In My Hometown

I live in the gorgeous state of Utah and the spectacular town called Park City. Maybe you've heard of it, you know... the one with three world class ski resorts, awesome dry powder, and a killer school district. Yeah thats it! Another big plus, PC isn’t just a fun town in the winter. In the summer we have so many activities to do. Mountainbiking is huge! so is rowing, sailing, and boating on our precious lake, the Jordanelle. Many runners and hikers are active during the summer time. Salt Lake City, Utah’s capital isn’t too far either. Maybe a twenty minute drive up through the canyon. Easy access.  Out of all the places iv'e traveled there is nothing like the sweet smell of the fresh air in my hometown. I love Park City with all my heart. Its so humbling and refreshing. And the best part about it, is the community and the nature loving people who live in PC. 

Picture I took @ The Canyons 

Lets start withe the background of Park City. It started of as a small mining town with nothing but miners, a few bars and shops on main street, and mines. Once the mining industry failed, skiing started to magically grow. It got bigger and more popular every minute. All the skiers wanted to shred our awesome pow! Things just grew from there, but not too big. I't was still a pretty small town filled with healthy active families residing in the mountain town. Then the 2002 winter olympics took place in Park City. People started to move here frequently ever since then. 

It’s different then Vail and Aspen Colorado. We aren’t as big and commercial as they are. Its pretty “on the low” compared to there ski resorts. Which is all the better! We also, aren’t surrounded by national forests. All the land that surrounds us is owned by private developers. Which brings us to our big problem…

Park City's population is growing rapidly, everyone wants to live here, and call this place their own. Developers are wanting to develop so much of our land and make Park City a big suburb. But that not what we need. The community likes the open hills where the deer and elk roam about. Neighborhoods filled with thousands of houses are being put in many sports around town. And with those new neighborhoods, more families and tourists will be moving in and trafficking up all the local roads. Depressing right. What ever happened to the small humble town called Park City Utah. We definitely haven't lost all hope, PC is still as beautiful as ever. But we are facing a big problem right now. 

Me and Sophia on the mountain! 

I just thought you all should know my roots. If you haven't ever been to Park City, defiantly come! It's a trip worth while.