It is with great disappointment that I announce that official Elevation Utah 2021 events are cancelled.

We were simultaneously planning Elevation Utah while holding out hope that we would turn the corner on COVID-10 at the end of 2020. Unfortunately, we have not turned that corner.

I wanted nothing more than to gather with my friends and Elevation ski family this year in Utah. (Like everyone, I miss events. I miss mingling with friends. I miss dance floors.) Throughout this challenging time, we had always planned to produce reduced capacity and socially distanced events for 2021 in Park City. But as COVID has surged, capacities have been further reduced, ICUs are close to full, and some regions have gone back into Stay At Home orders. There is not a feasible way to produce the quality of the events you deserve while guaranteeing the health and safety of my staff, my talent, and the attendees of Elevation Utah.

We need to get through this pandemic and come out the other side. And I don’t want be a part of organizing an event that has the potential to spread COVID to the ski family I love, and beyond to our friends, families and neighbors – both at home and in Park City.

I plan to continue to produce Elevation for years to come. But if Elevation was a super spreader event, that negatively affected attendees or our families and friends, I would be heartbroken. Not only does gathering in groups affect those of us there, but we can bring back the virus to our hometowns to the people we care about.

I’m still a big proponent of skiing (and gay skiing) in 2021. Get on the slopes. Have a great time. We just shouldn’t get together in big groups inside of a bar or a nightclub until we turn that corner.

The ski resorts in Utah are still open for skiing, and many of our host Park City venues that love and support Elevation will be open at limited capacities. If you are heading to Park City, please support those venues by stopping by to have a drink or a meal. Those venues are Downstairs, OP Rockwell and The Cabin. They have each supported our big gay events for years, and we need to be there for them in return.

ELEVATION MAMMOTH. I still believe that we will be able to produce the Elevation Mammoth events in March. The events will be smaller and will look different, but with the ability to have more outdoor space, and some additional weeks to turn our numbers around on COVID, Mammoth is looking good. Lodging is actually booking up, so if you are considering Mammoth, now is the time to look at the host hotels.

COVID has now officially claimed one full year of Elevation events. Mammoth 2020 was cancelled on March 14th, as the mountain closed and the first lockdowns in California began. Let’s never do this again.

I want to be on a dance floor as soon as possible, with flashing lights and hundreds of you. We’ll get there sooner, if we support each other and stay safe.

Sincerely,

Tom Whitman
Founder, Elevation

Though there will be no ticketed events, Park City will still be open, and there will still be LGBTQ people on the slopes for the week of Feb 24-28. Below is the info for lodging.

Make your travel plans in our Elevation room blocks by contacting our official Elevation travel partner Bruvion Travel: Michael McVean, 310-728-1816, michaelm@bruviontravel.com

Though there are no official ticketed events for Elevation 2021, please stop by and support the venues that hosted Elevation events over the past years. The Cabin, OP Rockwell, and Downstairs are all following safety protocols and would love to see you for a cocktail or a meal.

The tentative schedule of events for our return in 2022 is below.

For more photos, follow and check out our Facebook and Instagram @elevationgayski.

We will be releasing event tickets for 2022 in the fall of 2021.

Our friends at Ski OUT Utah have helped secure rental discounts for Elevation Utah attendees:

Cole Sport has supported Utah's LGBTQ community for years and continues with a 20% discount for ski and snowboard rentals or repair. Cole Sports has four Park City locations including Park Avenue, Park City Mountain Resort, Bazooka's Snowboard Shop, and Deer Valley. Click here to access the reservation page.

Utah Ski and Golf, with two locations in Park City, is offering a 30% discount on ski and snowboard rentals. Enter the promo code SKIOUT19 at checkout to receive the discount on daily rentals. Click here to access the reservation page.

AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION
We've partnered with Four Seasons Concierge on airport transportation for Elevation Utah. Private Luxury SUVs and shared shuttles available. Use the code ELEVATION when making your reservation to receive the discounted rate. Restrictions apply.

PRIVATE SUV - Click here to reserve online or call 435-215-7200
1-3 Passengers: $145 | 4-6 Passengers: $165

SHARED SHUTTLE - Click here to reserve online or call 435-200-9345
$61.20/person
Shared Shuttles only stop at Hyatt Place Park City, Marriott MountainSide, Marriott Summit Watch and Park City Peaks Hotel. Shuttles depart Park City once per hour. Shuttles depart SLC Airport once per hour.