News & Profiles

Beijing 2022

Hometown Hopefuls: Casey Dawson, Speedskating

The Park City native and former Junior World Championship medalist pursues more U.S. distance records and his Beijing Olympic dream.

12/15/2021 By Jane Gendron

Beijing 2022

Hometown Hopefuls: Ashley Farquharson & Brittney Arndt, Luge

At age 12, Farquharson and Arndt took their very first luge run on the very same track on the very same day. A decade later, they're vying for 2 of the 3 spots on the Beijing-bound USA Luge Team.

12/15/2021 By Jane Gendron

Beijing 2022

Hometown Hopefuls: Nick Page, Freestyle Moguls

Now in his third season on the U.S. Ski Team and ranked No. 9 in the world, FIS Rookie of the Year Nick Page is well on his way to making his Olympic dream a reality.

12/15/2021 By Jane Gendron

Beijing 2022

Hometown Hopefuls: Ashley Caldwell, Freestyle Aerials

Three-time Olympian Ashley Caldwell is known for pushing boundaries, topping podiums, and not letting any setbacks squash her passion for her sport.

12/15/2021 By Jane Gendron

Covet

Setting a Gold Standard for Skin Care

Park City’s Yasmin Khan is blazing a new trail in the beauty industry with her unique, oud-infused skin-care line, Khalm.

12/15/2021 By Tessa Woolf

Word About Town

Curtain Call: Q&A with Park City Institute's Ari Ioannides

Meet the new executive director of the Park City Institute as he talks about the institute's programming and his goals.

12/15/2021 By Aimee L. Cook

Word About Town

Grooming Paralympians at the National Ability Center

Our local nonprofit spotlight focuses on the work of Park City's own rich source of world-class Paralympic athletes.

12/15/2021 By Jane Gendron

Word About Town

Mayflower Mountain Resort Rises Outside of Park City

Here's the latest about what’s on tap for the 6,800-acre ski-area development flanking Deer Valley Resort in the Wasatch Back.

12/15/2021 By Jane Gendron

Food & Drink

Local Flavor at a Park City Standby

Meet Silver Star Café’s Lisa & Jeff Ward.

06/22/2021 By Ted Scheffler

At Play

All Aboard a New Luxury Train Route from Moab to Denver

Rocky Mountaineer’s service offers a modern take on a classic journey through the historic Mountain West.

06/22/2021 By Tessa Woolf

At Play

Locally Made Teardrop Campers for Outdoor Adventures

Park City's own Escapod takes base camp off-road.

06/22/2021 By Jane Gendron

Word About Town

Meet Park City's New Singletrack Steward

Q&A with Mountain Trails Foundation’s new executive director, Lora Smith

06/22/2021 By Melissa Fields

Habitat

Sien + Co’s Alex Gibson Weaves Her Dreams into Reality

What started as a small knitwear brand has grown into a home decor business favored by celebrities.

12/23/2020 By Tessa Woolf

Arts

KPCW Celebrates 40 Years on the Air

Park City’s beloved local radio station has come a long way.

12/23/2020 By Barbara Bretz

Arts

Park City’s Arts and Culture District Breaks New Ground

The mixed-use space aims to unite creative institutions and foster collaboration.

12/23/2020 By Anne Wallentine

Ski Patrol

Swish Behind the Scenes with Deer Valley Ski Patrol

What it takes to keep the mountain safe

12/23/2020 By Jane Gendron Photography by Eric Schramm

Ski Patrol

Julie Hygon Balances RN Work with Patrol Duty

The full-time ICU nurse cares for people on the mountain in her spare time.

12/23/2020 By Jane Gendron

Ski Patrol

Meet the People Who Keep the Slopes Safe

Behind the scenes with Deer Valley’s men and women in red

12/23/2020 By Jane Gendron Photography by Eric Schramm

Covet

Reality Star Meredith Marks on Her Real Life in Park City

The Real Housewife of Salt Lake City chats about her booming jewelry business and what she loves about Park City.

12/23/2020 By Tessa Woolf

Word About Town

Jennifer Wesselhoff Takes the Helm

Meet the new president and CEO of the Park City Chamber/Convention and Visitor Bureau.

12/23/2020 By Tessa Woolf