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Discover Snowshoeing & Cross-Country Skiing in Northern Utah
Discover Snowshoeing & Cross-Country Skiing in Northern Utah

Discover Snowshoeing & Cross-Country Skiing in Northern Utah

The Salt Lake area is characterized by the Greatest Snow on Earth, offering endless ways to get outside and embrace the winter season. Take a break from the ski lifts and discover exceptional snowshoeing and cross-country skiing in Utah. Slow down and experience the peace and tranquility of our Nordic ski trails. Stay with Canyon Services in the Alta Snowbird area! Cross-County Skiing Near Alta Snowbird The Utah Nordic Alliance, or TUNA, is the best resource to find cross-country ski trails in the Salt Lake City Area. Alta Ski Area Alta is one of the last ski-only resorts in the [...]

webservices2024-02-01T21:28:15+00:00Winter|

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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|

Hidden Peak’s hidden purpose
Hidden Peak’s hidden purpose

Hidden Peak’s hidden purpose

Riding the tram at Snowbird and pouring out onto the summit with your skis in hand and powder turns in mind it’s easy to miss just what’s around us. When you next step through those new doors take a moment and look up before you clear the gates. There, between the tram wheels you’ll see a number of instruments and antennae on top on the west side. To help make sense of some of those items Canyon Blog tracked down Dr. Maria Garcia from the University of Utah’s Atmospherics Sciences Dept. Turns out that there’s some serious science goin’ on [...]

CanyonBlog2023-12-14T02:13:36+00:00Local Flavor, Outdoors|

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|

An Interview with Miner Dick Fleue
An Interview with Miner Dick Fleue

An Interview with Miner Dick Fleue

Canyon Blog sat down with a Little Cottonwood Canyon icon this month to learn a bit about the canyon’s history. Many don’t understand that for the first century of its occupation by the largely European stock who entered Utah in the 19th century LCC was primarily a mining endeavor. Dick Fleue is the last surviving miner to have actively worked in some legendary workings in the canyon including the Flagstaff, Columbus Rexall, Columbus Consolidated, and Wasatch Drain Tunnel. For a time in the late 1950s and early 60s as a teenager and twenty something he explored many others including some [...]

CanyonBlog2023-11-25T19:04:37+00:00Interviews, Local Flavor|

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|

Your Annual Oktoberfest Update
Your Annual Oktoberfest Update

Your Annual Oktoberfest Update

Well, the snow’s made its appearance. Here and there and not enough, but then, when is it ever enough? Oh yeah, that’s right, last winter! So, with that thought in mind, allow your correspondent to start there, rather than with all thing beer, bretzel and brat. One of the great joys of staying in Little Cottonwood in one of our premier properties is the easy access to the world outside the festival. Saturday October 7th is a perfect example. To earn his caloric allowance Canyon Blog wandered up slope to take in the views and assess the early snowpack. And [...]

CanyonBlog2023-10-08T19:45:28+00:00Fall, Local Events, Local Flavor|

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|

Friends in High Places
Friends in High Places

Friends in High Places

Sometimes, when you’re out on the slopes of these mountains, you find yourself in the presence of the true locals, who own them and make their living here. If your mind drifts to Alta or Snowbird lifties or your favorite tram operator you’re off point. Last week, while scrambling up the scree by Shreen run (think Road to Provo if you can’t place it) to police up a few errant ski patrol bamboo poles, Canyon Blog almost literally bumped into one of his favorite locals on the mountain. Porcupine of course. Always retiring, never in a rush, and usually enjoying [...]

CanyonBlog2023-09-15T02:27:00+00:00Local Flavor, Outdoors|