Park City Life Sept Oct Issue 2015

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GOING FOR THE GREEN: Casey Metzger, owner of Top Shelf Bartending Services

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PARKCITYLIFE Utah’s High Country

The People, Culture and Attitude

CONTENTS 127 HIGH PROFILE Dr. Max Testa helps pro cyclists and weekend warriors reach new levels.

130 5 QUESTIONS Abby McNulty, executive director of Park City Education Foundation, raises the bar for Park City’s public schools.

132 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Miner’s Day events, Thriller at the Egyptian, big runs, bike races and Halloween with your mutt

137 FACES High West’s lead distiller, Kimball Art Center’s photography guru and other locals you oughta know

141 WHAT’S UP Park City steps up in sustainability for a shot at a $5 million energy prize.

144 HIGH BIZ One-stop shop for anglers

146 OUTSIDE The sharing economy hits the outdoors market.

147 THE LOOK Grace Clothiers blends fashion with function.

148 HOME A stunning 1880 Victorian farmhouse in Heber

150 ON THE TOWN Photos from local galas, festivals and more

154 PLAY DATE On horseback at Red Ledges

156 DINING Twelve days of dining, plus three pubs you have to try

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HEAD IN THE CLOUDS

AUTUMN ALOFT FESTIVAL RETURNS TO PARK CITY / TONY GILL

EARLY FALL MORNINGS and clear skies are accompanied by a familiar sight in Park City: hot air balloons floating gracefully above the ridge line in the still morning air. With many passionate balloonists and a stunning natural backdrop, it’s no surprise Park City is home to the internationally known Autumn

Aloft balloon festival. Balloon pilots come from around the world to participate in the one-of-a-kind event, and you can get up close to see this year’s festival launch at 7 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19 and Sunday, Sept. 20. Then join in the fun at the Main Street Glow, which kicks off 8:30 p.m. on Saturday night.

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PARKCITYLIFE / Editor’s Letter THE BEST OF LIFE AT ALTITUDE

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BACK TO BUSINESS The beginning of fall isn’t just about getting back to school, but in some regard, getting back to the urgency of the rest of the calendar year; a shift from the pleasure of letting things go during the summer to a rekindling of ideas and activity brought on by cooling temperatures. After all, winter will soon be here.

Our September/October issue highlights individuals who have sharpened their skills to take the ordinary into the realm of extraordinary. Associate Editor Tony Gill brings us behind-the-scenes of procycling with Dr. Max Testa, Chief Medical Officer for the BMC team (High Profile, page 127). Summit County Sustainability Coordinator Lisa Yoder and Park City’s Environmental Project Manager Matt Abbott are making enormous strides in sustainability—read about the wildly successful LED Switch, a program that might just earn Park City Georgetown University’s coveted $5 million energy prize (What’s Up, page 141). Online outdoor equipment rental Gearlope crafts a community for local outdoor enthusiasts, (page 146) while Park City Education Foundation Director Abby McNulty builds excellence in education (Five Questions, page 130).

After reading about these high achievers, take a break with a preview of Ritual Chocolate (Dining, page 156) or consider booking a horseback ride through the sagebrush hills and sandstone buttes of Red Ledges (PlayDate, page 152), an untethered getaway that connects you to the land and restores peace of mind.

In that spirit, happy fall!

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PARKCITYLIFE / High Profile

LEADING THE PACK

DR. MAX TESTA, SPORTS MEDICINE PHYSICIAN AND PROFESSIONAL CYCLING COACH, TALKS ABOUT TRAINING THE WORLD’S BEST AND WEEKEND WARRIORS / BY TONY GILL

THOSE CYCLISTS leading the peloton at the Tour de France didn’t get there alone. People behind them (figuratively—not the ones with the exhausted aerobic capacities) work hard to help riders reach the top. Dr. Massimo (“Max”) Testa, a sports-medicine physician in Park City, has worked to optimize athletic performance for some of the world’s most accomplished riders, including Tour of Utah Winner Levi Leipheimer, Tour de France Winner Cadel Evans and, controversially, the infamous Lance Armstrong.

The New York Times reported that Testa acknowledged giving his riders the instructions to use performance-enhancing EPO, but never administered drugs. But he has declined to discuss any of the cyclists whom he treated, citing patient-doctor confidentiality.

Testa found his way into the cycling world during medical school when was awarded a grant from the Italian Minister of Health to study the profile of professional cyclists. “These athletes raced over 100 days and covered 30,000 miles a year, which increased the risk of certain medical conditions,” Testa says. “I became familiar with the sport and found an interest in the performance side. In 1985 the first American team, 7-Eleven, came to race in Europe, and I was the team doctor.”

Interestingly, it was one of Testa’s first athletes on the 7-Eleven team who led Testa to Park City. Eric Heiden of Olympic Speed Skating fame was a professor of orthopedics at UC Davis. “Dr. Heiden invited me to study performance, focusing on endurance sports. He was well connected with USA Skating, and I helped him out with the performance team for the Olympics in 2002 and 2006,” Testa says. “I started to really enjoy coming to Utah to help with the speed skaters, and I thought it was a good place for the family, living somewhere you can enjoy the outdoors. I joined Intermountain [Health Care], and now I’m at the Park City Medical Center.”

Testa remains entrenched in the cycling world, working alongside top professionals and weekend warriors. “I started with the BMC Team in 2007 with the goal to develop young Swiss and American riders. In 2010 we signed Cadel Evans, became a pro team and eventually won the Tour de France in 2011. I work on the medical side and the performance side, and I do very much the same kind of thing with clients at Max Testa Training. You create an individualized plan and look at the profile of the athlete. All of us have an athlete inside and we rarely get to utilize it to the fullest extent. You want to see how you can improve but also keep an eye on health.”

After the Armstrong and other high-profile doping scandals, professional cyclists understandably face skepticism with each victory, but Testa believes it’s time to regain trust in our fallen idols. “We went through some dark years in the ’90s, but I think cycling has made a bigger effort than any other sport. Now we have the biological passport, where we monitor the athletes’ blood multiple times during the year to look at trends. In the last few years we’ve had cyclists disqualified even if they’ve never tested positive for doping just because of abnormal changes. The percentage will never be zero, and there will always be someone that takes a risk.

But with everything that’s been put in place, it’s getting more difficult to cheat.”

Max Testa and cyclist wife Julie

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PARKCITYLIFE / 5 Questions 1 HOW HAS THE FOUNDATION CHANGED SINCE YOU STARTED?

AM: My start at the Ed Foundation coincided with the economic downturn.

Before then, the Education Foundation had a great deal of support from local developers, and when that business disappeared we really had to focus on creating an organization that drew strength from many rather than a few.

Today, we’ve grown considerably, and our focus is more on being a significant partner to the school district and community to provide the education we want to see for our kids. Many of PCEF’s high-impact programs grew from ideas generated by Park City teachers and administrators.

2 HOW DO YOU GET AND KEEP PEOPLE ENGAGED?

AM: It’s really about getting our message out to new families moving into the district. We’re lucky because the majority of families moving here really value education and become good donors and volunteers.

3 WHAT PROGRAMS ARE YOU PERSONALLY MOST EXCITED ABOUT?

AM: I was an art studies major in college, so I really love our art programs. If we didn’t fund art it wouldn’t be here. Elementary Visual Arts is a program that places art specialists in the elementary schools.

You can’t ever fail in art, and it builds confidence and creativity and encourages exploration. Out of all our programs, this one personally is very fulfilling.

4 WHAT IS SOMETHING UNEXPECTED THAT PEOPLE MIGHT NOT KNOW ABOUT YOU?

MAKING THE GRADE

Abby McNulty puts Park City’s public schools first.

by Vanessa Conabee

AM: I’m having a great time coaching my son’s soccer team, which is surprising to me because although I played in high school, I haven’t done it in a thousand years and was a little intimidated when I started.

A NATIVE of Washington, D.C., Abby McNulty attended Bowdoin College and earned

5 WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS FOR THE FUTURE?

a masters in public administration from Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs before settling in Park City, the site of family ski vacations for 20-plus years. Since its inception in 2007, the Park City Education Foundation has grown from providing $28,000 for an after-school program at McPolin Elementary to partnering with the school district to invest more than $1 million annually in over 70 programs. Next May, McNulty, the foundation’s executive director, says it will hosts its 7th annual Running with Ed, a relay featuring teams of five in a a 38mile, 10-leg race, in hopes of raising $250,000 for Park City schools.

AM: We want to be a model for investing in education. Public education systems often struggle with financial and community support, and I hate to see that happen because public education is the great equalizer for our society. The more communities, corporations and individuals that invest in public schools to support a high-quality education to all students, the better we are.

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PARKCITYLIFE / Arts & Entertainment The annual Mucking and Drilling Competition BELOW: Running of the Balls on Main Street

DIGGING DEEP

WE DO THINGS a little differently in Park City, which is why it’s no surprise that not even a revered national holiday like Labor Day is immune to a local twist. Parkites take the first Monday of September as an opportunity to celebrate the mining heritage that catalyzed growth into the community that’s here today. Park City is inextricably tied to its hard-rock roots—some of the first ski lifts used on Treasure Mountain were vestiges from the mining days—and the town’s population is proud to carry that legacy.

The Park City Rotary Club works hard to create a full schedule of events, and you’ll find no shortage of activities to fill your day off work. Miner’s Day, Sept. 7, kicks off early with a 7:45 a.m. pancake breakfast at City Park. If you’d rather start your day with a bit of exercise before an afternoon of decadence,

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Park City Running Company is presenting the Funky 5K/10K run at 8 a.m.

Up next is perhaps the most anticipated show of all, the World Famous Running of the Balls. You can adopt a golf ball for $5, or five for $20, and at precisely 10:45 a.m., they will be

released in a chaotic hail down Main Street. Prizes will be awarded to those with the first few balls through the finishing chute.

The Miner’s Day Parade immediately follows the frenetic avalanche of golf balls before things move to City Park.

There, attendees can enjoy a great BBQ lunch, and music throughout the day at the City Park Stage. Things get historical at 2 p.m. with the annual Mucking and Drilling Competition. This battle of old-school mining skill pits young, brash up-and-comers against true Park City mining veterans. Spoiler alert: The real miners almost invariably take the top spot.

There’s plenty more to suit any inclination, including a Skateboard Pro Bowl Jam and Kids Races, but it’s the way Parkites admire their town and its history that make Miner’s Day incredible.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF PARK CITY ROTARY CLUB

CELEBRATING PARK CITY’S MINING HERITAGE / TONY GILL

PHOTO COURTESY OF ODYSSEY DANCE THEATRE

Ghouls and slashers take the stage at Odyssey Dance Theatre’s Thriller.

Ghouls and Grins Odyssey Dance Theatre’s Thriller returns to Park City / Tony Gill The Egyptian Theatre is once again home to one of Park City’s mosthallowed Halloween traditions, Thriller.

The Odyssey Dance Theatre production is playing Thursday through Sunday evenings from Sept. 25 to Oct. 11, so there are plenty of opportunities for you to catch the frightening, funny and extraordinary spectacle.

Odyssey Dance Theatre is known for employing some of the most elite dancers in Utah, so expect an impressive display of ability behind the festive theatrics. Zombies will roam the theater, skeletons will tap dance with impeccable precision, ghouls from your nightmares will terrorize people on stage in unexpectedly creative ways, and it will all be scored to incredible music.

There’s a reason Thriller is so popular, so get yourself to the Egyptian Theatre this fall to check out the show. Tickets are available on the Egyptian Theatre’s website starting at $23–$35 for front of house.

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ENDURANCE RACING ABOUNDS THIS FALL / TONY GILL

COOLER WEATHER brings relief at the end of each scorching high-desert summer. Perfect temperatures and crisp mornings ease the blow to those who dread the impending winter hibernation. The idealized climate means perfect racing conditions, allowing elite athletes and everyday Joes the opportunity to push themselves in Park City’s mountains. Whether you prefer two wheels or two feet, there’s ample opportunity to get on course this fall.

Kicking things off on Labor Day weekend is the infamous Park City Point 2 Point. The race brings endurance mountain-bike riders from around the country to tackle more than 75 miles and 12,000 feet of climbing on Park City’s lauded single track. It’s a massive day on the bike, but it’s an open course if you simply want to get out there and join in for a few miles. Riders at the limits of their wills will no doubt appreciate any encouragement you can provide.

If you’re looking for a more relaxed outing on man’s most The North Face Endurance Challenge ends with a celebration.

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noble machine, the annual Tour de Suds race takes place on Sept. 20. Tour de Suds does include a formidable seven-mile climb to the top of Guardsman Pass, but it’s more about wearing an outrageous costume on your bike. Don’t worry if you aren’t pushing the pace.

For the runners, trotters and hikers among us, the North Face Endurance Challenge takes place at Park City Mountain Resort, Sept. 26–27. The event is part of the Endurance Challenge Series and is the highest in elevation, topping out at 10,000 feet on the Wasatch Back. The big guns take center stage on Saturday the 26th, when you can watch athletes take on 50-mile, 50K and marathon courses. The more modestly ambitious can compete on Sunday with either a 5K, 10K or half marathon.

Even if you don’t plan on testing yourself on the trails, these are great opportunities to come see others pushing their limits and then join in the fun at the after parties.

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S AV E 5 0 % Going to the Dogs Four-legged frights strut their stuff / Tony Gill Canis familiaris enjoys an uncommonly deified stature in Park City. PC’s dog-centric culture is put on full display on Oct. 31 with the Howl-O-Ween Dog Paw-Ty on Main Street. Dogs and their owners, often adorned in matching or complementary costumes, get into the Halloween spirit vying for the top costume prize. Competition is fierce as this author can begrudgingly attest. Rest assured some of the elaborate, excruciatingly detail-oriented and professionally executed creations will put a dog wearing a store-bought Superman cape to shame.

Be sure to bring the kids in their best Halloween garb because even if the event is centered on the unwitting humiliation of animals by their proud humans, there are plenty of opportunities for excited ghosts, monsters and Elsa’s from Frozen to fill their bags with candy.

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BRENDAN COYLE DISTILLING THE ESSENCE / BY TONY GILL

BEFORE BRENDAN COYLE was High West’s lead distiller, he chose to live in Utah so he could go mountain biking while in college.

His his true passion chose him. “I started home brewing when a neighbor gave me a kit,” Coyle says. “I got really into the science behind it.” Coyle’s expertise began with an apprenticeship at Red Rock Brewing Company in 2003. He went on to get a master’s in brewing and distilling from the prestigious Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, Scotland, before meeting David Perkins, owner of High West.

Since Coyle joined in 2008, High West has grown by 50 percent each year. They originally mashed, distilled and fermented in a Salt Lake City warehouse until the facility on Park Avenue was ready, and they’ve now expanded to a new distilling location and event space at Blue Sky Ranch in Coalville.

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CASEY METZGER

FROM THE TOP SHELF / BY TONY GILL

MANY PEOPLE see obstacles in Utah’s often-confounding alcohol laws, but Casey Metzger sees opportunity. Metzger started Top Shelf Professional Bar Services to provide premier bartending services for all manner of events, from weddings to the Park Silly Sunday Market.

After moving to Utah in 1995 and living the ski-bum lifestyle in the restaurant business, Metzger was looking to transition as his life shifted toward family. All it took was a single opportunity with the Sundance Institute to provide bar services for the ASCAP Music Café. “I went through all the hoops and had to get a business license for this single event, but then the calls just kept coming in,” Metzger says. “Being the bartender at these special events is great. Everyone is in a good mood and is glad to see you.”

Beyond Top Shelf, Metzger and his wife Heather enjoy Park City.

“We have three boys under the age of 7. It’s as busy as it gets, but we can incorporate what makes this place so attractive into our daily lives. Our kids are so spoiled growing up here.”

JAY HILL

THE DIRTYBIRD SPREADS HIS WINGS / BY TONY GILL

PARK CITY has a palpable passion for outdoor sports, but that ardor can carry with it subservience to gear. Jay Hill has taken that dedicated mentality in a different direction by choosing to create rather than consume.

After finishing college in Ohio, Hill moved to North Carolina’s Outer Banks to indulge in some surfing, and he came packing his own surfboard– one he shaped himself. The idea caught on and Hill soon found himself shaping for others. “The lifestyle was great, just surf, shape and work,” Hill says. “I was making custom boards, and I really enjoyed the one-onone relationship between surfer and shaper.”

Hill moved to Park City in 2009 and brought his aptitude to shaping to the slopes. He started his ski company Dirtybird with three other partners, each of whom played an equal role in the construction process. Dirtybird has four models of skis, all handcrafted in Park City, to go along with the traditional and wakesurf boards Hill has been designing for years. Each product adheres to Hill’s design ethos of “by surfers and skiers, for surfers and skiers.” Check out dirtybirdskis.com to see the lineup.

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REBEKAH STEVENS LIFE THROUGH A LENS / BY TONY GILL

“I RE ALLY LIKE TE ACHING because it renews my creativity in my own photography,” says Rebekah Stevens. The Vermont native has managed to turn one Park City winter into 12 years, 11 of them knee-deep in snow shooting photos for Park City Powder Cats. After deciding to pursue her passion as a full career, Stevens attended the Rocky Mountain School of Photography in Missoula, Montana, allowing her to take her photography in many different directions.

In addition to her job at Powder Cats, editorial work and wedding photos, Stevens teaches a variety of photography classes. Her classes at the Kimball Art Center range in length from one day to one week, and she uses her outdoor guiding certifications to run outdoor photo classes on Park City’s hiking trails. “People can use whatever camera they have, even if it’s just a smartphone. I like to teach things in a very visual way, the way it makes sense to me,” she says.

“When you combine hiking and photography, it’s always a better experience.”

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THE DAVIS FAMILY COW TOWN ENTREPRENEURS / BY TONY GILL

THE DAVIS FAMILY decided to turn their annual trips to Park City into a permanent move in 1999, and on their very first day as official Parkites, Ken Davis decided to get his daughter Sami some ice cream to celebrate. The shop they frequented on Main Street was closed with a for-sale sign in the window, so the Davis family decided the only way to ensure such an ice cream deficiency didn’t occur again was to buy the store themselves. That shop they bought is Java Cow, and that little girl who wanted ice cream is now the store’s general manager.

“We used to walk in here when we were visiting and think about owning a shop like this,” says Marci Davis, who does the books for Java Cow and works as a Realtor at Summit Sotheby’s. In addition to ice cream and coffee, visitors can see a Banksy painting on the building, which Ken has worked hard to preserve after Sami explained what a rare piece of art it is.

Java Cow is opening a second location in Kimball Junction called I Love Moo and Smoothies Too. The new shop will serve the Main Street-made ice cream and a collection of gluten- and dairy-free smoothies.

Don’t expect to see the Davis’ leaving Park City anytime soon, as they’ve become rather accustomed to the perks. “Like any skier, you want to be there when the chest-deep snow comes,” Ken says.

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WHEN TETON GR AVITY RESEARCH published a blog listing “America’s 10 Most-Polluting Mountain Towns” last April, Park City came in at 6th place.

While the purpose of their post was to “out” ski towns with unacceptable carbon footprints, local resident Chris Cherniak of Cherniak Environmental was quick to point out that Park City’s shameful number (46 tons of carbon dioxide per household annually) wasn’t that far off the mark of Waitsfield, Vermont, that weighed in at 44 tons per household. But somehow Waitsfield was ranked 10th on a corresponding list of least-polluting ski towns.

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Salt Lake City was selected as the number 1 most polluted ski town, with 58 tons of carbon dioxide per household annually. Though calling SLC a “Ski City” is a bit of a reach.

While Teton Gravity’s shaming blog post generated clicks, it was little more than a questionable ranking stating the obvious. Yes, Summit County’s big homes and world-class ski resorts and events burn a lot of energy. But the area is also home to a population of intelligent, civic-minded residents interested in bringing about change. A non-profit group created for this purpose, Summit Community Power Works, has developed a program that might just win Georgetown University’s coveted $5 million Energy Prize. SCPW’s LED Switch program aims to reduce energy use by challenging residents to install 10,000 LEDs throughout Summit County by the deadline in December 2016. At press time, the program had already seen 5,000 bulbs switched to LED, primarily by providing kids with lighting action plans and a grade-specific curriculum to take home and share. Cherniak says 10,000 LEDs would save 50,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity annually—saving $5,500 in power costs.

“This savings is also good for our environment as Rocky Mountain Power’s power plants won’t have to burn 40,000

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pounds of coal,” Cherniak says. “That’s fewer pollutants emitted into the air, less coal ash requiring land fill and less water being consumed for plant cooling operations.”

Lisa Yoder, Summit County’s Sustainability Coordinator and SCPW member, says the county has a real shot at the $5 million. “Part of the goal of the Georgetown prize is to reward the community that reduces energy use the most through innovation, replicability and sustainability.” In other words, it’s not just about saving energy, but finding solutions that can be passed on to other communities. “If we can make it work in Summit County’s diverse socioeconomic community, that has everything from big vacation homes to small rural houses in Henefer, we can make it work anywhere,” Yoder says. “The cash prize is really only one piece of it. Everything we’ve done creates a healthier community, and that way we all win.”

Energy efficiency is a top priority for Summit County and Park City public services. Over the summer, the Park City Municipal Recreation Center, one of the largest energy wasters, was retrofitted with solar energy to reduce consumption. Expect similar improvements to the Justice Center Complex, another big offender, to go online by Sept. 1.

“The goal is to first reduce the energy usage, and then switch to clean, renewable power to supply the electricity

SAVE OUR SNOW

Bryn Carey leads the environmental charge in Park City In 2004, Bryn Carey started Ski Butlers, a mobile ski-rental service. Deep by Porter Fox, opened Carey’s eyes to the threat of climate change to the ski industry. “Skiing’s always been a part of my life,” Carey says. “A friend of mine, Jeremy Jones, started Protect our Winters (POW), and I began following what he was doing.”

Ski Butlers’ Core Value No. 7 is “Make a difference in the community” and Carey has rallied his team around it. After attending Al Gore’s Climate Change Reality Training, Carey created a climate team at Ski Butlers. The goal: helping ski towns create 100 percent renewable energy plans.

Carey is working to get free estimates and is

collaborating with the town of Park City to get Property Assessed Clean Energy financing for solar installations. PACE financing provides environmental upgrades with 100 percent upfront financing that owners can pay off over 20 years with a tax assessment added to the property’s tax bill each year. “I want people to know when they put solar on their building, it’s part of a long-term plan,” says Carey. If they want to get involved, they should follow POW, protectourwinters. org and the Climate Reality Project, climaterealityproject.org.

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Dave Sheldon and his crew install Solar panels on the PC MARC roof

demand,” Yoder says. “You are ultimately cutting the cost, and not wasting natural resources, which leads to improved air quality and a healthier landscape.”

Park City Environmental Project Manager Matt Abbott hopes to see LED street lights by 2019. He’ll also continue to install solar, including a 755-panel installation at PC MARC. Similar projects at the Park City Ice Arena and U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association could save close to $8,000 a year. (The MARC’s panels will only provide 20 percent of its electricity, says Dave Sheldon of Alpenglow Solar.)

Summit County’s Community Solar project resulted in a 500 percent growth in solar in homes and businesses—60 homes added panels—and eventually led to the creation of the non-profit Summit Community Power Works aimed at winning the Georgetown prize. “The amazing thing

was that we saw an increase in participation go up among homeowners who weren’t part of the program,” says Yoder.

Even as these successful energy initiatives continue to gain momentum, more ideas are on the way. Abbott hinted that he’d like to see the proposed second ice sheet powered by solar, and Yoder is ready to launch “Be Wise, Energize,” a one-stop residential-energy efficiency program that will provide low-interest loans to area homeowners who want to weatherize and upgrade to high-efficiency heating, cooling and lighting systems.

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Trout Bum 2 owner Chad Jaques shows off the shop’s collection of flies.

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PARK CITY HAS become a major base camp for fly fishing. The town is ideally situated within 30 minutes of blue-ribbon fisheries, and the fishing is great year round due to the many hatches that occur on the Weber and Provo Rivers. But it’s the keen local energy that really makes the town tick, and Trout Bum 2 has been a local fly-fishing epicenter since 1999.

As great as Park City’s natural bounty is, you can’t simply show up with a rubber band tied to a hook and expect success out on the river—that’s where Trout Bum 2 comes in. The staff’s expertise stems from the fact that when they aren’t hanging around the shop, they’re more than likely out on the river fishing.

“We’re the ones who know what happened on the river yesterday,” says Peter Robinson, retail manager and guide.

If you’re heading out on the river yourself, you can stop in for advice and take a look at the continually updated selection of recommended flies to match the hatch. “Because of the tailwaters we’re fishing to some finicky fish. The guides here really know what’s going to work best,” Robinson says.

Alternatively, the largest stock of fly-tying supplies in the Park City area means you can try your hand at tying your own and the store hosts fly-tying classes. For those seeking some more expert help, Trout Bum 2 offers guided trips year round on the Weber and Provo Rivers. They even have permits to guide down south on the Green River and regularly run day trips on the Green’s famed waters. 4343 North Highway 224, Park City, 435-658-1166, troutbum2.com

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Deer Vista is perfectly located, with competitively priced lots offering quick and easy access, to all the arts and recreation that Park City and Deer Valley ® are renowned for.

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get them home and realize I don’t even have space to keep them in the house.

Just in my neighborhood, I know a bunch of people with kayaks who would be more than happy to let people in the community share. That’s how it started.”

Gearlope.com was born. The idea was to create an online database where people looking to try out some gear or use it could connect with those who have extra gear and are looking to earn cash by renting it out. Wherever you are and whatever you’re looking for, Gearlope likely has something for you. “Rental shops often have a light ramp into the season. Good luck getting a bike rental in town when the shops are shifting over from skiing.

Gearlope is always open for business,” explains Mastin.

With a free-flowing online gearconomy to share equipment, people can view their latest purchases as true investments instead of partaking in the delusional rationalizations typically associated with buying big-ticket items. Gearlope protects both the owner and renter of gear. Owners can set deposits to ensure reconciliation should gear be excessively damaged.

A rating system with comments lets renters know whom they’re dealing with prior to making a financial engagement.

Users can communicate right through the system to request a lower rate or ask questions about gear. With a fully reactive mobile site and tools to manage inventory and bring in customers, Mastin is hoping to reach a critical mass of gear and users to grow Gearlope into a network with Craigslist-style reach in cities across the country.

“Right now the Gearlope World HQ is in Summit Park. It’s perfect for a town like Park City,” says Mastin. With core values of passion for sport; a sense of community, sharing and feedback; recycle and reuse; and save money and make money, many Parkites are inclined to agree. “For me, what’s even more interesting than the gear is the connections you can make with likeminded people,” says Mastin.

Bill Mastin, founder of Gearlope

SPREADING THE WEALTH

GEARLOPE BUILDS AN OUTDOORS SHARING ECONOMY / BY TONY GILL

THE SHARING ECONOMY is a rapidly growing phenomenon. From eBay to Airbnb to Uber, people are catching on to the idea that collaborative consumption can boost their convenience and save cash in the process. And that makes it a perfect strategy for outdoor sports. Outdoor equipment is very expensive, and despite many of our

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heady ideals about simplicity and sustainability, our favorite activities often breed overconsumption and vapid materialism. Bill Mastin had enough of it and decided to help change the way we use and share our gear.

“I wanted to take my kids out on the Jordanelle, so I went to REI and bought some inflatable kayaks,” Mastin says. “I

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Collaborative consumption can boost convenience and save a whole bunch of cash.

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STYLE MEETS FUNCTION

GRACE CLOTHIERS INTERNATIONAL DESIGNERS PROVIDE A SOFTER MODERN / VANESSA CONABEE

PHOTO: ADAM FINKLE

WORTH KEEPING AN EYE ON Dress, Viviana Uchitel, Silk dipped in Ink, $495 Handbag , Hammitt Joe/Ice, $385 Long Pearl Necklace , Jennifer Reeves, $395

V ISITORS TO PARK CIT Y boutique Grace Clothiers can expect to see artistic influence in the shop’s designs and displays. Owner Laura Montecot, a former curator at The Ministry of Tourism in Peru with a degree in PreColumbian Art, finds art in everything, from furniture to design to fashion. After working at Sundance Resort and with Jean Louis Restaurant (Louis was her husband for 23 years), Montecot has finally realized her dream of owning her own business—a boutique that casts a discerning eye on timeless classics—think elegant, clean lines for men and women in cashmere, leather and denim, with versatile leather shoes (Yosi Samra; Paloma Barcelo) and handbags in bright colors and textures (Hammit Los Angeles, Liebeskind, Jane August) and eclectic jewelry (Julie Miles, Safia Day) to add interest.

“For us, even the way we take photos or set up displays in the store is very artistic. We put a lot of time and energy into what we pick and how to make these items stand out,” explains Monte-

cot. The Peruvian native says this thoughtful approach resonates with Park City clientele, whom she describes as style-savvy and modern.

“I want simple, easy pieces that people can take traveling—washable, foldable items that don’t wrinkle. A lot of what you will see is very European. A beautiful silk blouse with white jeans that can work anywhere, paired with leather shoes and handbags that are unique.”

In a nod to the fitness-conscious Parkite, a number of products Montecot chose are from the same manufacturer that provides neoprene and parachute materials for Prada. “These kind of clothes can move but also hold their shape,” Montecot says. Not all of what she stocks will be form and function, with several collections geared towards a ’70s bohemian look.

This spring, Montecot traveled to Buenos Aires via New York to meet with vendors and designers to source materials for fall and winter.

Seasoned jet-setters and stay-cation devotees alike will find plenty to fill their bags. 751 Main Street, 435-200-8061, graceclothiers.com PARKCITYLIFE SEP/OCT 2015

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PICTURE PERFECT

WHEN NOT DOCUMENTING SIGNIFICANT ARCHITECTURE, SCOT ZIMMERMAN AND WIFE ANN HIDE OUT AT THEIR HISTORIC HEBER HOME / BY BRAD MEE

shot his first Frank Lloyd Wright project in 1985 using a 35 mm film camera to capture the Hollyhock House in Los Angeles. Since then, the Utah-based architectural photographer, who describes his job as “the world’s best” and Wright’s work as “astonishing,” has used everything from an Instamatic pocket camera to a Red Dragon video camera to record over 100 Wright homes, from California to Florida, including the Stromquist House in Bountiful. An official photographer for the Frank Lloyd Foundation, Zimmerman travels with his wife Ann—a published writer and author—to shoot Wright’s architecture and a range of other projects for books and articles the duo creates. Scot and Ann snap a wide range of high-style abodes, from Jersey Shore beach bungalows to Wine Country modern dwellings and countless homes across Utah.

“It’s a tough job, but someone has to do it,” Zimmerman jokes.

When not traveling, the Zimmermans reside in an 1880 Victorian farmhouse located in Heber. At less than

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1,700-square-feet and chock full of small rooms and history, the former polygamist home of John Murdoch is on the National Register of Historic Places. An enclosed staircase splits the two-story dwelling down the middle and features identical parlors and bedrooms on each side that were meant for each of Murdoch’s two wives. Murdoch was a pioneer in the Utah sheep industry and was one of the first county commissioners in Heber Valley, explaining the home’s original sidewalk starting at the county court house and ending at the Zimmermans’ front door. “Murdoch had clout,” Zimmerman surmises.

Today, shaded by 300 trees and shrubs Scot and Ann planted on the half-acre lot, their Victorian house is as special to them as they imagine Wright’s homes were to his clients. “Wright built homes for individuals, so each home was personal and distinct,” Zimmerman explains. “Our house feels exactly that way to us.”

PHOTOS: SCOT ZIMMERMAN: PORTRAIT ADAM FINKLE.

ABOVE: Photographer Scot Zimmerman and his wife Ann. LEFT: The couple’s historic Victorian farmhouse in Heber.

BELOW: A small porch adds to the home’s vintage charm.

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May 17, Riverhorse on Main Photos by Claire Wiley of Eclectic Brew Productions 1. Stacey Bilanti and Kari Kovar enjoy drinks at Chef Wars, an annual fundraiser for Friends of Animals Utah that pits local chefs in a Chopped-style competition to impress five local foodie judges. This year’s chefs were Briar Handly of Handle, Mark Peterson of Sundance Resort and Vanessa Chapman of High West.

2. Alex Izatt, sous-chef for Sundance Mountain Resort 3. Leah Leake, Jennifer Lippman, Heidi Ogilvy 4. Guests look on as Brad Jacobson, the winning bidder of the sous-chef position for Chef Briar Handly, and Handly prepare a meal. Handly went on to win the competition.

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2015 SWANER DONOR BREAKFAST

June 10, Swaner EcoCenter and Preserve Photos by Michael Flaherty Photography and Shauna Raso 1. Noah Levine and Ronald Butkovich take a look at the Swaner Preserve’s 1,200-acre spread at the Swaner Donor Breakfast, which raised money for the Preserve’s care and conservation. Along with breakfast, guests were treated to a speech by former executive director of the Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development, Spencer P. Eccles.

2. Katherine Veeder, Natalie McHale, Stephanie Cooper 3. Jennie Groves 4. David Kizer, Suzanne Moore 5. Sally Tauber, David Moore 6. Kristina Pluta, Claudia Abreu McGown, Kim Fischer, Diana Swaner 7. Tony Gibson, David Kizer, Nell Larsen, Katherine Veeder

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1. Eric Finch strikes a pose at High West Distillery & Saloon’s celebration of the 141st running of the Kentucky Derby. Along with music and food, guests were given the chance to watch the race and enter contests for best derby hat and attire.

2. Tony Golden, Jon Troxel 3. Mia Yue, Tracy Still 4. Dawn Bowes, Eileen Galoostian 5. A group of guests dressed up to match the Kentucky Derby theme 6. A High West guest raises her glass to the Kentucky Derby celebration.

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PARK SILLY SUNDAY MARKET June 14, Main Street Photos by Erin West 1. Rino Dimeo, one of the vendors at the Park Silly Sunday Market, an eco-friendly open-air market and street festival for the Park City community. This year’s market runs through Sept. 20.

2. Colby Wilson of Jay’s Pedal Metals 3. Chainsaw artist Brent Lowry 4. Todd and Pam Gold 5. Nate Barkdull of rock band Badfeather 6. Park Silly Director of Operations Michelle McDonald 7. Kathy Pederson

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PARKCITYLIFE / Play Date LEFT: (left to right) Vanessa Conabee, KB Horses wrangler Alex Wight and Kate R. LaPay head for the hills at Red Ledges. BELOW: Red Ledges’ Brenda Metzger.

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Contact KB HORSES at Red Ledges, 435-657-0515, to book a ride for one to eight people. Hour rides, $69; two-hour rides, $99.

DON’T FENCE ME IN

W ESTERN RIDING, like Western skiing, is an activity I’m glad I discovered later in life. If I’d known powder snow existed, I might not have approached the icy slopes of Maine and New Hampshire with quite the same enthusiasm. Likewise, I wouldn’t have realized there was an easygoing alternative to the slightly nerve-wracking experience of English riding lessons. While there is a certain amount of glamour to shiny boots, buff breeches and a velvet blazer, maintaining a proper seat—back straight, heels down, hands in position—can be an elusive pursuit for many riders (this rider, in particular).

The relative freedom of Western riding allows the rider to achieve an entirely different kind of freedom in which you climb aboard a trustworthy animal, breath in clean air and ponder simple thoughts as the sage and wildflower-strewn hills pass by. At least that’s what happens when you sign on for a trail ride at Red Ledges, a golf community that partners with equestrian expert Brenda Metzger of KB Horses to provide an experience markedly different from the usual nose-to-tail ride.

Horsemanship 101: The untethered experience of a trail ride at Red Ledges is achieved by educating riders in a few techniques to help them communicate with Metzger’s horses.

Metzger begins each ride with a quick safety talk, along with a little psychology of these gentle giants. The ride begins by leading the horse into the ring to establish dominance and then practicing techniques for turning, backing up and pre-

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paring to stop your horse in the event it tries to graze.

The Ride: Red Ledges’ 2,000 acres boast panoramic views of the Wasatch and Uinta ranges from a rolling trail populated by majestic sandstone and granite buttes and ledges bordered by another 3,000 acres of open space. After crossing one or two cart paths, guides Shannon and Alex (pleasure rider and bronc and bull rider, respectively) led us into a domain of staggering beauty—fields of sage and juniper dotted by brilliant orange Indian paintbrush and bright green shoots of wild garlic. Up until this point my horse Dee Dee was compliant, but as soon as she sensed my attention drift she ducked her head, snatching mouthfuls of wild grasses. I jerked her back up by the reins, following with an apologetic pat that earned a laugh from the guides. We wound up to the summit to admire its signature ledge, then back down through fields and valleys, achieving a meditative state of rocking in the saddle as the the clouds drifted overhead.

Horse sense: Riding on varied terrain requires leaning and shifting (forward when the horse is moving uphill, slightly back for a descent). If your horse leads you too close to a tree or branches, simply duck beneath them or to the side. Abandon your cell phone—this experience is about losing yourself in the landscape.

Gear: Comfortable jeans and shoes with a heel (preferably Western boots, although a hiking boot will do). Knits or windbreakers for layering and warmth; sunscreen and chap stick for the elements. Helmets are provided.

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PARKCITYLIFE / Dining

Shabu is one of more than 18 restaurants participating in Park City’s Dine About

DINE AROUND THE TOWN PCARA’S 3RD ANNUAL DINE ABOUT / MARY BROWN MALOUF

SAVE YOUR seats now. Park City Area Restaurant Association’s annual Dine About runs Oct. 1 through Oct. 11. For a fortnight, participating restaurants offer unreal dining deals: two-course lunches for $5 and $10 per person and three-course dinners for $15 and $30.

You don’t have to sign up or buy a card or do anything but show up and request the special Dine About menu from one of more than 18 participating restaurants all over Park City. Like Salt Lake City’s Dine A Round, Dine About offers

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foodies the chance to try new restaurants at a reduced cost, find a new favorite or get reacquainted with an old friend.

If you want to check out the menus ahead of time, log on to parkcityrestaurants.com—they will all be posted there.

And if you want to make a real night of it, Park City Lodging is offering a deal, too. The “Extend Your Stay: Dine and Play” package offers 10 to 30 percent savings on stays at some properties. Go to parkcitylodging.com/dinedeal or call 855-969-3204 for details.

Visit ParkCityLifemag.com for Dine About restaurant listings.

PUBS

Tourists flock to Park City when the snow falls not only to ski, but to live–if only for a week or so–the life of a ski bum. Well, you can’t be a ski bum without a regular pub. Here are three to adopt.

RED TAIL GRILL

Canyons Resort is being reinvented by new owner Vail Resorts, Inc. and one mark of this is the new tap housestyle menu at Red Tail Grill. Located at the Grand Summit Hotel overlooking the famed Ski Beach in the Resort Village, the pub’s selection of craft beer and cocktails is complemented by hefty locally sourced snacks like ale-battered onion rings with buttermilk Gorgonzola and chili-rubbed wings with BBQ ranch. Canyons Resort, 4000 Canyons Resort Dr., Park City, 435-615-8068

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Founded in 1974 by a family of East Coast refugees seeking the ski-bum lifestyle, the pub is now owned by their kid who was born into that lifestyle and unabashedly celebrates the legend of those who committed their lives to mountains and beer. The apres ski-intoevening menu of standards—wurst, burgers, nachos, wings and beer—is augmented by a hearty morning menu for pre-ski. Park City Mountain Resort, 1325 Lowell Ave., Park City, 435-645-8666

NO NAME SALOON AND GRILL

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Probably the most famous bar on Main Street, No Name has been “helping people forget their names since 1903.” Play shuffleboard, watch whatever game, sip local beer, chow down on a buffalo burger and act like a local. 447 Main St., Park City, 435-649-6667

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