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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)19882002
- 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
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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
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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
Historical NoteReturn to Top
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.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
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.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
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.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
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).
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
General MaterialsReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1 | Art Designs prepared by the Boston Group |
|
| 1 | 2-3 | Brochures and Advertisements |
1998-1999 |
| 1 | 4 | Magazine Articles |
1998 |
| 1 | 5 | Memos and Faxes |
1997-1998 |
| 1 | 6 |
" Mountain Times Weekly"
|
1999 |
| 1 | 7 |
" Panther Pause: Muller Park Junior High"
|
1998 |
| 1 | 8 |
" Park City Trail Head"
|
1998-1999 |
| 1 | 9 |
" Travel Agent"
|
1998 |
| 1 | 10-14 | News Clippings |
1998-2000 |
Subject FilesReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 2 | 1 | Alta |
1988-1998 |
| 2 | 2 | Alf Engen |
|
| 2 | 3 | Avalanches |
1992; 1997-1998 |
| 2 | 4 | Brighton |
2002 |
| 2 | 5 | Deer Valley--Stein Erickson |
2002 |
| 2 | 6 | Engen Ski Museum/Utah Ski Archives |
1997-2002 |
| 2 | 7 | Environment |
1995-1998 |
| 2 | 8 | Manufacturing |
1996-1998 |
| 2 | 9 | Northern Utah Resorts |
1997-2001 |
| 2 | 10-11 | Park City Mountain Resort |
2002 |
| 3 | 1 | Snowbird |
1989-1998 |
| 3 | 2 | Southern Utah Resorts |
|
| 3 | 3 | State Promotions |
1997-1998 |
| 3 | 4 | Weather |
|
| 3 | 5 | Wolf Mountain's History |
|
| 3 | 6 | U.S. Ski Team |
|
| 3 | 7 | Forestry |
General MaterialsReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 3 | 8 | News Clippings |
|
| 4 | 1 | Shawn Emery Research |
1997 |
| 4 | 2 | Shawn Emery Draft Production Notes
These notes relate to Emery's production of White Gold: Utah's Ski History.
|
2000 |
| 4 | 3 | Jim Gaddis |
|
| 4 | 4 | Dolores LaChapelle |
1988-1997 |
| 4 | 5 | Ed LaChapelle |
1998 |
| 4 | 6 | Earl Miller |
1994-1998 |
| 4 | 7 | Suzanne Harris Rytting |
1945-1998 |
| 4 | 8 | Ted Wilson |
1997 |
| 4 | 9-12 | Salt Lake Olympic Winter Games Research |
1996-2002 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Ski resorts--Utah--Park City--Sources
Corporate Names
- Canyons Resort (Park City, Utah)--Archives
Finding aid prepared by Brandon Rasmusson.
2003 (last modified: 2019)
