 As you know, Park City has tons of options for outdoor Summer activities. Hiking, biking, kayaking, paddle boarding, fishing, golfing… About that golfing…
On my regular hikes (6 days a week) I noticed something new and different. Disc Golf holes. The holes are chains around a metal poles that serve as the holes for disc golf. And I started wondering. Does Park City have much to offer in the way ofdisc golf? It just has never been one of my things, so I’ve paid no attention. I quickly got my answer. And that answer is, YES. Two quick finds includes: Trailside Disc Golf Course “9-holes of unbelievable fun arranged on a sagebrush hillside at Trailside Park. Our natural mountain desert landscape offers a mix of longer downhill shots, uphill challenges, great exercise and gorgeous views of the Wasatch Back. Each hole has legit birdie potential for veteran players and the lack of tall obstacles makes it a great course for beginners. There aren’t many trees, but players should be cautious of wildlife, mountain bikers, midday winds and thick sagebrush outside of fairways. The course is playable year-round but disc tails are recommended during the winter months. Please follow signs and stay on established trails.” Canyons Resort | Professional Disc Golf Association “Mid-mountain, ski resort course. Play free with valid winter season pass - or gondola fee is $15/day for adults, 6 and under free. Confirm via web site or contact that the course is up and playable.” And if you’re up for a short drive there are a half dozen more options including: Creekside Park in Murry. “The park itself has become one of the gems of the Salt Lake City disc golf community, featuring an 18 hole course. The park has some beautiful big trees and is relatively flat aside from the hill on the west side, and there is the namesake creek that runs along the south edge of the park. It is one of the best disc golf courses around, and plays hosts to leagues and tournaments.” So, there you have it. One more great way to spend a day outside in the mountains. Cheers to your next visit, Your Resort Resident
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 I’m sure that Park City is not alone in the recent trend of gym classes moving outside. And yes, some outdoor classes had already existed. Yet, how many outdoor classes offer a view this inspiring? While hiking and biking were already a part of my own routine, during COVID, these outings have increased significantly. In part because all gym classes were cancelled. But over the last two weeks, as I hiked past parks, I started spotting more than a few workout classes. These groups are spread out (remember, COVID) over large areas. People six plus feet apart, with matts laid out on the grass. General gym classes with bands and hand weights, as well as yoga and sport specific activities. I found myself making sure no one was “too close.” And just beyond the classes? The Canyons and Park City Ski Resorts and the Wasatch back mountain range. Inspiring. It’s hard to not want to run over and join in.  While there are obvious concerns about how far we need to stay from others and what precaution have to be taken when we do get together, these classes are intriguing. And optimistic. Maybe it’s the optimism that’s most striking aspect of it all. The opportunity to get fit in front of a beautiful mountain range is moving. So, I hope everyone continues to stay safe and make good choices in their personal bid to stay fit. And if you can make it happen in a gorgeous setting like ours, so much the better. Cheers to your next visit, Your Resort Resident P.S. If you're interested in a place to stay in Park City, you can check out www.parkcitycondostorent.com  What the what? I woke up yesterday, June 8th, to a back deck covered with an inch of snow. As a dear friend of mine likes to say…Seriously? We had been in shorts and T-shirts just two days earlier. In fact, we’d been out on a pontoon boat on the Jordanelle four days earlier and enjoying paddle boarding. The next thing I knew, everyone in town was posting pictures of their new snow-covered yards, decks and patio furniture. And the snow kept coming down hard. Typically, when we get snow out of season, it melts the moment it hits the ground. But we’d had a hard freeze overnight and the snow wasn’t going anywhere. On social media people where telling us how lucky we were. I’m sorry, but when your brain is prepping for summer, inches of snow don’t make you feel lucky.
But then, I forced to remember where I am. Utah’s Wasatch mountains. There has not been one month on the calendar that hasn't seen snow in some year. I chose this place for many great reasons. And if a June snow is the price we Parkites must pay for all that’s great here, so be it. So, out came the thick socks and sweatshirt I thought I wouldn’t see again until Fall. The evening was spent with the heater working and The Maltese Falcon on the TV. Not much to complain about. And today, we’re back to sunshine and happiness. Cheers to your next visit, Your Resort Resident  Taken from the roof-top deck at the No Name Saloon Skiing, golfing, paddling, mountain biking…yes to all of them. But one of the most beloved local sports is, without a doubt, Deck Surfing. And Park City has some of the best. From outdoor seating at our three, count ‘em, three local resorts, to restaurant roof-top decks, to private home decks, the views and air quality here are both uplifting and reinvigorating. And when you can earn your deck time, even better. What does it mean to earn deck time? A great ski day. A long bike ride. An intense hike. Decks are always that much sweeter after you’ve just made yourself physically exhausted doing something incredibly fun. During ski season, two of my favorite decks are at, Lookout Cabin at Canyons Resort and Stein Eriksen’s at Deer Valley. They both have a winning combo of location, great views, good food, a decent wine list and servers who are happy to create relationships. (side note: several have become friends.) In the summer, the patio deck above the No Name Saloon is the winner for amount of space, view of Main Street and nostalgia. And, as of this post, they’re just reopened. I’m also a fan of the deck/view at Silver Star Café. Try the watermelon & feta cheese salad. But it gets better. After an active day and a respite at one of these fine establishments’ decks, moving back to our home deck, or the deck of a good friend is even sweeter. Hopefully, good friends with a grill. So, I raise a glass to Park City’s least celebrated…and most celebrated sport. Here’s to you, deck surfing! Cheers to your next visit, Your Resort Resident  Park City is starting to consider reaching out to tourists again. The chamber is saying things like, “We’re kind of turning the corner on that and it’s now time to maybe put out the welcome mat in a careful and thoughtful manner…” Which sounds like they're hedging their bet. But who wouldn’t? The plan, as we understand it, is to start reaching out to tourists who can drive to Park City for vacation. Folks in Utah and our neighboring states. That way, if someone has a problem, they can drive home. They’re also planning to only reach out via social media. So again, if something where to become a challange, they can pull the marketing immediately. As a local, I’m already seeing an up-tick in cars on the roads and people on the trails. I’ve also seen local property managers start to advertise Park City as a place where people can come, get a stunning change of scenery and still keep their distance. It makes sense.
Golf courses are starting to open up, restaurant are offering more than just curb-side and there are even door-to-door concerts that you can order to come to right to your driveway.
We’re all currently trying to live our lives while watching the evolution of the unknown. What we do know it that Park City remains a desirable destination. And we know why. Hope to see you soon. Be safe. Cheers to your next visit, Your Resort Resident |
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