This week’s Eye on Travel broadcasts from the St. Regis Deer Valley in Park City, Utah. Dan Reed, Senior Contributor to Forbes.com, gives us the rundown on the 737 Max and what it will take to get it back in the sky with paying passengers. And Arnie Weissmann, Editor-in-Chief of Travel Weekly, on extreme long-haul air travel. Mark Nelson, Executive Director of the Heber Valley Railroad, talks about the past, present, and future of this special train. Chris Waddell, Hall of Fame Paralympic Skier, shares his incredible story about adaptive skiing after the accident that left him paralyzed. And Kailyn Richardson, two-time Olympian and former U.S. Ski Team member, speaks about her record skiing speed of 85 miles per hour — and what she’s doing now. And Sara and Rob Sergent, discuss the growing — and surprising — business of distilling in Utah (hint: they’re also making single malt whiskey). There’s all this and more as Eye on Travel broadcasts from the St. Regis Deer Valley in Park City, Utah.

With Kailyn Richardson, two-time Olympian and former U.S. Ski Team member

Chris Waddell, Hall of Fame Paralympic Skier and Motivational Speaker, recalls competing in Heber Valley since 1991. He says the weather was always nice, and he was extremely happy when he made enough money to be able to buy a house in the area. Chris talks about the human capacity for adaptation and how we can push ourselves and our bodies to do incredible things. He also shares his own story of adaptation after a freak skiing accident. He says that recovery is all about taking control and finding the opportunities in every situation. He also talks about his job with the St. Regis, where he’s able to encourage perseverance in others.

Matt Harris, Executive Chef and Owner of Tupelo, gives us some insider information on his restaurant. First, Matt talks about coming to Utah from the South. He explains that there were very few Southern restaurants in the area, and he wanted to bring a taste of his home. Matt talks about the local ingredients he uses, which come from local farmers, producers, and ranchers in the area. He also says that because of its proximity to the airport, it can source pretty much anything, which gives Tupelo the ability to make anything.

Ryan Starks, Executive Director of the Harbor Valley Chamber of Commerce, shares what makes Heber Valley an incredible destination. To begin, he explains that Heber Valley is surprisingly accessible because of its proximity to a major airport. He also gives us the inside scoop about what visitors can do in Heber Valley’s many state parks. Ryan discusses golfing, ziplines, skiing, and scuba diving in a geothermal crater.

Sara and Rob Sergent, Owners and Operators of Alpine Distilling, discuss their experiences and ambitions distilling liquors in Utah. Sara talks about her recent trip to Scotland and the diploma she earned in gin distilling while she was there. Sara and Rob speak about gin rankings in the United States and more about their private label, which is being produced by the St. Regis.

Kevin Stickelman, CEO of National Ability Center, explains that recreation is important for people of all abilities. He says that the organization is the biggest of its kind in the nation, and it takes a lot of volunteers to make sure everything runs smoothly. He discusses the benefits of recreation as well as the feeling of pride that people get when they push their boundaries. Kevin further talks about the positive experiences that participants have had.

Mark Nelson, Executive Director of the Heber Valley Railroad, talks about the history, present, and future of the train system in Heber Valley. He explains the impact that the popularization of automobiles has had on trains. Mark also speaks about the many ways to fuel locomotives — both past and present. He discusses the number of people involved in the rail community as well as the number of steam locomotives that are currently operating in the United States. He also gives us some details about the Heber Valley Railroad itself.

Teri Orr, Columnist and former Editor at the Park Record and Executive Director of the Park City Institute, discusses Park City’s history as a small town and its present as a small city. She explains that when she first moved to Park City and began writing for the weekly paper, it was a small town. According to Teri, when Park City began to prepare for the 2002 Olympics, things started to get more modern and more busy. She also talks about all of the fantastic events and excellent non-profits in the area as well as the unique challenges and rewards of bringing the world to such a small town.

Dan Reed, Senior Contributor to Forbes.com, gives us the rundown on the 737 Max and what it takes to get a new plane in the air. He talks about the lengthy process of scheduling pilots and crew. Dan also discusses the process of getting the planes certified as well as the complicated and expensive insurance needed to operate an aircraft. He then compares several different airlines and explains why some take risks that others don’t.