Lessons from Milano Cortina, and a blueprint for Park City in 2034

Lessons from Milano Cortina, and a blueprint for Park City in 2034

As a Park City Council member, my 14-day trip to Italy during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics offered fresh, first-hand insights for our 2034 hosting role — and netted some American Express SkyMiles (though Visa’s Olympic exclusivity had me wishing for more flexible options). Focusing on Bormio, Cortina d’Ampezzo, and Milan, the experience sparked three Park Record guest editorials: one on Bormio’s quieter crowds, another praising Cortina’s liv…