Canyons Park to Expand
Park City, Utah - Committed to delivering a quality terrain park, The Canyons Resort is making several upgrades for the 2002/2003 Season. Transworld Snowboarding and Freeze Magazine have both ranked The Canyons terrain park within the top ten in North America. Now, The Canyons will expand the terrain park acreage, make numerous improvements and double the number of features.
2002/2003 Park Improvements
- 25 new rails & box features totaling 30 jibs
- Double the amount of hits/jumps, equaling more than 30
- State-of-the-art sound system
- Two new halfpipes including Superpipe and children's pipe
- Lighting system for expanded hours of operation
- Five distinct runs, including areas for each level, from beginner to pro
- Increasing park size to 18 acres
- Four major point series competitions for skiers and snowboarders
* Slopestyle, Halfpipe, Big Air, and Finals *
"The Canyons has been acknowledged as a leader in the terrain park world, and we are dedicated to keeping up with the latest trends and designs," said Blaise Carrig, President of The Canyons Resort. "Our staff's commitment sets us apart from the competition, and this year our park will truly go to the next level."
The terrain park will remain on the front face of the resort, accessed directly by Red Hawk lift, a chairlift dedicated specifically to the park. Smokie's Smokehouse will continue to be a prime viewing spot with its deck located near the base of the park.
"I think people expect us to improve every year, and we have," explained Terrain Park Manager Eric Brown. "This year it will be a whole new experience with our sound system, new pipes, and the lights... not to mention 25 new rails." Brown will be among the leading designers and park pros when he attends the Windells Snowboard Camp this summer at Mt. Hood, Oregon. His experience at Windells will ensure The Canyons will have the latest in rail and box designs and maintenance for the 2002/2003 Season. This will be Brown's fourth season at The Canyons, and his fifth year building parks.
Images and video of The Canyons terrain park can be found at www.thecanyons.com.