June 04, 2008
Solitude’s Summer Season Begins
Escape the summer heat, grab your friends, family and head to Solitude. Open Wednesday – Sunday with lift served hiking, mountain biking, mountain scooters, disc (Frisbee) golf, weekend brunches and wonderful open-air patio dining @ our Creekside Restaurant. New this summer will be dining experiences at the Yurt. Weather permitting.
June 14, 2008
Chris Allaire Memorial Mountain Bike Race
This is the Utah State Championship race. Often referred to as having some of the best forest single-track descents in the state, the course is always a challenging one. Come participate, or watch and riders make their way around the mountain.
For information: Ed Chauner (801) 942-3498 or http://www.intermountaincup.com
June 24, 2008 - August 05, 2008
2nd Annual Full Throttle Midweek Mountain Bike Series.
Solitude will host our Second Annual Tuesday evenings bike series throughout the 2008 summer. Seven Tuesdays ina row beginning June 24. Registration will be at 5:45 PM the day of the race. Race mass start at 6:30 PM. $12/race. Moonbeam Lot - Entry 1.
The Series comes together thanks to Full Throttle Energy Drink, Peak Fasteners, Revolution Bike Shop and Cannondale Bicycles.
This seven event series will offer competition to all fields of ability levels. Beginners will complete one loop on a scenic, yet challenging 4 mile singletrack course. Intermediate and expert riders will tackle this course two and three times, respectively. A short children’s race will precede the race each night, making this a great event for families.
Guaranteed $2000 cash purse for top three Men and Women Pro/Expert and Sport class finishers; plus nightly prize raffles. This years purse has doubled last years total already, with the potential to grow even larger depending on participation.
July 18, 2008
Wasatch Wildflower Festival
The Wildflower Festival kicks off Friday afternoon at Solitude. Come on up between 3:30 and 5:30 for a guided walk with a local naturalist that will point out many of the local flowers and plants. There are options for hikers of all abilities.
After you've worked up an appetite on the hill, stop by Creekside Restaurant for dinner.
August 03, 2008
Taste of the Nation
Local Chefs featured at Solitude: Join Utah’s most exciting chefs by the creek here at Solitude for an afternoon of spectacular food and drink. Event highlights include cooking exhibitions, live music and a wonderful silent auction. All ticket proceeds benefit anti-hunger and poverty programs, namely Utahns Against Hunger and the Utah Food Bank. For info or online ticket purchases visit http://taste.strength.org/site/Clubs?club_id=1069&pg=main
August 14, 2008 - August 17, 2008
Alphorn Retreat / Seminar
Salzburgerer Echo is proud to host the First Annual North American Alphorn Retreat, August 14th - 17th 2008. A celebration of the Alphorn in the beautiful Rocky Mountains of Utah, USA. Instruction, group performance, and camaraderie for all ages and levels.
$500. Private or small ensemble lessons will be available for an additional fee throughout the course. Visit http://salzburgerecho.com/seminars.html for more info.
This retreat is open to the public. Come on up to watch and enjoy, free of charge.
August 15, 2008 - August 15, 2008
Joanne Weir Cooking Class
Enjoy a weekend of Solitude with revered chef Joanne Weir, as she instructs participants in the kitchen. This 3 day weekend will allow students not only to learn, but also enjoy first-class dining at several of Solitude's unique dining establishments.
August 29, 2008 - August 31, 2008
National Caliber Disc Golf Tournament - Full Throttle Challenge @ Solitude
If you’ve never been exposed to the sport of Disc Golf, this is your chance to come check it out. If you’re lucky, the leaves will have already started to turn into their brilliant fall colors.
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- Diggler Mountain Scooters
Solitude is excited to offer the wildly fun, and easy to ride Scooters. These wheeled rides are a cross between razor street scooters and mountain bikes. Access the trials of Solitude via our Sunrise lift or simply kick around the village on them.
- Disc Gof
Challenge yourself to 18 holes on our unique mountainside course. Even those that have never tossed a Frisbee find this activity extremely enjoyable, as you wind down through the beautiful forests of Solitude Mountain Resort.
- Kids Fishing
Watch the kids at the pond, as they try to catch
one of our "giant" rainbow trout. Or, if
everyone has graduated from the pond, try you
luck in Big Cottonwood Creek (UT fishing lic.
Required for the Creek)
- Scenic Lift Rides
Ride up Sunrise lift and enjoy the unparalleled views of the Wasatch Mountains.
- Mountain Bike Rentals
Check out our rental bikes in the Village. Bikes are available hourly, half-day, or multi-day.
- Birds of Prey Shows
Tracey Aviary presents an hour-long show featuring local birds of prey. An informative show on habitats, hunting, and nesting.
- Silver Lake Nature Center Wildflower Walks
The perfect way to spend an evening after work! The Wasatch Mountains are known for their stunning array of wildflowers, so take this opportunity to learn about them with us on walks led by local naturalists! Select Wednesdays during the summer. Free. Leaves at 6:00pm, but reservations required, can be made up to two weeks in advance. Call (801) 466-6411.
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