Category Archive For "Park City"
What do you say when questioned about Park City?
So, you are in an airport in St Louis and someone asks you whether they should visit Park City, what do you say? A) Yes, it’s a great place to visit, with nice people, great skiing, and is even better in the summer. B) No, uhhh… you wouldn’t like it. There are few evergreens like you …
Park City drug issues are not new and may cost you everything
Days before my 16th birthday, my next door neighbor committed suicide. He drove out to a lake, wrote his parents a letter, and pulled the trigger on a shotgun. In the aftermath, and for a VERY SHORT while, people tried to explain it, but they never really understood. They missed the point and ignored the broader picture. I …
The Mayor is surprised that Park City ski rankings dropped?
Today’s Park Record is reporting that Park City mayor Jack Thomas said it was a surprise “to see the ranking drop so much. I saw dramatic improvements to the infrastructure of Park City mountain and The Canyons,” Thomas said, adding, “How did we drop that fast when the resort put so much into the mountain?” Thomas …
North Face Endurance Run is a Fun, Fall Race
Sorry for getting this out so late … We received this submission a couple of weeks ago. ******************************* It’s time to lace up those sneakers for those crazy enough and healthy enough to run The North Face Endurance Challenge next weekend (Sept. 24-25) at the Park City Mountain Resort. Registration is still open for the …
The perfect song for the Park City vs. Vail trademark fight
Seriously, are there any writers better than John and Paul? Listen to the lyrics. They nailed the essence of our debate with Vail 50 years ago. Just amazing. Rob, Kristin, and Bill… try to see it our way…
Dana Williams’ Impassioned Speech at the Park City Vail Protest
During yesterday’s Park City Vail Resorts trademark protest, former Park City mayor Dana Williams gave an impassioned 3 minute speech on how our community has a good case against Vail Resorts trademarking the name “Park City.” He told us that “we could always make a deal” but that we should not let them trademark “Park City” …
Too Big to Vail
News in Park City has been skewed towards the fight between Vail Resorts (MTN), the city of Park City, and local businesses that include the “Park City” name. Some clever bastards even added a TM to Park City Hill (Bravo…For those about to rock…we salute you). Word even has it that the Chairman of Vail, …
Park City Strikes Back
Me thinks this is getting interesting… Below is the Park City Municipal press release on the Park City trademark case, as it relates to Vail: PRESS RELEASE FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Matt Dias, Assistant City Manager 435-615-5180 office PARK CITY DISAPPOINTED IN VAIL TRADEMARK RESPONSE City Council to file for another 60-day extension to file …
Speak Now or Forever Pay Your Fees
On Thursday, the Park City City Council is meeting to receive public comment on new, proposed “Stormwater Fees” for residents, businesses, and schools in Park City proper. The proposed fees are based on ESU’s (Equivalent Surface Units), which is based on the amount of land that is “impervious” to moisture going into the ground. Think roofs, …
New Stories Shortly
Hi Everyone. Sorry there haven’t been many new articles recently. I have been a bit wrapped up in the Park City Follies. However, we should be back soon with new articles about: Buses E-bikes Boyer Tech Park Skullcandy The land next to Jeremy Ranch Elementary Water Dogs School Board Drugs …and more So, thanks for …
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