM

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

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.

Group Mountain Bike Rides
Thursdays, June 7 – August 30, 2018
6 – 8 PM

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 Event Guide: May 18 – 20, 2018

May 18, 2018 by Molly Miller, Colony PR

DO

2018 Cole Sport Bike Swap
Saturday, May 19 → 9AM – 5PM
Sunday, May 20 → 9AM – 3PM

The $10 fee is applied only if your bike sells – and all of those proceeds go to support the Mountain Trails Foundation. The Bike Swap is happening at the Park Avenue location.

Running With Ed
Saturday, May 19 → Runners start between 8 and 9:30AM

Running With Ed (RWE), Park City’s favorite relay race, is Saturday, May 19!
(Photo: Park City Education Foundation.)

We first told you about this event HERE; and while it’s just a bit too late to sign up to run in the race to raise money, you can show up to raise some cheer for the participants! This event is a fundraiser for the Park City Education Foundation.

Wake & Draw VII
Saturday, May 19 → 10AM – 1PM
Kimball Art Center

Adults 18 years and older are invited to spend a few hours in the Wake & Draw class in the Kimball Art Center studio. A figure model is provided, but everything else is up to you, so grab an easel or a pad of paper and your preferred drawing tool. No instructor is present, so it’s suggested that participants have a bit of figure drawing experience. Because space is limited to 10 students, it’s recommended you register in advance. The class is $15 (BYO materials).

Wake & Draw is meant to be a creative meeting place for artistic people to share their techniques and skills in a community setting.

Swaner’s Craft Sunday
Sunday, May 20 → 11AM – 1PM
Swaner Eco Center

Bring your kiddos to the Eco Center to enjoy a nature-themed craft midday Sunday! All ages are welcome at this free event.

WATCH

Salt Lake City’s Repertory Dance Theatre is the nation’s oldest and most successful dance company.

Repertory Dance Theatre
Saturday, May 19 & Sunday May 20 → 8PM
The Egyptian Theatre

Repertory Dance Theatre is dedicated to the creation, performance, perpetuation, and appreciation of modern dance. The RDT has designed a concert for the Egyptian Theatre which includes several works from its repertory and more than 30 pieces of choreography.

Park City Film Series → “Final Portrait”
Friday and Saturday → 8PM
Sunday → 6PM

“Final Portrait” is the story of a touching and off-beat friendship between an American writer and art-lover James Lord and the world-famous artist Alberto Giacometti. Told through Lord’s eyes, it reveals insight into the beauty, frustration, profundity, and sometimes the chaos of the artistic process. Stars Geoffrey Rush and Armie Hammer; rated R.

The Park City Film Series is a nonprofit organization which presents the best of independent feature, documentary, world, and local cinema. Its mission is to create community through film.

Upcoming Events in Park City

CONNECT Summit County is a nonprofit organization which works to create a well-informed and stigma-free community with access to mental health services for all.

CONNECT Summit County and its partners will host 5 more opportunities to get informed, get involved – or get help – during Mental Health Awareness Month.

Tuesday, May 22 → Noon
Jim Santy Auditorium
“Portrait of An Alzheimer Caregiver,” a play performed by WALK-ONS, INC. and talk by author Sheryl Bagshaw (Dementia Assist).
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Tuesday, May 22 → 6:30PM
Intermountain Park City Hospital
“The Brain Story: Come learn the science behind brain development, mental health, and addiction” talk by Dr. Nicole Blair Education and Conference Center Sherren, Neuroscientist (The Palix Foundation).
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Thursday, May 24 → 6:30PM
Jim Santy Auditorium
Film: “Heaven Is A Traffic Jam on the 405” 2018 Oscar-winning short documentary about artist Mindy Alper channeling her depression and anxiety into her work. Followed by panel discussion with psychiatrist Dr. Melissa Lopez-Larson and Ida Yoked (Expressive Therapies Utah).
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Wednesday, May 30 → 6:30PM
Jim Santy Auditorium
Film: “Dying to be Thin” followed by panel discussion on eating disorders with Karen Malm, (PhD, Summit Community Counseling), Melissa Taylor (MS, LMFT, Center for Change), and Sloane Pitman (survivor).
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Thursday, May 31 → 6:30PM
Sheldon Richins Building Auditorium
“70 Years of Healthy Minds: Current Research on Brain and Behavioral Health,” Talks and a Research Showcase presented by the University of Utah Psychiatry Department.

If you have an event you’d like featured in our weekly guide, please email us: Molly@thecolonywpc.com.

Park City Celebrates: May is National Bike Month

May 10, 2018 by Molly Miller, Colony PR

With more than 400 miles of single-track trail in Park City, mountain biking here is among the best in the world, for any level of rider. And, if you’re not a mountain biker – or are simply looking to ratchet up your rotation opportunities – you can also enjoy mile after mile of multi-use track on a road bike – or an e-bike!

And, because May is national bike month, there are a number of unique opportunities for you to pedal the Park City paths over the next few weeks. (Photo courtesy: Park City Mountain)

National Bike to Work Week is May 14 – 18

Biking gets you out into our fresh mountain air, and – bonus! – The League of American Bicyclists says commuting on your bike burns an average of 540 calories an hour. And, if you were to switch to biking to get to work on the regular, you’d save about 66 gallons of fuel per year.

Park City’s Bike to School Day is May 18

On Friday, May 18, our entire community comes together for Bike to Work, School and Play Day. The main morning gathering happens at Park City High School, where there will be breakfast, a bike wash, bike safety information and even bike tune-ups.

Students riding bikes to school get police escorts, and all kids and the community are invited to enjoy activities like helmet fittings, bike safety demos, and BBQs – held throughout the day at McPolin, Parley’s Park, Jeremy Ranch, and Trailside elementary schools.

The entire Park City community is invited to bike to school, work, and play on May 18.

E-Biking | Summit Bike Share

The Summit Bike Share is also inviting you to hit Park City’s trails for bike month (e-bikes are permitted on all paved multi-use paths and soft-surface trails wider than 5 feet). The goal of the Bike Share, which is a joint effort between Summit County and Park City, is to offer a great 24/7 transit option for residents and visitors to explore the city. And the best news – all bikes are e-bikes. This means you still get to pedal, but electric-assist will automatically kick in on the hills. Since its inception last year, more than 35,000 miles have been biked!

There are tons of ways to celebrate National Bike Month in Park City.

To celebrate Bike Month, you’re welcome to give Bike Share a 45-minute whirl for FREE on May 15 and 16, thanks to Bewegen, Summit County, Park City, and the Park City Chamber of Commerce.

To participate, download the Summit Bike Share app.

Mountain Biking in Park City

While Park City’s hundreds of miles of single-track are extremely popular, it’s rare for a trail to ever be crowded (there are some exceptions, of course, but there are plenty of options for solitude). Mountain bikers of all levels can enjoy more than 20 miles of cross-country trails through Park City Mountain (including our favorite, the Mid Mountain Trail, which runs right here through The Colony at White Pine Canyon!), with some support to make logistics as easy as possible. You can buy Gondola and bike haul tickets at the Activities Center in Canyons Village, and bike rentals are available in both villages.

Park City has been named a gold-level Ride Center by the International Mountain Biking Association. According to the website, this is “IMBA’s recognition of large-scale mountain bike facilities that offer something for every rider… From expert-only to family-friendly, you’ll be able to ride for days and encounter the best mountain biking has to offer.”

We think that description is right on the money – and you hit one of our Park City trails, we bet you’ll agree!

Road Biking in Park City

Park City, where the Tour of Utah starts and finishes, is full of options for road bikers.

Road biking in Park City isn’t limited to professional cyclists (though we can understand why it seems intimidating – the Tour of Utah does begin and end here, after all). Our town is an incredibly fun place for experts and novices alike to enjoy some road bike loops. If you need a bit of assistance getting started, White Pine Touring has you covered with rentals and guided tours.

Enjoy the Ride

Whether you prefer gliding past the white barn or white-knuckling through the Wasatch Back, there is an option that suits your needs for riding a bike in Park City. During national bike month, we sure hope you take some time to enjoy it! Be sure to share your biking pics on Instagram and Facebook using the #ParkCity and #BikeMonth hashtags.

This video is sponsored by St. John’s Property Management: Home Watch & Vacation Rentals. St. John’s provides vacation property management, housekeeping and concierge services, and property monitoring. St. John’s mission is to take care of your home with a personal touch.

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 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.

Park Silly takes over Historic Main Street just about every Sunday for the rest of this summer. (Photo courtesy: Park Silly Sunday Market, Brett Oswold)

SHOP

Park Silly Sunday Market Sundays, June 3 – September 23, 2018 10 AM – 5 PM

DO

Barn Party @ National Ability Center June 2 → 5:30 – 10:00 PM

SEE

Park City Film Series presents “The Rider” Saturday → 8PM | Sunday → 6PM Rated R, 104 min.

PARK CITY FILM SERIES The Park City Film Series is a nonprofit organization presenting the best of independent feature, documentary, world and local cinema. Our mission is to create community through film.

STARTING THIS WEEK

Women’s Road Rides Mondays, June 4 – August 27, 2016 5:45 – 7:30 PM

Women’s Mountain Bike Rides Tuesdays, June 5 – August 28, 2018 6-8 PM

Group Mountain Bike Rides Thursdays, June 7 – August 30, 2018 6 – 8 PM

DO

2018 Cole Sport Bike Swap Saturday, May 19 → 9AM – 5PM Sunday, May 20 → 9AM – 3PM

Running With Ed Saturday, May 19 → Runners start between 8 and 9:30AM

Wake & Draw VII Saturday, May 19 → 10AM – 1PM Kimball Art Center

Swaner’s Craft Sunday Sunday, May 20 → 11AM – 1PM Swaner Eco Center

WATCH

Repertory Dance Theatre Saturday, May 19 & Sunday May 20 → 8PM The Egyptian Theatre

Park City Film Series → “Final Portrait” Friday and Saturday → 8PM Sunday → 6PM

Upcoming Events in Park City

If you have an event you’d like featured in our weekly guide, please email us: Molly@thecolonywpc.com.

National Bike to Work Week is May 14 – 18

Park City’s Bike to School Day is May 18

E-Biking | Summit Bike Share

Mountain Biking in Park City

Road Biking in Park City

Enjoy the Ride

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Park Silly Sunday Market
Sundays, June 3 – September 23, 2018
10 AM – 5 PM

Barn Party @ National Ability Center
June 2 → 5:30 – 10:00 PM

Park City Film Series presents “The Rider”
Saturday → 8PM | Sunday → 6PM
Rated R, 104 min.

PARK CITY FILM SERIES
The Park City Film Series is a nonprofit organization presenting the best of independent feature, documentary, world and local cinema. Our mission is to create community through film.

Women’s Road Rides
Mondays, June 4 – August 27, 2016
5:45 – 7:30 PM

Women’s Mountain Bike Rides
Tuesdays, June 5 – August 28, 2018
6-8 PM

Group Mountain Bike Rides
Thursdays, June 7 – August 30, 2018
6 – 8 PM

2018 Cole Sport Bike Swap
Saturday, May 19 → 9AM – 5PM
Sunday, May 20 → 9AM – 3PM

Running With Ed
Saturday, May 19 → Runners start between 8 and 9:30AM

Wake & Draw VII
Saturday, May 19 → 10AM – 1PM
Kimball Art Center

Swaner’s Craft Sunday
Sunday, May 20 → 11AM – 1PM
Swaner Eco Center

Repertory Dance Theatre
Saturday, May 19 & Sunday May 20 → 8PM
The Egyptian Theatre

Park City Film Series → “Final Portrait”
Friday and Saturday → 8PM
Sunday → 6PM