It’s Never Too Early to Start Planning for Next Skiing Season
Well, another successful skiing season is drawing to a close. The slopes were still mostly open when this post was written, but they will eventually be shutting down as the white stuff melts away and the colors of spring emerge. If you live for the powder, this time of year can be tough. But chin […]
Spring Is Snow-Chasing Season in Utah
Like you, the team here at Canyon Sports is holding on to the last vestiges of winter. It is an annual rite of passage from winter into spring. We know the slopes will be green soon enough, but we all want just one more opportunity to race down the hill. If you’re like us, you […]
Visiting Utah: Spring Might Be the Best Time to Come
Our annual ski rental and snowboard rental are now winding down as spring makes its arrival. Many of the out-of-town visitors that came to Utah to hit the slopes have returned home. New crowds will be back to chase Utah’s red rocks come summer. During the spring though, it is pretty quiet around here. It […]
Give Skiing a Fair Shake Before Deciding You Hate It
As a company specializing in ski and snowboard rental, we hear from a lot of people who say they hate the two sports. We need to wonder how many of them have actually tried one or the other. We get the fact that snowboarding tends to appeal to a more limited audience. But skiing? How […]
Ski Rental Has Its Advantages – Even If You Live in SLC
A big part of our business is ski rental aimed at tourists who visit Utah from out-of-state. Tourists have plenty of reasons to rent, not the least of which is the hassle of trying to take skis and boots on a plane. But even if you live in Salt Lake City, ski rental has its […]
5 Signs That It’s Time to Consider New Skis
We know how tough it can be to replace a pair of skis you have grown to love. You found a pair that fit you like a glove. You have had the skis tuned every year since you’ve own them. They have served you well – so well that you can’t bear to part with […]
What Does a Typical Ski or Snowboard Tune Look Like?
Ski and snowboard tunes are part and parcel with running a ski shop. We offer the service to local Salt Lake City skiers as well as visitors from out of town. If you are new to the sport, perhaps you’re not clear about what tuning is. This post will explain it. The most important thing […]
The Key Things Every New Snowboarder Should Know
We have had the opportunity to speak with plenty of people who have come to our shop looking for snowboard rental only to second guess their decision to get into the sport. We get it. New snowboarders often feel apprehensive about tackling a sport they have never tried before. Hopefully, we can offer a little […]
5 Fantastic Reasons to Take Up Skiing This Winter
As operators of one of Salt Lake City’s premier ski shops, we know there are plenty of people in the area who love skiing. We have the pleasure of hanging out and working with them year-round. But we also know that a fair number of Salt Lake City-area residents don’t go skiing. We aim to […]
4 Tips for a Successful Salt Lake City Skiing Vacation
We love winter in Salt Lake City. In fact, winter is fantastic throughout Utah. The skiing is great, the views are spectacular, and the people are second to none. Why would we want to offer ski rentals and snowboard rentals anywhere else? There are other places to ski; no doubt of that. But no other […]