I am at Salt Lake City and spoke in a panel at
Outdoor Retailer with two brilliant people. Robert Rivenburgh of MARS Advertising, my colleague at my job at Collective Bias, and
Linda Jager, one of my fellow
Snow Mamas, and a PR expert, especially in the outdoor industry. Our panel was about Social Shopper Marketing and I loved seeing how more people kept coming in during our presentation, the topic was interesting!
The Outdoor Retailer trade show was awesome, I was like a kid in a candy store with all the new outdoor gear. You can see the show through my eyes with above Whrrl story above. No commentary on it (yet) though – was too busy checking out stuff and didn’t write anything..
The fabulous day turned into even more amazing evening with Linda. She lives in Park City so she knows how to do
Sundance like a local.
We went to see Adrien Grenier’s documentary Teenage Paparazzo, and I already saw Adrien on the way in.. And we watched the movie in the second row, Adrien and Paris Hilton sitting only a few rows behind us.. Seriously surreal. The coolest part of Sundance Film Festival is the film crew interviews after the movie. I am hoping to have time on my flight tomorrow back home to actually write a movie review, the Teenage Paparazzo was one of the best movies I’ve seen for a while.
After the movie, we ate at
Good Karma, and I had the best Indian food I have ever eaten in my life. Or, to be correct, it was Indo-Persian food, and I even got to talk to the chef and his wife, who are both so nice. If you ever visit Park City, Good Karma is a must.
The snow storm was hitting Park City pretty good last night when I drove back to Salt Lake City to my hotel, and after I click “publish” on this post, I will take a shuttle right back to the mountains to do some powder skiing.
I only wish I had my family with me to share this awesomeness.
Full disclosure: I did the Outdoor Retailer Panel as an Collective Bias employee, and figured when in Salt Lake City, why not mix business with pleasure and visit Sundance and do some skiing.
Bethany
Wow sounds fabulous! my boss just got back from Sundance, but it is nice to see a different part of the event as you show! have fun!
Selfish Mom
So jealous! Adrien Grenier has a house around the corner from me & I’ve only run into him on his street once. ONCE! In three years! And I was soaking wet.
Kara @ The Vacation Gals
Hi Katja –
My husband is in the outdoor industry and goes to both OR shows every year; I plan to attend this summer for PracticalTravelGear.com. It’s a great trade show!
Was your panel recorded anywhere – can I see it online?
Kara
Brandy
Sounds like a fun time! Never attended anything like this before.
PartyPlanningProfessor
Sounds luck you are one L-U-C-K-Y chick.
Stormy @SizeTracker
Katja, I’m glad you’re enjoying your visit to Utah. As I local, I sometimes take for granted the amazing things you can do here but am always excited when others discover how great it is. Enjoy the rest of your stay! Also, thanks for the restaurant tip…will have to make a trip up the mountain to try it out.
Naomi
Sounds like a blast! Wish I could have been there with you, although you know how I feel about snow and cold… other than my constant whining, it would have been fun…
Courtney Velasquez (@theappleofmyeye)
How fun! Thanks for sharing. Trade shows are so much fun to attend. I use to go to the Surf, Snow, Skate show in San Diego every year. I love seeing the “new” goods!
Julia
I am going to file Good Karma away for my next Deer Valley weekend. Thank you for that! Enjoy the powder — I must say I am feeling a wee bit jealous (have not skied once this season!)…and happy for you! See you back east – JSB