—The atmosphere at the Maverik Center this week is less about the 2034 Olympics and more about the glitter of the inside crowd. Colin Hilton, boss of the Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation, gleamed around a boardroom of sharp‑necked donors, while the figure skating field fell into a blizzard of metallic Prius‑wheels. At Delta Center, where Delta has re‑branded itself now‑salt‑Lake‑Ice‑Center and is wrangling an arena attractively carved for the Utah Mammoth, the same enthusiast crowd spilled out like snow on Main Street, each sighting guarded by a velvet rope and a concierge in “gala black.” Invitations are harder to acquire than a ticket to a silent film screening at the Winter Moon, and the guest list, a parade of the very same executive‑class, shows a compelling homogeneity. The vibe? Polite, stiff, and carefully perfumed with scent of expensive cigar; the real competition is the glittering exchange of business cards. Verdict: Send a check but stay home.
Cable #6875November 20, 2025
Ice Couture Crowds
The 2034 Olympic skating shift turns the Maverik Center into a glittering but cramped status arena, where opulence outshines the frosty stage.