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How to Plan the Perfect Ski Holiday in Utah
How to Plan the Perfect Ski Holiday in Utah

How to Plan the Perfect Ski Holiday in Utah

Perhaps one of the most popular winter activities is skiing. This sport allows you to take in stunning sights with a bit of thrill and excitement. For some of the best skiing in the country, pack your bags and head to Salt Lake City, where you can find both Alta and Snowbird Ski Resorts. However, making your getaway the best it can be takes a little bit of prep work. To help travelers have the best ski holidays in Utah possible, the team at Canyon Services has put together a helpful planning guide. 1. Reserve Your Vacation Rental Winter is [...]

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November 22nd has landed and departed and it’s great to see the season is underway with Alta’s Collins and Wildcat lifts running before Thanksgiving. Even Alf’s is open for that much needed early season ski leg break for a beer or burger, though you’ll need to rope tow back to the lifts. A first this year was the pre-season upslope availability at Snowbird. Peruvian Gulch was open for skinning and touring followed by that always well-deserved run down. Due to slope prep Gad Valley stayed off limits. Were there shark fins lurking here and there at both resorts? Of course. [...]

CanyonBlog2024-11-24T00:16:31+00:00Outdoors, Winter|

Perks of Purchasing the Salt Lake Ski Super Pass
Perks of Purchasing the Salt Lake Ski Super Pass

Perks of Purchasing the Salt Lake Ski Super Pass

Make the most of your Utah ski vacation and purchase the Salt Lake Ski Super Pass! This exclusive pass offers discounted lift tickets to Salt Lake’s world-class ski resorts: Alta and Snowbird. Your pass also includes complimentary public transportation and exclusive rental shop discounts to help you make the most of your time on the slopes. Book with Canyon Services and stay within five minutes of the Alta and Snowbird Ski Resorts. Purchase your Super Pass directly from our Guest Portal and read on to discover the perks of this pass: Salt Lake City Super Pass Perks The first step [...]

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Fall
Fall

Fall

Fall is here. The thing about this time of year in Little Cottonwood is the magical sensations it delivers to one’s soul. These can take shape in almost overwhelming moments such as when you’re standing among a grove of 100-foot aspens, their leaves a uniform shade of explosive yellow, all of them shimmering in an eye captivating fashion no matter how slight the breeze. To your blogger that single sound, aspens, is the harbinger of the season’s arrival. Still, other encounters take on a sense of diminishment. The mountain creeks have all run their course for the summer, reduced to [...]

CanyonBlog2024-10-01T18:50:32+00:00Fall, Local Flavor, Outdoors|

5 Family Activities in Alta Snowbird Utah
5 Family Activities in Alta Snowbird Utah

5 Family Activities in Alta Snowbird Utah

Nestled in the heart of Utah's Wasatch Mountains, Little Cottonwood Canyon offers a year-round playground for families seeking adventure. Book your family getaway with Canyon Services and stay close to the action with our Alta Snowbird vacation rentals. Our homes sleep anywhere from four to 22 guests, offering plenty of space for families of all sizes to hang out. All of our homes are just five minutes from the Alta and Snowbird Resorts, offering convenient access to a wide range of adventures. From spring wildflower hikes to kid-friendly skiing and summer mountain coasters, there are family activities in Utah for [...]

webservices2024-10-02T20:49:20+00:00Fall, Summer, Winter|

Snowbird Update
Snowbird Update

Snowbird Update

Cool air is finally finding its way up the canyon and across the mountaintops here in Little Cottonwood. September is nearly here and fall is on our doorstep and with that your correspondent has his last summer ski run locked on the last patch of snow below Twin Peaks. With skis already on his back, the temperatures led Canyon Blog to Snowbird mountain operations director Jake Treadwell’s door one sunny morning to get the latest on the resort’s big projects for the summer. A very busy man, he graciously agreed to run this skier around the mountain for a closer [...]

CanyonBlog2024-09-04T01:29:15+00:00Announcements, Local Events, Outdoors|

Fun with Junior Bounous Part II (The Pika Perspective)
Fun with Junior Bounous Part II (The Pika Perspective)

Fun with Junior Bounous Part II (The Pika Perspective)

If you followed last month’s blog you’re now familiar with Junior. If you didn’t, you should read that first because, well, he’s just one of the most interesting ski legends there is and a piece of living history here in Little Cottonwood. Our story picks up where we left off, just below the summit of Hidden Peak and on the mineral side. Standing by the bench dedicated to Junior’s wife Maxine and facing west. There, along the wildflower hiking trail, sits the object of this month’s blog: pikas. If you’re not acquainted with these adorable mammals, be forewarned, they are [...]

CanyonBlog2024-08-18T23:49:37+00:00Local Flavor, Outdoors, Summer|

5 Reasons to Plan a Fall Weekend Getaway in Alta Snowbird, Utah
5 Reasons to Plan a Fall Weekend Getaway in Alta Snowbird, Utah

5 Reasons to Plan a Fall Weekend Getaway in Alta Snowbird, Utah

You may think Alta and Snowbird resorts are just for winter, but think again! Our ski towns provide an idyllic getaway throughout the seasons, including fall when Little Cottonwood Canyon is ablaze with red, orange, yellow, and purple hues. Plan your fall weekend getaway in Utah with Canyon Services and experience festive events, scenic hikes, beautiful weather, and breathtaking fall foliage. There are endless reasons to book your fall getaway with us, but here are the top five: 1. Easily Accessible We offer a convenient weekend getaway from Utah’s major cities, just 28 miles from Salt Lake City and 43 [...]

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Fun with Junior Bounous Part I
Fun with Junior Bounous Part I

Fun with Junior Bounous Part I

Your correspondent recently had the opportunity to fulfill a longtime aspiration when he cornered skiing legend Junior Bounous. If you know who he is there is no need for explanation, but by all means read on because this first installment (of two) is full of fun facts about his life and times here in Little Cottonwood Canyon. Canyon Blog met him on a pleasant July morning at Snowbird’s plaza deck where we’d agreed to take the tram and explore the pika populations around hidden peak and talk about his life. Armed with hiking poles and water and snacks for both [...]

CanyonBlog2024-08-06T01:38:46+00:00Local Flavor, Outdoors|

Exploring the Most Scenic Drives in Northern Utah
Exploring the Most Scenic Drives in Northern Utah

Exploring the Most Scenic Drives in Northern Utah

With 28 scenic byways throughout Utah, there are endless sightseeing possibilities near your Canyon Services vacation rental. Skip the interstate and discover several scenic drives in Utah, easily accessible from the Salt Lake City area. Whether you are flying into Salt Lake City and are looking for routes off the beaten path or are just looking for a unique afternoon outing from our Alta Snowbird condos, we have you covered. Hop on these scenic byways and discover recreational adventures, cultural attractions, and varied landscapes along the way! Little Cottonwood Canyon Scenic Byway Length: 8 miles Book your Canyon Services vacation [...]

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