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Park City Event Guide: March 1 – 3

March 1, 2019 by Molly Miller, Colony PR

This week, Park City enjoyed a hint of warmer temperatures, but it looks like we can still count on March to come in like a lion. We’ve got a bit more snow in the forecast and a few more weeks to enjoy spring weather skiing. Before we get too far ahead of ourselves, here’s a look at your options for fun in Park City this weekend!

FRIDAY, March 1

First Friday Fireworks
3 PM @ Canyons Village | Park City Mountain
We love this new tradition – and the fireworks are still scheduled to go off fairly early – though much later than when the event first began! This marks the final First Friday Fireworks event for the ski season, with live music, family fun, food specials, and of course, the fireworks; the fun starts at 3 p.m.

3 – 6:45 PM: Live music with DJ Velvet
4:30 – 6:30 PM: Family Après Activity: Ice sculpting demonstration and photo opportunity
5:30 – 6:45 PM: Complimentary Donut Bar at Umbrella Bar (while supplies last)
6:45 PM: Fireworks

Park City Mountain
Friday Aprés

4 PM → Live Music: Mike Rogers @ Legends | Park City Mountain Village
4:30 PM → Avalanche Dogs Meet & Greet @ Canyons Village

Deer Valley Resort
Friday Aprés

1 PM → Live Music: Mike Rogers @ Silver Lake Lodge
3 PM → Live Music: Rick Gerber @ EBS Lounge | Snowpark Lodge

Arctic Artful Afternoon
1 PM @ Kimball Art Center
From the Kimball Art Center website:
“This after-school program allows kids [ages 6 – 10] to explore art using a variety of fun materials each week. This week students will draw inspiration from Kimball’s current exhibitionsCold Places: Photographs by Sue Flood and Paul Crow: On Ice. $30 per child includes instruction, supervision, and all materials. Drop-ins welcome.”
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Mines & Wines Tour
1 – 4 PM @ Park City Library
A three-hour Park City tour of historic locations paired with, what else, wines! The tour begins at the Park City Library. paired with a vintage sparkling wine made for the king and queen of Spain. It moves next (transported by a luxury vehicle) to the Ontario Mine, Miner’s Hospital, First National Bank on Main Street, Silver King Consolidated HQ, and the Red Light District. The wines are chosen by Kirsten Fox, Headmistress and executive sommelier. Light snacks are also included.
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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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Essential Knots for the Outdoors
6 PM @ L.L.Bean
Learn to secure a kayak or canoe to the roof of a car, rig a rain tarp, or tie a boat to a dock. The L.L.Bean experts will show you the few key knots and hitches that every outdoor enthusiast should know! This is a free clinic at L.L.Bean. Park City.
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Table for Twelve: Food & Wine Experience
6:30 – 8 PM @ The Market | Snow Creek Plaza

Table for Twelve is a food and wine experience at The Market in Park City. For this session, take a quick trip! The theme, “Visiting the Alps” features Alpine cheeses selected for the tasting, paired with regional wines: Gruener-Veltliner, Gewurztraminer, Zweigelt, and more. Reservations required, RSVP at www.foxschoolofwine.com.
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Pure Prairie League
8 PM @ The Egyptian Theatre
From the Egyptian Theatre website:
Pure Prairie League is an American country rock band with a heavy dose of country and high-flying harmony, whose origins go back to 1965. Pure Prairie League continues to tour and performs over 100 concerts a year, primarily in the northeastern and mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m; show plays at 6 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets available HERE.
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Park City Film: “Vice”
8 PM @ Jim Santy Auditorium
The story of Dick Cheney, the most powerful Vice President in history, and how his policies changed the world as we know it. Screenings at 8 on Friday and Saturday, 6 p.m.on Sunday.

SATURDAY, March 2

Silver Summits Challenge
8 AM – 5 PM @ Park City Mountain | Canyons Village
Hit seven summits – covering 7,300 acres of terrain – in one day in the Silver Summits Challenge at Park City Mountain.

The challenge begins with check-in at Canyons Village and concludes with a final check-in at the last checkpoint – Legacy Lodge. Lift Access is not included with the price of registration; all participants will need to provide their own lift ticket or season pass.

A basic event ticket includes event registration, event credential, commemorative pin, and commemorative Silver Summits Challenge item. VIP event ticket also includes a jacket from Helly Hansen!

Silver Summits Schedule:

8 AM → Event Check-in @ Murdock’s Cafe | Canyons Village
9 AM → Challenge Begins
1 PM → Aprés Celebration @ Legacy Lodge | Park City Mountain Base Village

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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March Morning Movies
10 AM @ Kimball Junction Library
Enjoy a free screening of last year’s Christmas hit, “The Grinch,” in the Kimball Junction Branch Auditorium.
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Bilingual Story Time
10 AM @ Park City Library
Over at the Park City Library, experience an interactive bilingual storytime full of books, songs, 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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Sue Flood: Cold Places Photography
Main Gallery @ Kimball Art Center
Through April 7
From the Kimball Art Center website:
“ In striking and poignant images, Sue Flood takes us to Earth’s coldest places. Flood has made numerous journeys to Antarctica and the Arctic, yet her sense of awe in these remote lands never fades. From the boundless charm of penguins to the grandeur of vast ice shelves, she captures moments of intense drama and epic beauty.”

Paul Crow: On Ice
Café Gallery @ Kimball Art Center
Through April 7
From the Kimball Art Center website:
“The month I was born, the first Nimbus satellite was launched, taking images of polar ice as it began its work. From that September in 1964 to September 2012, the ice coverage in the Arctic has fallen by half. And the ice is thinner.

Ice sheets are expanses of glacier ice covering surfaces of land and free water greater than 50,000 square kilometers. The only ice sheets now on earth are in Greenland and Antarctica. Antarctica loses a hundred cubic kilometers of ice each year. New icebergs are born of melting glaciers, breaking free into the open ocean. Sea levels rise.

Ice is a time capsule, storing bits of creatures, traces of gasses and waters from prior earths. Some of it dead, some of it not quite. In the year that I was born, scientists began tracking the long-term ice record of the Arctic lake Kilpisjärvi at the northwestern tip of Finland, not far from the point where the borders of Sweden, Norway, and Finland meet. Typically frozen for eight months of the year, Lake Kilpisjärvi has frozen an average of 2.3 days later each decade since 1964, and in each of those decades, the lake has seen a decrease of an average of 3.4 days of total ice cover.” –Paul Crow
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Trivia
3 – 4 PM @ Lucky Ones Coffee
Super speedy trivia at Lucky Ones Coffee, in the Park City Library, makes for a fun aprés activity! One smart device is needed for your team – Wi-Fi provided.
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Cross-Country Ski Outing
1 – 3 PM @ Quinn’s Junction | Round Valley
Cross-country skiing on beautiful Park City trails – what more could you ask for? The adventure lasts about two hours; call the store for additional details. This is a free event from L.L.Bean Park City.
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Park City Mountain
Saturday Aprés & Spring Concert Series
The days are getting longer and spring après season in Park City officially kicks off with a twinbill of live music. Local and national bands will play every weekend from Saturday, March 2 through the end of the season at either of the resort villages. Unbuckle those boots, kick back, and celebrate a great spring day on the mountain with some free live music!

3 PM → Spring Concert Series: Night Marcher @ Canyons Village
3 PM → Saturday S’Mores @ The Umbrella Bar

Deer Valley Resort
Saturday Aprés

3 PM → Live Music: B.D. Howes @ EBS Lounge | Snowpark Lodge

Park City Film: “The Black Stallion”
4 PM @ Jim Santy Auditorium | Park City Library
From the Park City Film website:
“While traveling with his father, young Alec becomes fascinated by a mysterious Arabian stallion who is brought on board and stabled in the ship he is sailing on. When it tragically sinks both he and the horse survive only to be stranded on a desert island. He befriends it, so when finally rescued, both return to his home where they soon meet Henry Dailey, a once successful trainer. Together they begin training the stallion to race against the fastest horses in the world. Based on the book of the same name by Walter Farley. A free screening, this is part of the Books 2 Movies series from Park City Film and Park City Library.”
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SUNDAY, March 3

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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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.
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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.
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Park City Aprés
Sunday

3 PM → Aprés Live Music: DJ Velvet @ The Umbrella Bar

UPCOMING EVENTS

March 4 – 8 → KPCW Winter Pledge Drive & Online Auction
March 5 → Mardi Gras Celebration @ Park City Mountain
March 7 – 9 → Red, White & Snow | National Ability Center Fundraiser
March 16 → 8th Annual Park City Institute Saints and Sinners Ball
March 12 → Recycle Utah’s Green Drinks @ Townshend’s Teahouse
March 23 → Pink Park City @ Canyons Village
March 23 – April 7 → Spring Grüv @ Park City Mountain

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: February 14 – 18

February 14, 2019 by Molly Miller, Colony PR

We’re publishing this event guide a bit on the early side because the weekend gets off to a quick start with Valentine’s Day and stretches right on through to Presidents’ Day. When we tell you that this weekend is absolutely stacked with activities, we’re not joking.

THURSDAY, February 14: Valentine’s Day

Love Your Library Week
Cookies and Books
10 AM – 10 PM @ Park City Library
One of our finest Park City treasures, the Park City Library, is celebrating Love Your Library Week with books and cookies.

Not only do you get to enjoy the sweet treats – you’ll get to take a free book home with you (which, for some of us, *is* the sweet treat).

The library encourages the community to try one of the (truly incredible) resources it regularly provides to our residents. They will help you create a 3D print, take a virtual reality trip, and show you where to look to view some lovely artwork created, of course, by our local artist community.
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Legacy Winter Fest
Feb. 14 – 17 @ Soldier Hollow

We are in the thick of winter here in Park City, with the snowstorm howling outside for the next few days. Perfect timing, then, for the Legacy Winter Fest – which “celebrates all things winter” at Soldier Hollow Nordic Center.

Live music. International food. Vendors. Activities, Beer Garden. Oh, and, the BMW Biathlon World Cup happens to be taking place at the same time. There’s so much to do at Winter Fest – seriously – check out this list, courtesy of the Soldier Hollow website:

Activities
Face Painting, Mechanical Bull, Live Ice Sculpting, Mini Snowmobiles, Petting Zoo, Owl Demonstrations, Axe Throwing, Pin Trading, Winter Tubing, Kid’s Snowshoeing, Snow Play Zone

Food Trucks
Traditions, La Salsita, Falafel Tree, Waffle Love, Smokeability BBQ, Raclette Machine, ThaiLicious, Main Street Social, Waffle’d

Vendor and Sponsor Village
AMP HP, Cowbells, Ski Utah, Visit Park City, Visit Salt Lake, Heber Valley Chamber, University of Utah Health, Kodiak Cakes, Jaybird, Salomon, Wishing Forest, Grey Eagle Silver

Live Music
Schedule HERE – scroll down for the list.

BMW Biathlon World Cup
Feb. 14 – 17 @ Soldier Hollow

If you’re wondering exactly what biathlon is – look no further. Soldier Hollow describes is as a combination of “cross-country skiing with marksmanship and has its roots in winter survival skills practiced in the forests of Scandinavia where people hunted on skis. A biathlon competition consists of a race in which contestants ski through a cross-country trail system whose total distance is divided into either two or four shooting rounds, half in prone position, the other half standing. For each shooting round, the biathlete must hit five targets and receives a penalty lap or time for each missed target. Biathlon made its Olympic debut in its current form in 1960. With a total cumulative TV viewership approaching one billion, biathlon is the most popular winter sport in Europe.”

Also from the Soldier Hollow website:
“The last and only Biathlon World Cup Solider Hollow hosted was in 2001 prior to the 2002 Olympic Winter Games. Approximately 28 nations and 180 athletes will be coming to Midway, Utah for the 2019 Biathlon World Cup.”

Thursday Schedule:

9 AM → Gates Open
11:15 AM → Sprints (Women & Men)

Story Time Art for Tots
3:30 PM @ Kimball Art Center
This free weekly program inspires the youngest members of our community to express their creativity. After reading a book, kids enjoy an art project themed around the story. Adult supervision is required.
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Presidents’ Weekend
Aprés @ Park City Mountain
2:30 – 4 PM → Valentine’s Day Photobooth @ Canyons Village
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Aprés @ Deer Valley Resort
Thursday schedule:

1 PM → Live Music: Mike Rogers @ Silver Lake Lodge
3 PM → Live Music: Rick Gerber @ Edgar ‘s Beer and Spirits Lounge (EBS)

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Passion Cooking Class
6 PM @ Mindful Cuisine
A… different sort of passion-filled evening with your Valentine.

This Mindful Cuisine cooking class starts with oysters and closes with a chocolate and passion fruit dessert.
Attendees are welcome to bring beverages – Mindful Cuisine suggests “something with bubbles to start and delicious Cabernet to go with the Paris Bistro style steak.”
Register HERE.
Menu:

Oysters – Raw with mignonette and grilled with Chipotle butter and Bourbon BBQ sauce
Two Hearts Salad
Paris Bistro Filet Mignon with Marchand De Vins, Potato Puree , Asparagus Tips
Individual Chocolate Souffles with Passion Fruit – White Chocolate Ganache Center

Thai Yoga Massage Workshop for Couples
6 – 7:30 PM @ Enlighten Wellness
From the new Enlighten Wellness center, in the Prospector neighborhood of Park City:

“Celebrate this Valentine’s Day by learning how to build a deeper trust, cultivate a healthy relationship, be open, & be loved, with this beginners Tai massage workshop.”
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Park City Paint Mixer
Paint & Sip: “Aspen Love Birds”
7:30 PM @ The Paint Mixer
All talent levels are welcome (take it from us, we are at the no-talent level and we *still* had a blast) at this 21 & older event. The Paint Mixer bills itself as Utah’s first locally owned and operated paint and sip experience since 2012 and participants are asked to arrive at least 15 minutes before your class is scheduled to begin.
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Park City Film: “Leaning into the Wind”
7 PM @ Jim Santy Auditorium | Park City Library
From the Park City Film website:
“Sixteen years after the release of the groundbreaking film Rivers and Tides – Andy Goldsworthy Working with Time director Thomas Riedelsheimer has returned to work with the artist. Leaning into the Wind – Andy Goldsworthy follows Andy on his exploration of the layers of his world and the impact of the years on himself and his art. As Goldsworthy introduces his own body into the work it becomes at the same time even more fragile and personal and also sterner and tougher, incorporating massive machinery and crews on his bigger projects. Riedelsheimer’s exquisite film illuminates Goldsworthy’s mind as it reveals his art.”
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Paracord Survival Bracelet Making
6 – 7 PM @ L.L.Bean
From the L.L.Bean Park City website:
“Parachute cord (paracord) is a multi-use material that is useful in many daily situations. Having a bracelet made of paracord is a well-known and respected survival tool. Come learn about paracord’s many uses and walk away with a self-made bracelet.”
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Art of Love
6 PM @ Kimball Art Center
Put the ART in partners this Valentine’s Day, with a creative experience that will transcend the holiday. Here’s what to expect:

With the guidance of professional singers and songwriters from Nashville, you’ll be part of the creation of your very own, personal love song. All proceeds from the $150/person entry go to benefit the Kimball Art Center, and the tickets include dinner and wine, too.
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Mary Wilson of the Supremes
8 PM @ Egyptian Theatre
This founding member of the Supremes is back by popular demand! From the Egyptian Theatre website:
“Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Mary Wilson is a true ‘Supreme Talent’ performing with passion on our intimate stage.”

FRIDAY, February 15

BMW Biathlon World Cup
Friday @ Soldier Hollow

9 AM → Gates Open
11:15 AM → Sprints (Women & Men)

Artful Afternoons
1 – 3:30 PM @ Kimball Art Center
After school, kids ages 6 – 10 can explore art using a variety of fun materials each week. Drop-ins welcome. A full schedule with teachers and projects is available online.

Presidents’ Weekend
Aprés @ Park City Mountain

2:30 PM → DJ Velvet @ Umbrella Bar | Canyons Village
4:30 PM → Avalanche Dog Meet & Greet @ Ski Beach | Canyons Village

Aprés @ Deer Valley Resort
Friday schedule:

3 PM → Live Music: B.D. Howes @ Edgar ‘s Beer and Spirits Lounge (EBS)

Luna Lobos Dogsled Experience

A one-of-a-kind dog sled experience from Rancho Luna Lobos. The dogsled tours happen year-round at their ranch. A new part of the experience is the kennel tour, a presentation, and time to play with the pups before the ride. And – maybe the best part – participants get to take turns jumping on the back with the musher to experience what it feels like to drive the team. Each session lasts about an hour and a half. More information HERE.

Lines with Power and Purpose
Tozer Gallery @ Park City Museum
Through March 9
From the Park City Museum website:
“On a daily basis, editorial cartoonists deliver biting social commentary made palatable through amusing and well-crafted illustration. Lines with Power and Purpose: Editorial Cartoons features over forty original editorial cartoons from the nation’s great metropolitan newspapers during the Golden Age of print journalism. Included in the mix are six Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonists, each demonstrating the theme of political commentary through editorial illustrations and addressing issues from the first half of the twentieth century.

These deceptively simple drawings frame the public’s understanding of early-to-mid twentieth-century world events and trends ranging from the two world wars, the great depression, public discontent with the US government, presidential elections, daily battles regarding work-related rejection, nostalgia for homespun neighborhood charm in the Midwest, and more. Along the way, these cartoons served a dualistic intention: to provide welcomed comic relief as well as shape opinion.

The cartoonist draws strength from the limited conventions of the newspaper context. Just as the strict rules of a haiku challenge the poet to create exactly the right mood within the tight construction of very few words, the editorial cartoonist presents a powerful distillation of political argument through a single image and maybe a few well-placed labels or a short caption.

To accomplish this underappreciated feat, cartoonists develop their own language—a language taught to and subsequently shared with their readers. Standard symbols such as the oft-used Uncle Sam or Statue of Liberty evoke abstract concepts such as nation, patriotism, and public interest. On a darker side, cartoons reveal the inherent cruelty of prejudice, xenophobia, and ignorance.

The Melton Gallery at the University of Central Oklahoma, the curator of the exhibition, has housed this set of political cartoons for more than three decades. This exhibition was organized by ExhibitsUSA, a program of Mid-America Arts Alliance.”

Heber City Food Trucks by Firelight
5 – 8 PM @ Heber City Hall
Heber City turns on the fire pit and welcomes a different food truck every Monday, Friday, and Saturday evening!

You’ll find them parked adjacent to City Hall, and you’re welcome to settle in by the fire to enjoy your dinner (take-out, of course, is an option, too). If you plan to stick around to eat – be sure to bring along some s’mores fixings for dessert! You can find the schedule HERE.
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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.

Full Moon Snowshoe
6 – 9 PM @ McPolin Barn

Not only do you get to snowshoe in the moonlight, but you also get to enjoy delicious dinner and a live band. The snowshoe is appropriate for all levels, and shoes will be provided as needed. Dinner starts at 6:30, music plays till 8:30, and the snowshoe begins after that. Purchase tickets HERE.
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Park City Film: “Shoplifters”
8 PM @ Jim Santy Auditorium
From the Park City Film website:
“On the margins of Tokyo, a dysfunctional band of outsiders is united by fierce loyalty, a penchant for petty theft and playful grifting. When the young son is arrested, secrets are exposed that upend their tenuous, below-the-radar existence and test their quietly radical belief that it is love—not blood—that defines a family. Buy tickets HERE. Friday and Saturday at 8 PM, Sunday at 6 PM.

SATURDAY, February 16

Snowshoe Tour of the Preserve
8:30 – 10 AM @ Swaner Nature Preserve
This tour is packed full of fun: 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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BMW Biathlon World Cup
Saturday @ Soldier Hollow

9 AM → Gates Open
10:05 AM → Pursuits, Women
2:05 PM → Pursuits, Men

Ice Castles in Midway
12 PM @ Homestead Resort
Trek over to the Homestead Resort to enjoy a spectacular sight. On Saturday afternoons, there are appearances from the Snow Princesses (noon – 3 p.m.), and you can grab pictures with them at the entrance of the Ice Castles. Saturday evenings bring fire performances from 7 to 10 p.m. (these also happen on Friday nights). Check the website for details – including tips to make your adventure more fun – and for the schedule.
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Cross-Country Ski Outing
1 – 3 PM @ Quinn’s Junction | Round Valley
Join L.L.Bean for another complimentary cross country skiing adventure. The trek will take about two hours, so you’re asked to wear appropriate clothing and to bring water.
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Trivia
3 – 4 PM @ Lucky Ones Coffee
Super speedy trivia at Lucky Ones Coffee, in the Park City Library makes for a fun aprés activity! One smart device is needed for your team – Wi-Fi provided.
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Presidents’ Weekend
Aprés at Park City Mountain
3 – 6:30 PM @ Canyons Village
Live music, family fun, food specials, and fireworks this weekend at Park City Mountain’s Canyons Village.

3 PM → Saturday S’mores @ Umbrella Bar | Canyons Village
3 PM → DJ Velvet @ Canyons Village
4:30 PM → Concerts with Chris Jacobs
6:30 PM → Fireworks Display
7 PM → Cabriolet Lift & Frostwood Gondola close

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Breakfast Club Screening
4 PM @ Park City Library
Part of “Love Your Library Week” – the Park City Library is hosting a free screening of this 80’s classic of teens who got detention in their library.

The Art of Chocolate
6 – 8 PM @ 350 Main
Two tastings and one artistic activity, all rolled into one experience. And the best part – you get to eat the art. Join the Alpine Distillery at 350 Main to create a chocolate masterpiece while you sip spirits. All materials are included, the Alpine Distillery liquor tasting is added on for $15.
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Park City Insitute
Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy and Family
7:30 PM @ Eccles Center (PCHS)
From the Park City Institute website:
“Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy have turned raising a family into an award-winning art form—literally bringing up their six children to live and perform in an infusion of Celtic music and dance. The award-winning musicians have earned numerous awards—including Grammy Awards and Canada’s Juno and East Coast Music awards—for their brand of high-energy fiddling, dancing, and singing. Along with their lads and lasses, MacMaster and Leahy are on a musical mission to continue Celtic arts traditions, around the globe. If you’re not Irish when you take your seat, we cannot guarantee you won’t be by the final curtain call.”

SUNDAY, February 17

BMW Biathlon World Cup
Sunday @ Soldier Hollow

9 AM → Gates Open
10:10 AM → Single Mixed Relay
2:05 PM → Mixed Relay

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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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Open Paint Studio
4 – 6 PM @ The Paint Mixer
The studio is open for some self-guided self-expression. Feel free to pick a painting and follow written instructions – or just go to town in your own way on canvas. All materials are included, but there is no physical instruction.

MONDAY, February 18: Presidents’ Day

Mini Artists
10:30 AM @ Kimball Art Center
Your child will get to try out mediums like sculpture, painting, collage, drawing and more, with an age-appropriate exploration of texture, color, and shape. Child-sized art tools help with hands-on learning.
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Presidents’ Weekend
Aprés @ Park City Mountain

2:30 PM → DJ Velvet @ Umbrella Bar | Canyons Village
3 PM → Live Music: Triggers and Slips @ Umbrella Bar | Canyons Village

Winter Break Activities

Park City Film
Presidents’ Week School Break Films
Jim Santy Auditorium | Park City Library
Quite a few classic films will be shown over the President’s Day break, and all are welcome! The complimentary films will be presented at 4 p.m. each day – admission and popcorn are free. The Presidents’ Week films are presented in partnership with the Park City Library

Tuesday, Feb 19 – Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (G) at 4 PM
Wednesday, Feb 20 – Monsters vs. Aliens (PG) at 4 PM
Thursday, Feb 21 – Pelé: Birth of a Legend (PG) at 4 PM
Friday, Feb 22 – Incredibles 2 (PG) at 4 PM

Winter Break Art Camp
9 AM – 4 PM | Feb. 19 – 21
Kimball Art Center
Bring your lunch for this all-day immersion into drawing, painting, clay, mixed media, and more! Kimball Art Center Members receive 10% off class tuition.

UPCOMING EVENTS

February 22 & 22 → Skijoring @ Soldier Hollow
March 4 – 8 → KPCW Winter Pledge Drive & Online Auction
March 7 – 9 → Red, White & Snow | National Ability Center Fundraiser
March 23 – April 7 → Spring Grüv @ Park City Mountain

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: February 8 – 10

February 9, 2019 by Molly Miller, Colony PR

It’s another event weekend here in Park City – with finals scheduled for snowboard halfpipe, freestyle moguls, freeski halfpipe, dual moguls, and snowboard slopestyle in the FIS World Championships. The event is the biggest ski and snowboarding competition our state has hosted since the 2002 Winter Olympics, and most of the events are taking place at Park City Mountain and Deer Valley Resort.

In fact, the event is SO big that a number of eateries in the Park City Area Restaurant Association have joined forces to create special offerings to those participating in – and enjoying – the events. Check here for specials from places like The Twisted Fern, which is offering a free starter (with the purchase of two entrees) at lunch during FIS, Harvest Park City, and Silver Star Cafe.

FRIDAY, February 8

Moguls 2017 Visa Freestyle International World Cup at Deer Valley Photo © Steven Earl

FIS World Championships
Park City Mountain & Deer Valley Resort

9 AM – 4 PM → Vendor Village Open | Park City Mountain
10:30 AM – 4 PM → High West USA House @ Nelson Cottage | High West Distillery
11 AM → Snowboard Halfpipe Final @ Park City Mountain
7 PM → Freestyle Moguls Final @ Deer Valley Resort

Nelson Cottage @ High West Distillery
High West Distillery has been hosting a FIS lounge at The Nelson Cottage by High West. The lounge, will be open to the public this weekend, offers coffee and pastries in the morning and, of course, High West cocktails (and snacks) later in the day. Events are broadcast live each date, and art created by the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team is on display (and for sale!). Any proceeds go to support the athlete who created it.

Snowboard Halfpipe Final
This event begins at 11 a.m. on the 22-foot Eagle Halfpipe. Athletes jump up to 24 feet *above* the lip of the pipe. The scoring is based on the execution of tricks, variety of tricks, difficulty, pipe use, and amplitude. All events are free and open to the public.
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Freestyle Moguls Final
The Freestyle Moguls Final will play out under those famous lights on Deer Valley’s Champion ski run.

FIS World Championships
TV Schedule → Friday, Feb. 8

1:00 p.m. EST – Snowboarding: Halfpipe – NBCSN and NBC Sports Gold
9:00 p.m. EST – Freestyle Skiing: Moguls – NBCSN and NBC Sports Gold

The Sweetheart Gala
6 PM @ St. Mary’s Catholic Church

This is an annual Park City Education Foundation event to raise money for the Park City Bands. $60 per person includes a three-course meal, a silent auction, and, of course, live Big Band music, courtesy of the award-winning Park City High School Varsity Jazz Ensemble. Get your tickets HERE!
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Park City Film: “Green Book”
8 PM @ Jim Santy Auditorium

From Park City Film’s website:
“When Tony Lip, a bouncer from an Italian-American neighborhood in the Bronx, is hired to drive Dr. Don Shirley, a world-class Black pianist, on a concert tour from Manhattan to the Deep South, they must rely on “The Green Book” to guide them to the few establishments that were then safe for African-Americans. 8 p.m. screenings Friday and Saturday, 6 p.m. on Sunday.”
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Bruce Cockburn
8 PM @ Egyptian Theatre

From the Egyptian Theatre website:
“For 40 years, this Canadian musical legend has been capturing in song the essence of human experience. Bruce Cockburn continues touring in North America in support of Bone On Bone. This will be a solo tour”

SATURDAY, February 9

Dual moguls finals 2015 VISA Freestyle International FIS World Cup at Deer Valley Photo © Kirk Paulsen

FIS World Championships
Park City Mountain & Deer Valley Resort

9 AM – 4 PM → Vendor Village Open | Park City Mountain
10:30 AM – 6 PM → High West USA House @ Nelson Cottage | High West Distillery
11 AM → Freeski Halfpipe Final @ Park City Mountain
7 PM → Freestyle Dual Moguls Final @ Deer Valley Resort

Freeski Halfpipe Final
The Freeski Halfpipe Final begins at 11 a.m. on the 22-foot Eagle Halfpipe. Athletes jump up to 24 feet *above* the lip of the pipe. The scoring is based on the execution of tricks, a variety of tricks, difficulty, pipe use, and amplitude.

Freestyle Dual Moguls Final
The Freestyle Dual Mogul Finals will take place at 7 p.m. under the lights on Deer Valley’s Champion ski run.

FIS World Championships

TV Schedule → Saturday, Feb. 9

1:00 p.m. EST – Freestyle Skiing: Halfpipe – NBC
9:00 p.m. EST – Freestyle Skiing: Dual Moguls – Olympic Channel and NBC Sports Gold

Snowshoe Tour of the Preserve
8:30 – 10 AM
Swaner Nature Preserve & EcoCenter

This tour is packed full of fun: 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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Ice Castles in Midway
12 PM @ Homestead Resort

Trek over to the Homestead Resort to enjoy a spectacular sight. On Saturday afternoons, there are appearances from the Snow Princesses (noon – 3 p.m.), and you can grab pictures with them at the entrance of the Ice Castles. Saturday evenings bring fire performances from 7 to 10 p.m. (these also happen on Friday nights). Check the website for details – including tips to make your adventure more fun – and for the schedule.
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Snowshoeing Discovery Course
1 – 3 PM @ Quinn’s Junction | Round Valley

This Discovery Course is an instructional event to guide participants on snowshoeing basics to enjoy this fun sport! The guided trek will not only include tips for snowshoeing, and instructors will also share knowledge of plants and wildlife along the way. Be sure to make a reservation (there is a $25 fee to participate) – all equipment is provided, but be sure to dress appropriately for a couple of hours out on the snow! There’s a full list of what you need when you sign up – you can do that HERE.
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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.
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Trivia
3 – 4 PM @ Lucky Ones Coffee

Another awesome aprés event is trivia at Lucky Ones Coffee, in the Park City Library. The trivia is super speedy, so don’t sleep on this game. One smart device is needed for your team – Wi-Fi provided.
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Park City Film: “Zombillenium”
4 PM @ Jim Santy Auditorium

This free screening is presented by Park City Film, as part of its Foreign Cinema for Kids series. From the PCF website:
“Sprung from the comic book pages and crypts alike, celebrated French graphic novelist Arthur de Pins’ characters come to life, or er, undeath, on the big screen with a wickedly wry story of monster liberation. Challenges abound when amusement park Zombillenium is threatened by a corporate buy-out. Fortunately, high-minded ghoul dad Hector, tenacious witchboarder Gretchen, and a collective cohort of zombies rise up and fight in true French form for worker rights—above and below ground—in this clever genre and monster mash up. Recommended for ages 10+.

Presented in French with English subtitles in partnership with Park City Library.”
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AcroYoga
7 PM @ Enlighten Wellness

Enlighten Wellness is a brand-new wellness facility in the heart of Prospector and offers an AcroYoga partner class, which it describes as:
“…a beautiful practice that combines the dynamic wisdom of acrobatics, the awareness, breath, and balance of yoga and the healing, loving nature of Thai massage.”
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Park City Institute
It Gets Better + The San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus
7:30 PM @ Eccles Center Theater (PCHS)

From the Park City Institute website:
“It Gets Better is a newly revamped artistic collaboration with the world-famous San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus. The It Gets Better Tour brings the experience and message of the online It Gets Better Project to communities and audiences by blending music, theater, and multimedia into a work for the stage. The cast brings to life real stories from gay, lesbian, transgender, and straight allies from around the country.

With the It Gets Better Tour, a small but dedicated ensemble travels to communities nationwide to produce a week of educational workshops culminating in this moving musical theater performance. They will bring their mission to uplift, empower, and connect lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer youth, for a week of outreach. They will lead workshops in city and county government offices, schools, and other non-profits, developing community resources and connections. The week culminates in a Main Stage performance – equal parts wit, whimsy, empowerment, and inspiration.”

SUNDAY, February 10

DENVER, CO – JANUARY 26: Ryan Stassel of the USA launches from the ramp during practice for the LG FIS World Cup Snowboard Big Air Event in Civic Center Park on January 26, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. The ramp is a steel truss scaffolding 106 feet high, 300 feet long and 80 feet wide covered in manmade snow. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

FIS World Championships
Park City Mountain & Deer Valley Resort

9 AM – 4 PM → Vendor Village Open | Park City Mountain
10:30 AM – 7 PM → High West USA House @ Nelson Cottage | High West Distillery
11 AM → Snowboard Slopestyle Final @ Park City Mountain
4 PM → Closing Ceremonies & Lupe Fiasco @ Historic Main Street

Snowboard Slopestyle Final
The Snowboard Slopestyle Final begins at 11 a.m. at the slopestyle course at Park City Mountain. It’s similar to a skate park, and competitors ride down the course filled with obstacles like rails, jumps, and other snow terrain features. Scoring is based on amplitude, originality, and quality of tricks.

Closing Ceremonies
4 PM @ Historic Main Street, Park City
A free Lupe Fiasco concert + fireworks = an epic closing celebration on Historic Main Street in Park City.

From Deer Valley, the sponsor of closing ceremonies:
“Wasalu Muhammad Jaco, better known by his stage name Lupe Fiasco, is a Chicago-born, Grammy award-winning American rapper, record producer, entrepreneur, and community advocate. The independent rapper who parted ways with his former label, Atlantic Records, following the release of 2015’s Tetsuo & Youth, is pegged as one of the most gifted lyricists and visionaries to grace the mic. Rising to fame in 2006 following the success of his debut album, Food & Liquor, Lupe has released six acclaimed studio albums; his latest being Drogas Wave, released in 2017 on his own label, 1st & 15th. These albums have netted 3 platinum singles, 3 RIAA Gold Certifications, 12 Grammy nominations and one Grammy Award in 2008 for his infectious single, “Daydreamin,” feat Jill Scott. With a trilogy of albums set for 2018 and beyond, Lupe is at his creative peak as an artist. His efforts to propagate conscious material helped solidify him as GQ’s Man of the Year in 2006, and garnered recognition as a Henry Crown Fellow.”
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FIS World Championships
TV Schedule → Sunday, Feb. 10

2:00 a.m. EST – Freestyle Skiing: Dual Moguls – NBCSN
1:00 p.m. EST – Snowboarding: Slopestyle – Olympic Channel and NBC Sports Gold
4:30 p.m. EST – Snowboarding: Slopestyle – NBC

Nature’s Ninjas
10 AM – 4 PM @ Swaner EcoCenter

A new traveling exhibit is on display! 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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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.
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Winter Tubing Social
2 – 4 PM @ Soldier Hollow Tubing

Faster lifts from an upgraded lift system mean shorter lines at Soldier Hollow Nordic Center! When you pair that with the 1,200-foot sliding lanes, you get an unbeatable outdoor adventure. You get two hours of tubing with your ticket, and there are also night sessions! More info HERE.

UPCOMING EVENTS

February 10 → Kimball Art Center Re-Opens
February 11 – 15 → Love Your Library Week
February 15 → Full Moon Snowshoe @ McPolin Barn
February 16 → The Breakfast Club at Park City Library
February 24 → Elevation Utah
March 4 – 8 → KPCW Winter Pledge Drive & Online Auction
March 23 – April 7 → Spring Grüv @ Park City Mountain

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: February 1 – 3

February 1, 2019 by Molly Miller, Colony PR

Sundance is coming to a close this weekend, and while the traffic (on foot and on wheels) will thin out, there is another huge event on its heels here in Park City – the FIS World Championships. Read on to learn how you can experience the biggest ski and snowboarding competition to happen in Utah since the 2002 Olympics.

FRIDAY, February 1

First Friday Fireworks
2:30 PM @ Canyons Village | Park City Mountain

We love this new tradition – and not just because the fireworks start (and end) early enough for the littlest ones to enjoy them! First Friday Fireworks happen, ahem, the first Friday of each month, all the way through March. There’s live music, family fun, food specials, and of course, the fireworks; the fun starts at 2:30 p.m. and you can still get the kiddos home and settled for bed right on time.

2:30–5:30 PM: Live music with DJ Velvet
3–5 PM: Family Après Activity: Ice sculpting demonstration and photo opportunity
4:30 PM: Complimentary Donut Bar at Umbrella Bar (while supplies last)
5:30 PM: Fireworks
7 PM: Cabriolet lift & Frostwood gondola close

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Aprés Ski
Park City Mountain

Friday Schedule:
2:30 PM → Live Music with DJ Velvet at the Umbrella Bar | Canyons Village
4:30 PM → Avalanche Dog Meet & Greet @ Ski Beach | Canyons Village
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Aprés Ski
Deer Valley Resort

Friday Schedule:

1 – 4 PM → Mike Rogers @ Silver Lake
3 – 6 PM → Rick Gerber at EBS Lounge
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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.

SATURDAY, February 2

Snowshoe Tour
8:30 – 10 AM
Swaner Nature Preserve & EcoCenter

Get out and about while you learn about wetland science, natural plant and animal species, and the history of the Swaner Preserve. You’ll also 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!
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Silver Ski & Winter Sports Extravaganza
10 AM – 12 PM @ Willow Creek Park

A new year brought a new name for this annual event to signal that it’s much more than just a Nordic skiing event. This year, participants can choose from classic and skate skiing, snowshoeing, or fat tire biking options.

You can try these sports out, and there will also be instruction offered! All ages and ability levels are welcome and the event is free to the community. You are asked to register in advance to reserve Nordic ski equipment, provided by White Pine Touring for $5. Storm Cycles will provide a limited number of fat tire bikes for patrons to demo during the event.
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Team Snowboardcross 2017 Toyota U.S. Grand Prix – Snowboardcross at Solitude Resort Photo: U.S. Snowboarding

2019 FIS Snowboard, Freestyle & Freeski World Championships
Opening Ceremonies
6 PM @ Park City Mountain

It’s being called the biggest winter sports event in Utah since the 2002 Olympics: the 2019 World Championships in snowboard, freestyle, and freeski are underway! Competitions are free for viewers and will be held through February 10 at Park City Mountain Resort, Deer Valley Resort, and Solitude Mountain Resort.

More than 700 athletes from 36 nations will compete in the FIS World Championships, which are held every two years. And this year, for the first time ever at a World Championship, big air skiing and team aerials will compete.

Saturday night schedule:

6:00 pm: Opening Ceremonies
7:00 pm: Big Air Skiing Final
9:00 pm: Live music with The Main Squeeze
9:45 pm: Grand fireworks display

Click HERE for the full schedule of events.
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Trivia
3 – 4 PM @ Lucky Ones Coffee

Fun for the whole family, trivia at Lucky Ones is a perfect after-ski event. This trivia is speedy so come with your game face on! One smart device is needed for your team – Wi-Fi provided.
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Ice Castles in Midway
12 PM @ Homestead Resort

Cross-Country Ski Outing
1 – 3 PM @ Quinn’s Junction

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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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.
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Aprés Ski
Park City Mountain

Saturday Schedule:
3 PM → Saturday S’mores: Fire Pit @ Umbrella Bar | Canyons Village
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Aprés Ski
Deer Valley Resort

Saturday Schedule:
1 – 4 PM → Shannon Runyon @ Silver Lake

SUNDAY, February 3

Swaner’s Craft Sunday
11 AM @ Swaner Nature Preserve

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
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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.
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Nature’s Ninjas
10 AM – 4 PM @ Swaner EcoCenter

A brand-new traveling exhibit is on display! 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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Aprés Ski
Park City Mountain

Sunday Schedule:
2:30 PM → Live Music with DJ Velvet at the Umbrella Bar | Canyons Village

UPCOMING EVENTS

Sunday, February 3 → Sundance Film Festival Ends
February 7 → Egyptian Theatre Shows Begin (post-Sundance)
February 8 → Park City Film Shows Begin
February 10 → Kimball Art Center Re-Open
February 15 → Full Moon Snowshoe @ McPolin Barn
March 23 – April 7 → Spring Grüv @ Park City Mountain

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: January 11 – 13

January 11, 2019 by Molly Miller, Colony PR

January is marching right along, with plenty of snow to keep things looking fresh. Things have quieted down a bit after all the holiday hullaballoo, but there are still plenty of fun, family-friendly things to do in and around Park City. Here’s this weekend’s Event Guide!

Friday, January 11

Wines & Mines Tour
1 – 4 PM

A three-hour tour of historic Park City locations — all paired with great wines. The tour begins at Park City Library, “with an overview of the feud that brought mining to Park City, while we enjoy a vintage sparkling wine made for the king and queen of Spain.”

Next, the group climbs aboard a luxury bus for stops vehicle for our other stops at the Ontario Mine, Miner’s Hospital, First National Bank on Main Street, Silver King Consolidated HQ, and the Red Light District.

Wines are chosen for each stop by Kirsten Fox, Headmistress and executive sommelier, and are paired with light snacks.
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Deer Valley Aprés
1 – 4 PM @ Deer Valley Resort

Live music is a huge part of the experience at Deer Valley for aprés ski beverages and snacks. Silver Lake Lodge is located mid-mountain, near the ski beach. You’ll find the Edgar Beer and Spirits (EBS) Lounge on the second floor of Snow Park Lodge, at the base of Deer Valley.

Friday schedule:
1 – 4 PM → Mike Rogers at Silver Lake
3 – 6 PM → Rick Gerber at EBS Lounge
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Park City Mountain Aprés
2:30 – 4:30 PM @ Canyons Village

Aprés options at Park City Mountain, too, with a couple of live music opportunities and, of course, the avalanche puppy meet & greet!

Friday schedule:
2:30 PM → Live music: D.J.Velvet at the Umbrella Bar
3:30 PM → Live music: Mike Rogers @ Legends (provided by Mountain Town Music)
4:30 PM→ Avalanche Dog Meet & Greet @ Canyons Village
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Park City MARC Tennis Casino Night Social
6 PM @ PC MARC

It’s Casino Night Social at the MARC – hosted by the Tennis Department. Play tennis, meet fellow tennis enthusiasts and bet on an exhibition doubles match between the MARC Tennis Pros. Snacks are provided; attendees are encouraged to bring their own beverages.
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Park City Film: “Becoming Astrid”
8 PM @ Jim Santy Auditorium

From the Park City Film website:
Teenaged Astrid Lindren, who later went on to write the Pippi Longstocking series, leads a carefree life with her family in the stunning forests and fields of rural Sweden. Restless and eager to break free from the confines of her conservative upbringing, she accepts an internship at a local newspaper where she attracts the attention of its married editor. After Astrid becomes pregnant, she leaves her childhood home and goes to Copenhagen to secretly give birth to a son whom she reluctantly leaves in the care of a foster mother. After years, Astrid uses her imagination and flair for storytelling to reconnect with her son. In spite of her struggles, she emerges with a newfound courage that will later form the foundation of a vast and beloved body of work.
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Canned Heat
8 PM @ Egyptian Theatre

From the Egyptian Theatre website:
A unique blend of modern electric blues, rock, and boogie which influenced many aspiring guitarists and bands throughout the history of modern American music. Top-40 songs “On The Road Again”, “Let’s Work Together”, and “Going Up The Country” became rock anthems throughout the world!
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SATURDAY, January 12

Snowshoe Tour
8:30 – 10 AM
Swaner Nature Preserve & EcoCenter

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.
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Deer Valley Aprés
Silver Lake | EBS Lounge

Live music is a large part of the experience at Deer Valley for aprés ski beverages and snacks. Silver Lake Lodge is located mid-mountain, near the ski beach. You’ll find the Edgar Beer and Spirits (EBS) Lounge on the second floor of Snow Park Lodge, at the base of Deer Valley.

Saturday schedule:
1 – 4 PM → B.D. Howes at Silver Lake
3 – 6 PM → Shannon Runyon at EBS Lounge
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Park City Mountain Aprés
2:30 – 4:30 PM @ Canyons Village

Aprés options at Park City Mountain, too, with a couple of live music opportunities and, complimentary s’mores!

Saturday schedule:
2:30 PM → Live music: Dead Cowboys at Umbrella Bar (provided by Mountain Town Music)
3 PM → Complimentary Saturday S’mores @ the fire pit on the Umbrella Bar deck
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Trivia
3 – 4 PM @ Lucky Ones Coffee

SUNDAY, January 13

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.
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Park City Mountain Aprés
2:30 – 4:30 PM @ Canyons Village

Sunday schedule:
2:30 PM→ Live music: D.J.Velvet at the Umbrella Bar
4 PM → Live music: The Bookends @ Legends (provided by Mountain Town Music)
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Photography and Hike
2 – 5 PM @ Kimball Art Center

Bring your camera along to this class, taught by the Park Record’s very own Tanzi Propst. Learn to get that perfect shot by first building a foundation of knowledge about shutter speeds, apertures, focal lengths, and composition. Then, you’ll be ready to head out to a location to practice. Sign up HERE.
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Park City Film: “Las Aventuras de Itzel y Sonia”
Foreign Cinema for Kids Series
4 PM @ Jim Santy Auditorium

From the Park City Film website:
Itzel, an 8-year-old girl, and her best friend ‘Sonia the Frog’ will embark on a mission to find the guardians of the water, before the city’s supply runs out. With the help of her grandmother, they will search in the most remote areas of Mexico, while a faceless being stalks them.
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Namaste Aprés
4:30 PM @ The Paint Mixer
5:30 PM @ Old Town Cellars

A mindful yoga event and community gathering at Paint Mixer & Old Town Wine Cellars: end your ski day –and prep for your week with a relaxing Namaste Aprés.

Get moving and mindful on Main Street with 60 minutes of Vinyasa Yoga Flow at The Paint Mixer, followed by delicious apps, local wine, and community at Old Town Cellars. Both locally-owned businesses are located right at the bottom of Town Lift, in the heart of Old Town, Park City. Yoga will be led by Jess McCurdy, founder of Fit 4 Life Park City. $35 includes your 60-minute yoga class, appetizers at Old Town, and entry into an opportunity drawing for a uniquely Park City gift (must be 21; wine is not included).

UPCOMING EVENTS

Thursday, January 24 → Sundance Film Festival Begins
Friday, January 25 → Anacrusis on the Mountain @ Red Pine Lodge (Sundance Event)
Saturday, January 26 → Ski Utah’s Learn to Ski Program @ Deer Valley
February 1 – 10 → 2019 FIS World Championships @ Park City Mountain
Sunday, February 3 → Sundance Film Festival Ends
March 23 – April 7 → Spring Grüv @ Park City Mountain

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: January 4 – 6

January 4, 2019 by Molly Miller, Colony PR

It’s Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month here in Utah. This means, all month long, you’ll find beginner learning deals from both the resorts and from a number of retail shops. Also on tap for the first month of the new year – the final days of Snowfest at Park City Mountain, and another round of First Friday Fireworks!

Our pick this week is a community yoga & wine event on Main Street – make sure you read down to Sunday for details on Namaste Aprés.

Friday, January 4

Artful Afternoons
1 – 3:30 PM @ Kimball Art Center

A fun Friday after-school activity for kids (ages 6 through 10). Participants get to explore art using a variety of fun materials each week. This week, build in 3D: kids will engineer structures out of bamboo, cardboard, and other materials. Drop-ins are welcome!
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Snowfest
Park City Mountain

Park City Mountain is celebrating the ski season with Snowfest, and the party doesn’t stop until January 6!
Friday schedule:

2:30-4:30 PM → Après Live Music by D.J. Velvet: Umbrella Bar
2:30-4:30 PM → Après Family with Birds of Prey: Park City Mountain Village
3 PM → First Friday Fireworks: Canyons Village
4-6 PM → Après Live Music by Classic Steve: Legends
4:30 PM → Avalanche Dogs Meet & Greet: Canyons Village Forum

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First Friday Fireworks
3 PM @ Park City Mountain: Canyons Village

We love this new tradition – and not just because the fireworks start (and end) early enough for the littlest ones to enjoy them! First Friday Fireworks happen the first Friday of each month, all the way throughMarch. There’s live music, family fun, food specials, and of course, the fireworks; the fun starts at 2:30 p.m. and you can still get the kiddos home and settled for bed right on time.

2:30–5:30 PM: Live music with DJ Velvet
3–5 PM Family Après Activity: Ice sculpting demonstration and photo opportunity
4:30 PM: Complimentary Donut Bar at Umbrella Bar. Grab a donut and deck them out with your favorite toppings (while supplies last)
5:30 PM: Fireworks Display

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Music at Deer Valley
1 – 6 PM @ Deer Valley Resort

Live music sets the tone at Deer Valley for aprés ski beverages and snacks. Silver Lake Lodge is located mid-mountain, near the ski beach. You’ll find the Edgar Beer and Spirits (EBS) Lounge on the second floor of Snow Park Lodge, at the base of Deer Valley.
Friday Schedule:

1–4 PM @ Silver Lake → Mike Rogers
3–6 PM @ EBS Lounge → Ché Zuro

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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.

Park City Film: “A Private War”
8 PM @ Jim Sandy Auditorium

From the Park City Film website:
Based on the extraordinary life of Marie Colvin, “A Private War” is brought to the screen by Academy Award nominee and critically acclaimed Matthew Heineman in his pulse-pounding narrative feature debut. In a world where journalism is under attack, Marie Colvin is one of the most celebrated war correspondents of our time. Colvin is an utterly fearless and rebellious spirit, driven to the front lines of conflicts across the globe to give voice to the voiceless, while constantly testing the limits between bravery and bravado. Her mission to show the true cost of war leads her — along with renowned war photographer Paul Conroy — to embark on the most dangerous assignment of their lives. Friday and Saturday screening: 8 p.m.; Sunday @ 6 p.m.
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Saturday, January 5

Christmas Tree Pick Up in Park City | The Colony

This is the second –and final– weekend for the Park City High School’s lacrosse teams’ Christmas-tree-pickup event.

Trees are hauled away to the proper recycling center, and all of the money raised goes to support the teams. The annual program is the primary fundraiser for the Park City High School Boys and Girls Lacrosse teams, and your fee is tax-deductible. SIGN UP HERE and get more info HERE.

Fitness Wellness Fair
8 – 11:30 AM @ Basin Rec Fieldhouse

Get up and get to WERQ – head to the Fieldhouse for the Fitness Wellness Fair first thing on Saturday morning! Take some free fitness classes and get 20% off all fitness memberships (including punch passes). More info HERE.

Here’s a list of the day’s FREE one-hour classes:

8 AM – Yoga
8 AM – Boot Camp
8:30 AM – “Got Barre?”
9 AM – Cycle
9-9:20 AM – Kids Fitness
9:30-9:50 AM – Kids Fitness
9:30 AM – WERQ®
10 AM – Power Hour
10:30 AM – TRX

Snowshoe Tour
8:30 – 10 AM
Swaner Nature Preserve & EcoCenter

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. 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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Wild Women Tribe: Wander
8:30 AM – 2 PM @ The Beau Collective

What better way to ring in the new year than by learning the tools to tap into your intuition?

Sign up for the day and then select a Nordic skiing or snowshoe adventure, followed by a HIIT (high-intensity interval training) class at The Beau Collective.

The day will wrap with brunch and discussion on listening to your inner self – guided by intuitive and psychic healer Deanna Wessman. You’ll work on a word or phrase to build an “intention tree,” and the goal is that you’ll leave feeling “energized, invigorated and inspired to embrace your own inner intuition.”
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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.
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Snowfest
Park City Mountain

Park City Mountain is celebrating the ski season with Snowfest, and the party doesn’t stop until January 6!
Saturday schedule:

1 PM → Avalanche Dogs Meet & Greet: Park City Summit
2:30-4:30 PM → Après Live Music by Will Baxter Trio: Umbrella Bar
2:30-4:30 PM → Après Family with Face Painting: Park City Mountain Village
3 PM → Complimentary S’mores: Canyons Village
4-6 PM → Après Live Music by Pat Carnahan Duo: Legends

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Trivia
3 – 4 PM @ Lucky Ones Coffee

Fun for the whole family, trivia at Lucky Ones is a perfect after-ski event. This trivia is speedy so come with your game face on! One smart device is needed for your team – Wi-Fi provided.
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Ice Castles in Midway
12 PM @ Homestead Resort

The Ice Castles in Midway open up today! Trek over to the Homestead Resort to enjoy a spectacular sight. On Saturday afternoons, there are appearances from the Snow Princesses (noon – 3 p.m.), and you can grab pictures with them at the entrance of the Ice Castles. Saturday evenings bring fire performances from 7 to 10 p.m. (these also happen on Friday nights). Check the website for details – including tips to make your adventure more fun – and for the schedule.
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Park City Film: “Peter Rabbit”
4 PM @ Jim Santy Auditorium

A free screening of “Peter Rabbit” in the Books 2 Movies Park City Film Series.

This weekend, come and enjoy the adventures of Peter Rabbit and his three sisters — Flopsy, Mopsy and Cotton-Tail — as they spend their days in Mr. McGregor’s vegetable garden.

The Books 2 Movies series is a partnership between The Park City Library and Park City Film,
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Music at Deer Valley
1 – 6 PM @ Deer Valley Resort

Live music is a huge part of the experiences at Deer Valley for aprés ski beverages and snacks. Silver Lake Lodge is located mid-mountain, near the ski beach. You’ll find the Edgar Beer and Spirits (EBS) Lounge on the second floor of Snow Park Lodge, at the base of Deer Valley.
Saturday schedule:

1 – 4 PM @ Silver Lake → Chris Bender & Fastback
3 – 6 PM @ EBS Lounge → B.D. Hughes

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Jaron Lanier
7:30 PM @ Eccle Center Theater (PCHS)

Delete your [social media] account.
This – from one of the pioneers who helped create the world wide web.

From the Park City Institute website:
Jaron Lanier is equal parts scientist, musician, writer, and virtual reality entrepreneur, who now devotes his life to finding a better way through the digital culture. He has shared his ideas about where the internet has taken wrong turns, and how to right them—at every TED conference since its inception. You’ll want to hear what the author of books including Ten Arguments for Deleting Your Social Media Accounts Right Now, Who Owns the Future?, You Are Not A Gadget, and Dawn of the New Everything: Encounters with Reality and Virtual Reality, has to say about the ways digital life can help—and hurt—society.

Sunday, January 6

Snowfest
Park City Mountain

Park City Mountain is celebrating the ski season with Snowfest, and the party doesn’t stop until January 6!
Sunday schedule:

1 PM → Avalanche Dogs Meet & Greet: Park City Summit
2:30-4:30 PM → Après Live Music by D.J. Velvet: Umbrella Bar
2:30-4:30 PM → Après Family with Balloon Artist: Park City Mountain Village
3 PM → Complimentary S’mores: Park City Mountain Village
4-6 PM → Après Live Music by Bruce Music: Legends

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Swaner’s Craft Sunday
11 AM @ Swaner Nature Preserve

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.
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Namaste Aprés
4:30 PM: Yoga @ The Paint Mixer on Main Street
5:30 PM: Wine & Charcuterie @ Old Town Cellars

End your ski day –and prep for your week– with a relaxing Namaste Aprés experience. Get moving and mindful on Main Street with 60 minutes of Vinyasa Yoga Flow at The Paint Mixer, followed by delicious apps, local wine, and community at Old Town Cellars. Sign up HERE.

Both locally-owned businesses are located right at the bottom of Town Lift, in the heart of Old Town, Park City.
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Firefall
6 PM @ Egyptian Theatre

From the Egyptian Theatre website:
Currently touring with three original members (Jock Bartley, David Muse, Mark Andes), longtime drummer Sandy Ficca and talented newcomer Gary Jones, Firefall continues to make great music with hits like “You Are The Woman” and more. Firefall was inducted into the Colorado Music Hall of Fame in 2015.

UPCOMING EVENTS

January 13 → Namaste Aprés, a mindful yoga event + community gathering @ Paint Mixer & Old Town Wine Cellars
Saturday, January 26 → Ski Utah’s Learn to Ski Program @ Deer Valley
February 1 – 10 → 2019 FIS World Championships @ Park City Mountain
March 23 – April 7 → Spring Grüv@ Park City Mountain

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, March 1

SATURDAY, March 2

SUNDAY, March 3

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.

THURSDAY, February 14: Valentine’s Day

FRIDAY, February 15

SATURDAY, February 16

SUNDAY, February 17

MONDAY, February 18: Presidents’ Day

Winter Break Activities

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.

FRIDAY, February 8

SATURDAY, February 9

SUNDAY, February 10

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.

FRIDAY, February 1

SATURDAY, February 2

SUNDAY, February 3

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.

Friday, January 11

SATURDAY, January 12

SUNDAY, January 13

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.

Friday, January 4

Saturday, January 5

Sunday, January 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 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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