What do I do in Salt Lake?

[GBRulz]

Head for the mountains, they are spectacular. Don't plan on going to too many 'nite spots' tho! Pretty dry place.

I just read where you actually have to buy like a license to get into bars around there. I forget exactly how they worded it, but basically it seems to act like a cover charge. I also read where restaurants have 2 drink maximum's in an hour.

I am coming from the state that boasts the largest party school in the nation and going to the state with the lowest party school! (BYU) I think I'm in for an ounce of culture shock !

[packinpatland]

Doesn't it defy all logic that Jim McMahan went to BYU?

[oregonpackfan]

Doesn't it defy all logic that Jim McMahan went to BYU?

In his yearbook, McMahon was asked, "What is your most memorable experience at BYU?"

His response: "Leaving it!"

[packinpatland]

By the way, sure like your new avatar.

[Fosco33]

I now live in SLC during the week for work. If you ski, this place is ridiculous.

The hiking will be sweet in a few weeks.

The bars - err - 'social clubs' are pretty lame. You have to get a license to drink (membership) and the beer is only 3.2%. If you like mixed drinks, it's limited to like 3/4 of a shot.

Unfortunately, I've only been here a few weeks myself otherwise I'd give you some more options.

[GBRulz]

ok, what is 3.2% beer? Is that like domestic stuff, say Miller or Bud?

How much is a pack of smokes in Utah? Do I need to stock up here?

[oregonpackfan]

By the way, sure like your new avatar.

Thanks much.

I wanted to give equal time to the Oregon State Beavers as well as the Oregon Ducks. In this state, many native Oregonians believe you have to "Love one team and hate the other."

As a transplanted Wisconsinite, I happen to cheer for both teams.

My primary college football allegiance, however, remains the Wisconsin Badgers.

[Zool]

ok, what is 3.2% beer? Is that like domestic stuff, say Miller or Bud?

How much is a pack of smokes in Utah? Do I need to stock up here?

3.2 beer is sold is Iowa as well. Its 1/2 the alcohol content of standard beer. In MN, its the only thing you can buy after 8:00. You just have to drink it twice as fast.

[Fosco33]

ok, what is 3.2% beer? Is that like domestic stuff, say Miller or Bud?

How much is a pack of smokes in Utah? Do I need to stock up here?

3.2 beer is sold is Iowa as well. Its 1/2 the alcohol content of standard beer. In MN, its the only thing you can buy after 8:00. You just have to drink it twice as fast.

If you check bags, bring some real liquor and drink before you go out.

3.2 blows - it's like drinking water - even moreso than normal. I do feel pretty cool when I can pound back a 12er though

In reality, a few other states have 3.2 (Colorado/Oklahoma - and others). It's actually not 'half' because the brewers have to measure by weight instead of volume. So, 3.2 is really about 4.8% when thinking about Miller Lite as 6%. Roughly, a 6 pack in Utah is about 5 beers anywhere else - but the taste is noticable.

[Scott Campbell]

You can be in West Yellowstone in 4.5 hours. You can be in Zion in about 5 hours. I'd highly recommend Zion if you can only check out one of them. Especially at this time of year. The weather there is more like Phoenix than SLC. I love Yellowstone, but Zion is my favorite. Be sure and hike Angel's Landing if you go.

[Scott Campbell]

If you ski, this place is ridiculous.

hehehe.....

[GBRulz]

If you ski, this place is ridiculous.

hehehe.....

I can barely get down a run on one of the ski hills in the UP without falling. I think I'll pass on the Utah mountains!

I wouldn't mind doing some hiking. Probably will have to go south though, so I'm not dealing with snow!

[Fosco33]

If you ski, this place is ridiculous.

hehehe.....

I can barely get down a run on one of the ski hills in the UP without falling. I think I'll pass on the Utah mountains!

I wouldn't mind doing some hiking. Probably will have to go south though, so I'm not dealing with snow!

I went down Deer Valley during the film fest in Jan '06. I was in a blue/green level

I'd only been skiing a few other times (and all large mountains) - I get to the top off the 2nd lift and was about to crap my pants. I ended up making a couple long runs and got better but skiing is not my forte -Bad knees-

[GBRulz]

I'm flying out today, with a drink in hand already as I hate flying. I had a really bad experience like 10 years ago when we flew to Vegas. Worst plane ride ever. Ever since then, I won't get on a plane without at least 3 drinks!

I was doing some research on Zion National Park. Some of the hiking trails are ridiculous! I think one was called Angel's Landing. It looks to be about 4 feet wide and the deep canyon is below! As some of you know, I'm a photography junkie, so I'm way excited about some of the great photo op's that I'll have out there.

[oregonpackfan]

GBRulz,

Have a great trip! Who knows? You might run into Robert Redford out there.


Upon your return, we all expect a full accounting of your Utah adventures. Inquiring minds want to know!