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Operation Atwood Winze Mine
Operation Atwood Winze Mine

Operation Atwood Winze Mine

Canyon Blog spent the first half of August 2023 finalizing a plan three years in the making. Buried 2,000 feet deep within the Bay City Mine tunnel across from the Snowpine Lodge and 200 feet up a 1200 foot winze (non vertical mine shaft) lay an 1880 vintage wooden sided mine car left by the last miners to work that section of the mine. This particular portion of the mine was last actively worked in 1908. The car itself, an extremely rare wooden sided ore and waste rock transport, has the ability to swivel and dump its load in any [...]

CanyonBlog2023-08-27T16:32:41+00:00Local Flavor, News|

Where to See Utah Fall Colors near Alta Snowbird
Where to See Utah Fall Colors near Alta Snowbird

Where to See Utah Fall Colors near Alta Snowbird

As the days get shorter and the air gains that familiar crispness, there is no better time to plan a fall getaway in Utah! Make your way to Alta Snowbird and experience the magic of Utah fall colors before a blanket of snow covers our mountain towns. Canyon Services offers the perfect basecamp for fall adventures like hiking, biking, tram rides, festivals, and scenic drives. Join us for a seasonal escape to Utah’s vibrant landscapes and fall in love with Alta Snowbird! When to See Utah Fall Colors Utah fall colors begin at the highest elevations in mid-September and usually [...]

webservices2023-09-01T19:09:48+00:00Fall, Outdoors|

Big & Little Cottonwood Canyon Picnic Areas
Big & Little Cottonwood Canyon Picnic Areas

Big & Little Cottonwood Canyon Picnic Areas

Summer is a beautiful time to plan a picnic in the park! Grab your favorite snacks and visit the Little Cottonwood Canyon picnic areas near your Canyon Services vacation rental. Or make a short drive to Big Cottonwood Canyon and discover even more picnic areas like Storm Mountain and Ledgemere. Pack your picnic basket, immerse yourself in Utah’s natural wonders, and enjoy outdoor dining in the mountains! Little Cottonwood Canyon Picnic Areas Snowbird Picnic Areas All of our rentals are within a five-minute drive of Snowbird, offering easy access to the picnic areas within the resort: Observation Deck Austin Pond [...]

webservices2023-07-31T20:11:51+00:00Summer|

Snowbird Guides – They’re not just for winter
Snowbird Guides – They’re not just for winter

Snowbird Guides – They’re not just for winter

You’re probably unaware that Snowbird Guides exist. It’s an easy mistake since they’re relatively unknown. And yet, and yet, they hide in plain sight. If you’ve skied the Bird in the past decade you’ve no doubt walked right past their office, which would best be described as located in the most central real estate at Snowbird Center. To correct this oversight, Canyon Blog sat down with Eliza Allen, Snowbird’s Mountain Guides Director, to figure out just why it is that no one knows about the great services they provide. Turns out, it’s a bit mysterious for the ten-year veteran of [...]

CanyonBlog2023-07-13T03:00:54+00:00Local Events, Local Flavor, Outdoors, Summer|

How to Recreate Responsibly This Summer
How to Recreate Responsibly This Summer

How to Recreate Responsibly This Summer

Utah is home to a mesmerizing tapestry of landscapes, from snowcapped mountains to lush meadows and tranquil lakes. We love sharing our state’s natural beauty and ask that all visitors recreate responsibly to help us preserve these spaces for generations to come! Stay with Canyon Services and help us reduce the impacts of tourism in Little Cottonwood Canyon by staying on trails, respecting wildlife, and leaving no trace of your travels! Plan Ahead and Prepare Planning ahead for your adventures in Little Cottonwood Canyon is a great way to ensure you recreate responsibly. Set goals for your trip and take [...]

webservices2023-06-20T20:51:53+00:00Outdoors, Summer|

Snowbird Fires up Their Convertibles
Snowbird Fires up Their Convertibles

Snowbird Fires up Their Convertibles

Well, they’re finally here. After much waiting, some minor disasters, a record snowfall year, and a long spring runoff, the balconies for “new blue” and “new, new red” are in place and ready for you. Typical of your correspondent, he used his faux investigative journalist credentials to gain a sneak peek to see if riding on top of the tram cars was worth all the hype on the morning before their grand opening. The answer in a word: yes. Thankfully, the installation went without hitch on June 5th during scheduled tram maintenance. No crane required, merely a cable system to [...]

CanyonBlog2023-06-17T02:39:01+00:00Announcements, News, Summer|

Utah Summer Vacation Ideas: Alta-Snowbird
Utah Summer Vacation Ideas: Alta-Snowbird

Utah Summer Vacation Ideas: Alta-Snowbird

Alta-Snowbird may be known for its winter activities, but our mountain towns offer a year-round vacation destination. During the summer, the mountains come alive with blossoming wildflowers, wildlife roams the Albion Basin, and ski resorts transform into an outdoor recreation oasis. Plan your Utah summer vacation with Canyon Services and discover hiking, fishing, and mountain biking just minutes from your condo rental! Utah Summer Hiking Trails Once the snow melts, Alta Snowbird offers an abundance of hiking trails to explore. Alta offers around 13 miles of trails, ranging from beginner to advanced. Explore the Albion Basin and take in views [...]

Sarah Reinke2023-05-24T20:01:46+00:00Summer|

Easy Hikes in Utah: Alta Snowbird Hiking
Easy Hikes in Utah: Alta Snowbird Hiking

Easy Hikes in Utah: Alta Snowbird Hiking

Utah’s Alta Snowbird region is not just for winter ski trips; our mountain towns are also a great place to take the kids this summer! Soak up the sunshine with easy hikes in Utah that wind past beautiful lakes, awe-inspiring vistas, blossoming wildflowers, and cascading waterfalls. Whether you are looking for a stroller-friendly path or a longer trail for older kids, there is endless exploration awaiting in Little Cottonwood Canyon. Choose Canyon Services to host your Utah summer getaway and access adventure just outside your door! Observation Point Trail The Observation Point Trail is a free, paved, flat, and stroller-friendly [...]

webservices2023-04-28T17:33:14+00:00Outdoors, Summer|

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|