Newcomers Guide to Skiing/Snowboarding
Lots of people have been moving to Utah in recent years. Some come purposely for our world class skiing and other outdoor activities. Many, however have come for job opportunities or other reasons. The former group knows all about winter in Utah and their plans to make the most of it have long been dialed […]
How to Ski Utah’s Great Resorts on a Family Friendly Budget
There is no doubt that skiing can be an expensive sport. Between equipment, passes and lift tickets, warm clothing, and food, it is easy to spend a lot on an enjoyable day on the slopes. But spending a lot also isn’t mandatory. It is entirely possible to ski Utah’s great resorts on a family-friendly budget. […]
Great Things to Do in Salt Lake City When You’re Not on the Slopes
Salt Lake City comes alive during the winter months thanks to a great ski scene all along the Wasatch front. A range of winter sports keeps us all busy from November through March. But we cannot spend all our time on the slopes, so if you are planning to visit Utah for a ski vacation, […]
Bonanza Loop Trail: A Perfect Fall Ride
Fall is great time to go mountain biking in the Salt Lake area. Temperatures are usually very comfortable, the dirt is a little tackier, and the mountains are a blaze of autumn color. There is no shortage of trails in the Wasatch but the new Bonanza Loop Trail is an excellent choice for a fun […]
Get Your Bike Tuned Before Summer Adventures Start
Ski and snowboarding season are rapidly winding down in Utah. For the team here at Canyon Sports, this means it’s time to start preparing for spring and summer. We have bike rentals on our minds. If you own a bike yourself, we hope you’ll consider us for a full tune up. Bike tunes are on […]
Our Tips for the Best Day of Spring Skiing Ever
The official start of spring is just around the corner. By the time you read this post, spring 2024 might already be here. But here’s the great thing about skiing in Utah: it can easily go into June under the right conditions. Some people think spring is the best time to ski at our world-class […]
Skiing in Spring Corn – It Has Nothing to Do with Cereal Grains
Mention spring corn and most people will think of that delicious yellow cereal grain that tastes so good with butter and salt. But to a skier, skiing in spring corn has nothing to do with dinner. It has nothing to do with cereal grains. Spring corn is a unique kind of snow formed by a […]
The Skier Responsibility Code: It is a Real Thing
We get to have some fantastic conversations with customers who visit Canyon Sports looking to rent skis in Utah. One of the more recent conversations involves something known as the Skier Responsibility Code. Yes, it is a real thing. It is an official code that all the major ski resorts follow and enforce. It’s not […]
Tips for Utah Visitors: Stay on the Trail to Avoid Tree Wells
While over on the Ski Utah website looking for information about the Skier Responsibility Code, we ran across a post discussing tree wells. You can read it here if you like. It is a fantastic post and one we would like to talk about here on our website. If you are a visitor to Utah […]
As Skis Have Evolved, So Has the Sport and Our Understanding of It
As we approach the end of the 2023-2024 Utah ski season, thoughts of ski and snowboard tunes are gradually being replaced by planning for how we are going to store our equipment over the spring and summer. This time of the year makes both casual skiers and hardcore enthusiasts nostalgic about the early days of […]