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Canyons Resort records, 1988-2002

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Canyons Resort (Park City, Utah)
Title
Canyons Resort records
Dates
1988-2002 (inclusive)
Quantity
2 linear feet
Collection Number
ACCN 2026
Summary
The Canyons resort records (1988-2002) contain advertisements, brochures, magazine articles, memos, news clippings, and art designs. The ski area is the successor to the ski area founded by Calvin R. MacKay. Founded with the name of Park City West, the resort in White Pine Canyon became known later known Park West. It was sold in 1994 and re-named Wolf Mountain. In 1997 the area was sold to American Skiing Comany and with the name The Caynons it is now flourishing as a first-rate resort.
Repository
University of Utah Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library
University of Utah
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City, UT
84112-0860

Telephone: 8015818863
special@library.utah.edu
Access Restrictions

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

The Canyons resort traces its history to the activities of businessman Calvin R. MacKay. He recognized the pristine skiing conditions provide in the White Pine Canyon area. Mr MacKay opened Park City West, then later changed its name to Park West in effort to distingush his resort from the nearby Park City resort. The owner of Park West was unable to tap into the incredible ski terrain because of inadequate funding.

In 1994, Park West was sold and the name was changed to Wolf Mountain. The new owner's efforts operating the resort as Wolf Mountain were shortlived. In 1997, Wolf Mountain sold to its present owners American Skiing Company. They renamed the resort The Canyons. The resort's new owners have completly refurbished and expanded the resort. Eight hundred new acres of ski terrain were opened, making available some of the most challenging skiing Utah has to offer. New living accomodations were built creating a top-rate ski village. To date The Canyons is a flourishing top-notch resort.

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Content Description

The Canyons resort records (1988-2002) contain advertisements, brochures, magazine articles, memos, news clippings, and art designs. Various plans, research, and information collected by Shawn Emery is also included in the collection.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library's Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.

Preferred Citation

Collection Name, Collection Number, Box Number, Folder Number. Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library, The University of Utah.

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Administrative Information

Acquisition Information

Box 1 was donated in 2003 by Janet Tinnon (0.5 linear feet).

Boxes 2-4 were donated in 2004 (1.5 linear feet).

Processing Note

Processed by Brandon Rasmusson and Samuel J. Passey in 2003 and 2006.

Separated Materials

Photographs (P0941) have been transferred to the Multimedia Division of Special Collections.

Related Materials

Forms part of the Ski and Snow Sports Archives (S.J. Quinney Outdoor Recreation Archives).

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Detailed Description of the Collection

  • General Materials

    • Description: Art Designs prepared by the Boston Group
      Container: Box 1, Folder 1
    • Description: Brochures and Advertisements
      Dates: 1998-1999
      Container: Box 1, Folder 2-3
    • Description: Magazine Articles
      Dates: 1998
      Container: Box 1, Folder 4
    • Description: Memos and Faxes
      Dates: 1997-1998
      Container: Box 1, Folder 5
    • Description: " Mountain Times Weekly"
      Dates: 1999
      Container: Box 1, Folder 6
    • Description: " Panther Pause: Muller Park Junior High"
      Dates: 1998
      Container: Box 1, Folder 7
    • Description: " Park City Trail Head"
      Dates: 1998-1999
      Container: Box 1, Folder 8
    • Description: " Travel Agent"
      Dates: 1998
      Container: Box 1, Folder 9
    • Description: News Clippings
      Dates: 1998-2000
      Container: Box 1, Folder 10-14
  • Subject Files

    • Description: Alta
      Dates: 1988-1998
      Container: Box 2, Folder 1
    • Description: Alf Engen
      Container: Box 2, Folder 2
    • Description: Avalanches
      Dates: 1992; 1997-1998
      Container: Box 2, Folder 3
    • Description: Brighton
      Dates: 2002
      Container: Box 2, Folder 4
    • Description: Deer Valley--Stein Erickson
      Dates: 2002
      Container: Box 2, Folder 5
    • Description: Engen Ski Museum/Utah Ski Archives
      Dates: 1997-2002
      Container: Box 2, Folder 6
    • Description: Environment
      Dates: 1995-1998
      Container: Box 2, Folder 7
    • Description: Manufacturing
      Dates: 1996-1998
      Container: Box 2, Folder 8
    • Description: Northern Utah Resorts
      Dates: 1997-2001
      Container: Box 2, Folder 9
    • Description: Park City Mountain Resort
      Dates: 2002
      Container: Box 2, Folder 10-11
    • Description: Snowbird
      Dates: 1989-1998
      Container: Box 3, Folder 1
    • Description: Southern Utah Resorts
      Container: Box 3, Folder 2
    • Description: State Promotions
      Dates: 1997-1998
      Container: Box 3, Folder 3
    • Description: Weather
      Container: Box 3, Folder 4
    • Description: Wolf Mountain's History
      Container: Box 3, Folder 5
    • Description: U.S. Ski Team
      Container: Box 3, Folder 6
    • Description: Forestry
      Container: Box 3, Folder 7
  • General Materials

    • Description: News Clippings
      Container: Box 3, Folder 8
    • Description: Shawn Emery Research
      Dates: 1997
      Container: Box 4, Folder 1
    • Description: Shawn Emery Draft Production Notes

      These notes relate to Emery's production of White Gold: Utah's Ski History.

      Dates: 2000
      Container: Box 4, Folder 2
    • Description: Jim Gaddis
      Container: Box 4, Folder 3
    • Description: Dolores LaChapelle
      Dates: 1988-1997
      Container: Box 4, Folder 4
    • Description: Ed LaChapelle
      Dates: 1998
      Container: Box 4, Folder 5
    • Description: Earl Miller
      Dates: 1994-1998
      Container: Box 4, Folder 6
    • Description: Suzanne Harris Rytting
      Dates: 1945-1998
      Container: Box 4, Folder 7
    • Description: Ted Wilson
      Dates: 1997
      Container: Box 4, Folder 8
    • Description: Salt Lake Olympic Winter Games Research
      Dates: 1996-2002
      Container: Box 4, Folder 9-12

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Subject Terms

  • Ski resorts--Utah--Park City--Sources

Corporate Names

  • Canyons Resort (Park City, Utah)--Archives
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