EventsPart II of an ongoing series…
This past Tuesday, it was *cold* here in SLC – winter has made an appearance. As the snow continued to fall, it was a perfect evening to share a seasonal brew and hot meal with a friend. continue reading…
My Salt Lake Blog 
Note: This is the first in a series
It’s a tough job, but someone’s gotta do it: for the next month, I’m on a mission to find out just how much fun two people can have on $200. In the upcoming weeks, I (along with a few willing accomplices) will be exploring the pretty fantastic opportunities we have here in SLC, from outdoor recreation and live music to museums and restaurants. Some of it’s free, some might be a splurge, and there’s lots in-between…
My girlfriend and I were seeing Where The Wild Things Are at the Century 16 in Union Heights last week. We only had an hour for dinner, so we looked close by and found the Asian Star. I had been there once before and remembered that they were fairly speedy. So we gave it a shot. continue reading…
Looking for a vegetarian, organic dining option that also serves up atmosphere? Wanting to fill your belly and satisfy your taste buds, even if you’re usually a carnivore? No matter who you are, it’s time to eat at Sage’s.
The hills are once again turning white and our friends at Snowbird sent us this video that we had to share. After watching it once, watch it again and close your eyes at 2:12 and you can almost feel the powder faceshot.
Winter…it’s almost here! Get yourself hooked up on the 4th Night Stay and Ski Free deal and put yourself in that video this year.
Remember lunch? Yea, it was that hour long part of your day that you enjoyed with a meal and if you’re lucky a few close friends or family.
If you’re like many working Americans today lunch is not really a time for the relaxed meal with family and friends it was of the past. You may juggle errands, shopping, doctor visits or perhaps the lunch “hour” has turned into a lunch 1/4 hour leaving you with few options.
In Salt Lake when it comes to lunch and lunch styles, Mary Malouf who writes for the Salt Lake Magazine has the scene pegged. continue reading…
I don’t ever remember growing up that my parents would ever consider paying money for me to wander through a corn field maze. It seemed so illogical at the time when I could get lost on my own accord and at a very nice price (free) but within the past 10 years it’s been quite amazing to see the number of corn mazes and pumpkin patches sprout up here in Utah giving the Halloween season a number of options for getting out for an evening of fun. continue reading…
This weekend (and next) Snowbird is offering FREE TRAM RIDES when you bring a can of food for the Food Bank. Customer Appreciation Days will be this Saturday and Sunday, Oct 31-Nov. 1, and Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 7-8. Come in costume this weekend and “trick or treat” on the ride to Snowbird’s 11,000-ft Hidden Peak.
A can of food per person will be your free ticket on the tram. In lieu of food, you can donate $2. All food donations go to the Utah Food Bank and cash goes to the Wasatch Adaptive Sports program.
The Tram will be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. both weekends. Bring food to the front entrance of the Snowbird Center, accessed by Snowbird Entry 2. Cash donations will be accepted at the Snowbird Center ticket office. This would make a fun family activity or a good hike. If the weather is nice, take a picnic to the top. And meanwhile… get excited for the snow!!!
For more information on Snowbird Customer Appreciation Days call the Snowbird Events Hotline at (801) 933-2110 or go to www.snowbird.com.
With the latest storm that passed through a couple of days ago cooling things off considerably and the fact that Salt Lake’s Ski Resorts are all less than one month away from their scheduled opening dates, skiing is definately on the brain. Adding fuel to the fire are the number of pass and gear deals that are out there to be had.
One of the best deals around if Salt Lake is on your radar this year is the Ski and Stay 4th Day and Night for Free promotion.
I’m not sure about you but long gone are the days when a week long ski vacation is the norm. 3-day weekends have been more popular as I’ve talked to skiers and snowboarders while riding the lifts the past few years, especially thanks to the Salt Lake airport being just 30 minutes from the resorts which makes the travel time a non-issue. The thought of taking a perfectly good 3-day weekend ski trip and pushing it to 4 days for no extra cost makes getting faceshots all the more enjoyable. continue reading…
Could the weather get any nicer for a walk? I think not. So yesterday I took advantage of a sunny fall day and set out on a three-park walk. Here’s my route:
1. Start at Sugar House Park, one of Salt Lake’s largest and most popular parks. Located in one of Salt Lake’s oldest neighborhoods on the site of the old state prison, the park offers 110.5 acres of rolling green space. Accessed on the north side, the park is sandwiched between I-80 and 2100 S, 1300 E and 1700 E. The inner park road (a little over a mile) is a popular track for walkers, runners, cyclists, and cross-country ski trainers. This morning I ran the outer loop, a 2.2-mile path worn in the grass. No cars, no lights– for sure one of my favorite running routes. There are also several playgrounds, covered pavilions and a popular sledding hill in winter. continue reading…
