{"id":26164,"date":"2026-02-23T19:49:39","date_gmt":"2026-02-23T19:49:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.svalbardblues.com\/?p=26164"},"modified":"2026-02-23T19:49:41","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T19:49:41","slug":"salt-lake-2034","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.svalbardblues.com\/en\/26164\/salt-lake-2034\/","title":{"rendered":"From the Arctic Polar Night to the Mountains of Utah: A Journey Toward 2034"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

While we are deep in preparations for the 23rd edition of Dark Season Blues here in Longyearbyen, we are also casting our eyes toward a distant horizon. We are excited to announce a new international initiative that connects our passion for winter culture with the global stage: SaltLake2034.com.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

At 78 degrees North, we know better than anyone what makes winter special. It\u2019s not just about the cold or the snow; it\u2019s about the community, the traditions, and the unique pulse of life that thrives when the temperature drops. Whether it is the soulful rhythm of the blues during the Svalbard polar night or the roar of the crowds in a world-class winter stadium, the spirit remains the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Connecting Global Winter Traditions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As part of our commitment to celebrating winter culture, we have launched SaltLake2034.com<\/strong>\u2014an independent information portal dedicated to the journey toward the 2034 Winter Games in Salt Lake City, Utah.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Utah and Svalbard may be thousands of miles apart, but they share a “Winter Soul.” Our new portal aims to explore this connection by covering:<\/p>\n\n\n\n