The Canyons Resort Lessons

Canyons: Lucky 13 Offer…$13 Lift ticket, $13 beginner ski or snowboard lesson (5 hours) and $13 equipment rental. Total package price: $39. Valid January 2-31, 2012. Advance reservations highly recommended. Ages 4 and up – Utah residents only. Proof of Utah residency required. Contact Canyons Ski School at 877-472-6306.

Deer Valley Resort Lessons

Date: January 28, 2012
Program: Ski Utah Learn to Ski Program – Never-ever skiers and locals only (local is anyone with a current Utah driver’s license. Without a Utah driver’s license, a photo ID accompanied by a current Utah property tax form, Utah utility bill or Utah business paycheck stub).
Lesson Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Maximum: Limited to the first 55 registrants.
Participants: First-time skiers (never-ever skied before).
What is included: Ski lesson, lift ticket, ski rentals (helmet not included) and locker token.
Age: Participants must be 13 years or older. Anyone under 18 years, Parent or Guardian must sign Ski Rental and Acknowledge of Risk Agreement on the day of clinic.
Cost: $39 for the package, per participant ($13 for a lift ticket, $13 for ski rental equipment and $13 for the lesson)
What to bring: Appropriate ski attire (pants and a jacket), gloves, goggles/sunglasses and sunscreen.
Reservations: Must be made prior to January 26, 2012. Reservations can be made by calling 888-754-8477 or 435-645-6648 and mention “Ski Utah Learn to Ski Program.” One lesson per participant.
Check-in Time: 7:45 A.M. – 8:45 A.M.
Check-in Location: Snow Park Lodge, Lower Level Locker area. There will be a Skier Services Representative and a Deer Valley Marketing Department Representative to meet the group and make sure participants know where to go for lesson and lift ticket.
No-show and Cancellation Policy: Must cancel before 5 P.M. two days prior to start of the program; otherwise a No-show/Cancellation fee of $39 per reservation will be charged to the credit card provided. (Anyone checking in after 8:45 is not guaranteed a lesson and will not be able to get a discounted lift ticket or ski rentals)

Park City Mountain Resort Lessons

Registration is now open for Park City Mountain Resort’s StartNOW program. StartNOW is a unique program aimed at teaching Utah residents (ages 6 and up) how to ski or snowboard. StartNOW provides five sessions of instruction for first-time ski and snowboard students and includes lift access, equipment rentals and lessons for just $199 – or less than $40 per session.

StartNOW reservations are available through the Park City Mountain Resort call center at (800) 545-8112 seven days a week from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Blackout dates do apply. More information is available at StartNOW.

So make your reservations now and sign up for a lesson so you can learn to ski or snowboard and enjoy the rest of the skiing and riding season! I know there hasn’t been a lot of snowfall here in Park City lately, or for most of Utah, but these resorts have state-of-the-art snowmaking equipment and all the beginner runs are nicely groomed and ready for you to learn. And don’t forget, some of our biggest snowfall days come in spring, so learn now to enjoy the powder runs later!

Related Park City Utah Information:

• Utah Residents Ski or Snowboard Lesson $25 at the Park City Mountain Resort!
• Free Lift Ticket and Snowboard Lesson at The Canyons Ski Resort
• Learn To Ski and Learn To Snowboard DVDs

Park City Mountain Resort Events

December 15-18th: Eric Hays Memorial Slalom and Giant Slalom: USSA Sanctioned Alpine Open Giant Slalom and Slalom on the Payday Run

December 24th: Annual Torchlight Parade: Enjoy some free hot chocolate, cookies and then when it gets dark, watch the lighted parade down the mountain led by Santa.

The Canyons Resort

December 17th: Santa Skis Free Day: First 50 full-costume Santas get to ski or ride for free. Don’t try showing up with just a Santa hat or beard because it aint gonna cut it. All Santa or bust!

December 31st: New Years Eve Celebration: Free event on the Ski Beach with DJ and Fireworks.

Deer Valley Resort

December 30th: Deer Valley Torchlight Parade: Begins at 6pm or dusk on Big Stick run on Bald Eagle Mountain. Free hot cider and cookies.

Park City Events

December 14th: A Park City Holiday: 5:30-7:30pm Free cookies, hot chocolate, ice skating, face painting, performances and more at the Park City Ice Arena

December 19th: Park City Nutcracker: 5 & 7:30pm shows at Eccles Center. General Admission: $15 Adults, $10 Children

December 21st: Winter Solstice Electric Parade: 6pm on Main Street

There will be lots of other events going on throughout the rest of the month.  Check with the calendar page to view all ongoing, art, food, sports, outdoor and other events in Park City, Utah.

Related Park City Utah Information:

• Park City Utah Fourth of July Celebration
• Park City Utah Spring Skiing
• The Canyons Resort Season Pass Discounts Ends October 15th

Park City Mountain Resort has been voted #1 Family Vacation 2012 by Ski Magazine. It is 3,300 acres, spread over eight peaks and nine bowls with 114 trails, one Superpipe and three terrain parks. Park City Resort is conveniently located near downtown close to restaurants and shopping with a Town Lift right near Main Street so you can hop off the lift, get a bite to eat in town or shop for a warmer pair of gloves, then hop back on the lift to the slopes. Here is more information about season passes and live Park City Resort webcams.

The Canyons Resort is one of the five largest ski and snowboard resorts in the United States. It is 4,000 acres, spread across nine peaks and five bowls with 182 trails, 6 natural half pipes and one terrain park. If variety is what you desire, They Canyons won’t disappoint. Here is info on season passes and more mountain statistics.

Deer Valley Resort has been rated by Ski Magazine readers as the #1 ski resort in North America for the past consecutive five years. It is 2,026 acres spread across six peaks and six bowls with 100 trails. Deer Valley is where you go to get pampered – on and off the slopes. But no snowboards allowed here, sorry . Here is additional information for Deer Vally lift tickets and lodging vacation packages.

Related Park City Utah Information:

• Park City Ski Resorts Opening Dates 2009-2010 Ski Season – Deer Valley, The Canyons & Park City Mountain Resort
• The Canyons Resort Season Pass Discounts Ends October 15th
• Montage Deer Valley Lodging

This season The Canyons Ski Resort is offering passes with varying degrees of benefits and which is reflected in the price. The basic pass is called the Silver Pass and the upgrade is the Gold Pass. There is also a Canyon Club platinum level membership. The price for the Silver Adult Full Season Pass is $999 until October 15th, $1,299 after the 15th. In comparison, the Gold Adult Full Season Pass is $1,399 until October 15th and $1,699 after the 15th. So you will save $300 if you make your season pass purchase now. There are also discounts for purchasing up until October 15th for most of their other passes, including the 5 and 10-day coupon books.

So what is the difference between the Silver and Gold passes besides the $400 price difference? There is a Canyons Silver vs Gold Season Pass Comparison Table that shows exactly what you get with each level. With the Gold pass compared to the Silver Pass, you get 1 more day lift ticket for friends or family, 2 more complimentary lodging nights, 2 more adult ski or snowboard lessons, 1 more gold level ski or board tune and two lunch entrees at The Cabin vs one appetizer or desert (for Silver Pass holders). Both Silver and Gold Passes include Up To 4 Buddy Passes Per Day For $59 Each, 15% Discount at Canyon Mountain Sports & One Sweet Ride, 15% Discount on Ski & Snowboard Rentals, Unlimited Hot Chocolate, Coffee or Tea, Weekly Winter Mountain Tour and Summer Lift Privileges. There are some restrictions with these benefits which you can read at the comparison table link mentioned above.

So head on over to The Canyons Resort Season Passes before the savings end on October 15th. The Park City Mountain Resort also has a similar pass offering with different levels of benefits. Their season pass prices will be going up after October 31st.  The Deer Valley Ski Resort also offers discounts for ski passes prior to October 31st as well.

Related Park City Utah Information:

• Park City Ski Passes Pre-Season Discounts
• Purchase Your Park City Discount Ski Pass Today!
• Park City Ski Resorts Opening Dates 2009-2010 Ski Season – Deer Valley, The Canyons & Park City Mountain Resort

During the month of April, the slopes are a little less crowded, with the exception perhaps of Easter weekend.  The temperatures are a little warmer so you do not need too many layers as in the colder months which makes things a little more comfortable.  People enjoy eating their lunch outside at Red Pine Lodge at the picnic tables as if the snow was sand and you were having a day at the beach – yes, sometimes it even feels that warm but it is very comfortable at that altitude with low humidity and thin, dry air.

There are also usually discount package deals from most of the Park city hotels and resorts during the spring months.  You may be able to save half off the regular high season prices during December, January and holiday periods. Note that typically, Deer Valley Resort closes up to one week earlier than The Canyons Ski Resort and Park City Mountain Resort.  It’s just how Deer Valley rolls.  If your stay is long enough, it is also a good time to visit Utah National Parks. Within in a half day drive from Park City, you can be at Arches, Canyonlands and Capitol Reef National Parks, among others. These parks become crowded during the summer months and can have extremely high temperatures during the day, but during the spring, crowds are low and temperatures are pleasant.

So if you are debating what time of the skiing season to plan your vacation, do not discount the month of April. Now, we cannot make guarantees that April will offer you the best skiing of the season, but more often than not, it is not the worst time of the season for sure.  I overheard someone on an airplane once talking to a couple of guys that were going to Utah to do some skiing in December. He said he went to Utah in November/December and the skiing was not so great. Not too surprised. Unless we get some huge snowstorms in November, the skiing can never compare to what it is like from January through April.  They do some snowmaking at the resorts, but the machines can never cover all the terrain, especially not off trail, so advanced skiers especially will not be too impressed with the skiing conditions sometimes early in the season.

Next it is time to focus on Park City Summer Activities since the ski season is officially over here in Park City. Would you believe that Snowbird here in Utah, sometimes has stayed opened during the weekends throughout the month of May and sometimes into June?! They sometimes get a ton of snow too during the spring snowstorms. Anyway, there is plenty of things to do in Park City during the summer months so come on out and plan your summer fun mountain vacation!

Related Park City Utah Information:

• The Canyons Ski Resort Spring Break and Spring Gruv
• Park City Mountain Resort Vacation Packages
• The Canyons Resort Season Pass Discounts Ends October 15th

Canyons Pond Skimming Contest

The Pond Skimming Contest is The Canyons’ most popular party and is the true indicator that spring has arrived. Contestants must dress in costume (the funkier the better) as they attempt to cross a 100-foot pond on skis or a snowboard. The pond and the excitement happen at mid-mountain just outside Red Pine Lodge. Must be 10 years of age or older to enter.

Schedule:
8:00am – 9:00am: Registration at Smokie’s
11:45am: Riders’ meeting at top of course (mandatory)
12:00pm: Contest start
12:00pm – 3:00pm: DJ Velvet spins tunes at the Pond
2:30pm: Awards Ceremony at the Pond
3:00pm: Live music by Big Head Todd & The Monsters in the Resort Village!

More info on The Canyons Pond Skimming Contest and registration

Canis Lupus Challenge

In the old days, it was called The Natural (natural halfpipe) and the James Bond trail (for resembling a banked bobsled run). Call it what you will. Canis Lupus is a 1/4 mile-long gulley that serves up banked walls, turn after turn and whoops that will throw you off track if you are not prepared. There will be a few banked slalom gates at the top, then a “not-so-straight shot to the finish.” Must be 10 years of age or older to enter.

Red Bull 1976 Games

The Canyons will be hosting a qualifying event for the Red Bull 1976 Games. Teams of four will compete for the glory and bragging rights of becoming the 1976 Games Champions. Competitions include Snowbladecross & Old School Air – all up at Red Pine Lodge area. Registration info to come…

Red Bull 1976 Games Event Schedule:
8:00am – 9:00am: Registration at Smokie’s
9:30am – 11:30am: Athlete Training
11:45am: Riders’ meeting at top of course (mandatory)
12:00pm: Snowbladecross start
1:00pm: Old School Air start
2:30pm: Awards Ceremony at venue

Then, hit up the Resort Village for a live concert by Robert Randolph & The Family Band at 3:00pm!

NOTE: No outside alcohol is allowed in for the spring concerts. But do not fret, they will have food and beverage options available in the Resort Village.

You can find out more about all the events, concerts and special lodging packages at the The Canyons Spring Gruv website. They are offering some great discount lodging packages with rates starting at $59.50. We can get some awesome snowstorms in March and April, so come on over, enjoy the snow, the fun events, free concerts and warmer temps!

Related Park City Utah Information:

• The Canyons Ski Resort Free Lift Tickets and Breakfast Lodging Package
• Free Lift Ticket and Snowboard Lesson at The Canyons Ski Resort
• Park City Utah Spring Skiing

So perhaps you spend a little more to get a nicer room or suite in exchange for free lift tickets and breakfast. You may actually end up spending the same for the nicer suite as you would paying for a less expensive room where you had the added expense of having to pay for lift tickets and breakfast. Now if your breakfast consists of a cup of coffee and a granola bar, you may come out ahead – but getting a nicer room could be worth it in the end. Plus a nice buffet breakfast will give you that extra bit of energy to enjoy the slopes and not get pooped out before 10am!

Escala Lodges

Here is the lowdown on the ski/vacation package deal:

• Valid February 4, 2010 – April 11, 2010
• Choose either the Sundial Lodge, Silverado Lodge, Vintage on the Strand or Escala Lodges
• Lift ticket & breakfast vouchers have no cash value, are non-transferable and not for resale
• Not available for groups of 10 or more
• Offer may not be applied to existing reservations
• Price does not include taxes, fees or optional travel protection premiums
• Package based on availability
• “Other restrictions may apply” – guess you will need to ask them about what that means?

You can book the package online, Canyons Ski Resort Free Lift Ticket Package, or call The Canyons Resort directly at 1-(888)-CANYONS

All of the lodging facilities for this package are pretty much centrally located right near the slopes with easy access to either chair lifts or The Flight of The Canyons 8-person Gondola.  The Escala Lodges, pictured right, is one of the newest lodging facilities at The Canyons, located mountainside in the Resort Village. You can review each these properties at The Canyons Resort Lodging summary page. But remember not to book online from those pages. If you want the free lift ticket and breakfast package, follow the link further above or go to the hot deals lodging packages link from The Canyons drop down menu page.

Related Park City Utah Information:

• Free Lift Ticket and Snowboard Lesson at The Canyons Ski Resort
• Discount Lift Tickets for The Canyons Ski Resort
• The Canyons Discount Lift Tickets Full Day $65!

The key here is that there is a limited number. If you click on the link below it will bring you to the order page for tickets. I would recommend ordering them as soon as you can if you plan on going to The Canyons this season. Full day lift tickets normally cost $81 so you can save some cash and use it to buy lunch in between runs. Plus it goes to a good cause. Mountain Town Music is a non-profit organization which exists to produce, foster, and support live music which enhances the cultural experience for Park City and Summit County residents and visitors.

Go here to purchase your tickets: The Canyons Discount Lift Tickets $65

You can have your tickets delivered by mail for $1.00 extra or just pick them up at The Market Hall. They mention picking up your “$65 voucher” so they probably are not the actual lift ticket, but rather a voucher which you then can take to any of The Canyons Ski Resort ticket windows and exchange it for a lift ticket.

If anyone wants to pick up their vouchers at The Market Hall and don’t know where that is, it is a co-operative retail outlet located between Park City Coffee Roasters and Molly Blooms near the Post Office at Kimball Junction at 1680 East Ute Blvd. (435.645.6004).

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Related Park City Utah Information:

• Discount Lift Tickets for The Canyons Ski Resort
• Park City Discount Lift Tickets Only $33 Full Day!
• The Canyons Ski Resort Free Lift Tickets and Breakfast Lodging Package

So what’s the catch?  The deal only lasts from today until February 11, 2010. You have to purchase the tickets in advance online. Both tickets must be used on the same day by two separate people – so you can’t use one ticket one day, then come back and use the second ticket another day, kapish? Also, the food vouchers have no cash value and cannot be exchanged or refunded. You can redeem your vouchers at Red Pine Lodge, Sun Lodge or Smokie’s Bar & Grill and you can substitute the burger for a slice of pizza and side salad, sweet.

This is just another way to get Park City discount lift tickets.  You have to do some searching around, but they are out there if you take the time to look. I just found out about this deal today because I signed up for email alerts for such special deals with The Canyons. I do the same for Park City Mountain Resort and Deer Valley Ski Resort.  So save some cash and take advantage of as many discount lift ticket deals as you can. I rarely pay full price for lift tickets anymore and neither should you if you can’t or don’t want to.

For more information and how to purchase these lift tickets go to The Canyons Pair Pass

Don’t forget to check out other possible lift ticket deals at Liftopia Park City Discount Tickets

Park City Discount Lift Tickets – Our summary page of other ways to get Park City lift ticket discounts.

Related Park City Utah Information:

• The Canyons Discount Lift Tickets Full Day $65!
• Park City Discount Lift Tickets Only $33 Full Day!
• Free Lift Ticket and Snowboard Lesson at The Canyons Ski Resort

Qualifying Burton Snowboard Purchases:
Blunt
Blunt Primo
Blunt Wide
Bullet
Chicklet
Chopper
Clash
Custom Smalls
Dom Grom
Feather
Feelgood Smalls
Operator Smalls
Shaun White Smalls
Stigma
The Social
Verdict

What do You Get with Your Free Lift Ticket & Snowboard Lesson Package?

Basically you get a free Learn To Ride lesson package.  The Canyons is an official Learn To Ride Center and offers the clinic to first time snowboarders normally for $99. I did this lesson a few years back and thought it was a pretty good deal and the instructors were great.  They give you a full day lesson and full day lift ticket on the beginner lift at mid-mountain, just next to the Red Pine Lodge.  They also normally give you the full day of equipment rentals with this package, but in this case you already got your Burton Board!

About the Package – Restrictions & What You Get:

• This is for first-timers, a beginner lesson, so if you are above that level and buy a qualifying board and do not want the lesson – the deal is transferrable – sweet! Just give it to a friend or family member as a gift and tell them to buy you lunch on the slopes in return!
• The full day lesson is 2.5 hours in the morning, break for one hour lunch, then 2.5 hours in the afternoon. This is plenty of time to get the basics down and learn enough to be able to do some turns on your own by the end of the day – if you can last that long!
• Must be at least 15 years old for the lesson
• Call at a minimum 48 hours in advance of the day you want to take your lesson.  This lesson package books up quick and there is no guarantee there will be a spot open on the day you want if you do not call in advance. The Canyons especially recommends advance reservations are made for lessons during their “Premium Periods” which are: 12/19/2009 – 1/2/2010, 1/16/2010 – 1/18/2010, 2/13/2010 – 4/11/2010.  If you have to cancel, do it at least more than 48 hours in advance, otherwise fees will be imposed.

So if you are looking to get a new snowboard, consider one of the Burton snowboards listed above and you get a free $99 lesson and lift ticket deal thrown in. Even if you do not get one of the Burton boards, you still should consider getting the Learn To Ride lesson and lift ticket package at The Canyons because it is a great deal, especially if you are a beginner.

More about the Go Snowboarding Free Lift Ticket and Lesson – there are 18 other resorts in the U.S. you can choose to take your lesson at besides The Canyons, they are all listed at the Burton site.

And here’s the Learn To Ride Snowboard Lesson & Lift Ticket Package at The Canyons with all the details about the lesson and how to make reservations.

Canyons Ski Resort – just our page with a summary of the features at the resort and links to other pages about getting lift tickets, lodging, live webcam, videos and more.

Related Park City Utah Information:

• The Canyons Ski Resort Free Lift Tickets and Breakfast Lodging Package
• Free Park City Lift Ticket – How To Get One!
• Utah Residents Ski or Snowboard Lesson $25 at the Park City Mountain Resort!