Originally published in Salt Lake magazine
Meet the Neighbors: Guadalajara and Montréal
How many times have you heard—especially lately—that the world is getting smaller? It seems that way sometimes—Americans are familiar with towns like Jalalabad and Karachi, names we’d never heard of until the past decade. So, considering our familiarity with these faraway places, it seems odd...
Originally published in SKI magazine
Powder Days, Urban Nights
On the first day, there was wind. Wind that made getting off Snowbasin’s Wildcat Express an exercise in math. First, how high is my DIN setting and will my skis blow off? Second, how good are my chairlift mates at getting off a lift? Good...
Originally published in Salt Lake magazine
Revival in the Desert: Art, Architecture and Design Unstuff-ify Scottsdale
Scottsdale Arizona is Phoenix’s posh neighbor, dotted with gated communities, resorts, spas and fancy hotels. While Arizona in general remains best known for retirees, snowbirds and a particular brand of Don’t Tread on Me conservativism, a new generation is taking up residence in the area,...
Originally published in Salt Lake magazine
Quarters Arcade Bar Brings in the Crowds
The long-anticipated addition to SLC’s nightlife scene, arcade bar Quarters, at last opened its doors to throngs of nostalgic Gen Xers and gamer geeks. Arcade bars are a mainstay in most major US cities, where the combo of retro gaming, pinball—i.e. constant distractions for introverts—and...
Originally published in Range magazine
Shopping Trip: Springdale
SHAKING OFF WINTER IN JACKSON HOLE can be slow. Spring tends to be muddy, overstay its welcome and, at times, rudely act like winter. Ignore these slights and distract yourself by planning a trip to a less-moody climate, like Springdale, Utah’s, for example. There are...
Originally published in Lonely Planet
Best in the U.S. – No. 10 Southeastern Utah
Within the otherworldly deserts of Southeastern Utah, a local finds a thrill of a different kind. After spending weeks in Salt Lake City, I began to yearn for “the shift,” something I’ve found only in the red-rock landscapes of Southeastern Utah. It’s a phenomenon that...
Originally published in Inspirato magazine
The Insider’s Guide to Park City
Skis are on the roof. Johnny Cash is walking the line on the radio. There’s hot coffee in the console. The drive to Park City’s first entrance is 25 minutes from my garage door in Salt Lake City and today I’m counting every second. Last...
Originally published in Salt Lake magazine
Learn to Ski!
When to go: Look out the window. Is there snow on the mountains? This is when people who know how to ski are skiing. We know. It’s cold. Why learn now? No idea. You’re the one who moved to Utah. You’re like, “Mom. No. I’m...
Originally published in Salt Lake magazine
How to enjoy a glass of wine at the Eccles Theater
When the ECCLES THEATER opened its doors last year, we celebrated the civilized addition of alcohol service at the new venue. But when it comes to showtime, Utah can’t quite get it right. Play our game and see if you can land a glass of...
Theater Review: Something Rotten at the Eccles