Park City Mountain

Meet Colony Developer Walt Brett

June 10, 2019 by Molly Miller, Colony PR

Hello, I’m Walt Brett. I’m the developer of The Colony.

I first started coming to Park City 43 years ago. In 1998, I moved to Park City from the San Diego area, where I had been building custom homes since I ended my football career. My wife Jennie grew up here and remembers when Park City had no stoplights. Park City has changed, but the small town feel has remained. Jennie and I enjoy participating in the Park City community and taking advantage of the active lifestyle, where we can blend work and play into our everyday life.

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Being intrinsically involved with this magnificent piece of property has kept me very busy and professionally fulfilled. I have had the distinct pleasure of overseeing the design, development, and construction of the 26 miles of roads, 73 bridges, 11 ski lifts and 100 plus ski trails that are inside of the Colony’s 4300 acres.

Being the developer of the Colony allows me to enjoy my winter and summer passions while I work. I grew up in Lake Tahoe, California and have been an avid skier for 60 years. Skiing is in my blood. Living and working in a ski resort is an incredible experience. Every winter, I spend as much time on the mountain as possible. I ski, snowshoe and snowmobile with our owners, guests, and planners to receive valuable insight and feedback on how we are doing with the development. In the summer I am on my bike or hiking with Bridger, laying out new home sites, roads, and ski trails while overseeing our contractors who are physically building the next phase of our development.

Through the years, our development team has worked exceptionally hard to make The Colony unique and special. I am confident that once you experience this incredible place, first-hand, you will agree.

I have walked every inch of this ground and been part of this place we call the Colony from the very beginning. I encourage you to engage our incredible Sales Team to explore The Colony on your own private tour. We all enjoy sharing the story of this place and why The Colony continues to be the best place to build your family’s legacy.

Bronson Calder, Sales Team Lead → 435.901.9073
Stephen Jeffers, Sales Team → 435.659.1715
Bob Marsh, Sales Team → 435.645.6078
Kurt Peterson, Sales Team → 435.901.8866
Lincoln Calder, Sales Team → 435.901.2696

Collectively, The Colony Sales Team has nearly 80 years in real estate experience, and 30 years right here in The Colony.

Connect with the team and learn why coming home in The Colony feels like a true departure.

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 5 minutes to Park City’s historic Main Street, home to the Sundance Film Festival and world-class dining and shopping.

Park City Event Guide: Memorial Day | May 24 – 30

May 24, 2019 by Shelby Hintze, Colony PR

This weekend marks the official start of summer! (Yes, it also snowed this week – but SUMMER!) Memorial Day also marks the start of the 100 deadliest days on Utah roads. UDOT and UHP say that 94% (!!!) of crashes during this time are caused by human error. So, as you get ready to have fun, make sure you’re also being smart behind the wheel and helping any of your young drivers create good habits.

There’s a ton of stuff going on around Park City this weekend, so take a look, make a plan, and make the most of your three-day weekend!

This weekend—Utah Olympic Park opens for the early summer season. You can learn about the park’s beginnings in the free museum or take a ride on the summer bobsled. The park’s summer experiences include the extreme zip line, zip line tour, alpine slide, drop tower, adventure courses and scenic chairlift rides (not all activities are open early season). Early season hours 10 a.m.–6 p.m. daily. And Park City Mountain Resort opens for its summer season as well! Check out the alpine coaster or brave the mud to discover the mountain’s hiking and biking trails. Early season hours 10 a.m.–6 p.m. daily.

FRIDAY, MAY 24

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Artful Afternoon
1 – 3:30 PM @ Kimball Art Center
An after-school program to encourage kids to explore art. Kiddos get to try a variety of fun materials and drop-ins are welcome; the 30 dollar fee includes instruction, supervision, and all materials. Check out our Nonprofit Highlight on all the incredible programming Kimball Art Center provides HERE.

Lego Club
1—2 PM @ Park City Library
An hour of Lego BLISS. The Park City Library hosts this every week for builders of all ages. Duplos for the younger architects, IKOS for the master builders and lots and lots of LEGOS for everyone in-between.

Wild West Days on Heber Valley Railroad
May 24-27 @ Heber Valley Railroad
Head back to the Wild, Wild West on the Heber Creeper. Your ticket includes a 40-minute train ride aboard the historic train. On board, you’ll be entertained by Krazy Ani and a western sing-a-long. After the ride, check out a staged gun fight, and a magic show. And Friday and Saturday nights, there will be a free dance. Go HERE to check out the schedule and buy your tickets.

Mary Montana – Spanish Surf and Turf
6 – 9 PM @ Mindful Cuisine
The mountains and the sea come together for this cooking class loaded with Spanish flavor. What will you be making? Buckle up, folks. You’ll start with a cauliflower appetizer and a salad featuring spring’s favorite veggie, snap peas, with a romesco sauce and mint. And then for the main event “a classic Spanish version of “surf and turf,” a dish titled Mar y Montaña (sea and mountains) with chicken, Spanish chorizo, shrimp & mussels, piquillo peppers and seasonal vegetables served with saffron rice.” You still with us our have you gone to immediately sign up? Because there is more. Dessert will be a chocolate mousse. Hola! Sign up HERE.

Parents’ Survival Night
6 – 9 PM @ The Little Gym Park City
A break from the kids *and* a break from the parents – it’s a survival night for all of us. Parents can use the time to enjoy a movie or a quiet meal out while the kids get quality “kid time” in a safe, fun, place with trained instructors who lead them through music, games, and fun. As you might imagine, spots fill quickly, so book HERE.

Screening “Singin’ in the Rain”
7:30 PM @ Egyptian Theater
Consistently on the top movies of all time lists from basically every platform, “Singin’ in the Rain” is often billed as the greatest movie musical of all time. Whether you’ve seen it a million times or are introducing the newest generation, what better way to watch this classic than on the big screen in the classic Egyptian Theater on Park City’s Main Street? The film chronicles actors in the 20s as the transition from silent films to “talkies.” But truly, it has some of the most iconic dance numbers and judging by this weekend’s forecast—you may be singin’ in the rain too!

Park City Film: “Peterloo”
8 PM @ Jim Santy Auditorium | Park City Library
If you’re in the mood for something a little…darker than Singin’ in the Rain, Park City Film has the screening for you. The Amazon Studios film is “An epic portrayal of the events surrounding the infamous 1819 Peterloo Massacre, where a peaceful pro-democracy rally at St Peter’s Field in Manchester turned into one of the bloodiest and most notorious episodes in British history.”

SATURDAY, MAY 25

Saturday Morning Nature Walk
8:30 AM @ Swaner Nature Preserve
Start your weekend off on the right foot! Join a group of weekend-walkers and learn about the Swaner Preserve wetlands while you get some exercise – and look for an abundance of wildlife!

The Next Course: Make Ahead Camping Meals
11 AM – 1 PM @ Mountain Town Olive Oil
If you’re planning on camping this summer, your meals don’t have to be just hot dogs and s’mores (although any good campout needs at least one s’more. I don’t make the rules!) This week’s The Next Course class put on by Mountain Town Olive Oil will teach you how to make all these delicious dishes for your next camping trip:

Blueberry peach French toast
Turkey meatball caprese sliders
Campfire spinach avocado dip
Chimichurri flank steak & vegetables with loaded campfire potatoes
Mixed berry cast iron cobbler

You’ll learn from Chef Deanna Fitchat as she shares new and different ways to use our oils and & vinegars, as well as helpful recipe hints. You get the recipes to take home as well as a small gift of our products and a discount to shop in the store afterwards. Check out our feature of Mountain Town Olive Oil HERE.

Summer of Love Tie Dye
3 – 5 PM @ Kimball Art Center
Students will twist, tie, and dye their shirts, creating one-of-a-kind wearable art. One t-shirt per person is provided, and participants can bring up to two additional items to tie dye.

SUNDAY, MAY 26

Summit County Community Garden Seedling Sale
10 AM – 1 PM @ Summit County Community Garden
The Summit Community Garden is holding its first annual seedling sale! Buying at the sale will ensure you’ve got the heartiest plants for Park City’s high-altitude mountain climate, as well as the best plants for the season.

Swaner’s Craft Sunday
11 AM – 1 PM @ Swaner EcoCenter
Kids of all ages are invited to enjoy the complimentary Swaner Craft Sunday! Join the fun at the Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter, and create a nature-themed craft to bring home.

Climbing Wall
1 – 3 PM @ Swaner Eco-Center
Climb through the EcoSystem from the bedrock all the way to the uplands! The Swaner indoor climbing wall is fun for all ages. A harness is supplied, participants are asked to wear closed-toe shoes.

DURING THE WEEK

MONDAY, MAY 27

Memorial Day in Park City
All day @ City Park
Check out the Field of Flags in the park.

PCHS Memorial 5K
8 AM @ Park City High School
“The National Honor Society’s annual PCHS Memorial 5K commemorates members of the Park City community while benefitting the Homeless Youth Center of Utah, outgoing senior scholarships, the high school’s humanitarian efforts, and the Bassa School in Mali with the Ouelessebougou Alliance. Check in begins at 8 a.m. at Dozier Field.”

Memorial Day Service
9 – 10 AM @ Park City Cemetery
American Legion Post 14 and Park City Museum will commemorate Memorial Day at Park City Cemetery with music from the Summit County Sheriff’s Office bagpipers, the Treble Makers and a fly over by the Utah Commemorative Air Force.

Basic Map & Compass Navigation
5 – 6 PM @ L.L. Bean Park City Store
You may have a great GPS system but the best foundation for navigating is still an old-fashioned map and compass. Learn how to stay on course with L.L. Bean’s experts. This clinic may be held outdoors so please bring appropriate clothing.

Memorial Day Santa Maria Style BBQ
5 – 8 PM @ Mindful Cuisine
BBQ is a hallmark of Memorial Day but learn a new-to-you style of cooking over an open flame. Santa Maria style BBQ started in coastal California and dates back to the California Rancho days of the 1850s. Here’s what’s on the menu: “Shrimp & Scallop Ceviche, Grilled Caesar Salad, Santa Maria Pinquito Beans, Grilled Asparagus, Grilled Tri-Tip with Fresh Salsas and Dressed Up S’mores with Homemade Graham Crackers and Strawberry Marshmallows, Ritual Chocolate”

TUESDAY, MAY 28

Tent Tales for Tykes
11 AM – 12 PM @ L.L. Bean Park City Store
Storytime at Park City’s L.L. Bean store on Main Street. Ideal for kiddos 3-6, during each weekly session, they’ll explore a different nature theme and then play a game or do a craft. You can join in on the fun or spend the hour shopping but you do have to register HERE.

Photography and Hike Adult Class
2 – 5 PM @ Kimball Art Center
Bring your camera! This class will teach you everything you need to know to get that perfect shot. It’ll cover shutter speeds, apertures, focal lengths and composition before heading out to a location to practice.

PC Talks “Girl’s Night Out” with Terry Sidford
6 – 9 PM @ The Rockwell Listening Room (above OP Rockwell Nightclub)
Live music, appetizers and swag lead up to speaker Terry Sidford. She’s a TEDx presenter, author, lifecoach and more. She’ll present her talk “COURAGE Find it, Show it, Grow It. Share it.”

WEDNESDAY, MAY 29

Crafternoons at Park City Library
4 – 5 PM @ Park City Library
Come left off some creative steam. Make and take your crafty project every week. All ages welcome.

“Happy” Screening
6:30 – 8:30 PM @ Jim Santy Auditorium | Park City Library
“What makes us happy?” This documentary explores happiness through interviews with people from all over the world. CONNECT Summit County is presenting this free screening with a panel discussion moderated by KPCW’s Lynn Ware Peek after.

Glass Night Lights Class
6 – 8 PM @ Kimball Art Center
This class will teach you how to work with glass and in a couple of weeks, you’ll have a colorful night light!

Park City Breast Cancer Support Group
6 – 7 PM @ Park City Hospital Media Room
Held every last Wednesday of the month, this women’s-only support group brings together survivors and those currently battling breast cancer. The meetings focus on mind and body, health and recovery.

THURSDAY, MAY 30

Recycle Utah: May Dumpster Days
All day Thursday & Friday @ Recycle Utah
If you spent your Memorial Day weekend cleaning up your lawn, take your garbage and lawn waste to the Recycle Center at Woodbine Way.

Preschool Storytime
10 – 11 AM @ Park City Library
Enjoy stories, crafts, songs and more while also helping your preschooler learn vital language skills. Designed for kids ages 3 to 6.

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Feed the Bees: Perennial Pollinator Class
5 – 6:30 PM @ Park City Nursery
If you have a teenager, you’ve probably heard a “save the bees” joke or two. But there really is a lot you can do to help save the bees as well as other local pollinators. Learn what plants honey bees, native bees, butterflies, moths and hummingbirds find most nutritious and how you can build a thriving pollinator habitat with perennial flowers, herbs, trees and shrubs.

ONGOING EXHIBITS

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Firefly Exhibit
Through May 30 @ Swaner Nature Preserve and EcoCenter
There are fireflies on the Swaner Preserve! Not only can you visit Swaner Nature Preserve to see them, but you can also visit the EcoCenter to learn about them! Enjoy the “Utah’s Fireflies” display, featuring the work of entomologist Christy Bills from the Natural History Museum of Utah.

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Parker Jones: From My Seat in the Dirt
Through June 2 @ Kimball Art Center
From the Kimball Art Center website:
Parker is an outdoor-focused illustrator and graphic designer, primarily based out of Park City, Utah. Initially trained as a landscape architect, his design style can be traced back to thousands of hours spent at the drafting table. Regularly drawing en plein air, his pieces are inspired by the landscapes, city scenes, and big rocks he’s come across while traveling. Through his sketchbooks, paintings, and hand-drawn collages he seeks to capture the subtly interconnected elements that create a sense of place.

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Zhi Lin: Chinaman’s Chance on Promontory Summit
Through June 7 @ Kimball Art Center
Internationally acclaimed artist Zhi Lin confronts the lost history of the Chinese workers who built our nation’s transcontinental railroads. This exhibition is presented during the 150th anniversary of the Golden Spike, the ceremonial final spike to join the rails of the first transcontinental railroad.

Coney Island: Visions of an American Dreamland
Through May 25 @ Park City Museum
From the Park City Museum:
“The exhibition brings to life the excitement of Coney Island, showing visitors how its magnetic world of attractions has become a touchstone for American mass culture and popular recreation. Adapted from the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art’s flagship exhibition Coney Island: Visions of an American Dreamland, 1861–2008, this new traveling exhibition from NEH on the Road will explore America’s playground as a place and as an idea, examining its persistent presence in the American imagination.”

The Chinese Helped Build The Railroad – The Railroad Helped Build America Exhibit
Through June 1 @ Park City Library
We’ve just celebrated the sesquicentennial anniversary of the joining of the Trans-Atlantic Railroad in Utah, learn more about the people who actually helped build it. From the library: “The Chinese Helped Build the Railroad. The Railroad Helped Build America” tells the transnational history of that railroad through past and present images of sites on a railroad line that required the labor of thousands of Chinese workers to complete.”

UPCOMING EVENTS

MAY → CONNECT Summit County Mental Health Awareness Month Events
June 1 → National Trails Day
June 1→ Park City Cooperative Multi-Family Garage Sale Fundraiser
June 1 → Sail-a-palooza @ Jordanelle State Park
June 2 → Park Silly Sunday Market begins
June 2 → Seeds of Change (Summit Community Gardens Fundraiser) @ Myrtle Rose in Newpark
June 12 → Wednesday Farmer’s Markets begin @ Park City Mountain’s Silver King parking lot
June 14 → Deer Valley & Canyons Village Summer Opening Day
June 14→Kids Adventure Games @ Park City Mountain ResortJune 15→ Patios, Pools & the Invention of the American Backyard @ Park City Museum
June 19 → Grand Valley Bank Community Concert Series begins
June 22→ Savor the Summit @ Park City’s Historic Main Street
June 22 → Summer Color Run @ Willow Creek Park
June 22→ National Backyard Campout @ Trailside Park
July 3 → July 3rd Fireworks & Celebration | Canyons Village
July 4 → July 4th Parade, Celebration, and Fireworks | Park City
July 6 → Canyons Village Summer Concert Series begins
July 7 → St. Regis Big Stars, Bright Nights Summer Concert Series begins
July 17 → Run-a-Muk Clean-Up @ Run-a-Muk Dog Park
July 19 → Basin Recreation Blood Drive @ Basin Rec Fieldhouse
July 19 → Pie N’ Beer Mountain Miles Run @ Basin Rec Fieldhouse
July 20 → Basin’s Backyard Bash @ Willow Cree Park
July 20 → Movie in the Park @ Ecker Middle School
Aug 10 → Drive-in Movie in the Park @ Prospector Square, Lot K
Aug 10 → Back to School Glow n’ Go Run @ Willow Creek Park
Aug 23 → Trailside Bike Park Shred-n-BBQ @ Trailside Bike Park
Aug 23 → Movie in the Park @ Trailside Park (upper field)
Aug 24 → Art on the Trails @ McLeod Creek Trail
Sept 07 → Run for Recreation @ PC MARC to Basin Rec Fieldhouse
Sept 25 → Swing for Sports Golf Tournament Fundraiser @ Canyons Golf Course

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

The Historic Preservation Board is looking for applicants! Each member serves a term of up to four years. The Board meets at 5:00 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month, meeting an average of 8-12 times per year. Applications are available at the Park City Planning Department at 445 Marsac Avenue and online here.The application deadline is Wednesday, June 5, 2019, at 5:00 p.m

Park City Mountain Opening Day: May 24, 2019

May 24, 2019 by Molly Miller, Colony PR

There are three seasons in Park City: Ski season, shoulder season, and SUMMER. Luckily, we are near the sunny-season mark (WE HOPE?!) – suntime-funtime life is now officially in full swing at Park City Mountain Village! Here’s an overview of what you and your family can enjoy starting today (Friday, May 24).

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!).

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.

More from Park City Mountain:
Three lifts provide bike access during the summer at Park City Mountain and are centrally located amongst some of Park City’s most beautiful trails. The Payday lift will operate for early-season biking and hiking access beginning Friday, May 24 at the Park City Mountain Village.

On Friday, June 14, the high-speed four-passenger Crescent Lift will open for bike access and Payday lift will shift to scenic rides. Crescent Lift runs out of the Park City Mountain Village and unloads mountain bikers at access points for the IMBA recognized “Epic Ride” on the Mid-Mountain Trail.

The Red Pine Gondola at Canyons Village will also open on June 14 and provides access to miles of gorgeous cross-country biking and hiking trails.

Bike rentals are available on-site at Legacy Sports and Canyon Mountain Sports. Please refer to www.parkcitymountain.com for summer mountain bike rates, hours of operation, reservations and more information. 20% off rentals reserved in advance here.”

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.

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.

GOLF

Canyons Golf will open for the season on Friday, May 24. This 18-hole, par-70 course is located steps away from the Grand Summit Hotel, a RockResort at the base of Canyons Village and features over 550 feet of elevation change. Designed by renowned course architects Gene and Casey Bates, Canyons Golf offers a challenging and enjoyable course characterized by memorable shots and dramatic views.

Some of the most fun to be had in the summer is scoring local produce and products at the Park City Farmer’s Market and spreading out a picnic blanket and snacking while you listen to open-air mountainside music. Luckily, you’ll get to enjoy both of those experiences – along with a couple of new ones this year! – in just a few short weeks. Here’s the rundown from Park City Mountain:

Park City Farmer’s Market: June 12 – October 16
The Park City Farmer’s Market is a seasonal market held at the base of the Park City Mountain Village every Wednesday this summer from noon to 5 p.m. Open from June through October, the market showcases local Utah vendors and artisans with fresh produce, meats, cheeses, baked goods, crafts and more. More details here.

Kids Adventure Games, June 14-15
Park City Mountain will host the Kids Adventure Games this June 14-15 outside of Red Pine Lodge at Canyons Village. Designed exclusively for kids ages 6-14, the Kids Adventure Games is a multi-discipline adventure race. Kids, in teams of two, compete together on bikes, in water and on foot through a challenging adventure course, featuring manmade and natural obstacles like zip lines, massive cargo nets, ropes courses, river tubing, giant slip-and-slides and more! Kids learn the values of teamwork, sportsmanship, problem solving, the importance of an active lifestyle and an appreciation for the outdoors.

Farm-to-Table Dinners at Legends, June 22, July 27, August 24, and September 28
Returning this summer, the talented chefs at Legends will offer a series of four farm-to-table dinners beginning in late June. The monthly prix fixe dinners will feature locally-sourced seasonal ingredients and showcase the creative talents of the chefs. Guests can enjoy the dinners al fresco in Park City Mountain Village while relaxing to the sounds of local musicians. Wine and beer pairing suggestions will also be available. To reserve a table, call (435) 658-5812 or reserve via opentable.com.

Canyons Village
Canyons Village activities open on Friday, June 14 and include scenic gondola rides, cross country mountain biking, disc golf, hiking, Canyons Golf and putting course. More information here.

4^th of July Celebrations, July 3 – 6
Park City Mountain will host a series of events the week of the 4^th of July. Once again, the resort will host a 3^rd of July Celebration and Fireworks Show at Canyons Village on Wednesday, July 3. The following day, the resort will host the annual 4^th of July Celebration and City Fireworks Show at the Park City Mountain Village. Wrapping up the week, Park City Mountain will present a free concert at Canyons Village on Saturday, July 6. More information can be found here.

Summer Concert Series at Canyons Village, July 6 – August 29
Park City Mountain will host a series of free, live music concerts at Canyons Village on Thursday and Saturday evenings throughout the summer. Concerts begin on Saturday, July 6 on the Canyons Village stage and will feature performances from a mix of local, regional and national bands. Bands will play for approximately 90 minutes and guests are welcome to bring their own picnic, or enjoy food and libations at the Umbrella Bar, Murdock’s Café and The Farm Restaurant. (The Colony has your full Park City summer concerts lineup HERE.)

Tour of Utah, Saturday, August 17
Returning this summer, Stage 5 of the Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah will start and finish at the Canyons Village at Park City Mountain on Saturday, August 17. The Tour of Utah is a seven-day, world-class professional cycling race along the scenic byways of Utah and attracts worldwide attention as the top international cycling event that follows the Tour de France. As part of Stage 5, the Tour of Utah also offers a mass participation Gran Fondo – the Ultimate Challenge. The Ultimate Challenge will follow the roads that the pros will tackle on the final day of the seven-day stage race. The 93-mile Ultimate Challenge long route will include 8,300 feet of elevation gain and two major climbs. A shorter 43-mile option is also available with 2,080 feet of climbing. For the first time, both the start and the finish will take place at Canyons Village at Park City Mountain complete with a post-race concert, lifestyle expo and kids’ activities.

Oktoberfest, Friday, August 30 – Sunday, Sept. 1
Over Labor Day weekend, Canyons Village at Park City Mountain will transform itself into a mini-Munich to celebrate Oktoberfest, the German festival that is now a worldwide phenomenon celebrating Bavarian culture. The family-friendly event will kick off Friday, August 30 with the official opening ceremonies, followed by a weekend of celebration. The festivities will overtake Canyons Village as guests dressed in traditional dress enjoy the Bavarian celebration. Guests will be invited to enjoy German beer in the Bavarian Beer Hall, explore authentic fare in the Bavarian Market, listen to Oompah and Polka music, participate in traditional dance and stein lifting competitions, enjoy the Kinder Kids’ zone and much more. Entrance to Oktoberfest will be free and open to the public of all ages. More details here.

Park City Wine Festival, Thursday, October 3 – Saturday, October 5
The Park City Wine Festival is a premier destination event where master winemakers, culinary greats and distinguished guests gather to play, wine and dine in beautiful Park City, Utah. From October 3-5, experience more than 100 food artisans, wineries, breweries, distilleries, epicurean purveyors and locally-made products at this ultimate food and wine experience. The Grand Tasting will take place in Canyons Village on Saturday, October 5. More details here.

How The New Park City Mountain Lift Could Make Ski Days Easier Next Winter

May 23, 2019 by Molly Miller, Colony PR

Over and Out. That’s the name of the new Park City Mountain lift, planned to be done just in time for Christmas.

The fixed-grip quad will be constructed near the bottom of Tombstone Express Lift, with a destination near the top of Sunrise Lift.

The new lift will provide one more portal of access to get to the northern side of the mountain, which means an easier route from the Park City Mountain Village to the Canyons Village side.

Once it’s done, the ride time is estimated to clock in at about five minutes, which would significantly shave the time currently required to get to Canyons Village from the base of Tombstone.

This lift will provide a quicker, more direct route for skiers and riders to access Canyons Village from the center of the resort.

From the press release: “As the name suggests, this lift will provide a quicker, more direct route for skiers and riders to access Canyons Village from the center of the resort.”

Construction on Over and Out is scheduled to begin this summer, with completion targeted for the December holidays. It will coincide with additional improvements in progress at Tombstone, namely a permanent restaurant – the Tombstone BBQ. It will include seating for up to 50 guests, indoor restrooms, and a beer bar, and is expected to be open in time for the 2019-20 season.

It’s All About The Land

May 15, 2019 by Molly Miller, Colony PR

The current Colony Master Plan started to evolve in 1992. But the real story began when John George Condas arrived at Ellis Island in 1903 and headed west. He settled in Utah and was one of the region’s providers of food for the large mining population.

“For the Condas family, it is all about the land. Always has been, always will be. This land represents a dream realized. A place to call home. A legacy to pass on to your children’s children. John George Condas realized his dream here. He arrived at Ellis Island from Greece in 1903, eventually making his way West and settling in Utah. In 1923, he began purchasing and homesteading these lands to establish a sheep ranch.

A hard-working man with an enterprising pioneer spirit, John earned his place as a respected businessman. This is the site of one of the original ranch buildings.

The spirit of family and friendship still echo here. Now the Condas family invites you to enjoy this historic homestead.”

Park City’s cool summers offered an ideal habitat for Condas’s large sheep herds, and they wandered the hills from June to November. It has been critical to The Colony project that the Condas family legacy lives on today. Developer Walt Brett and The Colony owners are committed to being good stewards of the land. This is expressed through the master planning, where the landscape remains the inspiration, and through the philosophy that “less is more.” This is apparent both in the development and in the construction of each dwelling, where every home is created in and of the land.

Echoes of The Colony’s legacy can be found in historical landmarks of the original Condas family settlement; they’re scattered throughout the development and manifest as a number of small sheepherder shelter remains. There are also quite a few massive aspen trees carved with the previous inhabitants’ initials – dating back to the early 1900s – documenting their presence in this magnificent White Pine Canyon.

The devotion to this land is such that nearly 90% of the development’s 4,600 acres will remain pristine and untouched open space, protected with preservation easements.

The acreage now known as The Colony at White Pine Canyon was originally approved to develop 3,000 condos. Instead, Walt Brett developed what will eventually be just 274 spacious homesites. Current offerings average more than seven acres per lot, the largest to be found within just about any private, gated, ski-in/ski-out community in the world.

Connect with The Colony Sales Team Lead, Bronson Calder, and Sales Team member Stephen Jeffers, for your private tour of this breathtaking land. Read about Stephen Jeffers’ personal connection to the Condas legacy HERE.

Email: Bronson@TheColonyWPC.com
Phone: 435-901-9073
Social: @BCParkCity on Instagram | Bronson Calder on Facebook

Park City Event Guide: April 5 – 11

April 5, 2019 by Molly Miller, Colony PR

You may have actually opened your windows or hit the street for a walk around your neighborhood before dinner this week – spring is slowly creeping in, and no surer sign of that than CLOSING DAY at the Park City ski resorts. Both Park City Mountain and Deer Valley close for the winter season on Sunday, April 7.

Our featured picture of The Colony comes to us courtesy of Bret Osswald, check out his website here.

Closing day is followed by the start of spring break for the Park City School District, and there are quite a few fun options to keep the kids busy while they’re out of school – read on!

FRIDAY, APRIL 5

Artful Afternoons
1 – 3:30 PM @ Kimball Art Center
An after-school program to encourage kids to explore art. Kiddos get to try a variety of fun materials and drop-ins are welcome; the 30 dollar fee includes instruction, supervision, and all materials. Check out our Nonprofit Highlight on all the incredible programming Kimball Art Center provides HERE.
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Blood Donation Give Life Transfusion Sangre Concept

Basin Rec Blood Drive
2 PM – 7 PM @ The Basin Recreation Fieldhouse
Give some blood help save lives!
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Park City Mountain Resort
Spring Grüv Friday Schedule

3 – 5 PM → Family Aprés Activity with Airbrush Tattoo @ Park City Moutain Village
3 – 5 PM → Aprés Live Music: DJ Velvet @ Umbrella Bar | Canyons Village
4 – 6 PM → Aprés Live Music: Classic Steve @ Legends Bar & Grill | Park City Mtn. Village
4:30 PM → Avalanche Dog Meet & Greet @ Canyons Village Forum
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Parents’ Survival Night
6 – 9 PM @ The Little Gym Park City
A break from the kids *and* a break from the parents – it’s a survival night for all of us, especially after a long winter break together. Parents can use the time to enjoy a movie or a quiet meal out while the kids get quality “kid time” in a safe, fun, place with trained instructors who lead them through music, games, and fun. As you might imagine, spots fill quickly, so book HERE.
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Clinic: Plan Your Nat’l Park Visit
5 – 6 PM @ L.L.Bean
Picking which National Park to visit – and figuring out what to do when you get there! – can all be very overwhelming. L.L.Bean to the rescue. Hit up this clinic and absorb some national park knowledge from experienced staff. They can help with planning to make the most of your next visit.
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Wasatch Mountain Film Festival
Through April 7 Park City | Salt Lake City
This is the 5th year of the Wasatch Mountain Film Festival. The Festival is a celebration of mountain culture and the outdoors, and 59 films will be screened, selected from nearly 400 entries around the world.
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Park City Film Series: “A Tuba to Cuba”
8 PM @ Jim Santy Auditorium | Park City Library

From the Park City Film website:
“The leader of New Orleans’ famed Preservation Hall Jazz Band seeks to fulfill his late father’s dream of retracing their musical roots to the shores of Cuba in search of the indigenous music that gave birth to New Orleans jazz. A TUBA TO CUBA celebrates the triumph of the human spirit expressed through the universal language of music and challenges us to resolve to build bridges, not walls.

‘This joyous, wide-ranging account of a New Orleans jazz band’s 2015 visit to Cuba is crammed with fascinating facts and toe-tickling tunes.’ -The New York Times”
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True Stories of Film and Philanthropy
6 PM @ Deer Crest Club
From the Kimball Art Center:
“Nonprofits and social ventures have access to some of the most important stories yet to be told.
Filmmakers, now more than ever, hold the tools and experience to tell these stories.

Please join Kimball Art Center and Park City Film for ‘True Stories of Film and Philanthropy’ – a discussion about how we can increase the impact of philanthropy through effective partnerships between filmmakers, donors, and grantees.

Speaker: Panel participants:

Romain Vakilitabar – Director/Producer Traveling VR Project
Sean Slobodan – Director for the Zion Forever Project film
Kacey Jones – works in project management and development for the Zion Forever Project

Due to limited space, this Art Talk is reserved for Kimball Art Center, Deer Crest Club, and Park City Film members only. Thank you for understanding.”
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Triumph of the Spirit
7 PM @ Eccles Center Theater | Park City High School
From the Park City Institute website:
“Park City Institute presents ‘Triumph of Spirit: Two driven athletes. Two moving films’… “Sound of Silence – Born Severely Deaf,” Robin Gillon found success—and happiness—on skis. Born severely deaf, Gillon faced bullying and struggles at school, but refused to let the actions of others, and his disability, hold him back. “Return to Paradise – A Skier’s Journey.” Mike Vowels, once a champion freestyle skier, shares his mental and physical journey, returning to skiing, 28 years after a paralyzing accident.

Mike and Robin will join us onstage.”
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Utah’s Gigantic Landslides Lecture
7:30 PM @ Park City Museum and Collections Center
From PC Museum:
“Utah is home to the largest terrestrial landslide known in the world, a gigantic mass of volcanic rock in south-central Utah that collapsed and moved rapidly over the landscape 21 million years ago called the Markagunt gravity slide. Senior Scientist Bob Biek will present on its discovery n 2014 and on other sister slides.”
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Richard Marx
8 PM @ Egyptian Theatre
I mean, do we really need to explain this one?! I’ll let the words from Egyptian Theatre do the work – if you even need to read on:
“Richard Marx’s nearly three-decade-long career has innumerable highlights: Multiple Grammys, 30 million albums sold worldwide, and the only male artist in history to have his first seven singles reach Billboard’s Top 5.” Shows at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 6 p.m. on Sunday.

SATURDAY, APRIL 6

Snowshoe Tour of the Preserve
8:30 – 10 AM @ Swaner Nature Preserve
Learn about wetland science, natural plant and animal species, and the history of the Swaner Preserve; search for and identify animal tracks and other signs of animal life. Be sure to wear sturdy, warm boots, snow pants, hats, gloves, a coat, and bring a water bottle. Snowshoes can be rented from the EcoCenter – $2.50 for members, $5 for non-members.
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Bilingual Story Time
10 AM @ Park City Library
An interactive bilingual storytime full of books, songs, fingerplays, and rhymes in both English and Spanish. This program is designed to stimulate language development through the exciting sounds of Spanish for beginners and native speakers alike!
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Weekend Workshop:
Animal Boxes with Visiting Artist Suzanne Fluty
10 AM – 5 PM @ Kimbal Art Center Saturday
12 – 3 PM @ Kimball Art Center Sunday

From KAC:
“Using basic hand-building techniques, students will learn how to simplify animal characteristics to create uniquely whimsical animal trinket boxes. Surface decoration using various slip applications and sgraffito will also be explored. This two-day workshop is $200 and includes materials.”

Saturday April 6th : 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday April 7th: 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
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23rd Annual Pond Skimming Competition
12 PM @ Red Pine Lodge Base Area
The Annual Pond Skimming Competition begins at 12:00 noon on April 6, 2019. The event is free for all spectators, but spectators must provide their own lift access of the Red Pine Gondola via an Epic Pass, lift ticket, or foot passenger gondola ticket.
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Park City Mountain Resort
Spring Grüv Saturday Schedule

1 PM → Avalanche Dogs Meet & Greet @ Park City Summit House
2 – 3:30 PM → Spring Concert Series: Henry Hunter @ Canyons Village Stage
3 PM → Sunday S’mores @ Umbrella Bar | Canyons Village
3 – 5 PM → Family Aprés Activity with Airbrush Tattoo @ Park City Moutain Village
4 – 6 PM → Spring Concert Series: Dragondeer @ Canyons Village Stage
3 – 5 PM → Aprés Live Music: Brothers Brimm @ Payday Deck | Park City Mtn. Village

Park City Film: Chronicles of Narnia
4 PM @ Jim Santy Auditorium | Park City Library
From the Park City film website:
“During the World War II bombings of London, four English siblings are sent to a country house where they will be safe. One day Lucy finds a wardrobe that transports her to a magical world called Narnia. After coming back, she soon returns to Narnia with her brothers, Peter and Edmund, and her sister, Susan. There they join the magical lion, Aslan, in the fight against the evil White Witch. Based on the novel by C.S. Lewis. Presented with Park City Library.”
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Cross-Country Ski Outing
1 – 3 PM @ Quinn’s Junction | Round Valley
Join L.L. Bean for cross-country skiing on the beautiful trails of Round Valley. The group will be out for about two hours, so be sure to wear appropriate cross-country ski clothing and dress for the weather (layers; no cotton)!
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SUNDAY, APRIL 7

Closing Day @ Park City Mountain Resort
Sunday Spring Grüv Schedule

1 – 2:30 PM → Spring Concert Series: The Metal Dogs @ Canyons Village Stage
1 – 2:30 PM → Spring Concert Series: Big Blue Ox @ Payday Deck | Park City Mtn. Village
3 – 5 PM → Spring Concert Series: Superbubble @ Payday Deck
3 PM → Sunday S’mores @ Park City Mountain Village
3 – 5 PM → Family Aprés Activity with Face Painting @ Canyons Village

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Closing Day @ Deer Valley Resort
8 AM – 5 PM

Enjoy the very last day of skiing at DV – and make sure to grab some of those world-famous cookies for the road on your way out the door!
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Yoga in the Gallery
4 – 5 PM @ Kimball Art Center
These one-hour yoga sessions held in the gallery will allow you to stretch, breathe, and open your mind amid the backdrop of inspiring artwork. Both yoga and art beginners welcome. Bring your own yoga mat. The cost is $15 per participant; children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
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DURING SPRING BREAK

April 8 – 12 is the Park City School District’s Spring Break, and there are few things to do to keep those kiddos busy! Here are a few options…

Spring Adventure Camp
April 8 – 14 @ PC MARC
This camp runs from 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the MARC, and is limited to 20 kiddos (ages 6 – 12) per day, and includes the following activities:

Monday→ Getting to know you games, MARC Ninja course, dodgeball, playground play
Tuesday→ Provo Beach; surf, ropes course, bowling
Wednesday -→Jump Jam at the Wairhouse
Thursday→ Sugar House park play, visit Tracy Aviary
Friday→ South Summit pool fun

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Spring Break Camps
April 8 – 14 @ The Little Gym Park City
The Little Gym Park City, located in the Iron Horse District, usually has camps running for kiddos during school vacations, and spring break is no exception.

9:30 AM – 1:30 PM→ Whales, Sharks, and Mermaids | Ages 3 – 8
1:30 – 5 PM → Whales, Sharks, and Mermaids | Ages 3 – 8
1 – 5 PM → Citizen Kids | Ages 3 – 8

Check out their website for the full class descriptions and schedules.
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Park City Film: Movies During Break
4 PM Daily @ Jim Santy Auditorium | Park City Library

Come watch some classic films over the spring break with your family! Films will be presented at 4pm each day, and admission and popcorn are free. Presented in partnership with the Park City Library.

Monday → Smallfoot (PG) at 4 PM
Tuesday → Christopher Robin (PG) at 4 PM
Wednesday → Crazy Rich Asians (PG-13) at 4 PM
Thursday → Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero (PG) at 4 PM
Friday → Jane (PG) at 4 PM
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ONGOING EXHIBITS

NEW!
Coney Island: Visions of an American Dreamland
Saturday, April 6 – Saturday, May 25, 2019
@ Park City Museum
From the Park City Museum:
“The exhibition brings to life the excitement of Coney Island, showing visitors how its magnetic world of attractions has become a touchstone for American mass culture and popular recreation. Adapted from the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art’s flagship exhibition Coney Island: Visions of an American Dreamland, 1861–2008, this new traveling exhibition from NEH on the Road will explore America’s playground as a place and as an idea, examining its persistent presence in the American imagination.”

Nature’s Ninjas
10 AM – 4 PM @ Swaner EcoCenter
Kids and adults can explore “some of nature’s wildest defensive adaptations.” The exhibit takes a look at nature’s most misunderstood animals — everything from porcupines to geckos — and walks visitors along how and why animals develop their unique natural defenses.
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Sue Flood: Cold Places Photography
Main Gallery @ Kimball Art Center
Through April 7
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Paul Crow: On Ice
Café Gallery @ Kimball Art Center | Through April 7
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UPCOMING EVENTS:

April 18 → Composting Basics: At Home and in the Garden @ Park City Library | 6 PM
April 22 → Earth Day Dinner @ Wasatch Brew Pub | 5 PM
April 20 → Easter Egg Hunt @ Matt Knoop Park | 11AM
April 27 → Fork in the Road EATS Fundraiser Dinner @ Legacy Lodge (PCMR) | 6:30 PM
April 27 → Summit County Household Hazardous Waste Collection @ Canyons Cabriolet Parking Lot
May 04 → “Pride in Your Park” Cleanup Event | 9 AM
May 18 → 10th Annual Running With Ed Fundraiser Relay

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 5 minutes to Park City’s historic Main Street, home to the Sundance Film Festival and world-class dining and shopping.

FRIDAY, MAY 24

SATURDAY, MAY 25

SUNDAY, MAY 26

DURING THE WEEK

MONDAY, MAY 27

TUESDAY, MAY 28

WEDNESDAY, MAY 29

THURSDAY, MAY 30

ONGOING EXHIBITS

UPCOMING EVENTS

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

MOUNTAIN BIKING AND HIKING

ALPINE SLIDE & ALPINE COASTER

ZIP LINES

MINI GOLF & ADVENTURE ZONE

GOLF

FRIDAY, APRIL 5

SATURDAY, APRIL 6

SUNDAY, APRIL 7

ONGOING EXHIBITS

UPCOMING EVENTS:

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 5 minutes to Park City’s historic Main Street, home to the Sundance Film Festival and world-class dining and shopping.

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