Deer Valley just about open for business (keep an eye on nearly up-to-the-minute conditions via their live webcams!), and this year, for the first time, the resort invites skiers to “carve for a cause.”
Deer Valley Difference
Saturday, December 8 marks Deer Valley’s Opening Day for 2018/2019. If you’re reading this blog, you likely know all about the fabulous snow we’ve already gotten in Park City this year, how Deer Valley is famous for its impeccably-groomed slopes, world-class dining options, award-winning ski school for all levels, and a terrific child-care center. With end-to-end service, from the curbside valet who helps unload your gear when you arrive, to the complimentary mountain host ski tours, to the world-class dining options, to another valet helping you re-load your gear at the end of the day (or store it overnight in the complimentary ski storage), it’s no surprise that it regularly ranks #1 in guest service.
Opening Day
This year, Deer Valley will start its season with (at least) 45 ski runs open and 16 chairlifts running! And one of those lifts is the all-new Homestake Express chairlift, which has been upgraded to a high-speed detachable quad. DV is opening with a pre-season base of more than 40” — so you can bet the skiing is going to be fantastic.
Shred for Red
For the first time ever, Deer Valley Resort invites guests to carve for a cause by participating in “Shred for Red” on Opening Day. Those who participate will spread awareness and raise funds to eradicate blood cancers through The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. The event is made up of family-friendly on-mountain activities and challenges.
There is no registration fee, but participants are required to raise (or donate) a minimum of $200. It includes a full-day ski pass, lodging and rental discounts, and access to an aprés-ski reception with food, beverages, and photo opportunities with Olympians.
Top fundraisers (before midnight on Thursday, December 6) will also be invited to St. Regis’ VIP reception on December 7. That’s where the announcement of who gets to “Shred for Red” with an actual Olympian will be announced.
Skiing Deer Valley
Skiers who purchase lift tickets (during non-holiday periods) online at least three days in advance will be able to save a bit of money – and will be able to select tickets which guarantee access to the resort, even if it reaches maximum occupancy. Deer Valley limits the number of lift tickets sold each day, so it recommends guests pre-purchase online to ensure you get on the mountain.
Off-Mountain Fun
It’s more than just skiing at DV. All Seasons Adventures offers guided snowshoe tours in the evenings, with options including a short, family-friendly snowshoe to a campfire to roast marshmallows for s’mores (and the fixings are made by the Deer Valley Bakery– yum!). All Seasons also offers Nordic skiing, dog sledding, horse-drawn sleigh rides, and more.
Utah Ski Resorts Schedule:
- Alta: OPEN
- Beaver: December 12, 2018
- Brian Head: OPEN
- Brighton: OPEN
- Deer Valley: December 8, 2018
- Eagle Point: December 21, 2018
- Nordic Valley: December 7, 2018
- Park City Mountain: OPEN
- Powder Mountain: TBD
- Snowbasin: OPEN
- Snowbird: OPEN
- Solitude: OPEN
- Sundance: December 7
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.
~Sunrise GRIT45: 6 – 6:45 AM
Twice a month, on Mondays from 10 to 11, Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter hosts Little Naturalist. Little Naturalist is a program for 3 to 5-year-olds who are curious about animals, their habitats, the environment, and exploring nature. The group reads a nature-themed book, does some exploring, and finishes a craft! (Be prepared to adventure outside!)
You know this one – it’s the story of Clara and the present her odd uncle brings to the family’s Christmas party, which becomes the story of the Nutcracker Prince and his fierce battle against the Mouse King. Performances at 6:30 PM on Monday and Tuesday nights by Body Motion Dance Company.
Tent Tales for Tykes
Did you know – sliding events at our own Utah Olympic Park here in Park City are free and open to the public? And one is coming us this week! The FIL Junior League World Cup is an international luge event in which the best up and coming young luge athletes compete! Check the 
More creation fun at the Kimball Art Center with Open Studio. You have your choice of two out of the five condensed art classes in ceramics, warm glass fusion, screen printing, painting, and drawing. Demos from teachers, all art materials, hors-d’oeuvres, and personalized instruction are all included; a cash bar is also available.
You’ve seen them all before–the semi-tacky souvenir t-shirt in every airport newsstand, museum gift shop, and boardwalk souvenir shack. You can find basically the exact same shirt in any city across the country. As unique as all cities are, shouldn’t its souvenirs reflect that—for tourists and locals alike? 
Despite zero experience in apparel design, he and partner Alex Lowe taught themselves to screen print and started testing out some designs. They sold products at local markets and started to gather a following. In 2016, they opened up the Motherlode storefront on Main Street. The shop carries unique apparel – items you definitely won’t find at other stores – and is perfectly representative of the city’s vibe. 
And beyond the pre-designed apparel, about half of Motherlode’s business is doing custom work for clients; they’ve even helped us with projects here at The Colony! 
They can also transfer images on to a shirt—perfect for gifts or other small orders. Motherlode has clients all over the city, from Freshie’s to St. Regis. Oh, and, it’s worth mentioning that the t-shirts they sell are the softest, most comfortable we’ve ever come across.
Imprinting the West
This fun – and free – final-Friday-of-the-month event is a terrific way to get out, explore our Park City community, and to increase your exposure to our incredibly talented pool of local artists.
“In the fall of 2014, a National Geographic team set out on what they knew would be a harrowing journey to the summit of Burma’s Hkakabo Razi to determine if it is indeed Southeast Asia’s highest point. What they didn’t realize was that the greatest obstacle wouldn’t be their dwindling rations, or the grueling jungle hikes, or the life-threatening hypothermia. It was the force of conflicting personalities that threatened to unravel the entire endeavor. Leader Hilaree Nelson recounts the tough decisions she had to make to keep the team together, accompanied by photographer Cory Richard’s dramatic stills and clips from Renan Ozturk’s searing documentary Down to Nothing.”
Trivia at Lucky Ones 
As part of its Books 2 Movies series, this film will screen for free at the Jim Santy Auditorium in the Park City Library. From 
Swaner’s Craft Sunday
Open Studio
This exhibit is seriously catching people in its net – and it just so happens to be the largest arachnid exhibit in the United States.
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The farm raises livestock—chickens, turkeys, cows, pigs and more—grows dozens of different crops, farms fish, and even has 300,000 bees to keep the whole operation moving. The farm uses a practice it calls Earthganic. The farm strives to work with the earth, not against it, to bring out the best food it has to offer.
The farm also offers tours specifically geared to help community members learn about sustainable farming. The earth is changing and the farm wants to show farmers, community leaders, and anyone interested in the best ways to use biology, not chemicals, to grow food. The free tours demonstrate how to get back to the natural processes that have grown food for centuries and will allow us to continue eating healthy and nutritious produce in the years to come.
mental health needs, from marriage counseling to anxiety and depression, to eating disorders. Some of the professionals are trained in a therapy called EDMR, which is shown to have positive impacts on people with PTSD or other trauma-related stress. The center works with many insurances and also offers financial aid to people who need the service but may not be able to afford it. Some of the counselors are also bilingual.
