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Rachel Friedman Elberts

Rachel Friedman Elberts is a personal trainer and health coach for the pursuit of fitness & movement in the outdoors based in Park City, Utah. She was born and raised in New York City but was called West by the Mountains. She's worked in the Outdoor Industry for the past eight years and has found a deep love for connecting people, building relationships, and connecting more deeply with nature. You can find her being active in the outdoors hiking, biking, and snowboarding. Taking pictures, being creative in the kitchen, discovering new experiences and restaurants, as well as traveling to places near and far that fill her with awe and wonder. Follow her adventures on Instagram @rachshredgnar and check out her website www.stokecoach.com.

Woodward Park City is Not Just for Kids

I’ve always been inspired by skateboarders, their style, skills, persistence, and sense of freedom. They make skateboarding look effortless, almost zen-like, and I’ve been a fan and a semi-passive bystander for a while. I own a couple of boards that I mainly use for cruising around the neighborhood, but I’ve never taken a lesson to really hone in on those fundamentals. Like with any sport, having a good mastery of the basics to build on is key to staying safe and having fun when you’re out getting after it…

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A Romantic Winter Getaway in Park City

There’s something about winter—the cozy warmth of crackling fires, twinkling lights shimmering against darkened skies, and the quiet mystery of our little snow-covered town—that makes this season the perfect time for romance. During the winter months, Park City transforms into an enchanting setting for couples seeking to connect and create lasting memories…

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Experience Fall Like Never Before From Park City’s Mountain Bike Trails

The seasons are changing and with the cooler temps and shorter hours of sunlight come our glowing hillsides - full of golden aspens and other strikingly colorful auburn-hued trees. Fall in Park City is nothing short of spectacular. You get those cool mornings and evenings with the waning summer warmth during mid-day. It’s one of my favorite times of year in the mountains to explore the never-ending mountain bike trails that Park City has to offer…

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