As someone who has spent multiple years working as a graphic designer/marketing geek in both print and online media, combined with years of working in the restaurant industry, I find it shocking that most restaurant owners and managers refuse to welcome and understand the importance of online marketing and social media networking.  Anyone who has ever owned or operated a restaurant knows that advertising, marketing, and word-of-mouth communication are essential to the growth and success…

When most people dream of having the most effortless and luxurious mountain vacation, they are probably wishing that they were a part of the Talisker Club community. This exclusive Park City club consists of a world class golf resort named Tuhaye, private on mountain lodges at Deer Valley, along with many other exclusive 4-season amenities in the surrounding areas. Talisker is designed to give its members the best of what Park City has to offer,…

According to SkiUtah.com, most of the ski resorts in Utah have already scheduled their anticipated opening dates. Park City has already been hit with a few snow storms and it looks like more are on their way this week.
The resorts in Little and Big Cottonwood Canyons have received upwards of 20″ in some spots already, making for some great early season riding. The TGR Message Boards have been alive with fresh trip reports from…

One of my fabulous blogging friend recently posted a new chili recipe on her blog Hail’s Kitchen. Considering that it’s snowed 5 times already this October (and mind you  it’s only the 8th), I just couldn’t wait to share her fabulous concoction with you all!
So without further ado, here it is:
Blue Ribbon, Kick Ass, Lick Your Bowl Clean Chili
1 pound ground meat — I used ground turkey
1 onion, diced
1 red…

Matchstick Production’s movie In Deep will be premiering this weekend in Park City, Utah at the Jim Santy Auditorium.
“For 2009, MSP Films takes an original look at the sport of skiing. All of the skiers in the film–park rat or big mountain charger–share a common bond: the overwhelming desires to ski. Each person finds stoke in his own unique way, whether it be a double cork 1260, a deep turn on a storm day…

While on a mountain bike/camping trip in Fruita, CO this summer, Kevin and I had the chance to sit down and read William A. Kerig’s book titled “The Edge of Never”. The book is an incredibly insightful and sometimes frightening look into the dangerous and inspiring lifestyle of extreme skiing while highlighting the lives of Trevor and Kye Peterson. For more information about the Edge of Never story – visit EdgeofNeverFilm.com.
After finishing the book, Kevin and…

With the fall colors changing faster than my garden is ripening, it’s time to start thinking about getting back into shape for skiing. Whether you are a back country skier or you frequent the lifts; skiing requires you to have strong knees, legs, a fit core, endurance, and coordination. I plan on picking up my gym membership tomorrow and becoming reacquainted with my old friend – the squat!
Here’s some great advice from a…

So last night I was cruising through the Internet looking for fun things to write about when I came across a Reader’s Digest Post titled “13 Things Your Waiter Won’t Tell You”. I’ve spent years serving tables, bar tending, and even eventually managing a restaurant; so these hit home to me and made me laugh quite a bit.  If you’ve ever waited tables, you can definitely relate to the following 13 points, and if you…