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IMAGINE YOUR LIFE HERE. Mayfl ower Lakeside is a master-planned lifestyle community located minutes from Park CIty adjacent to the new Deer Valley® East expansion slated for opening this winter with full operation planned for the 2025-26 ski season. Mayfl ower Lakeside is also immediately adjacent to the Jordanelle State Park and Marina, providing opportunities for sailing, powerboating, paddle and wakeboarding, with the Provo river providing unparalleled trout fi shing just downstream. Just 45 minutes from Salt Lake City airport, and 15 minutes from Park City’s historic Main Street and ski base, Mayfl ower also has current access to Deer Valley® skiing via the Jordanelle Gondola 3 minues away, and access to the 400 miles of area bike trails, multiple golf courses, equestrian facilities, and thousands of acres of camping, hiking and four-wheeling in the Uinta National Forest nearby. With the entertainment, dining and shopping in Park City, Mayfl ower Lakeside is a base camp like no other. Y O U R U LT I M AT E F O U R - S E A S O N M O U N TA I N B A S E C A M P IMAGINE YOUR LIFE HERE. Mayfl ower Lakeside is a master-planned lifestyle community located minutes from Park CIty adjacent to the new Deer Valley slated for opening this winter with full operation planned for the 2025-26 ski season. Mayfl ower Lakeside is also immediately adjacent to the Jordanelle State Park and Marina, providing opportunities for sailing, powerboating, paddle and wakeboarding, with the Provo river providing unparalleled trout fi shing just downstream. Just 45 minutes from Salt Lake City airport, and 15 minutes from Park City’s historic Main Street and ski skiing via the Jordanelle Gondola 3 minues away, and access to the 400 miles of area bike trails, multiple golf courses, equestrian facilities, and thousands of acres of camping, hiking and four-wheeling in the Uinta National Forest nearby. With the entertainment, dining and shopping in Park City, Mayfl ower Lakeside is a base camp like no other. Y O U R U LT I M AT E F O U R - S E A S O N M O U N TA I N B A S E C A M P IMAGINE YOUR LIFE HERE. Mayfl ower Lakeside is a master-planned lifestyle community located minutes from Park CIty adjacent to the new Deer Valley slated for opening this winter with full operation planned for the 2025-26 ski season. Mayfl ower Lakeside is also immediately adjacent to the Jordanelle State Park and Marina, providing opportunities for sailing, powerboating, paddle and wakeboarding, with the Provo river providing unparalleled trout fi shing just downstream. Just 45 minutes from Salt Lake City airport, and 15 minutes from Park City’s historic Main Street and ski skiing via the Jordanelle Gondola 3 minues away, and access to the 400 miles of area bike trails, multiple golf courses, equestrian facilities, and thousands of acres of camping, hiking and four-wheeling in the Uinta National Forest nearby. Y O U R U LT I M AT E F O U R - S E A S O N M O U N TA I N B A S E C A M P THREE, FOUR & FIVE BEDROOM T O W N H O M E S & C O N D O M I N I U M S AVA I L A B L E ©2024 Engel & Völkers. All rights reserved. Each brokerage independently owned and operated. Engel & Völkers and its independent License Partners are Equal Opportunity Employers and fully support the principals of the Fair Housing Act. All information provided is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verifi ed. All renderings are conceptual only and subject to change. Amenities shown in renderings are proposed. The developer reserves the right to make any modifi cations and changes as deemed necessary. Dimensions, sizes, specifi cations, furnishings, layouts, and materials are approximate only and subject to change without notice. Window sizes, layouts, confi gurations and ceiling heights may vary from home to home. Exclusive Listing Advisor MARK SLETTEN Real Estate Advisor JOHN WALKER Real Estate Advisor STEPHNIE GYLLENSKOG Model Open Daily 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Call 435-640-4483 [email protected] lakesideatmayflower.com ENGEL & VÖLKERS PARK CITY
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What’s Inside 20 Welcome Editor’s Note About the Cover Meet the Team Visitor’s Guidepost 36 Summer Calendar Your guide to Park City fun, all summer long 40 Inspire Burns Cowboy Shop Summit Land Conservancy Madsnacks Produce 52 HighStyle Profiles Climber Julia Salmi Firefighter Scott Greenwood 26 The Reinventions of Park City Innovative, local businesses Photographer Willie Holdman
This material is based upon information that we consider reliable, but because it has been supplied by third parties, we cannot represent that it is accurate or complete, including price, or withdrawal without notice; square footage is an estimate only. ©MMXXIV Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Sotheby’s International Realty® is a licensed trademark to Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates, Inc. An Equal Opportunity Company. Each Office Is Independently Owned And Operated. Copyright© Summit Sotheby’s International Realty 2024. 7948 RED TAIL COURT PARK CIT Y, UTAH | THECROWNCHALET.COM This exquisitely renovated Bald Eagle home offers jaw-dropping views of Bald Mountain and the Jordanelle Reservoir, with the ability to ski from your door to 14 Deer Valley® lifts. 6 BD | 9 BA | 10,870 SF | 0.65 AC | Offered at $24,500,000 INTRODUCING ABBI MARTZ | BILL LIGETY 435.659.0611 | 435.647.670 0 martzligety.com PHOTO CREDIT: GABRIELLA SANTOS PHOTOGRAPHY DE E R VA L L E Y ®
What’s Inside 56 MountainStyle Living Relévant Galleries Old Town: Park City’s heart and soul The Reinvented Spaces of Old Town Canyons Village: Family farm to family fun Canyons Village Management Association Deer Valley: Expanded excellence 88 Dine InStyle Palomino Your guide to dining in our small, foodie-friendly city 98 Nightlife Sticky Wicket 101 EXCLUSIVE—PCStyle Catalogue® Boutiques, Galleries, Jewels and Interiors of Park City 80 Basecamp Things to do (and things to eat) in Park City Park City Hummingbird Hospital Park City Sailing Association PCStyle Catalogue™ When you need a break from the endless outdoor adventure found in Park City, come explore and support the area’s wonderful galleries and boutiques. Park City is home to local and international art and endless interior shops, jewelry stores and boutiques. You can either swing by in-person or hop online to see the full collection. It doesn’t matter if you’re searching for that perfect piece of jewelry, an Italian leather jacket or home decor — Park City has you covered. To see some of the area’s best galleries and boutiques, review the following ads or flip back through the magazine to the ads found on the page numbers listed on the right. Home + Interiors Adib’s Black Dog Builders (page 68–69) Cottage Industry (page 51) Diamond Spas (page 21) Elume Distinctive Lighting Garret Cord Werner Architects & Interior Designers (page 60-61) Fine Art Photography by David Winegar (page 100) Peak Art & Frame (page 35) Powder Watts (page 15) Stormy Sparlin Studios (page 67) Wasatch Lighting Galleries + Jewelry Baranof Jewelers Coeur d’Alene Art Auction (page 23) Pearls by Shari (back cover) Relévant Galleries (page 13) Roberto Coin Thomas Anthony Gallery (page 7) Willie Holdman Photographs (page 10) Boutiques + Beauty Align Spa (page 79) Alpaca International Grace Clothiers (page 9) JANS (page 5) JW Bennett Norsk Serenity Spa by Westgate (page 75) Silver Star Ski & Sport Sitka Fur Gallery Wellness and Esthetics (page 4, 8) White Pines (page 25) ONLINE CATALOGUE Park-CityStyle.com SUMMER • FALL 2024 101 ZENZEE creates beautiful garments inspired by the space between relaxation and refinement, comfort and effortless style. Our new collections feature the softest cashmere, embellished details, handwork, and statement imagery. Shop online at: ShopZenzee.com By appointment in Park City or visit our Salt Lake City Store / 156 e 900 s / Maven District
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20 Park-CityStyle.com SUMMER • FALL 2024 Founder / Publisher Jeffrey C. Bush Founder / CFO Jill McGlashon Creative Director Kristal Franklin Editorial Director Evie Carrick Social Media Heather Jarvis Advertising Sales Michael Heil Kasidy Baker Writers Ashley Brown Evie Carrick Michael Heil Meredith Kluever Steve Phillips Ted Scheffler Natalie Taylor Brooke Constance White Leigh Wilson Photographers Deborah DeKoff Gillian Hunter Julie Shipman J.C. Bush Creative Media, LLC P.O. Box 684 • Wilson, WY 83014 (307) 699-5190 email: [email protected] JCBush.com • PC-StyleMag.com Award-Winning Publisher Certificates of Excellence Western Publications Association Maggie Awards Best Overall Visitor’s Guide Best New Consumer Publication Best Table of Contents Printed by Hudson Printing Company Salt Lake City, Utah Copyright© 2024. No part of this publication may be reproduced without the written consent of the publisher. ® Explore, share and connect with Park-CityStyle.com Burns Cowboy Shop on Main Street is worth walking into, just for the experience. Not only are their products authentic and beautiful, but it is obvious that they have pride in their work and a long-standing history of excellence. During our photoshoot, 6th-generation owner Braydan Shaw told me stories about his family and the long list of famous people who have worn Burns hats over the years, John Wayne included. It was a pleasure working with Braydan and his staff and I love their focus on making quality products locally. — See more of Julie’s work at JulieShipman.com EDITOR’S NOTE About the Cover The Phoenix Rising from the ashes is the Park City way I have been thinking about reinvention a lot. Of course, the obvious reason is that I’ve been putting together this magazine, which is built around the concept. But it also has something to do with the fact that I’m writing this during spring, a time when everything feels in flux and hope hangs in the air, and am adjusting to a new era where “Mama” is my primary name and role. Change is inevitable. It’s a statement that’s cliche and overused, but oh so true. And when change is afoot, people react in funny ways. They either cling to what was, bail out completely or dive in and flow with it. Just consider modern-day Park City. There are those who are constantly reminiscing about what was; those who bailed out and moved on long ago; and those who are enjoying the ride. The latter, as you might guess, are who we are featuring in this magazine — the change-makers who are working to use this moment in time to reinvent themselves, their businesses, this city and this landscape. It isn’t easy and it’s definitely scary, but if you look into Park City’s past it’s been done many times before. Just think back to the fire of 1898, which burned 200 of the town’s 350 structures and dramatically affected the lives of Park City’s almost 8,000 residents, including 500 people who lost their homes. Or the Panic of 1907, when Park City faced not only a nationwide recession, but also a series of mining accidents — including caveins and flooded tunnels. Or the stock market crash in 1929 that dropped Silver King Mine stock from $12.87 to $6.50 in a single year. Many people moved away or griped about the “good ol’ days” then, too. Others stuck it out, witnessing the reinvention of a mining town into a ski town — a shift that started with Alf Engen’s ski jump world record in 1931 and was solidified by the first Winter Carnival five years later. You can bet that those who stuck it out are glad they did. Fast forward to today, a time when Park City’s population is growing, prices are rising and traffic is increasing. Many are nostalgic for what was. Many are bailing out and moving away. But some are using this moment for reinvention — to start a business that meets the current needs of Park City, to play a role in protecting the area’s open space or to capture the Utah landscape. Sticking it out, pivoting and remaking is the Park City way, after all. I hope you enjoy this issue of PCStyle and are inspired to solidify your own role in the ongoing reinvention of Park City. — Evie ® Summer • Fall 2024 The Mountain Town Lifestyle of Park City The REINVENTIONS of PARK CITY Spirit of the West BURNS COWBOY SHOP Elevating the Art Scene RELÉVANT GALLERIES
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22 Park-CityStyle.com SUMMER • FALL 2024 JEFF BUSH — Founder / Publisher Jeff cofounded his advertising and publishing company nearly three decades ago in Telluride, Colorado while following his dream to live, work and play in a mountain resort town. Skiing and mountain biking are his playtime passions along with exploring the desert country of the Southwest with his wife, Jill. JILL MCGLASHON — Founder / CFO Jill’s adventurous and entrepreneurial spirit has helped her navigate over three decades of building successful businesses in the mountain resort towns of Telluride, Jackson Hole, Park City, Snowbird and Sun Valley. Jill shares her passion for the outdoors, skiing, mountain biking, hiking and adventure travel with her husband, family, and friends whenever possible. KRISTAL FRANKLIN — Creative Director Kristal studied graphic design in Arizona before founding Kristal Graphics in 2004. Kristal has been an integral part of J.C. Bush Creative Media for more than 25 years. When she isn’t making words and images harmonize on a page, Kristal and her husband, Jon, love traveling, golfing and camping with their pups, Sophie and Ruby. EVIE CARRICK — Editorial Director Evie is a writer and editor who’s skied out of a camper van in the Japanese Alps, overcome dengue fever in Indonesia, lived in a tent in Martinique and studied yoga in India — but she keeps coming back to the American West. Evie studied journalism at the University of Denver and publishing at New York University. She loves skiing, trail running and traveling with her family. HEATHER JARVIS — Social Media Heather fell in love with mountain-town living after moving west in 2010. She studied journalism and spent 15 years as a writer, editor and digital content manager in newsrooms before going freelance. Heather spends her free time mountain biking, snowboarding, hiking, seeing live music, traveling and scuba diving in Utila, Honduras, an island her family considers their second home. MICHAEL HEIL — Advertising Sales / Writer Michael is an irreparable optimist, fueled mostly by Jesus and on occasion, copious amounts of caffeine. He loves people (even grumpy ones) and is delighted when he is able to make someone’s day just a little bit brighter. He is always up for an outdoor adventure and loves getting to know people, hearing about their goals and aspirations, and collaborating on magical marketing madness. KASIDY BAKER — Advertising Sales Kasidy grew up in Utah but worked all over the country as a teacher and gymnastics coach, while continuing her education in social work. Upon returning to Utah, Kasidy founded a caretaking business and a music event company. After 15 years of success, she joined the PCStyle team. Kasidy is an avid rockhound — seeking out hidden stashes of geodes, gemstones and fossils. ASHLEY BROWN — Writer Ashley is a Utah native. Wilderness conservation is a key component to her writing and recreational interests. To fuel her stories and to find inspiration, she climbs rocks and mountains, snowboards and splitboards, takes journeys into the quiet wilderness and practices a yogic lifestyle to help her integrate into our human-constructed society. DEBORAH DEKOFF — Photographer Parkite and Renaissance girl with a flair, Deb is an artistic portrait artist who creates award-winning images for people and publications across the country. This self-proclaimed fashionista is a former model, licensed cosmetologist and art teacher who believes in following passion with fervor. She loves to travel the world with her intrepid husband. GILLIAN HUNTER — Photographer Creating images with spirit, depth and soulful resonance is the goal of this nationally acclaimed photographer. Gillian describes her work as soultography — seeking to tell the story of what’s at the heart of her subject. Growing up on the slopes of Park City, her heart truly belongs to Utah. When she’s not creating, she’s skiing, practicing yoga, riding horses, or hiking with her hubby, Brad, and doggie, Aria. MEREDITH KLUEVER — Writer Meredith is a transplant from the suburbs of Chicago. She grew up skiing in the West and decided to make Park City home in 2014 after graduating with a degree in creative writing from Miami University. Meredith has written for national corporations, startups, and almost everything in between on topics that range from technology and logistics to food and dining. As a lifelong skier, she was surprised to fall in love with mountain-town summers. STEVE PHILLIPS — Writer Steve has lived in the Park City area since the 1980s. He worked for the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources for 30 years as a public relations officer. Since retiring, he’s worked as a freelance writer and actor. He’s an avid mountain and road biker, runner, kayaker and hot air balloon pilot. TED SCHEFFLER — Writer Originally trained as an anthropologist, Ted is a seasoned food, wine and travel writer based in Utah. Prior to moving to Utah, Ted lived on four different continents. Yes, it’s a cliché, but Paris is his favorite city. He enjoys cooking, traveling, skiing and music, spending an inordinate amount of time tending to his ever-growing herd of guitars, amplifiers and vinyl. JULIE SHIPMAN — Photographer Julie grew up in SLC, but now splits her time between Baja and Utah. As an internationally recognized photographer, she has covered many sporting events from the Tour de France to World Cup Skiing. She currently focuses on portraits and travel and lifestyle work. Julie raised three boys in Utah and now spends many months traveling for fun and work or sailing with her husband, Bo — always with cameras nearby! NATALIE TAYLOR — Writer Natalie is a regular contributor to PCStyle Magazine and the author of the poetry chapbook “Eden’s Edge.” A freelance writer for nearly three decades, she’s met some of the most talented, creative and interesting people in the state. An all-around adventurer, she loves soaking in natural hot springs, teaching yoga, exploring the mountains and deserts in her backyard, writing poetry and growing heirloom tomatoes. BROOKE CONSTANCE WHITE — Writer Originally from coastal Rhode Island, Brooke and her husband moved to Utah in search of adventure and mountains. Writing, food and travel are her biggest passions, and if she can combine the three, even better! She also enjoys reading, hiking, cross-country skiing and brewery-hopping in her spare time. LEIGH WILSON — Writer Leigh is a Midwest transplant who moved to Park City in 2020. She is a freelance writer and private concierge and has authored guidebooks for Arizona and Utah. She also shares travel tips and dining recommendations at CampfiresAndConcierges.com. Contributors MEET THE TEAM
Coeur d’Alene Art Auction Fine Western & American Art Howard Terpning (b. 1927), Lady of the House (detail), oil on canvas, 30 × 40 inches, Estimate: $500,000 – 750,000 The 2024 Coeur d’Alene Art Auction will be held July 27 in Reno, Nevada at the Grand Sierra Resort. View works featured in the 2024 Auction and purchase Auction Catalogs & Event Tickets on our website. Visit our website at cdaartauction.com 208-772-9009 • [email protected]
VISITOR’S GUIDEPOST Celebrating Summer — Park City Style Welcome to summer in the mountains PARK CITY FACTS & STATISTICS Park City founded: 1869 Park City incorporated: 1884 Park City 2021 population: 8,457 Park City elevation: 7,000 feet County: Summit Mountain range: Wasatch Highest peak: Mount Nebo PARK CITY MOUNTAIN No. of ski runs: 330 No. of chairlifts: 40 Skiable terrain: 7,300 Base elevation: 6,800 Peak elevation: 10,026 Year opened: 1963 as Treasure Mountain Owner: Vail Resorts Multi-resort pass partnership: Epic Pass DEER VALLEY RESORT No. of ski runs: 103 No. of chairlifts: 21 Skiable terrain: 2,026 Base elevation: 6,570 Peak elevation: 9,570 Year opened: 1981 Owner: Alterra Mountain Company Multi-resort pass partnership: Ikon Pass WEATHER (IN FAHRENHEIT) Spring average high/low: 54/28 Summer average high/low: 79/46 Fall average high/low: 58/30 Winter average high/low: 35/14 Record high: 96.5 (recorded in July) Record low: 6 (recorded in January) USEFUL PHONE NUMBERS Emergency: 911 Park City Hospital: (435) 658-7000 Police: (435) 615-5500 Road conditions: (866) 511-UTAH Central reservations: (800) 453-1360 Park City Mountain: (435) 649-8111 Deer Valley Resort: (435) 649-1000 Salt Lake City Airport (SLC): (801) 575-2400 Park City Transit: (435) 615-5301 Park City Chamber of Commerce: (435) 649-6100 24 Park-CityStyle.com SUMMER • FALL 2024
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THE REINVENTIONS of PARK CITY From mining town to ski destination to land stewardship mecca Written by Ashley Brown
Park-CityStyle.com SUMMER • FALL 2024 27 When soldiers stationed in the Salt Lake area traveled over Big Cottonwood Canyon and found silver in 1868, they were by no means the first people to discover the land that makes up modern-day Park City. However, the silver enticed prospectors and by 1870 there were over 150 permanent residents. By the time Park City was incorporated in 1884, there existed a culture that contrasted with other Utah settlements. There were over 20 saloons, a handful of unofficial brothels and numerous mines, including Ontario, Crescent, Anchor and Mayflower. The city had telephone service and a local newspaper, The Park Record, which was established in 1880 and holds claim to the oldest continuously published paper in Utah. By 1889, Park City was a flourishing community of over 5,000 residents. The population growth was centered around mining, which attracted people from diverse regions, cultures and religions. Thanks to its population of practicing Buddhists, Catholics, Jews and Protestants it was literally the most religiously diverse place in the state. Early Park City was a place of hard work, strong community (albeit often segregated) and entertainment. When the devastating fire of 1898 ignited on June 19, it consumed roughly 120 businesses, leaving only a quarter I f the state of Utah could have an unruly child, Park City would be it. Blame it on the mountain air or high altitude, but Park City’s character remains unique, its residents diverse, and its culture idealistic, ingenious and a tad bit wild. Collinadobestock.com©
28 Park-CityStyle.com SUMMER • FALL 2024 of Main Street’s buildings standing. The city’s residents banded together, rebuilding the city with vigor. While mining remained the main economical driver, by the 1920s there was an inkling that the 12 feet of annual snow could draw tourists and provide another source of income. When Alf Engen set the world record for ski jumping at Ecker Hill in 1931, his 247- foot acrobatic feat opened a metaphysical door for Park City to become a place that breeds skiers. Some 75 years after Alf’s historic jump, ski racer Ted Ligety broke another ski record by becoming the first Park City athlete to win Olympic gold. The transition from mining to cultivating world-class Olympians was both rocky and inventive. The first Winter Carnival was in 1936 and featured newly cut ski runs in today’s Deer Valley. Spectators drove a harrowing four hours on the “ski train” from Salt Lake. By 1946, the first lift was installed at present-day Deer Valley, and a few years later, mineral prices plunged and all mines shut down. Within two years of the closing of the mines, the town population dwindled to 1,150 residents. The future of Park City looked bleak. And yet, the remaining residents did not give up hope. Maybe they remembered the great fire of 1898 and how the town rose from the ashes. Maybe they had fallen in love with the mountains. Help came in 1963 when Park City qualified for a $1.25 million federal loan. They used the money to outfit Treasure Mountain (now Park City Mountain) with the longest gondola in North America, a double-chair and two J-bars. And with that, Park City started its journey as a ski destination. An influx of art came along with the city’s new focus on tourism. In 1970, the Park City Art Festival (now the Kimball Arts Festival) laid the foundation for today’s artistic landscape, including creators like Willie Holdman, a photographer who captures the mystic of wild places, and Relévant Galleries, which cultivates long-term relationships with artists. However, it was the launch of the US Film and Video Festival “The future of Park City looked bleak. And yet, the remaining residents did not give up hope.” THE REINVENTIONS OF PARK CITY (now Sundance Film Festival) in 1981 that made Park City a true art destination. Forty years later, the 2022 Park City Song Summit altered the music landscape by unveiling entertainers as people and carving out space for conversation. The art scene isn’t Park City’s only constantly evolving component. The hosting of the 2002 Winter Olympics pushed the city to incorporate winter sports infrastructure and made Park City a training ground for Olympians worldwide, thanks to facilities like the Utah Olympic Park. Park City is home to the largest ski resort in North America, Park City Mountain, which features an astounding 7,300 acres of terrain, and the iconic Deer Valley Resort, which is in the process of doubling their skiable terrain. Despite its astounding artistic and athletic accomplishments, Park City’s crown jewel is the land beneath it. Organizations like the Summit Land Conservancy ensure that open spaces are protected, and businesses like Madsnacks Produce make a point to cultivate the land while growing food that feeds the local population. Park City is a city that never stops reinventing itself — igniting diversity, art, creativity and environmental justice along the way. n Remains of City Hall, Marsac Mill in background. Park City, Utah, 1898. Evan Sloyka/shutterstock.com© Park City Historical Society & Museum©
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30 Park-CityStyle.com SUMMER • FALL 2024 The Park City Difference Local businesses work to make life better for Parkites and visitors Written by Brooke Constance White Catch a Ride With a Local Via The Park City App After being ghosted by several Uber drivers when he needed a ride to the airport, Zachary Bretz decided that the community needed a more reliable rideshare solution. Fast forward to today, when he’s got The Park City App up and running, providing Parkites and visitors with a reliable and easy way to catch a ride. The app currently has an almostperfect 4.8 rating on the Apple App Store and works with 14 local drivers who know the area and can provide rides around Park City and into the surrounding areas. The Park City App’s pricing model was designed so that drivers are well paid and don’t rely on tips, while keeping the services priced competitively with other rideshare offerings like Uber. To ride, download the app at apps.apple.com/us/app/ the-park-city-app. Some Park City businesses are doing such standout work — including making it easy to go plastic-free and hosting weekly community-building events — that we wanted to give them a shoutout in our magazine. fulFILLed Lifestyle Co. Makes Going Plastic-Free Attainable It’s easy to say you want to produce less waste, but harder to make that goal a reality. Thankfully, businesses like fulFILLed Lifestyle Co. are stepping in to help consumers go plastic-free and reuse what they have. The company boasts zero-waste refill stations for household and beauty products like soap, laundry detergent, shampoo and dishwasher powder, so consumers don’t have to buy more plastic bottles. They also sell a thoughtful collection of ethically sourced home goods. In late 2023, fulFILLed Lifestyle Co. won a sustainable tourism grant from the Park City Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau for a project aimed at getting lodging facilities to use refillable products. To that end, the company recently signed their first lodging partner, Abode Park City, a local vacation management and property rental company. From their work with local lodgers to their zero-waste brick-and-mortar refillery in Kimball Junction, fulFILLed Lifestyle Co. owners Kimberly Flores and Paige Garrity are dedicated to helping Parkites and visitors alleviate the overwhelm of going plasticfree and avoiding toxins. For a list of products and resources on sustainable living, visit fulfilledlifestyleco.com. The Beau Collective Helps People Build Muscle and Connection The best fitness spaces are more than just a place to workout, they provide community for people in every season and walk of life. And when it comes to building community and welcoming everyone, The Beau Collective is a Park City standout. The HIIT-focused fitness studio is located in the Park City outlets and is run by Whitney White Kozlowski, a lifelong athlete. Whitney and her team have worked hard to create a space where both wellness and connection are fostered. In addition to welcoming people looking for a group workout, The Beau Collective’s lounge area has become a gathering place for the fitness community and an event space for fundraisers, workshops and happy hours. For more, visit thebeaucollective.com. Drink and Play With the Offset Bier Crew Offset Bier may be focused on brewing and selling beer, but the brewery also wants to build community and get folks outside — and let’s be honest, cold beer and outdoor activities really do go hand in hand. During the summer, Offset Bier runs Thursday night mountain bike rides that leave from White Pine Touring at 6 p.m. Those who show up are split into three ability-based groups so riders don’t have to worry about keeping up or waiting too long. Afterward, Offset Bier hosts riders at the brewery. They also run an all-abilities running club that leaves from the brewery every Wednesday at 6 p.m. For more information, visit offsetbier.com. THE REINVENTIONS OF PARK CITY
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32 Park-CityStyle.com SUMMER • FALL 2024 A NATURAL LOVE AFFAIR Landscape photographer Willie Holdman walks a road less traveled to capture intimate beauty Written by Natalie Taylor | Photos courtesy Willie Holdman I t’s hot, Death Valley hot, and Willie Holdman’s job is to lug his father’s photography equipment through the desert, exploring areas no one has heard of for a National Geographic assignment. Willie is 6 and sweat is dripping down his spine as he follows his father’s footsteps in the sand. THE REINVENTIONS OF PARK CITY
Park-CityStyle.com SUMMER • FALL 2024 33 “My dad, Floyd, was a big influence in natural world photography,” says Willie. “I remember carrying a tripod bigger than me in the Escalante area before it was a natural monument.” Floyd had assignments from a variety of magazines, including World and National Geographic Traveler, and Willie tagged along, soaking up knowledge. “I learned how to see what he saw, how to compose a photograph,” Willie says. He also learned his father’s work ethic. “My dad used to say, ‘The pain will go away but the photo will last forever,’” says Willie. “It’s not easy lugging 70 pounds of camera gear backpacking for seven days, but the pain does subside while the images captured are immortalized.” Willie’s childhood was spent waking up in the dark and hiking up mountains to catch the sunrise, then hiking down in the dark after getting the sunset shot. He grew up in Utah County and was one of eight children. For fun, the family camped, hiked and floated rivers: the Green, Colorado and Dolores. Today, Willie works with Western River Expeditions and offers photography workshops on river trips. “It’s a great way to cover a lot of terrain in a short time,” he says. Willie earned his bachelor of fine arts with an emphasis in photography from Brigham Young University. To pay for his education, he did what he could: commercial and advertising work, stock photos, weddings and portraits. His landscape photos graced the halls of hospitals and corporate buildings. He even did calendars for the state. Although freelance photography paid the bills, he was hungry for more. “I wanted to express myself in a personal way,” he says. So, he followed his heart and the landscapes that captivated him.
34 Park-CityStyle.com SUMMER • FALL 2024 “My true love was always nature,” he says. “I photograph what moves my soul.” He published three large format books, “Timpanogos: A Visual Journey,” “Utah Mountains to Deserts,” and “Utah, a Sanctuary.” All three books feature majestic peaks and the breathtaking beauty of Utah. Willie’s photos were also featured at the Salt Lake City International Airport and Sundance Mountain Resort. “Robert Redford walked by one and said, ‘This is a great shot,’” says Willie. “It was a photo of his property, so he purchased 10 for his kids.” Following his success, Willie reinvented his career again. “I transitioned from publishing to fine art,” he says. His trips to remote areas in the Himalayas, Patagonia, the Canadian Rockies and the Wind River Range in Wyoming resulted in spectacular moments. “My real love is the backcountry,” he says. “I don’t like to hike on trails. … Trails are to follow others and to see what they see. I want a fresh canvas.” Willie finds himself constantly inspired by the wild landscape of Utah. He moved to Heber from Orem 20 years ago and has made it his mission to explore every nook of Mount Timpanogos. “I’ve been up every canyon and skied every ridgeline,” he says. “It’s a constant inspiration.” And it’s something he wants to protect. Willie has been active in preserving canyons and mountains and keeping wild places wild. Twelve years ago, he opened a gallery on Main Street in Park City with the hope that seeing these pristine places will inspire others to do what they can to care for the earth. Although Willie has forged his own path, in some ways, he’s still following his father’s footsteps. He takes his four children on his adventures and instills in them a love of nature and an appreciation for wild places. n “My true love was always nature. I photograph what moves my soul.” — WILLIE HOLDMAN
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36 Park-CityStyle.com SUMMER • FALL 2024 SUMMER CALENDAR WHAT’S ON Your guide to Park City fun, all summer long Written by Leigh Wilson NAC Barn Party June 1 discovernac.org/events/barn-party Kick off summer at this annual fundraiser at the National Ability Center Ranch and Equestrian Center. This family-friendly event includes dinner, live music, a saloon, a mechanical bull, an auction and more! Park City Trail Series June 1, July 13, August 3 pctrailseries.com Returning for another season, this trail series features three races of increasing length. With a 5K in June, a 10K in July and a half marathon in August, it’s the perfect way to challenge yourself this summer. Park Silly Sunday Market June 2–September 22 (none in August) parksillysundaymarket.com The Park Silly Sunday Market is the best place to end your weekend. Throughout June, July and September, thousands of people will converge on lower Main Street for live music, drinks, food and shopping from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Latino Arts Festival June 14–16 pcscarts.org/latino-arts-festival Celebrate Latin cultures with arts, crafts, poetry, music, film, food and dance. Sponsored by the Arts Council of Park City and Summit County, this free, three-day event takes place at Canyons Village. Your Barn Door Is Open June 15 parkcity.org/departments/mcpolin-farm/ seasonal-events Hosted by Friends of the Farm, this evening event offers dancing, food, music and socializing at the McPolin Farm. The organization also offers tours of the barn one Saturday each month from July to September. Savor the Summit June 22 parkcityrestaurants.com/savor-the-summit Park City’s biggest and best dinner party is back for another year! This Park City Area Restaurant Association event features over a dozen participating restaurants, each with a prix fixe menu. Forum Fest July 3–6 forumfest.com Another event coming to Canyons Village at Park City Mountain is Forum Fest. Celebrate the Fourth of July at this free, three-day event with live music, food, drinks, family activities, art, a drone show, and hopefully, fireworks. Oakley Rodeo July 3–6 oakleycity.com/rodeo For almost 90 years, the Oakley Rodeo has kept the Western spirit alive over the Fourth of July weekend. The rodeo sells out every year, so if you get a chance to go, dig out your cowboy boots and hat! Deer Valley Summer Concerts July 5–August 29 deervalley.com This year’s lineup kicks off with Patriotic Pops by the Utah Symphony on July 5, with additional evenings featuring artists like Ziggy Marley, Jason Isbell and Gregory Alan Isakov. Courtesy Park Silly Sunday Market© Courtesy Blue sky Resort© Courtesy Deer Valley Resort©
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38 Park-CityStyle.com SUMMER • FALL 2024 Park City Institute Summer Concerts July 9–August 24 parkcityinstitute.org/bsbn Canyons Village at Park City Mountain will once again host this popular concert series. With free parking and cabriolet access, this event is affordable and easy to get to. Hops on the Hill Tuesdays, July 16–August 20 steinlodge.com/hops-on-the-hill Each week features live music and local craft brewers with food pairings on the Flagstaff Deck at Stein Eriksen Lodge. Reservations are recommended, and the event is for guests 21 and over only. Kimball Arts Festival August 2–4 kimballartsfestival.org Now in its 55th year, this annual event brings around 200 artists to Main Street, with live music from Mountain Town Music, plus food trucks and tasting tents. Friday night is locals’ night and admission is free with advance registration. Park City Song Summit August 15–17 parkcitysongsummit.com This three-day music and wellness event features intimate conversations and musical performances at venues throughout Park City, including Main Street and Canyons Village at Park City Mountain. NAC Summit Challenge August 24 summitchallenge100.org This bike race is a fundraiser for the NAC. Riders can choose to ride various distances, between 16 and 100 miles, followed by an after-party at the event village. Miners Day September 2 parkcityminersday.org Celebrate Labor Day the Park City way, with Miners Day celebrations. In addition to the parade, the Running of the Balls is a huge event, with funds raised for local nonprofits. Mountain Beer Festival at Deer Valley September 14–15 deervalley.com The last Deer Valley summer event brings over a dozen Utah breweries to Silver Lake Village for a weekend of live music and family-friendly activities. Tickets include a chairlift ride from Snow Park Lodge to Silver Lake Village. Park City Wine Fest October 3–5 parkcitywinefest.com Welcome the fall season with over 100 wineries from around the world. The threeday event includes paired lunches, dinners and outdoor adventures, as well as wine tastings throughout Park City. Scarecrow Festival October 5 parkcity.org/departments/mcpolin-farm/ seasonal-events Celebrate fall at McPolin Barn. The farm provides the straw stuffing, while participants provide scarecrow accessories. Entries are placed along the bike path near the barn. Park City Dine About October parkcityrestaurants.com The annual Park City Dine About returns with prix fixe lunch and dinner menus at dozens of local restaurants. The multicourse meals are offered at thee price points, making some of Park City’s best food more affordable. Park City Shot Ski October 12 parkcitysunriserotary.org Join over 1,600 revelers as Park City tries to maintain the title for the longest shot ski over Breckenridge. Sponsored by High West Distillery and the Park City Sunrise Rotary, this event sells out every year! n Courtesy Visit Park City© Courtesy Canyons Village Management Association© Courtesy Visit Park City©
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40 Park-CityStyle.com SUMMER • FALL 2024 SPIRIT OF THE WEST Braydan Shaw and Burns Cowboy Shop share a lineage of grit and tenacity Written by Ashley Brown | Photos by Julie Shipman Stepping into Burns Cowboy Shop is like entering into a legendary time capsule, brimming with Western heirlooms. The store’s leather boots, felt hats, silver pieces and saddles embody the durability and rugged beauty of the Western frontier and tell the tale of the Burns family, a lineage build on grit, adaptability and tenacity. Established in 1876, Burns is the oldest, same-family-owned cowboy shop in the world, with two Park City locations (Main Street and Canyons Village) and a workshop in Salina. INSPIRE
42 Park-CityStyle.com SUMMER • FALL 2024 “People resonate with our story because our story really is what we sell. It’s the spirit of the West; leaving your current station and seeking a better life.” — BRAYDAN SHAW As Braydan Shaw, the sixthgeneration owner and president of the Burns company, explains the company’s origins, it sounds almost mythical. “It starts with Miles Lamonie Burns,” he says. “His father left his mother [who was pregnant with Miles] to go back to Illinois. She decided to continue West with the pioneers. Our founder was born in a wagon in December 1846. Then, ended up in Utah in 1847.” A single mother choosing to raise her son in the rugged desert provides a peek into the soul of Burns. By age 13, Miles was working as a cowboy and saving his money to make his entrepreneurial dream a reality. “In 1876, he opened his harness and blacksmith shop in Loa, Utah,” Braydan says. One of the first Burns customers was none other than the infamous outlaw Butch Cassidy, who would stash items for Miles to repair under a tree in the cover of night. “That’s our origin story, that era in Utah. Miles was a young pioneer striking out on his own, trying to find his place in the world — and he found it in leatherworking,” Braydan explains. When Miles’ son, Vivian, took ownership of Burns, he saw more opportunity in Salina and physically relocated the entire operation. “Viv was creative in that entrepreneurial spirit. He jacked up the building, put it on logs, and spent all summer pulling it with a horse team over the mountains to where the shop is today.” The next major pivot was done by Braydan’s grandmother, Donna. Donna found a niche that allowed the saddle shop to continue thriving in the new era of transportation. “The automobile industry could have put us out of business,” Braydan says. “My grandmother invented the automobile seat covers. That was our biggest industry from the ’70s to the mid ’90s.” Things shifted once again under Braydan’s mother, Danna. “My mother had a huge impact on where we are today. She took over the retail side of the business when she was 28 years old,” Braydan says. Under Danna’s direction, Burns went from a local shop selling moccasins, boots and animal traps to a renowned destination for high-quality Western wear. “That took us from a small, really niche regional brand to where
Park-CityStyle.com SUMMER • FALL 2024 43 we are today,” Braydan says admiringly. “We have had a lot of really strong women leaders. From our founder’s mother to my grandmother and my mother.” Today, under Braydan’s direction, Burns has evolved to embody Western heritage with wearable heirloom art. “My generation has brought back the passion for traditional craft and established Burns as a leader in that area — on the product side and also on the maker and education side.” Every Burns item, from the leather boots and custom saddles to felt hats and silver wearables, are made by craftspeople who rely on decades- or centuries-old methods. “A lot of the technique for saddlemaking, hatmaking and silversmithing is the same as it was in the late 1800s,” Braydan says. This dedication to authenticity is the foundation and driving force behind Burns’ success. “People resonate with our story because our story really is what we sell. It’s the spirit of the West; leaving your current station and seeking a better life,” Braydan explains, noting they’re working to pass the craft onto the next generation of creators. At their historic headquarters in Salina, he says, “We created a campus environment where we teach young ranch kids the craft. From silversmithing to bootmaking to saddlemaking and hatmaking — they create these beautiful, heirloom-quality products that embody the spirit of the West.” The workshop in Salina, where the Burns products are made, proudly employ local kids who get their start as paid interns. “The most important part of our story is the culture that we have within Burns,” Braydan says, noting that the brand’s longevity and success are the result of being adaptable. “A big part of our culture is being open to new ideas and pivoting.” n
44 Park-CityStyle.com SUMMER • FALL 2024 INSPIRE Keeping Utah Wild & Free Summit Land Conservancy works with owners to keep land open and undeveloped Written by Ashley Brown | Photo by Gillian Hunter unless otherwise noted These treasured open spaces are part of the 13,000 acres of land preserved by the Summit Land Conservancy, one of two organizations in Utah that is certified by the Land Trust Accreditation Commission. The Summit Land Conservancy works with willing landowners — including private, city, county, state and federal — to create easements that preserve open spaces from development and protect working farms and ranches. “We have a lot of land in Park City that’s owned by the city. And we have private landowners as well. Many of our agricultural and range lands are private ownership with easements held by us,” explains Brett Denney, the stewardship manager for Summit Land Conversancy. Brett is responsible for overseeing the 13,000 acres and 50-plus properties that are protected by the organization. Park City and the communities along the Wasatch Back draw people who are seeking a life that’s in balance with the rhythm of nature. The geography and open spaces inspire and infiltrate every facet of our existence — from playing fetch at Library Field and sharing miles of hiking trails with moose at Round Valley to meandering around the historic buildings of McPolin Farm. Kayla Crouch/istock.com©
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46 Park-CityStyle.com SUMMER • FALL 2024 “To be an accredited land trust, we have to show that we are monitoring these properties to ensure that the terms of the conservation easements are upheld.” The appreciation for nature that pulses through daily life in the Wasatch Back permeates into land conservation. “We have way more landowners interested in doing conservation easements than we can accommodate,” Brett says. “All of our landowners are the real conservationists; they’re dedicated to preserving the land as it is.” For many Parkites, the most appealing benefit of land preservation may be places to play, but Summit Land Conservancy has a loftier goal. “The core of what a conservation easement does is to ensure that there are no more development rights associated with a given property,” Brett says. “Conservation easements are reinventing what we FloridaGator/istock.com© value in land. … By defining ‘value’ as scenic open space and natural land. That is the primary value of the landscape, not thinking in dollars and development potential of the property.” Summit Land Conservancy deems assets like scenic open space, recreational use, wetland habitats and water quality as extremely valuable. Brett believes that large chunks of preserved land provide hope for the future. “I get most excited about the really big acreages of range land,” he says. “Those spaces, as natural ecology and healthy functioning landscapes, are making a big dent in our climate change impact.” Considering human impact on the environment is at the heart of Summit Land Conservancy’s values, which is why the organization launched the For the Future Fund. “The three major rivers that feed the Great Salt Lake have their headwaters in Summit County,” Brett explains. “The For the Future Fund is one of our capital campaigns that looks at making substantial changes at the headwaters of the Great Salt Lake.” Over the next five years, the organization aims to preserve 36,000 acres of land surrounding the Great Salt Lake tributaries — the Weber, Provo and Bear River Watersheds. The Summit Land Conservancy is successful because of conservation-minded landowners and community support. A simple love for nature is creating a new appreciation and vision for the land: It’s not about what can be gained; it’s about what can be preserved. n “It’s not about what can be gained; it’s about what can be preserved.”
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48 Park-CityStyle.com SUMMER • FALL 2024 PUTTING THE ‘CULTURE’ BACK IN AGRICULTURE Madsnacks Produce is reinventing what it means to farm Written by Ashley Brown | Photos by Deborah DeKoff During the Park City Farmer’s Market season, the Madsnacks Produce stand overflows with Oakley-grown abundance — crisp lettuce, kale, and cabbage, glowing radishes, carrots, and turnips, and juicy tomatoes, cucumbers and squash. Amidst the cornucopia, you’ll find Madison and Chloe Goodman, usually accompanied by their two daughters, Stella, age 3, and Sarah, age 2. INSPIRE
Park-CityStyle.com SUMMER • FALL 2024 49 When Chloe and Madison met, their lives revolved around outdoor adventure, specifically rock climbing. “Thanks to Madison, we played a lot. We lived in the car for a few years. And we climbed. That was the priority,” Chloe remembers. The idea to farm and sell produce sprouted from this recreation-focused era. And in 2018, Madsnacks Produce was born. To start, Madison and Chloe leased plots of land in Salt Lake City, sold their produce to a handful of chefs and ran a stand at Wheeler Farm Farmer’s Market. “We were both working fulltime jobs on top of the farm, at the time. The farm did not make any money the first year or two, but we were psyched,” Chloe explains. Their decision to move the farm from Salt Lake City to Oakley, felt like coming home. “We always knew we wanted to move out of the city. Madison is from Pennsylvania. He grew up in a true Amish farming community [his family is not Amish]. I’m from Texas. I also grew up in a small town.” The transition from full-time employees to full-time farmers required a lot of grit and persistence. “We knew when we moved out to Oakley that I had to keep my job,” Chloe says, while explaining how they operated Madsnacks the first couple of years. “It was really hard. We bought this house, then both of our cars died. And I found out that I was pregnant within a month.” Starting a family is a long-time dream for Madison and Chloe, so welcoming Stella into their life was a joy. However, the first couple of years required some serious hustle. “I had to bring a newborn to the market every week because I had nobody to watch her. It was freaking awesome. We were living the dream,” Madison laughs, and Chloe retorts, “We were not living the dream.” At least, not yet. Madison grew up on a homestead with a robust vegetable garden and a drove of pigs, so you’d assume he would have learned how to run a farm and grow food. But according to Madison, “I didn’t carry any knowledge from when I was a kid because I hated snapping green beans on the porch and weeding the tomatoes. … I taught myself when I was stuck in Alaska on a glacier … I taught myself via books and YouTube.” In fact, raising Stella and Sarah without family nearby and the steep learning curve of farming almost caused the Goodman family to relocate. During a trip to Pennsylvania to see family, Madison’s dad asked him what it would take to keep them in Oakley. Madison answered, “There’s this neighbor. We’ve never talked to them, but they own 10 acres behind us. If they gave us the 10 acres, we would stay.” Within a month of listing their house, Madison says the neighbor knocked on their front door and said, “Hey, I have 10 acres that you can grow on.” A FAVO R I T E S P O T F O R L O C A L S HANDCRAFTED, WOOD-FIRED PIZZAS STREET BREADS INNOVATIVE PASTAS SEASONAL SPECIALTIES CRAFT BEERS WINES & COCKTAILS ParkCityPeaks.com 435.604.4012 • 2346 PARK AVE (PARK CITY PEAKS HOTEL) “We’ve taken the word ‘agriculture’ and gotten rid of ‘culture’ — but without our culture, our community, our farm is nothing.” — MADISON GOODMAN
“They are like family now,” Chloe says. “They are such good people and so excited about what we are doing. We are very lucky.” The miraculous gift of land gave the family a renewed focus and vision for the farm. “We’ve taken the word ‘agriculture’ and gotten rid of ‘culture’ — but without our culture, our community, our farm is nothing,” Madison says. On the Goodman farm, soil health is second only to community, and Madsnacks Produce is in the process of earning a USDA Organic certification. The accreditation is more than a title for Madison and Chloe; it’s a farming method. “Organic is always soil focused,” Madison explains. One of their soil-enriching practices, compost tea, is “water with a bag of compost in a cheesecloth. When you agitate the water, the aerating bubbles pull nutrients into the water. Then we spray it on the soil or the plants. We spray compost tea, seaweed, kelp and fish poop.” In addition to soil-enriching practices like compost tea, crop rotation and cover crops, the Goodman family relies on biodynamic farming techniques. Biodynamics was created by Rudolf Steiner in 1924 during the explosion of chemical fertilizers. “He gave farmers simple directions on how to work with the stars and the spiritual world, and how to create a holistic experience throughout a farm,” Madison says. Some biodynamic practices sound mystical, like putting lactating cow manure into a horn and burying it for six months before digging it out and spraying it on the land. But Madison says the data backs up the biodynamic techniques. “Even when compared to organic soils, most biodynamic soils are much higher in microbiology and have a healthier humus layer.” The Goodman farm is a complete, living organism and their produce is proof of their success. “People often say, ‘Small farms are going to change the world.’ I don’t think small-farm farmers can change the world, I think we can change our community,” Madison states. “It boils down to the simple things in life — that you don’t need anything to make you happy.” Chloe expounds, “It’s about going back to the basics. Cutting out the things we thought we needed that we realized we don’t … We are reinventing what it means to be a farmer, have a family and do it all at the same time.” n 50 Park-CityStyle.com SUMMER • FALL 2024