Canyon at Mountain Creek

Intermediate · 2303 m long with 115 m of vertical, averaging 6° and 16° at its steepest, facing N.

Snow and sun

Canyon is poleward-facing: least winter sun, holds cold powder longest, can stay firm or icy.

How to get to Canyon

Lifts that reach the top: South Peak Express (skiing novice terrain to get there).

From the base area (about 10 minutes, intermediate skiing needed):

1. Ride South Peak Express
2. Ski Canyon (intermediate)

Where it ends

Joins Jumpin' Jack, unnamed easy trail, Lark, Giant Steps. Nearest lifts from the bottom: Sojourn Double (1 min), South Peak Express (3 min), Bear Peak Express (3 min).

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