General Communications
Planned Power Outage 8/21
Solitude Homeowners,
RMP will be replacing/ upgrading some equipment that will necessitate an outage of power starting at 9:00 pm on Monday 8/21. They have requested 10 hours to complete the job, but it is likely it won’t take that long. It is anticipated that power will be restored before sunrise on Tuesday. Please Plan Accordingly!
🚴 Announcement: Bike Park Opening Weekend Event for Solitude Homeowners - September 9th 🚴
Solitude Homeowners,
Get ready for an exciting day of biking fun at our BRAND-NEW Bike Park! (opening Sept 8th) We are thrilled to announce the Opening Weekend Event for Solitude Homeowners on September 9th.
We have a limited allocation of 20 bike park passes available for distribution. To secure your spot, please complete the reservation form attached below. Please note that these passes are exclusively reserved for owners and their families. (max of 4 per family) Friends of owners will not be eligible to receive bike passes.
Event Details:
📅 Date: September 9th
🕘 Ticket Pickup: Starting at 9:45 AM pick up tickets at the Table set up At Moonbeam just for Owners. ( more info to come)
🏨 Location: New Bike Park located down at Moonbeam!
Schedule:
9:45 AM - 4:00: Pick up your Bike Haul Passes
9:45 AM - 3:00 PM: There will be a table full of snacks and drinks to rejuvenate you as you play hard on the mountain.
This event is our way of showing appreciation to you, our Valued Homeowners, for your continuous support. It's also a perfect chance to explore the New Bike Park. Whether you're an avid biker or just looking for a fun day out, this event promises an unforgettable experience.
Don't miss out on the chance to kick off the Bike Park season in style. Mark your calendars for September 9th and join us for a day of excitement and adventure.
To Register Please Fill out this Form:
https://forms.office.com/r/Sest3TKhUc
We can't wait to see you there!
Natalie Mollan
Election of Owner Representatives
At our August 4, 2023 Annual Homeowners Meeting two Solitude Village homeowners were elected to fill the two vacant SVMA Board Owner Representative seats.
Congratulations and thank you to our two new board members, Elizabeth Mennell (ESW) and Laurence Bailey (ESE)!
Solitude Update
Below is Amber’s Solitude Update from our Annual Homeowners Meeting on August 4, 2023.
Homeowners Weekend 2023 Itinerary
Thursday, August 3, 2023
Water Aerobics with Sadie
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Club Solitude pool
Homeowner’s Weekend Reception
5:30 – 8:00 p.m.
St Bernard’s and the Inn Lawn Food, drinks, lawn games, and raffle
Coca-Cola Sunset Cinema: Miracle
8:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Moonbeam Lawn
Friday, August 4, 2023
Annual SVMA Homeowners Meeting Resort Update
3:30 – 4:00 p.m.
Last Chance Lodge or virtual via Zoom
SVMA Annual Meeting
4:15 – 5:30 p.m.
Last Chance Lodge or virtual via Zoom
Solitude Water Company Update
5:30 – 6:00 p.m.
Last Chance Lodge or virtual via Zoom
SVMA Reception
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Last Chance Lodge
Saturday, August 5, 2023
Outdoor Yoga
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Inn Lawn Solitude
Owners Guided Hike
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
meet at Solitude Pond, lift pass required
Eagle Lift and Bike Park Update
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
meet at Village Bridge
Solitude Resort Lodging Open House
3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
St Bernard’s at the Inn at Solitude
Harvest Dinner
6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Lawn at the Inn at Solitude advance purchase tickets required
Sunday, August 6, 2023
Solitude Summerfest
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Moonbeam Adventure Park, Last Chance, and Village enjoy activities and the best Solitude has to offer
Monday, August 7, 2023
Farewell Breakfast at St Bernard’s
8:00 – 10:00 a.m.
St Bernard’s
Pool & Hot Tubs Closed 7/25
Dear Solitude Homeowners,
Club Solitude will be unable to open the pools and hot tubs on Tuesday, July 25 due to a planned water outage. We are legally bound to prioritize your safety and abide by the regulations outlined by the local authorities. Once the water has been restored, we will open up the hot tubs. It is estimated that water will be restored around 5:00 pm.
The Game room, Billiards, and Media room will open at 10:00 am as usual.
Best,
Club Solitude
Planned Water Outage on 7/25
UPDATE:
Giles Flat, Silver Aspen, and West will now be affected as well.
Dear Solitude Village Homeowners,
Due to construction on Admin Road, water will be shut off to Crossings, Alpine Creek, Mountain Estate (excluding those on Giles Flat) and Eagle Springs East on Tuesday, July 25, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
This outage will also affect the Stone Haus Pizzeria and Creamery, which will remain closed that day.
If the interruption to water exceeds 15 minutes beyond these posted times, or affects locations beyond those listed, I will send a follow up email.
Best,
Nick
On- Mountain Activities Closed 7/20-7/23
ANNOUNCEMENT: ALL ON MOUNTAIN ACTIVITIES CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC
Dear Solitude Homeowners,
We would like to inform you that all on mountain activities, including mountain biking, hiking, and disc golf, will be closed to the public from July 20th to July 23rd.
During this time, Solitude will be hosting a prestigious Total Archery Competition on our beautiful mountain trails. This event will bring together archery enthusiasts from all over the region, showcasing their exceptional skills and expertise.
To ensure the safety and smooth running of the competition, it is necessary to temporarily suspend all other on mountain activities for the public. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, but the closure will allow us to guarantee the participants' safety, unhindered event preparations, and fair competition conditions.
While on mountain activities will be closed, other facilities such as our Adventure Park, Spa, and dining in the village will remain open for you to enjoy during this period.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this temporary closure. Despite the mountain being closed, most Club Solitude events will happen as usual. Here is a quick list of the events going on the weekend of 7/20-7/23:
Club Solitude Events:
Friday (7/21):
3:00 PM - S’mores @ Club Solitude
Saturday (7/22):
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM - Morning Yoga @ The Inn at Solitude Lawn
8:30 PM - 10:30 PM - Stargazing @ Moonbeam Parking Lot, Entry 1
Sunday (7/23):
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Live Music Series: David Burchfield @ The Village Green
We look forward to seeing you in the village or at the Club Solitude.
Best,
Club Solitude
Delayed Pool Opening on 7/20
Solitude Homeowners,
Due to some tree removal around the pool and hot tubs at Club Solitude, there will be a delayed opening on Thursday, July 20. Our estimated opening time is 12:00 pm.
Please plan accordingly.
Best,
Club Solitude
Relocation Of Water Lines— Admin Road
Dear Crossings, Alpine Creek, and Mountain Estates Homeowners,
Due to construction on Admin Road, water will be shut off to Crossings Phase 1, 2, and 4 (excluding 801, 901, 1001), and Alpine Creek Townhomes on Monday, July 17, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and Tuesday, July 18, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
If the interruption to water exceeds 15 minutes beyond these posted times, or affects locations beyond those listed, I will send a follow up email.
Best,
Nick
SVMA Election and Annual Meeting Notice
Solitude Village Master Association
12000 Big Cottonwood Canyon
Solitude, Utah, 84121
June 28, 2023
Dear Valued Homeowner,
This letter is to notify all Village homeowners that the SVMA (Solitude Village Master Association) will hold the annual meeting on Friday, August 4, 2023, at 3:30 pm Mountain Time. This meeting will be conducted in person at Last Chance Lodge and virtually via ZOOM.
The Solitude Village Master Association Board of Directors consists of 5 Resort Directors appointed by the president of the resort, 1 Director representing Lodging (i.e., The Inn), 1 Director representing Commercial and 2 Residential Site Directors elected by the members of the Village Homeowners Association.
Current SVMA Board:
Amber Broadaway – President of the Board - Resort Director
Steve Holtey – Resort Vice President
Marlen Stewart – Resort Vice President
Nate Lee – Resort Vice President
Nick Sieckowski – Resort Village Operations Manager
Gaylis Linville – Lodges Director (appointed)
Adam Peters – Commercial Director (appointed)
Susan Edwards – Residential Site Director (elected)
John Risner – Residential Site Director (elected)
You are also receiving this letter as notification of the upcoming election for the 2 elected Residential Site seats on the SVMA board which will be held during the Annual Meeting in August. Nominations for these 2 seats from The Village homeowners are now open.
The Residential Site representation is by election during odd numbered years. This election is held at our annual meeting and each seat is occupied for a two-year term. These board members may be reelected. (Please note that these 2 board members represent all homeowners in the Village. There is not a seat for each property/HOA within the Village.)
All candidates nominated for election (yes, you can nominate yourself!) must submit a short bio statement indicating qualifications and intent (you may also include a photo). This bio must be submitted to Nick Sieckowski, SVMA Secretary (n.sieckowski@solitudemountain.com or Nick Sieckowski, 12000 Big Cottonwood Canyon, Solitude, UT, 84121). These nominations will be accepted through closing of the business day on July 21, 2023. Incumbents need to indicate their intent to run for reelection by contacting Nick Sieckowski and submitting a statement indicating their intent to seek reelection.
Biography statements for all nominated individuals will then be sent via email and posted on the SVMA website (www.solitudevillagemaster.com) on or before July 24, 2023, along with an approved budget for the new fiscal year, and an agenda and instructions for the online election at the meeting. If you have any questions, please call Nick Sieckowski at 801-536-5722.
PLEASE NOTE:
We will be voting electronically during the meeting (reminder: nominations may be accepted from the floor during the meeting).
Your property/unit has one vote regardless of the number of partners/people in the ownership of the property. This applies to husband-and-wife teams as well, only one vote between them for a unit. We will need ONE active email address for each unit in order to have only one vote per unit. Please provide Nick (at the email or phone number above) the NAME of the voting individual representing your unit, the property name, unit number, and the one email address for that individual to receive an electronic ballot by July 21, 2023.
You will be sent the link to the Zoom meeting via email so please be sure your email address is up to date. You may email Nick with any changes. Thank you for your participation in this very important election and we look forward to seeing you in August.
Sincerely,
Amber Broadaway
SVMA President
Summer Update
Last weekend we opened up for Summer operations. The snow patches didn't just remind us of our record winter season - but delayed opening of our Sunrise lift and most of our mountain trails. That said, the restaurants, retail outlets, rental shop, ticket office, and our newly upgraded Adventure Park are now open, and the rest of the mountain is not far behind. For up-to-date operational hours and mountain conditions, download the Solitude App or visit our website linked below:
https://www.solitudemountain.com/
New for this year are Summer Camps, sold on a weekly basis for children ages 5 to 12. All Solitude Village Homeowners receive a 10% discount! For availability visit the link below:
https://www.solitudemountain.com/things-to-do/solitude-summer-camps
Tomorrow, Thursday, June 22 at 6 p.m. M.T., Amber Broadaway will be hosting our second annual Solitude Town Hall. If you are nearby you can stop by Moonbeam to join in person - otherwise, you may join us on Zoom. Follow the link below for specific time and information:
https://www.solitudemountain.com/things-to-do/events-and-activities/solitude-town-hall
We look forward to seeing you this summer! Our Homeowners Weekend is August 3-7 with the SVMA Annual Meeting taking place on August 4. This will be a fun-filled weekend - so we hope you can join. Stay tuned for further details.
Twin Lakes Dam
The water level at Twin Lakes Reservoir has reached the height of the spillways at Twin Lakes Dam. Big Cottonwood Creek water levels are higher than normal and are no longer controlled by the dam.
At this time, we are not concerned about flooding in any of our buildings but will be monitoring water levels closely. Updates will be sent if anything changes.
Twin Lakes Reservoir is located on the southeast side of our resort boundary and drains into Big Cottonwood Creek (linked below):
Lift Hours/ BCC Road Closure 5/13
Solitude Owners,
As a result of Saturday’s road race in the canyon, UPD has now decided to close the canyon this Sat, May 13th from 6 AM – 9 AM. As a result, we feel for the best access for both our staff and guests that we need to move our lift hours from 9 AM – 3 PM to 11 AM – 4 PM (which we know is an hour less than planned). We apologize for any inconvenience (UPD provided conflicting info. these last few days), if this presents a problem – please work with your Manager.
Thanks,
a.
Annual SVMA Homeowners Meeting
Dear Solitude Village Homeowners,
We are excited to see you this summer at our Annual Homeowners Weekend.
The Annual SVMA Homeowners Meeting will take place on:
Friday, August 4, 2023
3:30 - 4:00 p.m. Resort Update
4:15 - 5:30 p.m. Annual Meeting
5:30 - 6:00 p.m. Solitude Water Company Update (In-person at the Last Chance Lodge
Virtual via Zoom)
We will have more information to follow regarding other activities, events, and receptions which will take place the evening of Thursday, August 3 through the morning of Monday, August 7.
Best,
Nick
BCC Canyon Closures 4/30 - 5/2
The current UDOT Road Closure Plan for Big Cottonwood (subject to change) is:
SUN, 30 APR - 12 PM - 5 PM closed
MON, 01 MAY - 11 AM - 5 PM closed
TUE, 02 MAY -11 AM - 5 PM closed
Always subject to change, please follow UDOT Cottonwoods for best info. (UDOT Twitter)
Club Hours Change 4/24
The Club will be shifting to Shoulder Season Hours starting April 24 until June.
Shoulder Season
Club Front Desk:
Daily 11:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Pool & Hot Tub:
Daily 12:00PM - 9:00 PM
(Pool Open Upon Request starting 5/1)
Game Room:
Daily 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Gym:
Daily 5:30 AM - 9:00 PM
The Club will still be hosting Events after we start Shoulder season, so don’t forget to stop by. Here are the dates for the scheduled Club events:
Thursday, April 20
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Water Aerobics with Sadie, at Club Solitude
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Snowga with Sadie at the Inn Lawn
Friday, April 21
6:00 PM - Hot Cocoa Bar at Club Solitude
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Family Movie night: Cars, at Club Solitude
Saturday, April 22
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Morning Yoga with Erika, at Club Solitude
3:00 PM S’mores at Club Solitude
Sunday, April 23
6:00 PM - Hot Cocoa Bar at Club Solitude
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Family Movie night: Scooby Doo, at Club Solitude
Friday, April 28
6:00 PM - Hot Cocoa Bar at Club Solitude
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Family Movie night: Ice Age, at Club Solitude
Saturday, April 29
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Morning Yoga with Erika, at Club Solitude (LAST ONE)
3:00 PM S’mores at Club Solitude
Sunday, April 30
6:00 PM - Hot Cocoa Bar at Club Solitude
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Family Movie night: Emperors New Groove, at Club Solitude
Friday, May 5
6:00 PM - Hot Cocoa Bar at Club Solitude
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Family Movie night: Lilo and Stitch, at Club Solitude
Saturday, May 6
3:00 PM S’mores at Club Solitude (Last One)
Sunday, May 7
6:00 PM - Hot Cocoa Bar at Club Solitude (Last One)
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Family Movie night: Sleeping Beauty, at Club Solitude (Last One)
SVMA Survey
The SVMA would like you to participate in a short survey (7 questions) which will provide us feedback to better serve you. The survey is linked below:
The Solitude Village Master Association (or SVMA) was established in 1999 and provides services to all owners located within the Village at Solitude.
Some of the services which the SVMA provides include:
The Owners Club (located in Eagle Springs East)
With a pool and two hot tubs, the Owners Club is the place to enjoy those sunny afternoons or snowy evenings.
Located within the Club are family friendly spaces for
Billiards
Air Hockey, foosball, and a classic video game counsel (Pac Mac anyone?)
Exercise room
Restroom and Sauna facilities
Theater
A comfortable sitting room to enjoy reading or board games
Seasonal Activities and Events
Summer events have something for everyone – from live music in the Village Green to nature walks and star gazing, the Village at Solitude has it going on.
Is winter more your style? Whether it is a snowman building contest, storytelling, or smores on the camp fire, the Village provides a relaxed inviting après atmosphere.
The Village Green (summer)
Located at the heart of the Solitude Village, this area includes picnic spaces, BBQ grills, walking paths, and a gazebo with an open air fire pit.
Snow Removal, Landscaping, and Refuse Removal
With 500 inches of annual snowfall, keeping the Village roads and pathways clear is a continual effort.
Landscaping throughout the Village is cared for with an emphasis on local flora and fauna.
Trash and recycling receptacles located throughout the village require constant attention to ensure we can all enjoy the natural beauty of Solitude.
BCC Midday Closures (4/9-4/13)
ATTENTION: SR-190 WILL BE CLOSED DAILY SUNDAY (4/9) TO THURSDAY (4/13) FROM 11AM - 4PM DUE TO AVALANCHE HAZARD
WHO: UDOT Roadway Operations and UDOT Avalanche
WHAT: SR-190 will be closed dailly Sunday (4/9) through Thursday (4/13) from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. due to avalanche hazard.
WHERE: Big Cottonwood Canyon (SR-190), between the mouth and Cardiff (MP 10.7). Travel above Cardiff is permitted.
WHEN: SR-190 will be closed dailly Sunday (4/9) through Thursday (4/13) from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
WHY: Conditions warrant extreme caution as deep snowpack and rising temperatures culminate to be one of the most unpredictable avalanche scenarios. UDOT Avalanche will be monitoring conditions closely, and perform avalanche mitigation as necessary.
VEHICLE RESTRICTIONS: No travel during these times between the mouth and Cardiff (MP 10.7). Travel above Cardiff is permitted.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
· An update will be provided if there are any changes to this schedule
Big Cottonwood Canyon status:
cottonwoodcanyons.udot.utah.gov
Solitude weather:
weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=40.619763&lon=-111.591896#.ZCoKoHbMKUn
Road Closure in BCC 4/2
Due to the potential of an extended road closure, we suggest those who have travel commitments within the next 48 - 72 hours or have need to be elsewhere, strongly consider departing tonight.
UDOT will close SR190 / Big Cottonwood Canyon very early this morning in anticipation of a storm that could deliver as much as 60" of snow through Wednesday. At this time, it is uncertain when the canyon will reopen following this closure. All village restaurants will close at 8:00 p.m. tonight to ensure staff have time to exit the canyon.
We will offer updates as we have them via solitudemountain.com and social media.
Big Cottonwood Canyon status:
cottonwoodcanyons.udot.utah.gov
twitter.com/UDOTcottonwoods
Solitude weather:
weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=40.619763&lon=-111.591896#.ZCoKoHbMKUn
opensnow.com/location/solitude
Update:
Road will Close at 12:30am with No ETO: