Your correspondent pens this piece in the aftermath of a top ten ski day here in Little Cottonwood. After a foot of fresh on top of seven more feet of fresh on top of a mountain with no people, January 17 th proved to be one of those days where despite how hungry you are you don’t dare stop to eat. Late morning when our valiant ski patrol dropped the rope for Catherine’s it was time to start making laps. Ten laps as it turns out. This is where Canyon Blog would normally insert a few great photos to induce jealousy on the part of the loyal readers of this space. Sadly, they were not to be. Why you ask? Because this writer wasn’t stopping to snap shots because it was just too damn good. And besides, as you’re well aware, photos don’t do justice to epic conditions. The best your correspondent can muster is a few shots on the final run to the house off Powder Ridge via Wildcat lift. Those and one shot of a significant ice beard buildup. Well, here’s one additional shot from Snowbird yesterday when they’d just opened Peruvian lift at around 2pm. Several days of closures had the Peruvian snow primed for tracking even if the wind scour faces were a little crusty. What’s the point of these bragging lines you may wonder. Simply this: The storm cycles are still aligned and the snow gods favoring our little canyon. So you better hop on that plane, get up canyon, and drop your bags in one of our deluxe properties because staying down canyon isn’t going to do you any good when the canyon closes for the next storm. Note on our previous photo challenge: The image on the concrete buttress is actually the last chairlift pole as you ascend the Collins lift.

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Your correspondent pens this piece in the aftermath of a top ten ski day here in Little Cottonwood. After a foot of fresh on top of seven more feet of fresh on top of a mountain with no people, January 17th proved to be one of those days where despite how hungry you are you don’t dare stop to eat. Late morning when our valiant ski patrol dropped the rope for Catherine’s it was time to start making laps. Ten laps as it turns out. This is where Canyon Blog would normally insert a few great photos to induce jealousy [...]

CanyonBlog2024-01-19T20:30:30+00:00Outdoors, Winter|

Reasons to Plan a Utah Winter Getaway to Alta & Snowbird
Reasons to Plan a Utah Winter Getaway to Alta & Snowbird

Reasons to Plan a Utah Winter Getaway to Alta & Snowbird

For some, escaping to warmer climates is the only way to survive winter. However, there are also people who anxiously await the first snowfall and all the fun it brings. If you fall into the second category, enjoy all this season has to offer by planning a Utah winter vacation to Alta and Snowbird. There are countless reasons to visit these charming ski towns, and the team at Canyon Services is more than happy to highlight a few of them. 1. Unbeatable Skiing Both Alta and Snowbird are home to world-class skiing. Snowbird has roughly 2,500 skiable acres and 140 [...]

webservices2023-12-29T19:14:07+00:00Winter|

Your Guide to Utah Snowboarding at Snowbird
Your Guide to Utah Snowboarding at Snowbird

Your Guide to Utah Snowboarding at Snowbird

The Utah snowboarding season is almost here, and if you are looking to ride fresh powder this winter, look no further than Snowbird! Whether you are a seasoned snowboarder or are looking to try this winter sport for the first time, Canyon Services offers the perfect basecamp for your adventures. Enjoy easy access to exhilarating Snowbird runs from our condo rentals and ride The Greatest Snow on Earth! Utah Snowboarding at Snowbird Snowbird has 2,500 skiable acres and 3,000 vertical feet of mountain terrain. Snowbird is a paradise for intermediate and expert snowboarders, with over 140 trails with 8% beginner, [...]

webservices2023-12-01T17:24:20+00:00Winter|

Top Reasons to Visit Our Utah Ski Towns
Top Reasons to Visit Our Utah Ski Towns

Top Reasons to Visit Our Utah Ski Towns

Looking for the perfect Utah ski towns to visit this winter? Look no further than the ski towns of Alta and Snowbird, two of the state’s best ski resorts readily accessible from Salt Lake City. Enjoy deep snowpack, the state’s longest skiing season, and challenging runs at our ski resorts. Choose Canyon Services to host your winter getaway and stay within five minutes of both resorts with our Alta Snowbird vacation rentals! 5 Reasons to Visit Alta and Snowbird Alta and Snowbird are best known for their abundant snowfall, offering some of the best powder for advanced skiers. But there [...]

webservices2023-11-01T19:18:58+00:00Winter|

Discover Wildlife in Utah’s Wasatch Mountains
Discover Wildlife in Utah’s Wasatch Mountains

Discover Wildlife in Utah’s Wasatch Mountains

While you’re exploring the scenic trails of Utah’s Wasatch Mountains, be on the lookout for local wildlife! Today, Canyon Services will share valuable insights on what to observe and how to watch wildlife in Utah near Alta Snowbird responsibly. Observe wildlife like moose, birds, marmots, coyotes, foxes, and black bears as you explore the great outdoors. Read on to discover more about where, when, and how to watch wildlife during your upcoming getaway! Wildlife in the Wasatch Mountains Want an inside look into wildlife in the Wasatch Mountains? Read our article, Friends in High Places, and learn about Canyon Blog’s [...]

webservices2023-10-04T20:29:50+00:00Fall, Summer, Winter|

An “Outside” Perspective on Alta’s Record Storm
An “Outside” Perspective on Alta’s Record Storm

An “Outside” Perspective on Alta’s Record Storm

For followers of Canyon Blog and Little Cottonwood Canyon, you can find a summary of our wild two weeks of storms and avalanches penned by your correspondent in Outside Magazine's online site: https://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-adventure/snow-sports/alta-snowbird-interloge-little-cottonwood-canyon-snowfall/ It was a season full of superlatives and if you can't make it out here before Snowbird shuts down daily operations on May 14th (weekend trams and some lifts will continue beyond that date) your blogger wishes you a wonderful spring and summer.

CanyonBlog2023-04-16T00:31:43+00:00Local Events, Outdoors, Winter|

A Dispatch from the Trenches
A Dispatch from the Trenches

A Dispatch from the Trenches

Well, much as your correspondent hates cliches, this is one for the record books. Snowbird passed its all-time season snowfall record yesterday which was 782”. As of this morning, where Canyon Blog remains trapped in Alta, they’re standing at 805”. And it hasn’t stopped. Alta is sitting on, or rather under, 874”. It was only one week ago today that this space was reporting 764 Alta inches. If public math serves that’s 110” of new in a week. In April. The day before yesterday’s interlodge was one of the top three ski days of this powder hound’s career, someone who [...]

CanyonBlog2023-04-05T17:57:46+00:00Outdoors, Winter|

Drop What You’re Doing (an emergency announcement)
Drop What You’re Doing (an emergency announcement)

Drop What You’re Doing (an emergency announcement)

Rarely does Canyon Blog issue public service announcements, but such are the dire circumstances that it’s demanded of your correspondent in the interests of your health and mental state of mind. With that out of the way, here’s the deal. Whatever you’re doing, and regardless of where, you simply need to stop, book a flight, toss on a few layers of gear, and slap some fiberglass or carbon to the bottom of your feet. As your correspondent writes this (March 29th) Alta is reporting 764” for the season, but that’s simply not going to be true by the time you [...]

CanyonBlog2023-03-31T01:29:04+00:00Outdoors, Winter|

Plan a Wellness Retreat in Utah at Alta Snowbird
Plan a Wellness Retreat in Utah at Alta Snowbird

Plan a Wellness Retreat in Utah at Alta Snowbird

After a day of shredding the slopes, there’s no better place to end the day than a local spa. Let your aches and pains from skiing dissipate with a revitalizing massage, facial, or body treatment. Or skip the slopes and plan a wellness retreat in Utah and focus on healing your mind, body, and spirit throughout your getaway. Many of our Canyon Services vacation rentals offer private hot tubs so you can continue your wellness retreat in the comfort of your rental home! The Cliff Spa at Snowbird The Cliff Spa is located within the Snowbird ski resort, offering easy [...]

webservices2023-03-09T21:54:26+00:00Winter|

Rush Out Here and Then Slow Down
Rush Out Here and Then Slow Down

Rush Out Here and Then Slow Down

The snow continues to drop in Little Cottonwood Canyon and the skiing is beyond compare. And by that, your correspondent does mean anywhere. Readers of this space are only too familiar with the superiority of Wasatch powder and the fact that leasing one of our properties puts you into a skin-in ski-out experience not available anywhere else. To prove that point your faithful investigative journalist is winging his way to Austria and Norway to compare this season’s snow with other world class destinations. Such is his dedication to his profession, but he digresses and will report back on that when [...]

CanyonBlog2023-03-03T21:35:18+00:00Outdoors, Winter|