Well, winter is here...and what does that mean in a place that advertises itself as having the "greatest snow on earth"?...we got the obvious answer early last week when several inches of fresh powder fell from the sky. Check out the photos of Ute Soccer Field!
Now, having lived in California for the first 38 years of my life, the thought of living in a place that actually has seasons was a bit scary at first. But, I can say that the winters here are GREAT! The weather is pretty mild, with occasional snow storms followed by sunny days. The scenery is beautiful...absolutely stunning...from the city streets to the mountains just behind them and there is great fun to be had. Here is the Utah Soccer Guide to winter fun in Salt Lake City:
1. Have a camera
There are breath taking sights all around...snow covered streets, trees, lights, mountains, fields, trails. Deer come down from the mountains looking for food (we even get some on Ute Field). Be ready for some incredible scenes and have a camera ready...phone camera, digital camera, throw-away camera...doesn't matter...you'll want to capture what you'll see.
2. Have a shovel
There are sidewalks and driveway to clear...but the main reason to have a shovel is to create snowballs (for good fights) and snow men.
3. Take up a winter sport
Skiing or snowboarding...Salt Lake can't be beat...there are 7 world-class resorts within 40 minutes of our campus: Park City, Deer Valley, The Canyons, Brighton, Solitude, Alta, Snowbird. All of these have incredible runs for all levels. Park City and Brighton also have top notch snowboard parks.
If that's not your gig...try snow shoeing or cross-country skiing...there are great runs at places like Park City or Mill Creek.
4. Slide!
Looking for a great afternoon of fun at little to no cost...find a nearby hill and slide away! Tires, boogie boards, inflatable seats, saucers, even plastic bags will do. We like the hill at Sugarhouse park, just 2 miles from campus. Check out the photos...of course, going low budget means you have to walk yourself back up the hill...but it's well worth it.
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