Local Beta: Sierra Schlag

Professional skier and filmmaker Sierra, a Park City native, shares her top recommendations for Salt Lake and beyond.

Favorite ski spot

The Cirque at Snowbird. There’s a little something for everyone here. You can get spicier in the couloirs up high or open it up to the bowls lower down. Since it’s right off the tram line you’ll get good views as you start your top-to-bottom run.

Best climbing spot

The Cabbage Patch has to be my favorite bouldering spot. It has a bunch of boulders to choose from and a ton of problem varieties, but there are a lot of problems on the easier (V2-3) side, which I like! Plus, it’s in Little Cottonwood Canyon, which is my favorite of the two canyons.

Best place for a beer post-mountain biking

Salt Lake: The best place for a beer after a ride would be Beer Bar. It’s right downtown, close to the evo Hotel, and has an assortment of beers on tap to go with their delicious food. In the summer, they have a great patio to soak in the last bits of sun before it goes down.

Park City: No Name Saloon is my favorite place to get a beer in Park City because you can ride your bike from the mountain straight to the bar on Main street. It’s a staple Park City watering hole with a great patio upstairs and quirky décor. It just expanded to offer more food and seating, so you can grab a quick bite with your beer too.

Favourite mountain bike trail

Armstrong to Spiro at Park City Mountain has to be my favorite MTB trail. From start to finish at a casual pace, this ride is about an hour, making it the perfect post-work ride with plenty of time to happy hour at your car in the parking lot. It’s a fast, fun, and flowy trail with classic views of Park City that brings me some nostalgia every time I ride it.

Best music venue

Red Butte Garden is the perfect summer concert venue. It’s an outdoor venue and always hosts great artists. The best part is you can bring in your own picnic materials and set up shop with blankets and chairs.