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December – it’s a time to celebrate the holidays with family and friends, and it also marks the beginning of the ski season. Park City Mountain is currently open, Deer Valley Resort opens on December 7th, and Woodward Park City is scheduled to open on December 14th! While it’s always fun to hit the slopes, there are many other ways to enjoy the month of December in Park City. Here are a few ideas for you to explore while trying to decide what to do in Park City this December. 

In a large historic space at the top of Main Street, chef-owner John Murcko and his team bring the outdoors in with his New American cuisine cooked over an open wood-burning fire. Here, firewood is more than just the name; it’s the main ingredient. 

Even before moving to Park City, I’d already had the distinct pleasure of visiting the High West

Tucked into the Snow Creek shopping center, Twisted Fern features a seasonally driven menu with items ranging from local Utah elk to homemade fresh pasta. Chef-owner Adam Ross uses a keen eye to find what’s fresh and in season, resulting in elevated mountain cuisine—with a twist. 

I’ve never been one to worry about proper wine pairings. Whether it’s steak or fish, a sunny afternoon or a cozy night in, pretty much any wine will do, in my (uneducated) opinion. Lately, however, I figured I should learn more about the types of wines I’m drinking in order to make more informed choices.

So when I learned about the Fox School of Wine, a wine education school that hosts classes and events in Park City, I was intrigued. The Weekend Wine Series class sounded like the perfect way to kick off an evening with a friend visiting from out of town. I decided to sign us up for the reasonable rate of $34 per person, and we headed out to kick off our evening with some delicious wines. 

Near Main Street on Swede Alley, Handle is reinventing Mountain West cuisine with a focus on seasonal vegetables. In this episode, I venture into the kitchen with chef-owner Briar Handly to chat about his unique approach to and to try some of their small plates — including their famous General Tso cauliflower.

It’s that time of year here in Park City where, as the temps start to drop, and these first snows begin to dust our mountain landscape, the stoke becomes extremely high for ski and snowboard season. As a mountain town local I’ve started my ski conditioning regimen so that I can be strong and confident on the slopes this year.