Name: 2026 Powder Buoy Powder Party
Start: 2026-10-28
End: 2026-10-28

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.

Deer Valley Resort is Park City’s premier ski-only destination, located just 38 miles from Salt Lake City International Airport. Spanning over 2,342 acres of Utah’s dramatic landscape, Deer Valley offers luxurious amenities such as award-winning dining, slope-side lodging, renowned ski school, meticulously groomed slopes, and limited daily lift ticket sales. With an average of 300 inches of powder annually, state-of-the-art snowmaking, complimentary parking, shuttles, and top-tier Rossignol rental equipment, Deer Valley provides a complete and unforgettable vacation experience. For the latest updates, visit deervalley.com.

As part of the Expanded Excellence initiative for the 24/25 ski season, Deer Valley is introducing three new chairlifts, 300 additional skiable acres, and a new resort entry via Deer Valley East Village.

2,342 acres spread over 7 mountains, 7 bowls and 122 trails: Beginner 30%; Intermediate 44%; Expert 27%. Longest Run: 4.2 miles

Deer Valley Resort

[**Deer Valley Resort**](http://www.deervalley.com/) offers luxurious amenities such as ski valets, groomed-to-perfection slopes, on-site childcare and gourmet dining in three elegant day lodges. Deer Valley Resort Lodging also provides a variety of [**lodging**](https://www.deervalley.com/plan-your-trip/packages-specials) options with resort managed properties, an award-winning [**ski school**](https://www.deervalley.com/plan-your-trip/lessons/ski-lessons), three ski rental shops featuring high-quality Rossignol equipment and local Vacation Planners to customize your ideal vacation.

To make your ski day more pleasurable and to prevent overcrowded trails and lifts, Deer Valley Resort limits the number of skiers on the mountain and at peak times may reach capacity. Please visit [**deervalley.com**](http://www.deervalley.com/).

*Deer Valley is a ski only resort.*

[Solitude Mountain Resort](https://solitudemountain.com/) has something to offer skiers and riders of all abilities with an average of 500” of annual snowfall, 1,200 acres of incredible terrain, 77 named runs, three bowls, a [Nordic Center](https://solitudemountain.com/winter-activities/nordic-skiing-nordic-center), Snowsports Academy, [snowshoeing](https://solitudemountain.com/winter-activities/snowshoeing-other-activities) as well as some of the most impressive off-piste terrain in the country.  
  
[Solitude Mountain Spa](https://www.solitudemountain.com/mountain-and-village/spa) Our intimate, four-room spa offers a serene and personalized experience, perfect for relaxation and rejuvenation. With 15 diverse service offerings, including massages, facials, and body treatments, there's something for everyone. We also feature seasonal holiday specials to enhance your celebration, as well as tailored bridal packages designed to pamper and prepare you for your special day. Whether you're seeking tranquility or preparing for a big event, our spa provides a soothing retreat for all.

Included in the Salt Lake Ski Super Pass

[Learn more about the Super Pass](https://www.visitsaltlake.com/things-to-do/skiing-snowboarding/super-pass/)

Solitude Mountain Resort

The Yurt offers one of the most unique dining experiences in Utah. Guests snowshoe less than a mile distance through a moon and lantern lit forest to a Mongolian yurt, where a chef prepares an exciting and unforgettable four-course meal right before your eyes. Available Thursday through Sunday evenings during the winter season, this intimate dining adventure is limited to a maximum of 24 people. Reservations are required and adults over 13 years of age are invited. Dinner, corkage, guide, tax and gratuity are included in the price.

*The Yurt at Solitude will open for the 2016-2017 winter season on December 1, 2016 and will be open Thursdays through Sundays, 5:30 to 9 p.m.*

The Yurt at Solitude

The Stone Haus Pizzeria and Creamery offers guests a quick and convenient place to grab a fresh sandwich for lunch or piping hot pizza for dinner. Featuring a variety of handmade pizzas, sandwiches, sports drinks and beer, the Stone Haus is the perfect spot to grab a quick bite before heading back on the mountain or winding down your day. And if your sweet tooth is nagging you, don’t forget to try some of our delicious, hand-packed ice cream.

Stone Haus Pizzeria & Creamery

The Thirsty Squirrel is a classic, mountain pub offering a variety of cocktails, craft beers, wine and hot appetizers. Sit down and swap stories, play some pool or catch highlights from a game on one of the large flat-screen TVs.

The Thirsty Squirrel

With views of the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, Honeycomb Grill is the perfect place to enjoy a delicious meal after a day on the mountain. Honeycomb Grill serves contemporary American cuisine using fresh, locally-sourced and sustainable ingredients. Serving lunch and dinner daily, the menu features an array of appetizers, entrées and house made desserts. To complement its creative menu, Honeycomb Grill offers a great selection of local and imported beer, a varied wine list as well as specialty cocktails.

Honeycomb Grill is open for lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch beginning Thursday, June 8, 2017.

**Hours:**  
Thursday - dinner, 3 to 9 p.m.  
Friday and Saturday - lunch, 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.;dinner, 4 to 9 p.m.  
Sunday - brunch, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; dinner, 4 to 8 p.m.

Honeycomb Grill

St. Bernard’s serves dinner Wednesday through Saturday evenings during the winter season and features a selection of European family favorites in a casual and comfortable buffet-style setting. The crackling fireplace provides a warm and picturesque ambiance while dining at St. Bernard’s. In addition to its diverse menu, St. Bernard’s also offers a wide selection of wine, beer and cocktails.

*St. Bernards is open Wednesday through Sunday from 4:30 to 9 p.m. beginning on December 2, 2016.*

St. Bernard's

The Mountain Dell courses, 16 miles east of downtown at an altitude of 6,000 feet above sea level, offer breathtaking views and frequent glimpses of wildlife such as moose, deer, elk, eagles, hawks, badgers, squirrels, and an occasional cougar. The Canyon Course stretches up the mountain approx. four miles before looping back.

**Course Amenities:**

Driving Range

Retail Proshop

Rental pull carts

Cafe

Practice greens, chipping area

Motorized rental cars

Handicap Cart - provide 24 hour notice

Certified PGA Instructors

**Course Stats:**

| Tee | Par | Rating | Slope | Yardage |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Black - Men | 72 | 71.3 | 126 | 6787 |
| Blue - Men | 72 | 70.2 | 120 | 6416 |
| White - Men | 72 | 68.0 | 116 | 6016 |
| White - Women | 73 | 72.6 | 128 | 6016 |
| Gold - Women | 73 | 69.2 | 121 | 5447 |

[Course Scorecard](http://www.slc-golf.com/b270635776_sites/www.slc-golf.com/files/MDCscorecard.pdf)

In winter, this golf couse also has one of the best sledding hills around. Bring your tube a few minutes up Parley's Canyon for a great ride.

Or, try your hand at Nordic (cross-country) skiing. This is one of the few areas in Salt Lake with a groomed track. Get current conditions from [The Utah Nordic Alliance](https://utahnordic.org/mtndell/)

Mountain Dell Canyon Course

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

This is a 21-and-over event.When: October 28th, from 6 PM-10 PMWhere: Park City Brewing (1764 Uinta Way, Park City).Ticket Price: $100Your ticket includes:Entrance to the eventBuild your own tacos and tots bar from PC Brewing3 drink tickets (additional tickets available for purchase)Live musicSilent AuctionThis 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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