Browsing Month June, 2008

SLUG Magazine’s Ghettolympics Skate Comp

By | June 30, 2008 at 5:33 pm | No comments

SLUG Magazine presents the 8th Annual Summer of Death – The Ghettolympics on Saturday, July 19th in the Big Deluxe Parking Lot. SALT LAKE CITY, June 30, 2008 – No, that’s not the Chariots of Fire that you’re hearing, it’s the inspiring sounds of the first ...

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POWDR CORP NAMES JENNIFER BOTTER CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

By | June 30, 2008 at 2:54 pm | No comments

Powdr Corp, owner and operator of seven leading ski and snowboard resorts in North America, today announced the appointment of Jennifer Botter to the position of Chief Financial Officer. Botter will be responsible for all aspects of Powdr’s financial operations.“With over 20...

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Dangers of Hypermiling

By | June 27, 2008 at 2:15 pm | No comments

My boss recently forwarded me an e-mail about the benefits of hypermiling - where you can theoretically eke out an extra 5-15 mpg out of your car by coasting more, shutting off your engine at stoplights, etc.AAA has heard all these stories and offers up these warnings:The old...

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Music at Sundance (part 2)

By | June 27, 2008 at 11:04 am | No comments

The Bluebird Café at Sundance The Bluebird Café Series returns to Sundance for its sixth consecutive summer at the resort, which has become the Bluebird’s western home. The actual Bluebird Café is located in Nashville and is renowned for starting the...

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Music at Sundance (part 1)

By | June 27, 2008 at 11:00 am | No comments

Sundance Under the Stars Sundance Resort presents this new musical series of outdoor jazz concerts for three Saturday nights in July, featuring both local and national artists. Concerts begin at 8 pm at Sundance’s Outdoor Stage. Tickets are $25 per person. The season kicks...

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Snowbasin’s Firecracker Race

By | June 27, 2008 at 10:51 am | No comments

THE FIRECRACKER 4th of July Ski/Board RaceMiddle Bowl Cirque Earn Your Bragging Rights!! This is not the Olympics, or even a World Cup, just a chance to have fun and say, “I skied at Snowbasin on July 4, 2008.” Race sign up is at the Ticket Window of the Grizzly...

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Summer Fun at Utah Ski Resorts

By | June 26, 2008 at 11:39 am | No comments

Rising gas prices and economic constraints are causingmany Utahns to cancel their summer vacation plans. Fortunately, many Utahski resorts offer a plethora of summer fun close to home, perfect for daytrips and weekend getaways. This summer, escape the city heat and head tothe...

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Go "Over the Top" This August

By | June 25, 2008 at 2:40 pm | No comments

The United States Armwrestling Federation (USAF) is proud to announce the awarding of the 2008 USAF Unified National Championship to Salt Lake City on August 1-3, 2008, hosted by BTB Armwrestling.This is the only qualifying tournament that will guarantee a spot on the USA Team...

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Sundance Resort Presents the Third Annual Food and Wine Festival

By | June 25, 2008 at 12:44 pm | No comments

The Sundance Resort will present its Third Annual Food and Wine Festival, August 30th, 2008, from noon until 4 pm, on the resort’s lawn at the base of Mt. Timpanogos in Provo Canyon. The event, co sponsored by Salt Lake Magazine, will feature the best in food and wine and will...

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PC Ice Rink Ready to Reopen

By | June 25, 2008 at 12:39 pm | No comments

The Park City Ice Arena is ready to open its doors for its third season on July 1, 2008. Stacey Noonan, general manager says “this is great opportunity for those who are looking to have some fun - out of the sun - this summer”. So when the heat gets extreme, head over...

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