Name: Mormons and Ardent Spirits by Sandy Brumley and Troy Dryer
Start: 2026-11-11
End: 2026-11-11

Rainbow Ryders, Inc. is the premier and largest hot air balloon business serving the Southwest since 1983, with offices in Albuquerque, Phoenix, and Colorado Springs and forty balloons in our fleet. Our pilots have flown more than 50,000 hours, serving more than 750,000 passengers. All our pilots are FAA-certified and have nearly 200 years of combined experience. We are also the only “Covid Safe Practice” Certified hot air balloon ride company. Pilot expertise and commitment to safety are two important reasons why Rainbow Ryders has been the official hot air balloon ride provider for the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta® since 1999. Our founder and president Scott Appelman was the originator and organizer of the Fiesta’s Balloon Glow from 1987 – 1992, an event that is one of the most popular today. He also organized the event’s Special Shapes Rodeo and Albuquerque Aloft and won the Heritage Award from the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta as well as the Tourism Hall of Fame award from the Tourism Association of America.

Rainbow Ryders Hot Air Balloon Co.

Japanese for “north”, KITA is a Japanese grill style restaurant set in a stunning, modern space that welcomes guests with indoor, al fresco and sushi bar seating. Our menus put the spotlight on fresh sushi, Japanese steakhouse favorites, cozy ramen bowls and a thoughtfully curated menu of beer, sake, wine and cocktails.

Kita

A playful spin on the classic red sauce pizza joint, Disco Pizza is a mountain side go-to spot with signature and staple house-made pizzas, pastas and classic American-Italian comfort food. Featuring curated cold beers and handmade milkshakes with favorites made new. Meet you at the milkshake bar.

Disco Pizza

Just steps from the Sunrise Gondola, Après Pendry is a centrally located lobby lounge and bar where a European-inspired take on mountainside socializing comes alive. Come for handcrafted coffee and cocktails, an array of beer & wine, shareable comfort food, and a cozy, yet contemporary slopeside setting with indoor and outdoor seating, roaring fireplace, live music and a bustling bar. Open daily for afternoon and evening libations and food.

Apres Pendry

"A Park City Restaurant Made For Gathering"

What’s your idea of the perfect Park City gathering spot for a fun, delicious meal that leaves you wanting to return soon? We hope you’ll find it at Hearth and Hill, where everyone and everything reflects our wonderful community. Featuring our dog-friendly patio! Come and have a delicious meal outside on our patio, where dogs are welcome to lounge beside you during your meal.

[Reserve your Park City Experience](https://hearth-hill.com/reservations/)!

Hearth and Hill

Utah Olympic Park offers year-round adventure. From learning about the Park's unique Olympic heritage on a guided tour to taking a ride of a lifetime on the Comet Bobsled Ride, the Olympic Park offers activities for all ages and abilities. Zip, climb, slide, hike and explore Olympic history!

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Utah Olympic Park

Dynastar and Lange offer you a wide range of technical equipment for alpine skiing, all-mountain, freeride, freetouring, and racing. We manufacture high-performance skis and ski boots, tailored to each discipline, to best meet the needs of skiers. Discover our models and choose the gear that will accompany you on all your descents.

Dynastar-Lange-Look

Jordanelle State Park is located in a picturesque mountain setting near Heber City. The park offers an array of recreation opportunities near the Wasatch Front. Camping, boating, swimming, fishing, and hiking are some of the activities to do at this very popular park. Anglers fish for trout, bass, and perch. The park offers two recreation areas, Hailstone and Rock Cliff. Hailstone is a large developed campground and day-use area on the west side of the reservoir, and is a favorite location of boaters and RV campers. Many of our campsites offer water and electric hook-ups.

Jordanelle State Park

Explore the rich history of skiing in the Intermountain Region. Discover how this rugged landscape became a global hub for winter sports with the hard work and dedication of early pioneers.

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Alf Engen Ski Museum

Discover peak shopping at Junction Commons! Find a mountaintop full of savings from over 50 popular brand name designer stores including Michael Kors, Coach Outlet, Polo Ralph Lauren, Brooks Brothers, Nike, Adidas or Under Armour. Explore outdoor adventure stores like Columbia Factory, Boardriders, Buckle, Eddie Bauer, Merrell, Pearl iZUMi Factory, Oakley Vault, Sun & Ski Sports, Vans and Volcom.

Plus now you can grab a quick bite to eat at Chipotle Mexican Grill or Jersey Mike's Sub.

Savings worth the drive only 15 minutes from the Salt Lake Valley!

Only 15 minutes from the Salt Lake Valley!

Junction Commons

Visit Salt Lake

Salt Lake is the place where the Wasatch mountain peaks frame city streets. Sure, Salt Lake's famed for our winter powder ([four legendary ski resorts](https://www.visitsaltlake.com/things-to-do/skiing-snowboarding/) just 30 minutes from downtown), but that's just one season's story. Summer brings families [hiking through wildflower meadows](https://www.visitsaltlake.com/things-to-do/outdoor-recreation/) before cooling off at a Jazz game or the Gateway fountains. Autumn paints our mountain canyons in gold, perfect for morning strolls that end at local coffee shops. Spring? That's when you might spot baby bison on Antelope Island before heading to the Eccles Theater for a Broadway show. Our soaring Wasatch Mountains rise dramatically from downtown Salt Lake, creating a place where every day offers both natural wonders and urban energy. And while we sit perfectly between the [national parks](https://www.visitsaltlake.com/things-to-do/outdoor-recreation/state-national-parks/) with Yellowstone's geysers and Utah's red rock country, the real magic happens right here, where everyone can [discover the history](https://www.visitsaltlake.com/plan-your-visit/about-salt-lake/) of the city as they find their own rhythm between mountain adventure and city life.

Sports Salt Lake

Park City Museum will host a lecture called Mormons and Ardent Spirits given by Sandy Brumley and Troy Dryer on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 from 5-6 p.m. held at the Education and Collections Center located at 2079 Sidewinder Drive. More information can be found at www.parkcityhistory.org.In 1847, when the Mormons arrived in Utah, ardent spirits were part of the local craft which was enjoyed by all, Mormon and gentile alike. In 1851, Brigham Young had a revelation that The Saints should no longer imbibe. Oh, and he also monopolized the liquor trade in a highly successful revenue generating scheme for him and his church. The Dryer family was awarded the Idaho franchise of the monopoly.Troy Dryer and Sandy Brumley will describe the history of local spirits distribution, a whisky known as “Valley Tan,” through early Utah and into the Park City Silver Rush. Troy will provide insights from his perspective as a 5th generation Latter-day Saint, while Sandy will share research on the early Utah distribution trade in eastern spirits and beers. Who were the prominent characters to produce, distribute, and own saloons? Where is Whiskey Street? Which temple has a bottle of wine store in the cornerstone? Why were the practices different from the observance of early Latter-day Saints?A mountain host and hiking guide at Park City Mountain Resort, Sandy Brumley is a descendent of iron miners in Minnesota and an avid student of Park City History. This will be the sixth in a series of presentations he has made for the Museum. He is a hike leader for the Museum and a member of Friends of Ski Mountain Mining History.Troy Dryer grew up worldwide as a military child, though he maintains strong connections to Utah. His ancestors settled near Brigham City in 1862 before moving to Idaho. Troy graduated from Bountiful High School and earned a finance degree from the University of Utah. As a financial planner, Troy focuses on helping companies and institutions establish and monitor retirement plans. He divides his time between Dallas and Park City, while several interests occupy much of his schedule. Troy enjoys tennis, hiking, mountain biking, genealogy research, wine tasting, and traveling with his wife, Margaret.This calendar listing is brought to you by NowPlayingUtah.com, Utah's one-stop, online website for arts and entertainment events, powered by the Utah Cultural Alliance.

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