Canyons Resort facts for kids
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| Location | Park City, Utah |
| Nearest city | Salt Lake City, Utah |
| Coordinates | 40° 41′ 9.8329″ N, 111° 33′ 23.3449″ W |
| Vertical | 3,190 feet (970 m) |
| Top elevation | 9,990 feet (3,040 m) |
| Base elevation | 6,800 feet (2,100 m) |
| Skiable area | 4,000 acres (6.3 sq mi; 16 km2) |
| Runs | 182 - 10% beginner - 44% intermediate - 46% advanced |
| Lift system | 21 (19 skiable) |
| Terrain parks | 3 |
| Snowfall | 355 inches (900 cm) |
| Snowmaking | Yes |
| Night skiing | No |
Canyons Resort was once one of the biggest ski resorts in Park City, Utah. Before 2015, it offered a huge area for skiing and snowboarding. It had 19 chairlifts and about 4,000 acres (16 km²) of slopes.
The resort was known for getting a lot of snow, averaging 355 inches (900 cm) each winter. It was also easy to reach, located just 32 miles (51 km) from Salt Lake City International Airport.
In 2013, a company called Vail Resorts started managing Canyons. Just one year later, Vail Resorts bought the nearby Park City Mountain Resort. They connected the two resorts with a special gondola. This created one giant ski area, which they renamed Park City. The original Canyons base area is now called Canyons Village at Park City.
Canyons Resort was also a popular place for concerts. Many famous bands and singers performed there over the years.
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History of Canyons Resort
Early Days and Name Changes
The resort first opened its doors in 1968. Back then, it was known as Park City West. It was like a sister resort to the older Park City Mountain Resort.
In 1975, new owners took over and changed the name to ParkWest. Then, in 1995, it became Wolf Mountain for a couple of seasons. Finally, in 1997, it was bought by American Skiing Company and renamed The Canyons.
Big Upgrades and New Ownership
In 2008, Talisker Corporation bought The Canyons. They made many big improvements to the resort. In 2010, they officially changed the name to Canyons Resort.
These upgrades included moving the main gondola to a new area called Ski Beach. They also added two new fast chairlifts. One of these, the Orange Bubble Express, was the first chairlift in North America with heated seats! They also opened up new ski areas and added more restaurants and shops.
Joining Forces with Vail Resorts
On May 29, 2013, Vail Resorts announced they would manage Canyons. They signed a long-term agreement to operate the resort.
Canyons Becomes Part of Park City
Vail Resorts had a big plan to connect Canyons Resort with Park City Mountain Resort. They built a special gondola that linked the two areas. This project was finished in 2015.
Now, the combined ski area is known as Park City Mountain Resort. The old Canyons base area is now called Canyons Village at Park City. Vail Resorts also improved the snowmaking systems and updated the Red Pine Lodge.
More recently, in 2018, a new fast chairlift called High Meadow was installed. In 2019, another chairlift, Over and Out, was added. This made it easier for skiers to return to the Canyons Village base area.
What Canyons Resort Offered
Before it merged with Park City Mountain, Canyons Resort was huge. It spread across nine different mountain peaks. The highest point was Peak 9990, reaching 9,990 feet (3,045 meters) high.
The resort had 182 ski trails, five natural bowls, and three terrain parks. For expert skiers, there were also gates to access backcountry skiing in the surrounding National Forest land. Canyons also hosted big events like the Sprint Grand Prix for Skicross and Snowboardcross for several years.
Summer Fun at Canyons
Canyons Resort wasn't just for winter sports. In the summer, it offered many activities too. There was a large network of trails for mountain biking and hiking. The resort also had two zip-lines and a miniature golf course.
The village area at Canyons offered places to eat, shop, and stay. It also had an outdoor amphitheater where concerts were held throughout the year.
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