Salt of the Earth
The People and Places of Salt Lake
A video series featuring the unique, inspirational, and creative individuals and organizations that make up the Salt Lake community. From Olympic rock-climbing athletes to thought-provoking found-object artists, from avalanche dog trainers to award-winning brewmasters, the people who choose Salt Lake as home are a true reflection of Salt Lake’s character and diversity. Institutions that promote the Greatest Snow on Earth, minority-owned businesses that bring mind-blowingly creative ideas to life, rock star-founded organizations that use the power of music to affirm the LGBTQ+ community, all are a part of Salt Lake’s social fabric. This video series demonstrates through the words of locals that Salt Lake is a place where a mixture of the traditional and progressive ideas can all thrive in one city, Salt Lake.
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Exploring Salt Lake’s Backcountry Thrills: The Ski Utah Interconnect Tour
Salt Lake's breathtaking landscapes and pristine snowfall have long made it a haven for winter sports enthusiasts. While its world-renowned ski…
Award-Winning BBQ: Chris Blatchford & Blatch's Vegan BBQ
"Vegan pitmaster mad scientist.” That is the incredible self-description of Chris Blatchford, or as his customers know him, Chef Blatch…
The Legendarium: A Sci-Fi & Fantasy Bookstore Embracing Diversity
Stepping into The Legendarium, you are immediately struck by how quirky, welcoming, and imaginative the place is. It's Salt Lake's newest…
Ski Utah's Discover Winter Program
Raymond Christy is dashing around the rental office at Brighton Resort. He is handing out lift tickets, helping adjust helmets, and making sure…
Adam Sklute and Ballet West's Nutcracker
Fifteen years ago, Adam Sklute was serving as the Associate Director of the Joffrey Ballet in Chicago, IL. “In 2007, I got a tiny email asking…
Liz Lambson & the Utah Black History Museum
The term “Renaissance Woman” gets thrown around quite a bit, but it truly applies to Salt Lake’s Liz Lambson. Lambson is an…
Elizabeth Kimball and Wasatch Adaptive Sports
Elizabeth Kimball flicks on the lights and powers up a large heating unit in the high-ceiling garage at the Wasatch Adaptive Sports offices in Murray…
Tyler Glenn and LoveLoud
Meeting the Neon Trees' front man, Tyler Glenn, is an exceptional experience. He is soft spoken and thoughtful, and yet he communicates…
Jake Buntjer and Boxcar X
Jake Buntjer, AKA Mr. Pauper, defies description as a creative person. A born and bred Utahn, he has worn many artistic hats - photographer, art…
Tami Steggell and RubySnap Fresh Cookies
Tami Steggell is a top-notch artist when it comes to cookies. Drawing inspiration from every taste, cuisine, and culture that she comes into contact…
Beekeeper Daniel Adesina Oduntan and Bee-Craft Consult
Adesina Daniel Oduntan is an expert beekeeper who runs a unique Salt Lake business - Bee-Craft Consult. Daniel brought his business to Utah from…
Beehive Distilling
In 2013, an act of historic significance came to pass: the first gin distillery in Utah in more than a hundred years opened in Salt Lake. Beehive…
The Natural History Museum of Utah & Carrie Levitt-Bussian
The Natural History Museum of Utah houses an incredible collection of natural wonders. With galleries dedicated to Utah’s botany, mineralogy…
Kyra Condie & Nathaniel Coleman - Team USA Climbers
Many know Salt Lake for its incredible mountains. But did you know Salt Lake also has incredible mountain climbers? Meet Kyra Condie and Nathaniel…
The Salt Lake City International Airport & Bill Wyatt
Salt Lake is a thriving modern community, and the Salt Lake City International Airport is the lifeblood of that growth. Bill Wyatt, the Director of…
Laziz Kitchen & Moudi Sbeity
Having immigrated to Salt Lake from Lebanon at age 18, Moudi Sbeity—co-owner of Laziz Kitchen, farmer’s market mainstay, muhammara…
Valter of Valter's Osteria
Valter’s Osteria is a Salt Lake mainstay—many would argue that its the best restaurant in the city--and likewise, Valter Nassi is a true…
Raelene Davis
The Greatest Snow On Earth® has a particular gravity, and here in Salt Lake we’re fortunate that the pull of the snow brings some of the…
Angela H. Brown
Angela H. Brown is the kind of person who reflects and creates culture, and she’s the most recent feature in our Salt of the Earth series. As a…
Bad Brad Wheeler
Familiar voice on the radio, blues musician who’s played with Willy and Joe McQueen, and Salt Lake mainstay, Brad Wheeler is another Salt of…
Ken Sanders
Ken Sanders is the literal definition of Salt of the Earth. A familiar face on PBS’ Antiques Roadshow, local activist, Monkey Wrenching…
Red Iguana
Ask anyone where you definitely need to eat in Salt Lake, and you'll get one response-Red Iguana. Red Iguana has been a Salt Lake institution…
Jason Stock
Most people are surprised to learn about Salt Lake's rich brewing and distilling culture. Fact is, Salt Lake was a booze capital of the early…