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The Ski Resort of The Canyons

The Canyons

At the Canyons you’ll experience blue skies, cool, crisp evenings and awesome powder dumps. Since the resort opened in 1997 there has been great progress and expansion, and now with 8 mountains, 18 lifts and 3,500 acres (1,400 ha) of terrain, the canyons is the largest single ski and snowboard resort in utah.
 

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Advanced ****
Intermediate ****
Beginner **
The Canyons is one of the largest ski and snowboard resorts in the United States. It is very close to Park City Mountain and Deer Valley and in fact you can ski from resort to resort. Note, however, that Deer Valley does not officially permit this, although Park City Mountain does. With recent changes and expansion The Canyons has grown from a small village into a bustling ski resort, although some say that it lacks character. The ski area covers eight mountains with 118 trails to suit all ability levels, but only 14 percent of the ski area is designated for beginners. The season runs from mid-November to early April, with the peak time February to March and low season early December and January. The snow record is impeccable with an almost guaranteed 355 inches (901 cm) of snow per year. Most visitors are from the U.S., but the dynamics are now changing with more visitors coming from elsewhere.

The Canyons, UT at a glance
 

On the mountain

Ski area

The Canyons is best suited for the skier who likes to ski the natural mountain. more...

 

Lift system

There are 18 lifts in total: two gondola-style lifts, five high-speed express chairs, four quads, two triples, one double chair, three surface lifts and one magic carpet, carrying around 25,700 people onto the mountain every hour. more...

 

Ski schools & guiding

Group and private lessons are available for adults and children at the Perfect Turn Ski and Snowboard School. more...

 

Beginner

Beginner skiers and snowboarders are lucky at The Canyons. They have a dedicated 7-acre (2.8-ha) area at the top of the Flight of The Canyons gondola. more...

 

Intermediate

The Canyons has 44 percent of trails designated for intermediates. The best option for intermediates is to head for the Dreamscape quad where there’s solitude, spectacular views and five blue and double blue trails to choose from. more...

 

Advanced

The advanced or expert skier will find 42 percent of the trails suitable for them. The black diamond trails offer tree runs and canyons, and the toughest skiing for those in search of moguls, steep and deep, and couloirs, are any of the double black diamond trails down from Ninety Nine 90 Express quad, where you will be rewarded with spectacular views. more...

 

Boarding & freestyle

The Canyons has a terrain park with its own lift, Red Hawk, and is not bothered by any other skiers or riders on the mountain. more...

 

Mountain restaurants

There are three lodges: Red Pine Lodge, Lookout Cabin and Sun Lodge. Red Pine Lodge, at the top of the gondola, offers grills, sandwiches, pizzas and soups inside or on the sun deck. more...

 

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Off the mountain

Village

The Canyons Resort Village has grown considerably over the past four years. The village grew from Utah’s natural surroundings and a theme emerged using the natural elements: earth, wind, water and fire. more...

 

Après-ski

Après ski is best at Doc’s at the Gondola, just a few steps from the base of the Flight of The Canyons Gondola, where there’s a full bar, tasty menu and great views. Relax and ponder what you’re going to do for the rest of the evening. more...

 

Other activities

The Adventure Desk in the Grand Summit has information on snowshoeing, dogsled rides, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling. more...

 

Getting there

The Canyons is located four miles (6.5 km) from Park City and 30 miles (48 km) from Salt Lake City. more...

 

 

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The Canyons facts

Ski Area

Base6,800 ft
2,073 m
Summit9,990 ft
3,045 m
Elevation3,190 ft
972 m
Area size3,500 a
1,416 ha

 

Trails/runs

Number of trails146
Advanced42 %
Intermediate44 %
Beginner14 %

 

Lifts

Gondolas2
Surface lifts1

 

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