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Show Sat/Sun/Mon/Tues, January 23-26, 2010 COUNTY SEAT COUNTY EDITOR: Patrick Parkinson A-5 The Park Record 649-90I4 extl 12 Westgate Park City | Resort & Spa : countynews@parkrecord.com Backcountry is scary Conditions are not for the inexperienced By PATRICK PARKINSON Of the Record staff This weekend avalanche forecasters advise skiers, snowmobilers and other outdoor enthusiasts to think twice before entering the backcountry. Winds and heavy snowfall have loaded up a weak preexisting snow pack. "Let some of these layers start to gain strength. Have a little patience," avalanche forecaster Craig Gordon said. "Snow is a very dynamic medium and it's always changing. Be informed. If you're planning to go into the backcountry get current information so you can make educated decisions." Until now there hasn't been much snow in the Uinta and Wasatch Mountains. But backcountry travelers shouldn't be mislead. "With additional snow and wind [Thursday] coupled with more snow expected over the next couple of days we expect the avalanche danger to increase," avalanche forecaster Brett Kobernik said. "The danger will most likely reach high Friday or Saturday." Slide danger in Summit County this week was considerable, which means humantriggered avalanches are likely, Gordon said. Skiers and snowboarders should avoid the backcountry this weekend by staying within the boundaries of the resorts. A 300-fool-wide avalanche a skier intentionally triggered Jan. 20 near Scotts Peak in the Park City area was about 600 feet long. Mixing the excitement about the new snow with high avalanche danger makes a possible recipe for disaster, according to Kobernik. The Utah Avalanche Center forecasts slide advisories daily for the Wasatch and Uinta Mountains at (888) 999-4019 or www.utahavalanchecenter.org. Discovery Day at Westgate Park City Resort and Spa Ski the Canyons. enjoy our pools and Jacuzzi's, p.imper yourself with a treatment at our Serenity Spa and finish with dinner at Westgate Grill. Call 435-940-2726 to book your Discovery Day Preview of The Lodge at Westgate Park City Events, Art stuff to do. County: tax should stay Summit County Councilman Chris Robinson said. Of the'Record staff But Utahns account for about 85 percent of the restaurant patrons statewide, Some non-profit groups in according to state Rep. Craig Summit County' could lose Frank, R-Cedar Hills. about $1.5 million each year Frank is sponsoring legisif state lawmakers vote to lation that would repeal the eliminate the Restaurant Restaurant Tax and replace it Tax. For several years coun- with a smaller increase in ties in Utah have been sales tax on most purchases allowed to add a 1-percent countywide. tax to restaurant checks for Summit County sales of prepared food. Councilman John Hanrahan Locally that money has said he.is against the bill. ' been distributed to nonprof"If this passes, people will its operating programs that be taxed on everything," attract visitors to the area. Hanrahan said. County officials like the tax Some state lawmakers say because tourists pay most of they expect the bill to pass what is collected in Park City. during the 2010 legislative "A lot of this tax is paid by session. which begins people from out of state Monday. while they are visiting." The Utah Restaurant By PATRICK PARKINSON Association supports the legislation. But the Summit County Council is working to defeat the proposal. "Kill the bill," Summit County Councilwoman Sally Elliott said. The Park City Chamber/Bureau is also against the bill. Chamber/Bureau Executive Director Bill Malone estimated that the 1 percent added to restaurant receipts generates more revenue locally than a smaller increase in the> general sales tax would. 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