Snow, snow, snow in Utah
Jan 30th, 2008, 08:23 AM
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Snow, snow, snow in Utah
A little weather and ski report from Park City, UT.
My house and neighborhood looks like scenes from Dr. Zhivago! My yard fence in the front which is 3 feet high has now disappeared completely and the snow shoveling piles of snow at the sides of the driveway are about 6 feet high. I can't throw the snow any higher.
Had to use 4 x4 low gear just to get out of the driveway this morning. Then, it was 25 miles per hour all the way down to SLC to work. Even got there in time!
PC schools are closed today for a snow day. Most of theose lucky little kids will be skiing today.
Skiers - this is a big snow year even by UT standards. Get on out here and enjoy the powder! We have 4 more storms lined up in the next 10 days.
My house and neighborhood looks like scenes from Dr. Zhivago! My yard fence in the front which is 3 feet high has now disappeared completely and the snow shoveling piles of snow at the sides of the driveway are about 6 feet high. I can't throw the snow any higher.
Had to use 4 x4 low gear just to get out of the driveway this morning. Then, it was 25 miles per hour all the way down to SLC to work. Even got there in time!
PC schools are closed today for a snow day. Most of theose lucky little kids will be skiing today.
Skiers - this is a big snow year even by UT standards. Get on out here and enjoy the powder! We have 4 more storms lined up in the next 10 days.
Jan 30th, 2008, 10:06 AM
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Dayle, a little off-topic, but we are coming to Park City in late February and are staying at the Snowcrest Condominiums on Empire street. We will not have a car and want to try out the mexican restaurant El Chubasco. Will we be able to take the free shuttle there without a huge hassle? I can't quite figure it out when looking at the shuttle maps online. Thanks!
Jan 30th, 2008, 11:34 AM
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Hi Mollmatt,
You shouldn't have any problem. I can't think of the Snowcrest condos exactly, but Empire is one of the main streets and you shouldn't have to walk far to a shuttle stop. Then, you want to go to the Prospector Square area (away from Main Street) to El Chubasco.
Don't expect anything fancy. It's a little locals type place. My old boss and his brother started it quite a few years ago. They sold it a couple years ago, but the restaurant has kept the same menu and food quality.
Have fun!
You shouldn't have any problem. I can't think of the Snowcrest condos exactly, but Empire is one of the main streets and you shouldn't have to walk far to a shuttle stop. Then, you want to go to the Prospector Square area (away from Main Street) to El Chubasco.
Don't expect anything fancy. It's a little locals type place. My old boss and his brother started it quite a few years ago. They sold it a couple years ago, but the restaurant has kept the same menu and food quality.
Have fun!
Jan 30th, 2008, 10:00 PM
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Dayle, You're making me really jealous. I miss the snow! Only got to see it in Boston end of last year. Oh why oh why do we not have snow in Houston! It certainly feels cold enough outside at the moment but I feel cheated, no pretty white stuff! 
Jan 31st, 2008, 04:19 AM
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Dayle, you are making me so.... jealous!! Here in Hot Atl we have had 2 1" snows this year. We usually ski Powder Mountain every year. I always dream of living in Eden. The land prices have really escalated since the Olympics. I envy you! Great move from Ca. to Ut.
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Jan 31st, 2008, 07:49 AM
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mes3 and karens,
Yes, of course they are grooming some of the runs. They don't groom all of them though. Besides, when it snows like this, the cats can't keep up anyway.
This is what UT skiing is all about. Fresh tracks every run! Whoohoo!! Take this chance to learn powder. Can't describe it, nothing like it.
Yes, of course they are grooming some of the runs. They don't groom all of them though. Besides, when it snows like this, the cats can't keep up anyway.
This is what UT skiing is all about. Fresh tracks every run! Whoohoo!! Take this chance to learn powder. Can't describe it, nothing like it.
Feb 1st, 2008, 08:03 AM
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OK, another foot of fresh, dry UT powder at the house again this morning!
Yesterday they brought in the backhoe to clear our neighborhood streets back to 2 car width. Now the piles of snow on either side of the street are 9 - 10 feet high.
It might be July before I see my daffodils!
Yesterday they brought in the backhoe to clear our neighborhood streets back to 2 car width. Now the piles of snow on either side of the street are 9 - 10 feet high.
It might be July before I see my daffodils!
Feb 1st, 2008, 10:50 AM
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Dayle that sounds great! My son who loves to ski but doesn't get to but once a year actually hurt his leg the 1st day he went this year and missed out on the other 3 days. He doesn't get spring break until April 4th and I thought that might be a little late for good skiing, but, maybe not! Who knows, maybe we will try it.
Feb 1st, 2008, 02:33 PM
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Hi, Dayle!
I've been watching the snow totals all week and drooling. Well, I finally decided to do something about it and booked my trip from San Antonio to SLC for the 17th through 20th just now. It was one of those "I really shouldn't spend the money, but oh, what the heck" kind of things. I've always wanted to ski light powder, and it looks like I may finally have my chance!
Since I'm on a budget, I'm staying in downtown Salt Lake and skipping the rental car. I plan to ski Alta and Snowbird on that Super Pass thing. It looks like I can take the TRAX from a stop a couple of blocks south of my hotel, then the ski bus right up to Snowbird.
Anyway, am I nuts for relying solely on public transportation for this trip? I've done it comfortably in Europe, but the ski bus is a new idea for me!
Thanks, and enjoy all that glorious snow. Even though I'm going to have to work my butt off to earn enough to justify the expense, I can't wait to join y'all up there!!!
Linds
I've been watching the snow totals all week and drooling. Well, I finally decided to do something about it and booked my trip from San Antonio to SLC for the 17th through 20th just now. It was one of those "I really shouldn't spend the money, but oh, what the heck" kind of things. I've always wanted to ski light powder, and it looks like I may finally have my chance!
Since I'm on a budget, I'm staying in downtown Salt Lake and skipping the rental car. I plan to ski Alta and Snowbird on that Super Pass thing. It looks like I can take the TRAX from a stop a couple of blocks south of my hotel, then the ski bus right up to Snowbird.
Anyway, am I nuts for relying solely on public transportation for this trip? I've done it comfortably in Europe, but the ski bus is a new idea for me!
Thanks, and enjoy all that glorious snow. Even though I'm going to have to work my butt off to earn enough to justify the expense, I can't wait to join y'all up there!!!
Linds
Feb 1st, 2008, 04:35 PM
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It just cost me $300 today to have my road plowed....that's after paying $200 last Sunday so I could leave and catch my flight and another $315 the week before. The price we pay for all this powder!!!
btw matt, why El Chubasco?
btw matt, why El Chubasco?
Feb 2nd, 2008, 05:11 AM
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Ncounty,
I've read that El Chubasco is the best place for Mexican food in Park City. Where I live, we don't get very good, authentic, Mexican so when ever we travel out west, we try and find the best places. Do you have an other suggestion?
I've read that El Chubasco is the best place for Mexican food in Park City. Where I live, we don't get very good, authentic, Mexican so when ever we travel out west, we try and find the best places. Do you have an other suggestion?
Feb 2nd, 2008, 07:01 AM
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Lind,
You can actually take the ski bus right from your hotel in downtown SLC. Which hotel are you staying in? That sounds like you are coming during the President's Holiday week. Be prepared for monster crowds, but still lots of fun! It helps to start EARLY, our lifts open at 8:30am.
Try skiing Solitude (Big Cottonwood Canyon) for fewer crowds during that week! Or, Deer Valley if you want to get up here. They are the only resort that limits tickets sales and usually only sell out during Christmas holidays and the President's weekend.
ncounty - $300 to plow your driveway!? Yikes! Must be a long driveway. My drive is very short so I just do it myself. Now there's nowhere to throw the snow. They brought in a backhoe the other day to widen the streets back to 2 lanes. Now the piles of snow are 9 - 10 feet high everywhere, not just by the driveways.
You can actually take the ski bus right from your hotel in downtown SLC. Which hotel are you staying in? That sounds like you are coming during the President's Holiday week. Be prepared for monster crowds, but still lots of fun! It helps to start EARLY, our lifts open at 8:30am.
Try skiing Solitude (Big Cottonwood Canyon) for fewer crowds during that week! Or, Deer Valley if you want to get up here. They are the only resort that limits tickets sales and usually only sell out during Christmas holidays and the President's weekend.
ncounty - $300 to plow your driveway!? Yikes! Must be a long driveway. My drive is very short so I just do it myself. Now there's nowhere to throw the snow. They brought in a backhoe the other day to widen the streets back to 2 lanes. Now the piles of snow are 9 - 10 feet high everywhere, not just by the driveways.
Feb 2nd, 2008, 08:44 AM
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How exciting! We'll be there during President's week too, mainly to tour colleges, but definitely getting some snowboarding/skiing in too!
Lift tickets are so expensive though, and I am wondering if there's a place that sells discounted ones. Any suggestions? We'll be staying at Newpark Resort! Thanks!!
Lift tickets are so expensive though, and I am wondering if there's a place that sells discounted ones. Any suggestions? We'll be staying at Newpark Resort! Thanks!!
Feb 2nd, 2008, 11:00 AM
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Yea, my driveway is a tenth of a mile AND the wind up there whips up drifts of 5 feet plus. The guys charge 100 bucks an hour to plow so it adds up quickly with a storm like we just had. I've paid $815 in the past two weeks on clearing my road.
Matt: I would personally splurge on a restaurant that I consider BEYOND Mexican food. It is called Chimayo and it is right on Main Street. It is very elegant in a rustic colonial olde Mexico way and is an amazing culinary experience. Fairly pricey but it is the other end of the spectrum from El Chubasco. Check out their websites and see what you feel like.
Matt: I would personally splurge on a restaurant that I consider BEYOND Mexican food. It is called Chimayo and it is right on Main Street. It is very elegant in a rustic colonial olde Mexico way and is an amazing culinary experience. Fairly pricey but it is the other end of the spectrum from El Chubasco. Check out their websites and see what you feel like.
