Thank You
For Making This Such a Successful Event
If you missed out, or just want to reminisce, check out these speeches from the event.
Saturday, October 9th at Utah Olympic Park
Time: 6:00pm - 11:00pm
Event Schedule
6:00pm
Check-In & Open Bar
7:45pm
Silent Auction Closes
Opportunity Drawing Closes
8:00pm - 9:00pm
Presentation & Live Auction
9:15 pm - 9:45 pm
Flying Ace All-Stars Show and Fireworks
9:45 pm - 11:00pm
DJ and Dancing
Requested Attire
Please dress in your best mountain chic cocktail attire and bring a jacket for the outdoor portion of the evening. (No tuxedos, formal evening gowns or cheap jeans!)
Weather Reminder: We'll be outside for the Flying Ace All-Stars Tribute Show and fireworks, so please dress accordingly.
Event Parking
Please park in the main parking lot at Utah Olympic Park, located adjacent to the Alf Engen Ski Museum and Eccles Salt Lake Olympic Winter Games Museum. The first portion of the evening will take place outside around the splash pool.
Join Us for this Spectacular Community Event
In memory of Sam's love for life and the kindness he shared with himself, his friends, teammates and family, this night focuses on celebrating each other and our amazing community. Enjoy an evening of incredible food, craft drinks, music, great company and dancing while supporting Live Like Sam's initiatives to help our youth succeed in life and sport by continuing to provide them with the tools, education and scholarships that foster a strong sense of self, identity, purpose and community.
The evening will begin with decadent local cuisine, craft cocktails and live music. Throughout the event, silent auction items will be up for bid and a live auction featuring luxury vacations, fine art, exquisite jewelry and more will add a measure of excitement to the night's bidding!
To end the evening, the Flying Ace All-Stars will perform a re-creation of their high-flying tribute to Sam.
On this 6th anniversary of Sam's Celebration of Life, we invite you to join us for an unforgettable evening honoring Sam's legacy of kindness and positivity.
Saturday, October 9th
Time: 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Utah Olympic Park
3419 Olympic Pkwy, Park City, UT 84098
Open Bar & Craft Cocktail Hour
The expert mixologists from Top Shelf are providing an open bar experience for the evening. Top Shelf brings a fun and approachable feeling to the world of upscale events. Their exquisitely-crafted cocktails will feature Alpine Distilling's distinctive spirit offerings and local ingredients, as well as beer from Roadhouse Brewing Co. and wine from Old Town Cellars.
Exquisite Local Cuisine
Done To Your Taste provides catering that is fiercely fresh by utilizing local Utah providers to design edible art. Their menu features classic regional flavors with an innovative spin, promising to surprise and delight. DTYT loves to be creative, offering a delicious combination of imaginative ideas, natural talent, and passionate execution to make every event extraordinary.
Cocktail Menu
High West Lemonade (whiskey or vodka)
Autumn Margarita (tequila)
Rosemary & Grapefruit Spritz (vodka or tequila)
Cannot attend? Please consider an online donation!
But what really separated Sam from many wasn't his athletic accomplishments, it was his character, the way he treated others and showed up for himself.Chris "Hatch" Haslock, Director, Freeski Division Park City Ski & Snowboard
A Night to Remember is Made Possible by Our Elite Sponsors

Park City Gardens
Live & Silent Auction
Plus Opportunity Drawing
We will have $200K of Live and Silent Auction items. To follow is a sampling of what will be available.
Live Auction Items
Powderbirds Semi-Private Heli-Skiing Experience
Custom Jewelry by Meredith Young Jewelry
Six Nights at a $3M Ski-in/Ski-out Home in Lake Tahoe
"Shred4Sam" Mixed Media on Wood by Dee Dee Lantzy
Full Charter Club Experience
Twisted Fern Private Dining for 12
2022 Stadium Super Truck and Indy Car Grand Prix Experience
7 Nights, Grand Luxxe at Vidanta Resort, Puerto Vallarta, MX
Private Estate on a Secluded Beach in Double Bay, Bahamas
Big Booter - 3' x 3' Hand-Carved Steel Sculpture
Exclusive Silent Auction Items
7 Nights in the Valley of Longevity, Ecuador
Ski Package from Black Diamond
Holiday River Expeditions Whitewater Rafting Experience
7 Nights in a Beach House on Famous Ten Bay Beach, Bahamas
Café Terigo Private Dinner Experience
Kelle and Nina Coaching – 3 Months
Stein Erickson Loding and Dining Package
Vail Resorts Winter Getaway Ski Package for Six, Four Night Stay
Woodward Park City Private VIP Experience & Winter Camp
Omakase Dinner for Six at Shabu in Park City
A Special Thank You to Our Hospitality Partners
A Stunning Display of Community Love
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The gold handprint is Sam's. It represents Sam holding up his community, his lasting legacy and his continued inspiration to many.