DD Web • January 13, 2019
What to Do in February: 7 Epic Utah Winter Adventures
Whether you are a dedicated downhill skier or prefer snow tubing and ice skating, one thing we can all agree on this time of year (winter blues, anyone?) is spending less time indoors and more time relishing Utah’s legendary snow and winter experiences. Once you get on board with MST (Mountain Standard Time), you can make the most of everything a Utah winter has to offer.
Utah consistently ranks among the safest, healthiest and happiest in the nation. And with a growing millennial population, we’ve got enough to keep both young and young-at-heart entertained. Here are 7 Utah local ‘musts’ that you don’t want to miss this winter.
Sundance Film Festival – The Sundance Film Festival takes place annually in Park City, Utah. With nearly 125,000 attendees in 2018, it is the largest independent film festival in the United States. This year’s festival is held in January 24th – February 3rd in Park City and Salt Lake City, as well as at Robert Redford’s own Sundance Resort. The festival is an innovative storytelling experience showcasing new cinema from American and international independent filmmakers. Check out sundance.org for tickets and more information.
Downtown Salt Lake Winter Market – Held every Saturday through April 20th, the Downtown Salt Lake Winter Market is in its 6th season. Browse an abundant harvest of local produce, specialty foods and handmade gifts while chatting with local farmers. The Winter Market is held at the Rio Grande Depot (300 S. Rio Grande St) on Saturdays from 10 am – 2 pm. A list of more than 70 local vendors participating can be found at https://slcfarmersmarket.org.
Tubing at Soldier Hollow – Soldier Hollow in Wasatch Mountain State Park near Midway offers the longest tubing lanes in Utah. The hill has lengthy 1,200-foot sliding lanes with lift service for towing people up the hill for tubing day or night under the lights, and a sound system keeps the airwaves full of enjoyable tunes. It is strongly recommended that you book a reservation in advance, as tickets for each session are limited with weekends and holidays selling out weeks in advance. Click here for reservations and online ticketing.
Ice Skating at Gallivan Center – The Gallivan Center’s outdoor ice skating rink is a downtown hot spot during the winter months. Bring your own skates or rent skates on-site. Snacks including churros, hot dogs and hot chocolate are available for purchase at the rink’s concession stand. The rink is open weekdays 4 – 9 pm and Fridays and Saturdays from noon – midnight. Price including skate rental is $8 and children 3 and under are free.
Sleigh Rides at Hardware Ranch – The Hardware Ranch Wildlife Management Area (WMA) is located at the top of Blacksmith Fork Canyon in northern Utah. Rides are sold on a first-come, first-served basis and offer a unique opportunity to get up close to wild Rocky Mountain Elk on a horse drawn sleigh. Beginning in December until Feb 26, Hardware Ranch is open Mon & Fri 12 noon – 4:30pm, and Sat & Sun 10am – 4:30pm. Rides are $5 for adults, $3 for children 4-8 and children 3 and under are free.
Midway Ice Castles – Ice Castles is an award-winning frozen attraction in Midway, Utah made from more than 20,000,000 pounds of ice. The experience is built using hundreds of thousands of icicles hand-placed by professional ice artists. The castles include breathtaking LED-lit sculptures, frozen thrones, ice-carved tunnels, slides, fountains and much more. Open Monday – Thursday from 4 – 9 pm, Fridays 4 – 10:30 pm and Saturdays noon – 10:30. For ticket pricing and purchases visit icecastles.com/midway.
Skiing Utah’s Slopes – Of course, the favorite winter activity of locals and visitors from around the world alike is skiing the greatest snow on Earth. With 14 world-class ski resorts across the state of Utah and 10 resorts sitting within an hour of Salt Lake City International Airport, Salt Lake is the perfect basecamp for the greatest ski trip ever. Visit skiutah.com for a complete list of resorts to find the perfect area and resort fit for you.
Utah is one of the best locations in the world for outdoor activities, especially during the winter months. But the snow won’t last forever and spring will soon show its face. So bundle up, take a break from Netflix and get outside to experience some of these epic Utah winter adventures (especially Sundance Film Festival – it ends this weekend!)
-The Novation Team
At Novation Title, we take immense pride in being recognized on the 2024 Top Latino-Owned Business List ! As a Latino-owned company, we are passionate about empowering our community through homeownership—one of the fastest ways for Latinos to build generational wealth in America. Why Hispanic Homeownership Matters Homeownership is more than just buying property; it's about creating stability, financial security, and opportunities for future generations. We believe in providing the resources and education needed to help our Latino community navigate the path to homeownership with confidence. Educating & Supporting Latino Homebuyers Our team uses key insights from the NAHREP (National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals) reports to share real data on Latino homeownership growth and opportunities. We know that numbers don’t lie , and we want to ensure that every aspiring homeowner and entrepreneur has access to the right information. Advice for Latino Entrepreneurs For those looking to start a business in the title and real estate industry, our advice is simple: educate yourself and lean on data. By understanding the numbers and trends, you can position yourself for long-term success. Thank you to our community and partners for trusting Novation Title. Together, we continue to break barriers and build wealth through homeownership!
At Novation Title, we take immense pride in being recognized on the 2024 Top Latino-Owned Business List ! As a Latino-owned company, we are passionate about empowering our community through homeownership—one of the fastest ways for Latinos to build generational wealth in America. Why Hispanic Homeownership Matters Homeownership is more than just buying property; it's about creating stability, financial security, and opportunities for future generations. We believe in providing the resources and education needed to help our Latino community navigate the path to homeownership with confidence. Educating & Supporting Latino Homebuyers Our team uses key insights from the NAHREP (National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals) reports to share real data on Latino homeownership growth and opportunities. We know that numbers don’t lie , and we want to ensure that every aspiring homeowner and entrepreneur has access to the right information. Advice for Latino Entrepreneurs For those looking to start a business in the title and real estate industry, our advice is simple: educate yourself and lean on data. By understanding the numbers and trends, you can position yourself for long-term success. Thank you to our community and partners for trusting Novation Title. Together, we continue to break barriers and build wealth through homeownership!
Welcome, 2020! We made it through the first week of the New Year and are already excited for what’s to come in this brand new decade. Anything can happen, and we have so much to create! Whether you’re a fan of long-term resolutions or prefer setting smaller, short-term goals, it feels good to start the year off with a desire to change for the better. If you know us, you know our approach at Novation Title has always been goal-centric, not only within our business but in our personal lives and out in the community. In today’s world where we are constantly connected (and distracted), it’s no wonder that we increasingly find ourselves overwhelmed mentally and physically drained. Often, the issues in everyday life are the ones that prevent us from enjoying the very same everyday life! How can we balance this out? We believe we can do better. That is why we are introducing meditation into our workspace. While meditation has been practiced for over 5,000 years, it is increasingly becoming a necessary way for us to unplug from the modern world. But what, exactly, is it? Meditation is a practice where an individual uses a technique — such as mindfulness — to train attention and thoughts. Mindfulness is awareness, it is a state of peace. It is being in the present moment, intentional and serene. It is the process of being aware of your thoughts while also disconnecting from them so you can connect within. Connecting within is the highest form of intelligence and results in proven mental, emotional and spiritual health benefits. Here are just a few science-based benefits of meditation: Reduces blood pressure Increases serotonin production that improves mood and behavior Improves immune system Increase in energy levels Lessens stress and anxiety Increases happiness and creativity Clarity and peace of mind Increased memory retention and recall Enhances self-awareness and self-acceptance Each one of us, regardless of gender, age or other factors, undergo daily stress and tension at some level or the other. That’s why we’re so excited to introduce #NovationMeditation into our business and we encourage others to join us this year. We can ALL benefit from improved mental and physical health in 2020. Who’s with us?!
