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High Performance Goes Green at Ken Garff Lehi

The days of sacrificing luxury or high performance to drive green are so over. The Ken Garff Porsche/Audi Lehi dealerships’ ever-growing selection of all-electric vehicles appeal to the tech-savvy, the eco-activist and the performance junkie. “There is definitely the apprehension that an all-electric Porsche won’t have the same visceral feel that is trademark to the brand,” says General Manager David Turja. “When the customer takes it on a test-drive, immediately that apprehension disappears. The acceleration is the first thing they notice, then the fit and finish. It is 100 percent Porsche, with pin-drop silence.” 

These all-electric crossovers in trusted brands like the 2021 Audi E-Tron or the 2021 Porsche Taycan are game-changers. Buyers of the new technology are proud to take part in CO2 emission reduction while reveling in exhilarating performance and style. Check out the 2021 Audi E-Tron, an all-electric, all-wheel-drive luxury crossover that features sling-shot fast acceleration and surefooted handling amidst a smooth-riding, quiet interior. The battery has a long-range capability of 222 miles and the infotainment system that dominates the dash features Amazon’s Alexa at your command. 

The Porsche Taycan 2021 might be the coolest (and smartest) car you’ve ever driven. This 562 horsepower, all-electric performance car features athletic handling while rocket-launching from 0-60 mph in 2.4 seconds. It also boasts a fast-charging battery and features quality craftsmanship from the stitched seats to the paint job to the sleek infotainment system. Ken Garff Porsche/Audi of Lehi is also proud of its “We’re Hear For You” community initiative which aims to purchase goods and services from small businesses and donate them to those in need within our community. Recently, employees teamed up with Meals on Wheels by delivering a week’s worth of meals and gifts using goods from Utah small businesses.

“Since everyone has been affected in one way or another from this pandemic, including small businesses, our employees were eager to get involved and give back,” says Turja. “We believe that our ability to get through this is tied directly to our determination to support one another.”

“We believe that our ability to get through this is tied directly to our determination to support one another.”

— DAVID TURJA

Porsche 
3425 N. Digital Dr., Lehi 
801-851-5400 
porschelehi.com

Audi
3455 N. Digital Dr., Lehi
888-654-6719
audilehi.com

Know the Ropes

Like the climbers it serves, Cypher Climbing is all about problem-solving. Finding innovative ways to confront obstacles with trustworthy gear that helps you send hard and won’t fail you on the way down, Cypher gear is sophisticated enough for the seasoned climber and straightforward enough for the novice. “Cypher caters to newcomers of climbing, the weekend warrior who gets after it when they can, a young gun with a thirst to project and get stronger, or just an adventurous soul who loves to seek out new thrills,” says Cypher Climbing Marketing Director Bridget Miller. “Our gear is built for anyone with a spirit to climb on.”

“Our gear is built for anyone with a spirit to climb on.”

—Bridget MILLER

The Sandy-based company is filled with like-minded, passionate outdoor enthusiasts who get you. They see the towering monolith not just as a mountain, but as a puzzle with secrets to unlock. Cypher’s aim is to make climbing more accessible with safe, sleek, affordable gear that won’t let you down—even for a second. 

Hot New Products

Belay safer with Cypher’s Steel Framed Belay Glasses. These super-durable bad boys allow you to keep a better eye on your partner as they hang-dog their way up their next project. Or check out Cypher’s three new models of Glacier Sunglasses based on three distinct climbing environments. Find a superior grip with Enigma Liquid Chalk, with deep-pore penetration that acts as a base layer with powdered chalk and makes for a longer-lasting result. Finally, clean the muck from a hold and leave it better than you found it with the Enigma Double-Brush. Soft bristles on one side will brush off chalk and other debris, while shorter, stiffer bristles on the other side will clean off stubborn or caked chalk.

“Whether you’re gearing up for your first multi-pitch adventure, spending a day at the local crag or just training at the gym, our gear will make your experience safe and enjoyable,” says Miller. “We are passionate about what we do.”

9796 South Jordan Gateway, Sandy 
801-307-9306 
cypherclimbing.com

Outfit Your Outdoors

From alpine lakes to red rock monuments, Utah has it all—making unplugging and connecting with nature within easy reach. But waking up rain-soaked or refreshed, eating heartily or hardly eating—it’s no surprise that the right gear makes all the difference.

“Peregrine Equipment and Olicamp are Utah-based businesses that debunk the myth that quality outdoor gear will cost you a fortune,” says Marketing Director Bridget Miller, who adds that lack of gear is often a limiting factor for many folks who’d like to explore Utah’s remote areas but don’t think they can afford to get outfitted. “You don’t have to go to the superstore. We are a local, affordable alternative that offers high-quality products from tents and sleeping bags to cookware and packs with workmanship you can trust. You don’t want to find yourself with a broken stove in the wilderness or fight a tent that is badly designed, poorly made, and not tested for the conditions.”

“Peregrine Equipment and Olicamp are Utah-based businesses that debunk the myth that quality outdoor gear will cost you a fortune,”

—BRIDGET MILLER

Whether you are a backpacker who likes to travel light or a tent camper who likes to pack up the car and head out for a weekend, the folks at Peregrine Equipment and Olicamp believe that everyone has a place in the outdoors.

For the Tent Camper

Condor Titanium Wood Burning Hot-Tent Stove — For cold weather camping, we suggest pairing this stove with Peregrine’s solid and reliable Gannett tent in two, three, four or six-person sizes. Bring the warmth of a campfire inside the tent with this wood-burning stove constructed from ultralight titanium sheeting and weighing a mere 3.5 lbs. The stove body, 4 legs, and chimney and accessories all fit compactly into a zippered stow bag.

For the Backpacker

Kestrel Tent — This extremely lightweight and packable tent with featherlight poles, multiple internal pockets and extra headroom will keep you cozy no matter what mother nature throws at you. Tested to withstand 45 mph wind gusts, it also boasts a Silicon/PU-backed ripstop nylon floor and rainfly for superior water protection.

Space Saver Mug — Simple genius, this mug slips perfectly over the bottom half of the included 32 oz wide-mouth Nalgene water bottle, giving you more real estate in your pack. 

9796 South Jordan Gateway, Sandy 
801-307-9303 
peregrineequipment.com

One-Stop Beauty

Imagine if you had to visit food vendors all over town just to make dinner. Yet we allow our beauty appointments to clutter our calendars and eat up our time. Lucienne Salon and Med Spa offers clients an entire market of beauty services all under one roof—from hair styling and manicures to body sculpting and cosmetic injections.

Co-owner Candace Itokazu suggests making an appointment with a hairstylist to try the Goldwell silk lift experience. “Most lighteners tend to damage hair,” she says, “but this product fortifies hair while coloring it. It really puts the good stuff back in.” While your hair processes, get your nails done or get a face wax. Itokazu also suggests two other treatments that are particularly popular.

“We love to see the lightbulb go on when clients realize they do have the power to gracefully inspire change.”

—SHEILA ITOKAZU

“Our new EmSculpt Neo device is an upgraded version for body contouring,” she says. “It’s a muscle build and fat destruction all in one.” She suggests staying for the Skin VI Peel to get rid of acne, acne scars and facial pigmentation problems. “It’s a no-pain chemical peel,” she says. “If you’ve ever had a chemical peel, you know that’s a big deal.”

Lucienne Spa is committed to using the latest devices and treatments while also requiring stylists and medical aestheticians to receive continuing education on industry trends and developments. The rapidly-growing med spa also offers ever-changing specials so folks can feel comfortable trying new treatments and products.

“We love to see the lightbulb go on when clients realize they do have the power to gracefully inspire change,” says co-owner Sheila Itokazu, who says her mother, Lucienne, who passed away in 2008, is the inspiration behind the business. “She was everything we hope to personify: beautiful, elegant, refined, generous and kind. She was the whole package.”

10690 S. River Front Pkwy., South Jordan 
801-601-8282 
luciennesalon.com

4709 W. Daybreak Pkwy., Ste. A, South Jordan
801-280-9990
luciennesalon.com

Recharge in the Red Rocks

Although Red Mountain Resort is best known for its world-class amenities and wellness activities against a backdrop of stunning red rock vistas, this summer, family-centered experiences are a glowing feature of the St. George-area resort that usually restricts visitors to ages 12+. While staples like guided hikes, fitness programs, spa treatments and massages are at the ready for parents in search of zen, the resort is rolling out the red carpet for families with children of all ages from Memorial to Labor Day. 

“We are excited to offer the Red Mountain experience to families during the summer months,” says spokesperson Tracey Welsh. “Typically a family resort offers segregated experiences, where mom or dad goes to yoga class or meditation while the kids enjoy their own activities. While that’s still a great option, we’ve also built in wellness experiences like family yoga for the whole crew, as well as full or half-day adventures.”

“We want to help families build strong relationships through nature, beauty, and a balance of restfulness and adventure.”

—TRACEY WELSH

The resort’s Stay and Play package offers specials to accommodate everyone, with breathtaking villas, gorgeous pools, private trails through the resort’s lava gardens, an exciting menu at Canyon Breeze Restaurant and hiking and biking trails just a stone’s throw away at Snow Canyon State Park. Add-on adventures can include morning hikes to Jurassic-period dinosaur tracks, visiting a real western ghost-town, slithering through shaded slot canyons or climbing and rappelling. 

Welsh suggests relaxing outdoors after the sun sets to take in a brilliant blanket of stars. And if you’re searching for entertainment, look no further than Tuacahn Outdoor Amphitheatre just up the road. With a breathtaking red rock backdrop, the summer season includes musicals like “Annie,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “School of Rock” and “The Count of Monte Cristo.”

“It’s not just mom and dad that need recharging,”  says Welsh, “we want to help families build strong relationships through nature, beauty, and offer a balance of restfulness and adventure.”

1275 E. Red Mountain Resort, Ivins
800-407-3002
redmountainresort.com

Introducing Made in Park City

Longtime Park City resident and architectural designer Abby Hatch loves to buy locally authentic gifts and souvenirs when she travels. Often, she discovers the products being sold are manufactured overseas with no ties to the area being visited. This kind of corporate merchandising can make it very difficult for local vendors to compete in the marketplace. Abby founded Made in Park City as an endeavor to challenge this and to bring attention back to the many local artisans and entrepreneurs of Park City, Utah.

“One of the best things about traveling is discovering what is truly unique to your destination,” she says. “My goal is to promote locally-made products to our millions of visitors while also creating awareness and community pride among our own residents.”

“We hope to make it dramatically easier to discover local artisans and for entrepreneurs to create vested, repeat customers”

—ABBY HATCH

Abby has put together a company, Made in Park City, an e-commerce website that lists and vends locally-made goods from Summit and Wasatch counties with stories not only about the products but also the passionate people who create them.

“We hope to make it dramatically easier to find and to learn about our local artisans, and entrepreneurs and believe this will create vested repeat customers,” says Abby. “It is part of what makes our mountain town unique and charming.”

Made in Park City’s website features an array of locally made products including jewelry, skincare, art, decorated skulls, dog collars, cheese, jerky and smoked fish, clothing, books, photography and more. These local products can be shipped seamlessly to your doorstep or set up for local pick up. 

“It feels good to know you’re getting an authentic product when you shop on Made in Park City,” says Abby. “I really enjoy the story of each product or business from the people who live here and do what they love.”

Park City
435-513-5574
madeinparkcity.com

Skincare for Men

Newsflash: Guys want younger-looking skin too. But where to start? And is there a way to obtain that healthy, youthful glow without being obvious or minimizing desired masculine features? At SkinSpirit, Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist Libby Bauman, R.N.. says the medical-grade boutique spa makes it easy for the no-fuss guy to adopt a simple, game-changing skin regimen. “Then, if he’s curious about taking it a step further because he sees we’re not making him look weird,” Bauman says with a laugh, “we’re at the ready to offer guidance on treatments from softening fine lines to halting hair loss to defining a jawline without surgery.”

Bauman says she prides herself on a conservative approach. “It’s only after I’ve proven I’m not out to peddle products or corner a client into treatments do I gain the kind of trust that allows him to feel comfortable unloading concerns and questions,” she says. “Then we can really get somewhere.”

“We’re at the ready to offer guidance on treatments from softening fine lines to halting hair loss to defining a jawline without surgery.”

—LIBBY BAUMAN

Skin 101

1. Home care basics

If you’ve never thought about skincare before, you’ll be surprised how a few medical-grade products like face wash, toner,  antioxidant, and SPF will reduce acne, flakiness and help you get your glow on. SkinSpirit helps guys get into a quick, no-fuss routine that packs a punch.

2. Skin treatments

If you’re ready to talk treatments, Bauman recommends starting with subtle options with little or no downtime like Botox or IPL. Botox is an injectable for softening tired-looking lines and wrinkles without completely freezing them. Intense Pulsed Light, or IPL, is another great option for a man who is noticing brown spots on his face,” says Bauman. “It’s quick, easy, and you’re good to go.” 

3. Hair regrowth

You may know that platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treats injuries and arthritis. Did you know the process of singling out a patient’s own growth-stimulating platelets and then reinjecting them into hair follicles stimulates new hair growth? When used with a multi-layered approach and proper maintenance, results for the right candidates can be seen as soon as a couple of months. 

Whether you’re a guy who’s never used anything but soap and water over your entire body, or you’re curious about anti-aging treatments, Skin Spirit makes upping your skincare game simple and easy to adopt. 

1160 E. 2100 South, SLC
385-343-5300
skinspirit.com

If you find yourself planning itineraries that feature quality time with your dog or cat, we think Kanab, Utah, may be your new favorite destination. While Best Friends of Utah is known as a home-between-homes for rescue animals, its sanctuary in Southern Utah doubles as a home away from home that caters specifically to owners and their pets.

SIT. STAY.

Designed for pets and their people, Best Friends Roadhouse and Mercantile is a first-of-its-kind, pet-centric hotel. Designed in the modern farmhouse-style, its 40 brand-new, light and airy rooms (COVID-safety protocols in place) boast luxurious amenities, sleek touches, and pet-friendly features like dog houses inside and a community splash pad outside. Daily vegan breakfast is included with your stay.

PLAY

Situated in Kanab, Utah, the hotel is the starting point for nearby trails that zigzag the landscape and offer endless exploration with your furry friend. At the sanctuary itself, “We recommend the grand tour for taking in the beauty of the red rock canyon while also getting a lay of the land,” says spokesperson Barbara Williamson.“ Then, take a deeper dive into an animal area, like Cat World, that interests you.” As setting for National Geographic’s 2008 to 2010 series, DogTown, the sanctuary houses some 1,600-plus rescues including horses, cats, rabbits, birds and exotic animals

GIVE BACK

Best Friends Animal Sanctuary is a no-kill animal rescue and pet adoption organization that relies heavily on volunteers to give animals what they want and need most: personal attention, hands-on care and love. Visitors who want to spend quality one-on-one time with the amazing animals in the sanctuary may sign up for an afternoon volunteering, or check with the welcome center to see if there are opportunities for drop-in animal interaction. The Roadhouse can help arrange a pet sitter for in-room care or dog-walking while visitors help homeless pets find their own family.

30 N. 300 West, Kanab
435-644-3400
bestfriendsroadhouse.org

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After more than a year hiding behind a mask and sweatpants, it’s easy to see why many of us are in a beauty rut. If you can’t vacation but want a “lift” that lasts, try a “daycation” at SkinSpirit in Sugarhouse. While “rest and relaxation” may not be it’s version of “R&R,” rejuvenation and results are. So step away from the laptop for a few hours and do yourself a favor: kickstart a skincare regimen that will make you feel new again and again.

BEWARE TO THINNING HAIR

You may have heard of the success of Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) in treating orthopaedic injuries, arthritis and an array of other medical issues. The process of drawing blood, spinning it in a centrifuge to single out and then reinject growth-stimulating platelets is one of recent history’s greatest medical breakthroughs. Turns out injecting PRPs into stagnating hair follicles has the similar effect of stimulating new growth. “We see results of new hair growth within 8-12 weeks for the right candidates,” says Expert Practitioner Libby Bauman, R.N., C.A.N.S.

BEYOND THE FACIAL

The company’s Signature Skincare Treatment with dermaplaning is what Bauman likes to call an “intense facial,” which she recommends getting regularly. It includes a double wash, medical extractions, mask exfoliation and dermaplaning—a meticulous method of removing dead skin cells and “fuzz” with a specialty blade. Bauman recommends adding the treatment to a tailored regimen that includes at-home care. “It’s fun for me to see the turn-around of a com- mitted individual,” she says. “Their face starts to appear polished and fresh—not altered and unnatural. It’s that effortless look we strive for.”

FACIAL REJUVENATION

Using your own plasma to stimulate collagen production and skin cell migration, the American Academy of Dermatology reports that patients undergoing skin rejuvenating PRP therapy have reported the elimination of fine lines, folds and wrinkles. “This is sort of the icing on the cake for people who take care of their skin,” says Bauman, who says she adds extra injections to vulnerable areas like the eyes and mouth. Results from PRP therapy are natural looking and subtle. The goal, she says, is not anti-aging. “It’s about taking care of yourself and fighting against those extra stressors that put miles on our face and wear us down.”

1160 E. 2100 S., SLC
385-343-5300
skinspirit.com

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Maybe as a Salt Laker you’ve checked every box on the “Staycation” bucket list, but with long-distance travel still uncertain, finding a perfect urban retreat filled with fine dining, shopping and plenty of r&r in your own backyard may be just the ticket. Besides, you might discover a few new things about your hometown.

HILTON SALT LAKE CITY CENTER

Elevating the hotel experience, Hilton attends to every detail–with thoughtful touches like plush pillow-top mattresses, premium bedding, rigorous cleaning protocols as part of it’s CleanStay program, a bright and airy indoor pool, and spacious windows that showcase a sweeping sunset view of the Great Salt Lake. Besides spotting some rooftop beehives and herb gardens at the hotel, guests will likely not notice the great strides Hilton is making in order to cut its carbon emissions in half by 2030, but we think the initiative deserves a shout-out.

SEE AND DO

After over a year of hunkering down during the pandemic, downtown Salt Lake City’s revitalizing energy is sure to fill your soul. “We are uniquely situated for guests to enjoy nightlife and boutique shopping,” says General Manager, Garrett Parker. “But the Hilton is also minutes from outdoor escapes like Memory Grove Park and the adjoining City Creek Canyon trails.” Families can enjoy spacious suites, a swim in the pool, an afternoon exploring trails or jaunts to nearby museums and parks. Couples can break away to enjoy a luxurious meal and cocktails at Spencer’s followed by a night on the town. “There is something for everyone,” Parker says.

DINE

Just downstairs, Spencer’s For Steaks & Chops, a classic American steak- house, boasts one of the coolest old-world bars around. Chef Diego Bravo’s dishes are created with fresh, seasonal ingredients and specific wine pairings in mind–which explains why Spencer’s takes home prizes like Best of State for Traditional Dining as well as five years winning the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. We recommend starting with a cocktail, like the SmokeHouse Sipster with Whiskey, dining on the 8 oz Wagyu—not offered anywhere else in Utah—and topping it off with the ricotta lemon cheesecake that uses honey from the hotel’s own beehives.

255 S. West Temple, SLC
801-328-2000
hiltonsaltlakecity.com

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