Reasons to Love Canyons Village at Park City Resort
Canyons Resort is home to 4,000 acres, 182 trails and 19 lifts. Oh, and let’s not forget the three terrain parks and six natural half pipes.
With so many ski features, we could have saved time by writing about the reasons NOT to love Canyons Resort – it would be a very short list…
1. Access
Check this out: Canyons is North America’s largest four-season resort so close to a major international airport.
Salt Lake City International Airport is just a 35-minute commute to Canyons Resort, meaning you could ski the very same day you land.
2. Terrain
Canyons welcomes both skiers and snowboarders, with loads of incredible terrain for all comers to explore.
Slopes are split into 10% beginners, 44% intermediate, and 46% advanced. Plus, the super-adventurous can always try their hand at heli-skiing.
As for Canyons’ terrain parks, skiers and riders of all abilities can tackle jumps, jibs, wallrides, urban zones, hips, gongs, plank drops, and eagle’s nests. And for the little’uns there’s Burton Riglet Park, which provides a snowboarders teaching environment for ages three to six.
3. Dining
Canyons Resort is home to a variety of mountain eateries, whether it’s fine dining you’re after, or more family-friendly fare.
Here are just some of our favourites:
Alpine House: Posh folk regularly converge on Alpine House for apres ski, the “small-plates” menu, and the seriously-wow speciality cocktails. Located at Resort Village, Sundial Building, North of the Cabriolet, Alpine House is open Wednesday to Sunday from 3PM. Phone: (435) 615-4828.
The Farm: For foodies,no ski trip to Canyons would be complete without paying a visit to The Farm. Named 2012’s Best New Restaurant in Utah by Salt Lake Magazine, the menu is built around sustainably-raised produce and fresh ingredients. Located at Ski Beach, across from the base of Red Pine Gondola, The Farm is open Wednesday to Sunday from 5PM. Phone: (435) 615-8080.
Red Tail Grill: Red Tail Grill teams awesome mountain views with an innovative southwest menu. It’s a great spot for families, with an outdoor deck on Ski Beach. Located at Resort Village, across from the Red Pine Gondola, Red Tail Grill serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Phone: (435) 615-8068.
First Tracks Café: This year-round café/coffee shop offers Starbucks specialty coffee and pastries, plus organic, gluten-free and vegan fare. Located at Resort Village, in the lobby of Canyons Grand Summit Hotel, First Tracks Café is open daily from 7AM to 3PM. Phone: (435) 615 8033.
Cloud Dine: Soak up some stunning views at Cloud Dine, on mountain. The fresh American cuisine includes salads, soups, gourmet pizzas and sandwiches. And don’t even think about passing on the house-made fries. Located at the top of DreamCatcher and DreamScape lifts, Cloud Dine is open daily from 10AM to 3.30PM.
4. Activities
Canyons Resort offers visitors much more than just a world-class experience on the slopes. Its winter activities shouldn’t be missed.
Make sure you leave time in your busy schedule to partake in some of the following:
Guided Snowshoeing: In addition to stunning, groomed runs, Canyons Resort features a network of snowshoe trails affording a new perspective of the Wasatch Mountains. Guided snowshoeing is organised by the resort itself; for group tours call Central Reservations on (888) 464 3111 and for private tours call Activities on (435) 615 4712. Tours for the 2014/15 season start on December 5. Ticket prices begin at $70 per person; snowshoes, trekking poles and gondola ticket are included in the price.
Heli Skiing: The world-famous Powderbird’s provide heli skiing adventures from their Canyons Resort Village base – they even throw breakfast and lunch into the mix! To ski acres of untracked Utah powder visit www.powderbird.com or call (800) 974 4354.
Cross Country Skiing: Whether you’re travelling with family, solo or as a couple, Cross Country Ski Tours will customise your experience to meet your skill levels and interests. The four-hour tour includes transportation to/from your Park City Hotel, plus Atomic, Rossini and Salomon Nordic touring skis, boots and bindings. Book your cross country experience through All Season Adventures or call (435) 649 9619.
Snowmobile Tours: Switch it up on the snow with a snowmobile tour over private lands. Guides, helmets and transportation are provided, while clothing may be available to hire. For further information on the ski tours available in and around Canyons Resort visit: Snowmobiling Park City
5. Lodging
Canyons Resort lodging properties cater to families, couples and friends. Accommodation recommended by Destination Utah includes ski-in/ski-out, within walking distance of the lifts, or a short free city-wide shuttle ride to the resort.
And, while Canyons Village has plenty of restaurants, cafes, bars and ski hire shops to choose from, Park City’s bustling Main Street is less than 10 minutes away.
Just some of the great Canyons Resort lodging promotions currently available through Destination Utah include Grand Summit Hotel, Sundial Lodge and Silverado Lodge, but check back often as new packages and venues are always being added.