To Know Sandy is to Know an Awesome Utah Ski Vacation

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Ski 'N See

From Hurricane Sandy to a horribly sad school shooting, “Sandy” has gotten a bad rap this year, except for those who know the secret of skiing Sandy. For those who know, Sandy, Utah is considered the “Ultimate Base Camp” for skiing the Cottonwood Canyon’s four world-class resorts, Snowbird, Alta, Brighton, and Solitude.

Sandy is a quick 15-20 minute drive from the Salt Lake International Airport and just another 10 minutes to the base of the Cottonwoods. Within a three-mile stretch, the Sandy/Draper area boasts a major shopping mall, dozens of restaurants and bars, movie theaters, Imax theater, several golf resorts (for half-day golf and half-day spring skiing), other entertainment, grocery stores, three Ski ‘N See/ARCS shops, and easy access to Utah’s public transportation system, including city buses, Trax light rail stations, and ski buses that take you straight to the Cottonwood resorts… not to mention easy freeway access to downtown Salt Lake City, just 10 minutes away.

To top off the access to great activities and amenities in Sandy, is a group of hotels to which you would be proud to refer your family, friends, and ski groups, with rates much lower than can be found at the resorts. Click on your favorites to learn more about what each hotel has to offer.

Bob’s Vertical Challenge

Posted on January 24, 2013 by skinsee

Preparation is underway for the 6^th annual Vertical Challenge at one of Utah’s best kept secrets, Snowbasin Resort in Ogden. Teams of four skiers and snowboarders will set out on February 26th, competing to cover the most vertical feet in six hours. Although this winter challenges offers some great prizes, the focus of the event is raising money for the Trapper Trails Council of Boy Scouts of America. Click the photo to register for the Vertical Challenge before February 22nd

Let a Professional Take the Wheel

Posted on January 24, 2013 by skinsee

Thousands of skiers and boarders take off from their homes in warm climates to enjoy the slopes in their favorites ski destination, Utah. Unfortunately most of them have never driven in snowy conditions and might not, or should not, trust themselves to handle it properly, especially driving up windy canyon roads to the resorts.

Canyon Transportation offers a list of reasons you might want to consider letting a professional take the wheel:

-The right vehicle for the right conditions: Transportation companies in Utah use vans, shuttles, and buses that are equipped with four-wheel drive and snow tires, which make a big difference in gaining traction on snowy or icy roads

-Experience: CT has been serving Utah’s resorts since 1981 and nothing can teach a driver to handle slippery situations better than true experience

-Navigation: Professional drivers know the area and can get travelers where they need to be without having to deal with navigation while driving in unfamiliar territory

-Helpful service: Sitting in a warm van while a driver loads snowy gear after a long day on the slopes is much better than the DIY version

Click the photo to find about more about Canyon Transportation’s expertise and availability.

Utah Snow Report