Wasatch Crest Trail

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The snowflakes have started falling here in Park City and the time to ride our bikes is drawing to an end. Luckily, we’ve still had some stunning Fall days, so we are still getting out and pulling off a few turns before our mountains are covered in the dry fluffy powder. This last trail ride, Wasatch Crest Trail, is my favorite and one I would highly recommend. You will need a vehicle to shuttle … [Read more...]

Flagstaff Loop – Empire Pass Deer Valley

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The leaves are changing color and with cooler temperatures it’s a great time to get out on the trails. With so many different rides to choose from in Park City, I decided to pick out a ride that has some amazing views but is still relatively easy to access. Using that criteria I choose to ride Flagstaff loop which brings you up to an elevation of approximately 9000 ft, but without the difficult … [Read more...]

New Putting Course at Canyons

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A quick update brought to you by by Patrick Howell, Realtor Lately it seems all my dreams are coming true… Canyons Resort has opened a new 18 hole putting course in the Village located at the ski-beach. This is not your typical putting course with silly obstacles and characters, it was designed by people who build private putting facilities for expert golfers. This mountain-themed putting … [Read more...]

Armstrong Trail

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If you start up this trail be ready to commit to the full ride! The new Armstrong Trail is uphill and one-way only. This trail recently opened in August and shares a trailhead with Spiro, which is next to the Silver Star village at Park City Resort. The climbing is sustained but not steep, with lots of turns and views looking over the valley and resorts. It's a easier climb by Park City standards, … [Read more...]

Golf Course Update

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Here is a quick video brought to you by Broker, Jeff Lykes on the golf course! http://youtu.be/kCHMQyDXx2c … [Read more...]

Hyatt Escala Lodges Makes Change

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It was just about a year ago that the owners of Escala Lodges, (SDI Realty Group) made the announcement to bring in Hyatt Hotels & Resorts to operate and manage the property now known as Hyatt Escala Lodge at Park City.  The move was made because of the strong brand identity that Hyatt would lend to the properties sales efforts going forward.  Most local real estate professionals and related … [Read more...]

Skills Park and Alley Cat – Canyons

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Skills Park and Alley Cat – Canyons I don’t think I’ve ever met anyone who doesn’t love a good adventure, including myself! So this last week I decided to embark on a new adventure here at the Canyons. The resort just finished building a bike skills park and a new Gravity Flow Trail. The new bike skills park is located at the top of the Red Pine Gondola. The park has 11 features … [Read more...]

Talisker Outpost Campfire Dinner Delights

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I always love summer days in Park City—especially when I get to spend them at Talisker’s Outpost. The Outpost is a private events yurt nestled in an aspen grove at about 9,000 feet up in the Wasatch Mountains. And recently, I was able to spend time with some of our Talisker Club members and their children at a Talisker Outpost Campfire adventure that I knew we’d all enjoy. This high … [Read more...]

Mid Mountain / Ambush Trail

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This week I thought it would be fun to hit one of Park City’s famous trails located here at the Canyons. The Mid Mountain Trail is a single-track trail that stretches from Park City to the Canyons. Various options can be tailored to the ride, giving the rider the flexibility to customize their ride based on difficulty and length. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=979wIn-7i0c For this ride I … [Read more...]

Talisker Golf Tips

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GOLF AT CANYONS RESORT Golf course construction is underway at Canyons Resort with our continued development of the 18-hole Gene Bates-designed championship course. Holes 2 and 3 are well underway, with course completion scheduled for summer 2013. The course will wind from the Waldorf Astoria Park City up to the Resort Village, bringing elevation and excitement to the great game of golf, and … [Read more...]