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Lotion of the Week

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I’m drowning in lotion. That’s not a truly bad thing when you consider the dry Utah Clime. But still, I have about 19 sq ft of skin to slather and bottles upon tubes are spilling out of my cabinets.

I added to the collection today after a photoshoot down in Lehi. Perfectly Posh is a direct sales company specializing in fun body products from lip gloss to foot scrubs. I couldn’t resist taking home more swag to try.


But I must finish my bottle of Sebamed first. There are no fancy labels, no decadent scents; it’s just plain ‘ol moisturizing body lotion. But is it???

The rather large bottle sits on my nightstand as part of my bedtime ritual. I reach for it without thinking.


Whether it’s after a day of skiing, rockclimbing or hiking my hands and feet are in dire need of a rub down. My face too! Sebamed is a lightweight, hypoallergenic lotion that contains chamomile extract and allantoin for moisture and hydration. I put it everywhere. No rashes, no breakouts, just lightweight moisture. It goes on smooth; not greasy. The high concentration of gycerin and sorbitol, with a light 7 percent lipid compound, helps preserve skin’s natural moisture balance. The label says that the product is formulated to a pH balance of 5.5 level- the pH of healthy skin.

The bottle has lasted me all winter and should take me through most of the summer. However, I love trying new things so stay tuned to read about other products perfect for a mountain life.

$12.99. http://www.sebamedusa.com/

Looking For Ski In/Ski Out Property In Utah? Avoid Zillow.

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Local Park City, Utah, realtors are buzzing about cleaning up after Zillow. The multi-million dollar real estate listing site trades publicly and apparently doesn’t care where they get their info and whether it’s accurate. The battle for off-season home buying is on and with Utah home sales on the rise and Park City sitting on less inventory this spring, there’s no time to waste. “[Zillow] provides wrong data, or duplicate listings, to make it appear they are providing more information. Any normal business operating the way they do would quickly be out of business,” said Sean Matyja,
Summit Sotheby’s International Realty.


 

Zillow.com, Trulia.com, Realtor.com, Homes.com are all the same. They get their the data from realtors who choose to subscribe but apparently now those sites are selling ads to realtors and forcing them to pay for the leads generated; many boards are opting out. “I just heard from a client who got an email alert on a bank-owned home in Park Meadows. I called the original listing agent who was shown as the listing brokerage; he had sold it a couple years ago! Is Zillow now making up listings from old data to bump up their numbers?” asked Matyja.

He also says Utah is a “non-disclosure” state. Real estate prices are not public record here so tax records may not match sold information. “Zillow pulls public tax records to determine their Zestimate values. The tax records are simply assessed values Summit County uses to determine tax rates, they are not necessarily the sold prices. When I look at what Zillow often posts as their Zestimates, it’s a joke,” he added. I just checked my home on Zillow and it’s about $100k over its actual market value. I went to Realtor.com- the MLS search site for all realtors- and found a better estimate but wrong information (i.e. the square footage, number of rooms, etc).

If you want true details, sold values and market values of real estate in Park City you are going to have to find a realtor you trust. How do you meet them? You know how every server in an L.A. restaurant in an actor? Well, every server and ski instructor in Park City is a realtor. Just ask around. 

 

Park City Restaurants Close For Mud Season

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All three Park City resorts are closed but will reopen for summer operations after Memorial Day. It makes sense that some of your fave dining spots nearby also take the shoulder season off.

But if you do want to eat in Park City sooner rather than later make sure to call ahead before driving all the way up to Main Street just to find the ‘CLOSED’ sign out. The good news is that when they do reopen there will be plenty of two-for-one coupons available. Ask locals, they know who’s got the deals and pick up a Park Record newspaper for printed coupons.

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Closed Through May 6:

Blind Dog, Good Karma

 

Closed May 5-19:

High West Distillery, Mustang, Shabu,

 

Closed until the end of May:

350 Main, Reef’s, Flanagan’s, Wahso, Prime Steakhouse, Silver

 

Closed until the end of June:

The Farm, Talisker on Main

 

The summer season kicks into gear when Park City Mountain Resort opens May 24. Lounge on the plaza in the cool breeze, try the alpine slide, zipline or alpine coaster, lift-served mountain biking and hiking or even challenge the family to a round of mini-golf.

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Deer Valley Resort opens June 15 for lift-served hiking and mountain biking. Deck dining at Royal Street Café in Silver Lake Village is one of my favorite summer activities along with the outdoor concerts at Snowpark Lodge.

There are the free Wednesday-night concert series sponsored by Grand Valley Bank Community Concert Series starting June 19,  the Deer Valley Music Fest (ie Utah Symphony Outdoors) June 29, July 6, July 12-13, July 19-20 (Steve Martin and the Indigo Girls, relatively), August 2,3,9,10; and the St. Regis Big Stars, Bright Nights Outdoor Concert Series July 4, 15 (Los Lobos and Bruce Hornsby), August 4, 17 & 24 (Lyle Lovett and Jewel!), 31 (One Republic/Sara Bareilles).

 

When Canyons Resort opens June 7, lift-served mountain biking and hiking, the best zip lining in the state, catch and release trout fishing, pedal boating, and putting golf. Expect free, world-class concerts from the likes of JJ Grey & MOFRO, The English Beat and the Ben Miller Band that draw thousands of stoked visitors. July 20, 27, August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31.

 

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Keen Kids Darby Boot

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Rain, rain, don’t go away! Not only will you bring May flowers but you’ll provide a plethora of puddles for my 6-year-old to dance in. How can I deny her that as we wax from winter to spring and the Uggs go into hiding?

Most parents consider Keen for summer days at the waterpark or well-trodden trails through their back woods. But Keens have been my go-to shoe for back to school and beyond. With fun colors, durable materials, water-resistant construction, Keen’s (should-be) patented comfort, and lug sole, kids really don’t need anything else on their feet except socks.

My little fashionista wears skirts and dresses even in snow. The knee-high boots not only look great with her clothes but I don’t worry about cold, damp, smelly feet like I might in those traditional rubber rain boots. I can thank the KEEN.DRY waterproof membrane and moisture-wicking fabric lining for that. The plaid-print flannel collar adds a touch of flare and helps prevent chafing. Finally, the side zip lets her don them herself which means there’s one less thing to do on our race to the car in the morning.

Uggs are cool but hot and they’re not made for dancing in the rain. Sage’s Keens are. The Darby is on closeout all over the web. Grab a pair while you still can. $66.


Alta Breeds Skiers

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There are only three resorts left in the U.S. that ban snowboarders. Two are located in Utah. Deer Valley and Alta. Say hi to Mike. Mike used to be a “snowboader”. The 29-year-old with a PhD in physics moved from Toronto to Salt Lake City for the backcountry terrain and to chill for a winter while he figured out what the hell he was going to do with a physics degree.

Like most eastern Canadians, he grew up snowboarding and playing hockey. However, Mike quickly learned he wasn’t a fan of splitboarding in the backcountry. “It sucks,” he says. Fat, rockered, shaped skis on the other hand are making it easier than ever to experience big mountain terrain. So his Alta friend talked him into learning to ski. This year.

I met Mike on day 90 of his very first ski season. He told me he had never worn ski boots before November (2012). That day, I bore witness to what determination, athleticism, clinical thinking and time can create. In other words, Mike rips. Of course, as a ski instructor, I can find several areas to ‘tweak’ but as a regular Alta ski bum, I stood back and cheered as he followed me through some of my favorite shots in heavy spring crud.

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Mike has learned by watching videos, good skiers, and replicating what he sees. Not a single lesson from a “professional.” Okay, well he was taking mental notes behind me. 😉 But honestly, Mike skis better than most people who have been skiing all their lives. I can only imagine how he rides. When I first asked to tape him he said shyly that I should wait until next season “when he’s better in the bumps.” I told him next season he wouldn’t be a story. He reluctantly gave me those few turns for the camera.

I asked Mike on our last lift together, “So, if someone asked, ‘Are you a skier or are you a snowboarder’, what would you say?” He paused. “I’m a skier,” he said with confidence. Yeah. Alta has that effect on people.

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