APH Resort Guides at a Glance:
The Canyons, Utah
Overview
The amount of skiable terrain here has doubled in less than ten years, with good lift facilities and on-slope eateries.
It’s probably best to stay in Park City and come here for the day.
Terrain
There are eight mountains to choose from, with a mixture of long cruisy blues and off-piste blacks that take you through the trees.
All of them are serviced by fast, efficient, modern lifts.
Recommended run
For palm-sweatingly scary tree skiing, head to the Abyss; for long sections of groomed corduroy head to the Super Condor chair.
Each of the valleys are easy to link up, allowing you to rack up the mileage.
Ski-in, ski-out?
For immediate access to the slopes, stay at the Grand Summit hotel - there’s a pool on the roof. If you prefer self-catering,
try the Sundial Lodge (rooftop hot-tub and plunge pool). If you stay in nearby Park City, though, there's more choice.
Cost of living
Utah is really reasonable for eating out. Expect to pay around $8 (£4.50) for a large lunch and drink.
A good on-slope restaurant to try is the Lookout Cabin - get there just before lunch so you can bag a table on the sun deck.
Nightlife
For apres beers at the resort head to the Cabin Lounge, at the Grand Summit hotel, or nearby Smokie’s. Park City (5-minutes’ drive) has
plenty of places to eat and drink. Try the Wasatch Brew Pub for delicious home-brewed beer or The Claimjumper for live music at weekends.
Alternative activities
For an unforgettable fright, take a bobsleigh ride at Park City Olympic course. For something more sedate, come here in January and take in some arthouse
movies at the Sundance Film Festival. Shopaholics should head to the factory outlet village near the resort.
Family friendly
There are ’Perfect Kids’ clinics for youngsters aged 2-12 years and a day care centre for children aged 6 weeks to 4 years-old.
Findout more about The Canyons at Ultimate-Ski.com.
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