So...besides attending one of the premier academic institutions in the U.S., running and training in one of the most beautiful areas in the country, being part of one of the Top 20 Division I college athletic programs in the nation, having 11 of the best ski resorts in the world within 45 minutes of campus, and living in a family oriented city...what else is there to do you ask.
Sports.....
Basketball--Home of the NBA's Utah Jazz (see picture above from a recent home game)
Baseball--Home of the Triple A Salt Lake Bees (Anaheim Angels affiliate)
Speed Skating--Home of ISU World Cup Speed Skating events
Dew Tour--Pro Skateboard Tour event held in the summer
Professional Skiing/Snowboarding events held in Park City
Professional Ski Jumping events held at Olympic Ski Jump Park near Park City
Rodeo--Days of '47 Professional Rodeo Event
University of Utah Athletics
-'09 Sugar Bowl Champion and undefeated (13-0) Football
-Conference leading men's and women's Basketball teams
-#1 Ranked Gymnastics team
-Sweet 16 and conference champion volleyball team
-Nationally ranked men's and women's ski teams
-National level track & field, cross country, soccer, softball, baseball, swim & diving teams
Shopping....
Gateway Shopping Center (built for Olympics) outdoor shopping and dining
Outlet Mall at Kimball Junction (72 stores including Nike, Adidas, Old Navy, Banana Republic, Abercrombie, etc.)
7 other shopping malls within 10 mile radius of campus
Sugarhouse--Several locally owned shops and boutiques located 10 minutes from campus
Entertainment....
Concerts of all sizes (see picture from recent Big Head Todd & the Monsters concert at local venue)
Recent concerts: Rascal Flatts, Hannah Montana, MC Hammer & Vanilla Ice, Tracy Lawrence, Metallica, Dave Matthews Band, John Mayer, Maroon 5, Kenny Chesney, etc.
Summer concert series with a variety of superstars and local talent
Lagoon-Amusement Park
Raging Waters-Water Park
Hundreds of miles of hiking, biking, and running trails
Any questions???
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