February
Feb 05, 2019
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• THINGS TO DO IF YOU ARE NOT A SKIER OR SNOWBOARDER •
HORSE-DRAWN SLEIGH
Over the river and through the woods
Live out your own version of jingle bells in a horse-drawn sleigh ride through the wintry wonderland of Park City. You could hardly ask for a more romantic outing or escort to dinner. Whether you’re looking for a one-horse open sleigh or one large enough to accommodate the entire family, local sleighing companies have your back. This is just one of those unique activities you really can’t get in the city. You can try it for free when you dine at either the State Road Tavern or State Road Restaurant, just don’t forget to reserve.
YOGA ADVENTURES
Stretch, bend, and om…
Have you ever done yoga on a paddle board inside a geothermal crater? Well, now’s your chance yogis because Park City Yoga Adventures offers sessions at the Homestead Crater, a geothermal spring with Caribbean-clear blue water that’s a balmy 95 degrees–go ahead and fall in! You can also pair your yoga session with snowshoeing or sunrise/sunset hikes. We dare you to find a more unique yoga class out there!
HOT AIR BALLON
Up, up, and away
You can’t beat the spectacular bird’s eye view of the Wasatch mountains from a hot air balloon. Pop a bottle of champagne with your sweetie over a romantic breakfast for two above the world or bring the whole family along for an unforgettable ride. Two companies in town offer balloon rides, Skywalker Ballooning Company and Park City Balloon Adventures.
• ADVENTUROUS VALENTINE’S DINNERS •
SNOWED INN SLEIGH COMPANY
Keen to experience that quintessential winter wonderland? Then, cozy up in an old-fashioned, horse-drawn sleigh as it takes you across the shimmering night slopes of Park City Mountain and up to the Snowed Inn. After a brisk ride (about 10 mins), you’ll enter a rustic lodge with a blazing fireplace and festive atmosphere. Enjoy the live music as you tuck into delicious western dishes, such as slow-roasted prime rib and Utah trout. Both vegetarian and kids’ menu options are available upon request. Even if the sleigh ride is short, make sure to bundle up because it gets chilly out there at night! Get all the details and make your reservations here.
VIKING YURT
Fueled by a slightly different kind of horse-power, the 23-minute snowcat sleigh ride up begins the magical Nordic-themed culinary adventure at the Viking Yurt. Upon entering the toasty warm yurt (located at 8,700 feet), you’ll be greeted by the sounds of piano and sweet fragrance of holiday spice. Capped at 40-people with communal dining arrangements, the intimate six-course dinner features a stellar lobster and salmon bisque, cheese course, braised rib, and more (vegetarian / vegan / food allergies available at booking). For a fun photo op, try on the Viking helmets and sip Gløgg from large goblets. Again, make sure you dress in layers to stay warm for the outdoor part of the adventure! For more information and to make your reservation, visit the Viking Yurt website.
FIRESIDE DINING
For a romantic evening and cheesy goodness with every bite of food, Deer Valley’s FiresideDiningis a must for winter visitors to Park City. Inspired by Europe and the Alps, Fireside Dining features sumptuous fare served right from the hearth, meaning diners wander from fireplace to fireplace loading their plates with everything from roasted lamb leg, to pickled veggies, and, of course, raclette. While it isn’t a must, we certainly recommend you make the night an adventure by adding a horse-drawn sleigh ride or a snowshoe hike as part of your booking. Reservations are required and can be made via the Deer Valley website.
RIME RAW BAR
Utah might be landlocked, but you can still enjoy the fruits of the sea while skiing Deer Valley thanks to Rime Raw Bar, one of the newest restaurants on the Park City dining scene. Situated at the top of the Jordanelle Gondola, Rime is the first ski-in/ski-out raw bar and serves up oysters, clam chowder, lobster rolls, and more. While beer and wine are available, the best thing about Rime is the $2.50 oysters during happy hour (2-3 p.m.). Rime Raw Bar is open Thursday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Note to sea-foodies on foot: Lift tickets for the Jordanelle Gondola are $20 and must be purchased via Deer Valley Resort.
• 3 AMAZING PLACES TO APRÈS-SKI •
Grab a Bloody Mary at St. Regis Deer Valley Bar. Every St. Regis hotel has its own spin on the classic – and Park City’s is as lavish as you’d expect: local oat-distilled Vodka 7000, a house-made Bloody Mary mix, and wasabi-celery foam. If you are bopping in around 3pm, go straight to the lobby for a decadent hot chocolate. You can top your cocoa with freshly made whipped cream, chocolate shavings, even toffee. And if you’re more apt to stay on the slopes till sundown, head to the hotel’s Mountain Terrace. Fire-side Adirondack chairs provide the perfect respite for aching legs. Plus there’s a nightly 5:30pm champagne sabering ritual, so you can pair some effervescence with s’mores.
NO NAME SALOON
Get your fill of Utah’s untracked powder, then head to Park City’s most raucous local bar, No Name Saloon. You can marinate in some local craft draft beer and whiskey, then soak it all up with the saloon’s famed buffalo burger. The walls are packed with rugby team portraits, taxidermy, outboard motors, and sleds that lend some authentic, rustic charm to the watering hole. One thing’s for sure, you’re in for a rip-roaring good time you might not remember.
HIGH WEST DISTILLERY
Opt for a tour or a pour of rye, bourbon, or other limited-release spirits in the contemporary tasting room in Wanship, UT. Or mosey on over to the rustic Saloon for a grilled pork tomahawk and wet your whistle with the specialty cocktail Dead Man’s Boots in the Park City saloon. High West Distillery and Saloon is just a stone’s throw away from the bottom of Quittin’ Time ski run at Park City Mountain Resort, making it the world’s first (and only, so far) ski-in, ski-out distillery in the U.S. Consider saving this for the end of your ski day, though; you might ski in, but odds are good you’ll stagger out.
• FEBRUARY EVENTS •
13.01.2019, Oberhof, Germany (GER): Emily Dreissigacker (USA), Joanne Reid (USA), (l-r) – IBU world cup biathlon, relay women, Oberhof (GER). www.nordicfocus.com. © Manzoni/NordicFocus. Every downloaded picture is fee-liable. 
| FIS FREESTYLE SKI & SNOWBOARD WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS The 2019 World Championships in Snowboard, Freestyle, and Freeski will take place in Park City and Solitude from February 1st – 10th, 2019. These World Championships will bring the best skiers and riders in the world to Utah to compete at Park City Mountain Resort, Deer ValleyResort and Solitude. FEBRUARY 1st TO 10th |
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| THE ART OF LOVE Kimball Art Center puts the art in pARTners and celebrates Valentine’s Day with this one-of-kind creative evening. Be part of an epic love song, written with the help of professional singers/songwriters from Nashville. All proceeds benefit Kimball Art Center. Ticket price includes dinner, wine, creative coaching, and a Valentine’s Day you’ll never forget. FEBRUARY 14th AT 6 PM |
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| OSCAR NOMINATED SHORTS SCREENING For the 14th consecutive year, Shorts HD and Magnolia Pictures present the Oscar-Nominated Short Films. With all three categories offered – Animated, Live Action and Documentary – this is your annual chance to predict the winners (and have the edge in your Oscar pool). Each night will feature a different selection of films, so you will need to come out all three nights to catch them all. FEBRUARY 22nd TO 24th AT 8 PM |
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| IBU WORLD CUP BIATHLON The 2019 BMW Biathlon World Cup comes to Soldier Hollow Nordic Center in Midway, Utah from February 14 to 17, 2019. This is the first major international biathlon competition to be held at Soldier Hollow since the 2002 Olympic Winter Games. FEBRUARY 14th UNTIL 17th AT 11 AM |
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