The Do’s and Don’ts of Park City Do try some of the local craft beer in the bottle. Some of our favorites are Epic Brewing Company, Wasatch Brewery and Uinta Brewing Company. With names like Brainless Belgium, Polygamy Porter and Yard Sale, we promise your beer needs will be well taken care of.
Do check out the Utah Olympic Park. Home to the U.S. Ski Team, this training grounds and museum has plenty of things to observe and interact with.
Do ski at multiple resorts. With over 12 skiing areas within an hour of SLC the choices are abounding. Some of our favorites include Snowbird, Sundance and Brighton. Every mountain is unique, do some research and find out what suits you best.
Do check out the specialty cocktails at Silver. Our favorite is the Beehive Fizz, with eight ingredients this cocktail promises to be memorable.
Do check out the nightlife and general atmosphere at No Name Saloon. Upbeat music and a lively crowd, whether you’re feeling lonely or just want to inspect the local vibe for yourself this place will leave you more than entertained. Do watch a screening of a Sundance film, weekly shows are available throughout the spring at the Public Library. Some recent award winning Sundance films include Blood Brother and Blackfish. Do try a shot-ski. A ski with four shot glasses glued to it. Four participants drink at the same time. This is an amazing way to celebrate your love for skiing/boarding with friends. Or if you’re a lone wolf it’s a great way to begin a conversation with the cutie across the bar.
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Do get to know the lingo. Gnar, huck and aprés are just a few to get you started.
Do watch a live show at Park City Live. Upcoming shows include Trampled by Turtles, Galactic and Rebelution, to name only a few. Do try Tin Angel Cafe in Salt Lake City. With one of the most unique sets of china, a fun staff and decadent food this is a dining experience that promises to leave you satisfied. My favorite dish is the gluten-free Wild Boar Agro Dulce. Don’t drink draft beer, by state law all draft beer in Utah is 3.2% alcohol. Don’t drink too much before acclimatizing yourself to the altitude. One drink above 5,300 feet is 1.5 to 3 times more potent. Don’t attempt to approach a bison at close range on foot. I haven’t attempted this personally but I’ve seen some rather uncomfortable YouTube videos. *