Living, Romping & Writing in the Outdoors
Photo by Marc Guido, Firsttracks Online Good things come to those who wait is the phrase that comes to mind. The powder slashes and frenzied smiles on skiers’ faces today echoed that belief. While other resorts in Utah eeked out a bunny run or two for opening day this past week, Alta held off as usual until they could promise an […]
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(Photo by Travis Wise) Sundance Institute has officially released who’s coming to Park City this January 19-29. Organizers promise the Sundance Film Festival lineup will be a full slate of provocative and agenda-setting indie films in categories like U.S. Competition, World Competition and NEXT, as well as a slate of environmentally focused programming under the Festival’s New Climate program. “The films […]
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CNL Lifestyle Properties finally closed a deal with Och-Ziff Real Estate (OZRE) to sell off its 15 U.S. and Canada ski resorts, and Brighton Resort was part of the bundle. But the swap leaves Boyne Resorts still in charge of the day-to-day at the Big Cottonwood Canyon area so don’t expect to see a difference. Boyne has cared for Brighton since 1986 […]
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photo courtesy Whistler Blackcomb Resort Vail Resorts just got more “epic”. In its march for (ski) world domination, the ski industry giant today announced they are buying Whistler Blackcomb in British Columbia. They will pay $513 million cash and $543 million in stock when the deal closes this fall. When it’s all said and done this will be one of […]
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There are three things Deer Valley is famous for- grooming, turkey chili and carrot cake. If you ever wanted to bring a little bit of the “difference” home you can pop into the local Smith’s, Fresh Market or The Market at Park City to pick up DV’s signature mixes and marinades or… you can test your culinary hand with these […]
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