Stewart Mountain Lodging Blog

Be A Hero on April 20th with Elevate! This year, on April 20th we invite you to join us with Elevate and their 5K charity run in Orem, UT and continue the Craig Perry legacy to LIVE. PLAY. LOVE. PRAY. The Heros and their families will meet at the Security Metrics building at 1275 W. 1600 N. in Orem. The race begins at 9:00 am and the auction and entertainment...

Firefighter’s Pancake Breakfast Saturday April 6, 8am – 11am Enjoy a Breakfast of Champions with the local firefighters of Sundance and get fingerprints on all their shiny tools. The Sundance Resort is hosting a Pancake Breakfast for the North Fork Fire Department and their volunteers in Sundance, UT as a fundraiser for the department. The event will be April 6th from 8am – 11am in the Rehearsal Hall at the...

Escape from Condo Hell We all have our own definition of what a vacation is or should be. It varies from husband and wife, your family and the in-laws, one culture to the next. For some it is simply not being at work but many have a sense of adventure and a desire to find something unique and memorable. Throughout my life I have done my best to avoid the...

New Timber Frame Mountain Retreat Utah ski resorts are busy reporting their snow totals from the first big storm of the season. With advances in snowmaking and a couple of decent storms many resorts are able to open early than ever. So what does this mean for you? It’s time to start planning your ski getaway. Whether it’s preseason to warm up the muscles, the family holiday away from the...

Hummingbird Frenzy It’s July and the hummingbirds are out in swarms. Check out this great video Brad snagged of a hummingbird feeding frenzy! * Make sure your volume is up to get the full effect. You’d better believe these little guys have a sweet tooth!

Summer Activities in Full Swing The hills are alive in Sundance this summer and great activities are everywhere! Cool off floating the Provo River or take in the views on a chair lift ride to Ray’s summit, then explore a little nature on one of Sundance’s many hiking trails or on horseback. Find more info and ideas here. Still looking for some last-minute July 4th activities? Each year the Utah Symphony performs patriotic...

We’re famous! Well, our cabins are. Our own Chalet on Timphaven and Eagle’s Nest Lodge were recently the set of the the newly released film, “Darling Companion“ by Sony Pictures starring Diane Keaton and Kevin Kline! Check out this official trailer to see lots of great cabin shots and some beautiful views around the Sundance area. And of course, if you get a chance to catch this movie post your reviews...

Hand-made rings, a candelit cabin in the  mountains, a surprise proposal: all of it happened right here last weekend! Our intern here at Stewart Mountain Lodging, Whitney, got engaged! The story in Whitney’s words: “Our Sundance engagement really began when we started making our wedding rings with Brittany Golden. Vicki recommended Brittany (she teaches a jewelry-making class at the Sundance resort) to me when she heard we were having a...

Dear Vicki and Brad, Sorry we had to leave so fast that we did not have time to sign the guest book … we barely made our flight! We were having so much fun riding the zip line that nobody wanted to stop! I can’t say enough about the wonderful accommodations, the mountain, the food, the Sundance staff and of course you guys! Our vacation was perfect thanks to you...

Hey, Vicki. Sorry for my tardiness but here’s certifiable documentation that the “Porch Fish” had a strange day. I think the same feeling I get when I do a six-hour turnaround in a day. And I humbly submit that I can catch that fish again after the thaw. Most importantly, it’s further proof that Rainbow Trout do NOT live in ugly places…..Thanks once again for your hospitality. We’d like to do it again. Dwight “Ike” – Highland Village, TX...