What to consider when traveling to a Utes game?
A ticket became available to Harbaugh's first Michigan game and I couldn't pass it up (obviously) so now I am heading to SLC, Utah for the first time and don't know what to expect. Anybody on here have some insights for me and fellow Michigan fans attending the game?
A couple of questions I have personally:
How does the standing room only area work at the stadium? I'm not very tall, should I head in early from tailgating to get a proper view?
What would be some "don't miss it" sights, restaurants, bars, etc. in the area? With an extra day planned for Friday it'd be nice to max out the trip's potential.
August 18th, 2015 at 11:13 AM ^
Remember to fear the mormons and you will be fine.
August 18th, 2015 at 11:41 AM ^
Never look them in the eye.
Also avoid thier natural instinct to strike by walking at a gingerly pace and wearing bells as not to frighten them.
You'll be GTG
August 18th, 2015 at 11:51 AM ^
Loud, harsh, rap-style music also helps keep them away.
August 18th, 2015 at 12:00 PM ^
August 18th, 2015 at 11:13 AM ^
The proper pronunciation is 'youths.'
August 18th, 2015 at 11:16 AM ^
That's what he said, Utes.
August 18th, 2015 at 11:15 AM ^
Utah is a very liberal and accepting state when it comes to lifestyle choices, so just drink a lot, experiment with some drugs, and whore it up and you should fit right in
August 18th, 2015 at 11:26 AM ^
to be an athiest and/or gay, be sure to let everyone around you know it. As loudly and as often as possible. They love that in Utah.
August 18th, 2015 at 12:27 PM ^
August 18th, 2015 at 11:27 AM ^
Very true. Used to live there.
August 18th, 2015 at 11:40 AM ^
Although most people there are cookie cutter Mormon types(and you will definitely be asked if you're married if trying to do business with any Mormons), Mormons are trying to recruit any outsider to their faith. So they are very accepting of alternative lifestyles, with the hope that they can get you into the Mormon fold and join the faith.
There is a heck of a lot less judgement going in in Salt Lake City than any medium sized city in the Midwest.
August 18th, 2015 at 11:56 AM ^
Frankly, Salt Lake is culturally not any different than most cities. It's the suburbs to the south running along I-15 down to Provo where you run into Utah's particular political and social features.
August 18th, 2015 at 11:45 AM ^
August 18th, 2015 at 1:52 PM ^
There's a large difference between "not being as hostile/conservative as advertised" and "one of the most gay friendly cities in America."
Lol
August 18th, 2015 at 11:21 AM ^
Don't miss it. Take an extra day to hit the Great Salt Lake Park and the little mountain next to it.
August 18th, 2015 at 11:31 AM ^
Funny stuff above; it seems many people here have some pent-up feelings towards Utah.
August 18th, 2015 at 3:34 PM ^
This post has already been made multiple times, that's probably why.
August 18th, 2015 at 11:22 AM ^
August 18th, 2015 at 11:32 AM ^
August 18th, 2015 at 11:32 AM ^
August 18th, 2015 at 11:34 AM ^
But where does one go to get drunk and laid? Or is that not an option?
August 18th, 2015 at 11:37 AM ^
Directly across the street from the temple
August 18th, 2015 at 11:42 AM ^
Only if you're willing to endure the 6 hour drive south to Vegas.
August 18th, 2015 at 11:41 AM ^
August 18th, 2015 at 12:03 PM ^
Slacker . . . .
August 18th, 2015 at 1:24 PM ^
Where are you in Utah? Layton here.
Nice to see I'm not the only Mormon UM fan in Utah (and only 1 wife to boot as well!)
August 18th, 2015 at 1:35 PM ^
should totally bring back the polygamy thing back, without the creepy compounds.
I'd totally convert then.
August 18th, 2015 at 11:39 AM ^
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August 18th, 2015 at 11:43 AM ^
August 18th, 2015 at 11:51 AM ^
I may have to try that. Excited about going...!!!!!
August 18th, 2015 at 11:36 AM ^
August 18th, 2015 at 3:35 PM ^
Red Rock > Beerhive
August 18th, 2015 at 11:46 AM ^
Any good bars close to their stadium that can be recommended? I turned down the opportunity to spend a Wednesday night in SLC for fear of boredom so I'm coming in hot on an early morning flight from California on Thursday morning. Morman jokes are ok as long as useful information is sprinkled in as well.
August 18th, 2015 at 11:52 AM ^
I will be there on my honeymoon and am going to the game. I plan on spending some time in Park City as well as, checking out Zion National Park the day after the game. Any cool ideas for things to do out there are welcome.
August 18th, 2015 at 11:57 AM ^
August 18th, 2015 at 11:58 AM ^
Zion is nice, but if you're going that direction I would strongly recommend Bryce Canyon instead (if you only plan to hit one of them). Camping is about the same in both, but the hikes in Bryce are much more enjoyable and less crowded.
August 18th, 2015 at 12:40 PM ^
Bryce is certainly less crowded and has better vistas (and way better campgrounds). As a pure experience of that landscape, though, I don't think you can beat the Zion Narrows hike. Once you get away from the heavily trafficked first mile, the base of the canyon, which at places is 20 feet wide and 1000 feet deep, is really beautiful, with ever changing light and hanging gardens. Plus, since you're in the Virgin River for most of the hike, it's a good option to stay cool in the late summer heat.
August 18th, 2015 at 2:56 PM ^
I prefer the vistas in Zion. But you have to work to get to them, while in Bryce they're pretty much handed to you.
But I second the Narrows suggestion, especially in September.
August 18th, 2015 at 3:34 PM ^
August 18th, 2015 at 11:52 AM ^
I live in seattle and travel to Utah occasionally on business. I dont think its as uptight as people make it out to be.
Driviing through Park City is awesome.
Theres a lot of beer, not a lot of hard-a. A lot of the normal apple-beesy esque restaurants dont have bars. Not sure if thats the same aroud the campus.
August 18th, 2015 at 12:00 PM ^
I have no problems with Mormons personally except they are overpopulating the beautiful American west.
August 18th, 2015 at 11:54 AM ^