FAQs

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How do I avoid altitude sickness?

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Park City is at high altitude (over 7000 feet above sea level)! To avoid altitude sickness, make sure you are drinking a ton of water. You might also feel the effects of alcohol quicker (and yes, your hangovers will be more intense too) so pace yourself so that we can enjoy the whole night together!

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What Covid-19 precautions are you taking?

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Out of concern for the safety of all of our guests, we are requiring that you receive your COVID-19 vaccination prior to our wedding if you plan to join us in person for this celebration. We understand that this pandemic has its own plans and is constantly evolving, so please check in regularly for updates!

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Can I drink alcohol in Utah?

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Yes! Just remember your ID - it is required to show ID in bars AND restaurants if you want to order drinks (Kenton learned this one the hard way).

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What are some good hikes I can go on while I'm in town?

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1. FOR A PRETTY CLIMB: ARMSTRONG TRAIL. Start at the Armstrong Trailhead by the Silver Star restaurant and come back via Dawn’s Trail (3.3 miles) or keep going to the HAM Trail and down Spiro (6.1 miles and about 1,000 feet of climbing). Fall foliage on these trails, if timed right, is spectacular. 2. FOR SOME HISTORY: DALY’S CANYON. This dirt road starts at the top of Daly Avenue (where there is a parking lot), which is the continuation of Park CIty’s Main Street, and you keep hike this one road all the way and potentially further if you you want. This hike is nice as an “out and back” and you can find and explore the remains of part of Park City’s mining history, as there are old offices, a miner’s barracks and the explosive shed at or near the dirt road. 3. FOR MOUNTAIN PASS VIEWS: GUARDSMAN ROAD TO EMPRIE PASS. A paved road goes all the way up to Empire Pass, from which you will have a great view of Park CIty, Deer Valley, the Wasatch Range, The Uinta Mountains and the Heber Valley. You don’t need a car as the local and free busses go up to the Montage Hotel, but if you have a car or take an Uber, there is a parking lot just a bit farther up the road, where the road crosses the Mid Mountain Trail. If you start the hike from that parking lot, you will climb from about 8,000 feet to just over 9,000 feet of elevation. If you prefer less climbing, you could hike the Mid Mountain Trail, which crosses the Guardsman Road and goes several miles in one direction toward the Silver Lake area of Deer Valley and goes the other direction to Park City Mountain and on for another 15 miles. There are many loops and options from this trail, which is one of Park CIty’s most popular trails.

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What about biking options?

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Park City is a Mecca for mountain biking, and you can rent mountain bikes at White Pine Touring, Cole Sport, and Jan’s, as well as the shops around the Silver Lake area of Deer Valley. All those shops also rent electric bikes, which can be a fun way to get around and explore town. If you are inclined to try it, here are some areas you might want to explore; EASIEST BIKING: ROUND VALLEY. Round Valley is a huge area with single track trails and dirt roads running all through it. Trail maps, directions and recommendations should be available from the shop where you rent the bike and on line at Mountain Trails Foundation. Trails are marked green for easiest, blue for intermediate and black for expert. Keep in mind that falling, which is possible even on green trails, hurts. MORE AMBITOUS BIKING: All the hiking trails described above are multi-use trails popular with bikers and hikers alike. Armstrong Trail goes all the way up to the mid mountain trail, and the descent on Spiro is a classic ride (about 13 miles and over 1,500 of elevation gain). Busses have bike racks and could take you up to the Montage Hotel, from where you could access the Mid Mountain Trail, and you you ride that through aspens, spruce, meadows and pine all the way to and across the Park City Ski area and descend any number of trails back into town or the ski base area. Did we say falling hurts? We want to dance with you all so be cautious while riding as you are in natural environments with all the potential risks that entails.

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And if I want something a little less outdoorsy?

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Here are some options for less adventurous adventures: Park City’s history is fascinating, so if you’re a history buff, you might enjoy checking out the Park City Museum. If you like art, check out the Kimball Arts Center, which often has exhibits of local artists, or stroll the many galleries on Main Street. Salt Lake City is about 25 minutes away, and on a nice fall day, the zoo can fun, and in less pleasant weather, you might enjoy any of several art museums, the natural history museum or planetarium.