Hello from gorgeous Park City!
My travels from Denver to Park City weren’t exactly seamless thanks to some mechanical delays that set me back a few hours, so I didn’t arrive in Utah until after dark. Fortunately my friend Heather, who I’ve met once before at a Reebok event, and Jon, a fellow Columbia Omniten member, were on my flight from Denver to Salt Lake City, so I had some buddies to hang out with before we boarded.
Once we boarded, we sat on the run way for another two hours before we took off, but I ended up sitting next to two really interesting people so the time passed fast. One man is an avid sailor and coaches a collegiate team, so I learned a lot about a sport I previously knew next to nothing about which was really intriguing to me. The other man worked in a coal mine and freaked me out with stories that made the claustrophobic woman in me want to pass out on the spot.
By the time our plane landed in Salt Lake City, the sun was setting and Heather, Jon and I made the drive to Park City to join the rest of the group for dinner and drinks at No Name Saloon.
The group looked like one lovely little plaid family!
Everyone was really welcoming and I had fun getting to know our group while we ate and sipped on some cocktails.
We chatted away on the rooftop of the No Name Saloon which was decked out with heat lamps. I also ordered a hot toddy to help warm me up!
Columbia has been very tight-lipped whenever we’ve asked any questions about what’s in store for our group during our time in Park City, so we’re all guessing and making predictions about what the next couple of days will entail. I had to sign a bunch of waivers last night and one mentioned something about snowmobiling, so I’m hoping that’s on the agenda at some point! I can’t wait to get outside and enjoy the beautiful snow!
I’ll try to pop back in soon with more updates, but now it’s off to breakfast!
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Love all the plaid! You look like a group of lumberjacks. 🙂 Enjoy your time!!! Looking forward to hearing what’s in store!
I love all the matching plaid! That is too cute 🙂
Looks like you’re already having a great time!
No Name Saloon is so much fun! Cody and I went there on one of our first Park City adventures when we first moved to Utah.
Have so much fun!
looks so fun — and love those jackets! i need some winter gear now that it’s 6 degrees!
Sounds like you are going to have an AMAZING time! Stay warm and have fun!
What an exciting trip! It must be such a thrill not knowing what’s in store for you guys! 🙂
Have a great time!
Fun! I’ve always been interested in visiting Utah. I’m looking forward to seeing your photos and reading more recaps! Always love your travel posts, they’re so informative 🙂
I can’t wait to hear about this. Sounds like a blast!
Omg this sounds like such a fun trip!!!!!
have fun! excited to see what you’re up to!!
Oh this sounds like such a fun, exciting trip!! Have fun – and good luck!! 😀
Sounds like such a blast….can’t wait to find out what’s in store for y’all!!!
That sounds so fun! How did you get involved with the group?
Can’t wait to hear more about it!! Loving all that plaid!
Looking forward to your updates. I love Columbia!!! Have fun in the store, but make sure to stay warm!
Looks like your having lots of fun!
I’ve been to the No Name Saloon- great place!
Can’t wait to hear what they have in store for you guys! It’s been fun to watch Heidi and Heather speculate for a few months, and, based on the clues, it sounds really exciting!
Snowmobiling is so much fun!! I hope you get to do that too.
Snowmobiling?!?!? You’ll love it! My family and I are die hard snowmobilers here in PA (we go north to Tioga & Potter counties for the most snow) and it is a blast! You can go and see places that no one else can see on foot or by car…and it’s usually breathtaking! Snow covered trails, pines, deer, and views that are incredible! I hope you have a wonderful trip!
Love the flannel! Have fun doing whatever you do today. 😉
I <3 Park City!! It is our new fav ski destination due to the easy airport access! We are headed there in a couple weeks also. You must go the brewery at the "top" of main street, called Wasatch Brew Pub. Its very cool and they serve you a beer flight on a cut off snowboard 🙂 Also check out High West Distillary, very cool! And when you leave from Salt Lake you must try "Ruby Snap" for cookies, they are INSANE!!!
So fun!! What a great opportunity… I love the Colombia line!
Heat lamps on the roof- that’s awesome!!! Have so much fun! 🙂
The plaid is too cute! Have fun!
I love snowmobiling!! I went for the first time last year and it’s definitely a favorite winter sport 🙂 Hope you get to go!
Im so jealous, my parents go to Park City all the time and I hear its amazing. Im sure that whatever is in store will be fantastic!
Omg I would hate to be stuck on a plane for two hours on the ground! But it sounds like your trip is going to get exponentially better! Have so much fun!
I love tourist messages! I don’t travel much therefore it is always interesting to me as others do it 😉
Haha. That plaid picture–priceless! Glad you made it.
WHen I flew from Denver to SLC on Monday, we had crazy delays too. So annoying. So I feel for ya!
Awwwe this post is reminding me just how much I <3 Utah! It's where I met the hubs so it's likely always going to hold a special place in my heart!
Sounds so much fun!!!! Enjoy!!
Hopefully it all goes according to schedule from here on in!!!
Hi Julie- hope you’re enjoying your Park City Trip!
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Oooooohhh! My kinda family–plaid family! 😀 And I love hearing stories from people I’ve never met before. You never know whose day you’ll make by listening to them, is my philosophy.
That plaid is perfect! Hope you have a blast in Park City!
It sounds like this trip is going to be so much fun! Having a weekend in the snow sounds like so much fun and I miss skiing. There haven’t been the best conditions in all the California Mt. resorts.
Looks beautiful (and cold!)
It looks so beautiful! Hope you’re having fun!!
My boss just got back from Park City a few days ago and was raving about it! Gotta love the snow, especially since you don’t get to experience much of it in Florida! haha hope you have a great trip!
I always enjoy meeting new interesting people!
You are in my home town. Welcome to Utah! Lots of snow today!
I am so jealous this is on my husband and I’s bucket list of places to go! I have heard it is an absolutely gorgeous city!
Did they tell you all to show up wearing plaid? 😉
I looovvee the mountains and skiing but am terrified of snowmobiles. The first time I was on one I hit a tree, the second time I was thrown off and broke my foot. Be careful!
I’ve been there! It is good! The Biggest Loser is going to the Park City Olympic Training Center too… maybe it’s all connected! OOoh Fun!
I’m bad at starting convos with strangers.. Maybe cuz I’m kind of shy. Did you start them or did they?! Would love conversation starters! How cool to learn such interesting facts on a plane!
No Name Saloon is always the local watering hole when my family/friends and I go to PC! Such a great atmosphere 🙂 have fun!
I LOVE Park City! I have also been to No Name too! Fun bar!