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First Day at Canyons Resort

Our first of two days at The Canyons was warm to say the least. I think it hit about 72 degrees in nearby Salt Lake City. It wasn't much cooler than that on the mountain. Some people took advantage of the warm spring break weather to dress for the occasion. The snow was ok near the top but horrible near the bottom.

We started the day toward the left side of the mountain where we saw a bunch of blue runs. It took a while of going up a lift, down to one side, up another left, down to one side. It was definitely worth it as the runs there were really nice. After we worked our way one direction we moved towards the other side of the mountain.

By then it was quite warm and the snow was horrible. One Mark met up with other snowboarders to do some black diamond runs while the rest of us tried this easy looking blue run. The girls had some trouble on a couple steep sections. At one point they bailed and took a green run the rest of the way down while the other Mark I worked our way down the more challenging stuff. The worst was at the end of the day the only way to get back from that side of the mountain was to take this one green run towards the base. That run was more water than snow and rocks everywhere. Yuck!

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The resort at the base.
Mark on his first run.
Jeff, one of the organizers of the trip.

Diana.
Lily.
Mark.

Ling taking a break.
Lily on a run.
Diana.

Yes, it was that warm.
Group shot at the top.
The group helps Ling collect her gear after a wipe out on a double blue.

Great view.
A bunch of partying spring breakers.
Dressed for the occasion?

The group pauses to decide where to go next.
Another group shot.
Don't jump Mark!

Lily coming down a tough run.
Ling follows shortly after.
And finally me bringing up the rear.

Second Day at Canyons Resort

Back for more at The Canyons. Overnight we got a few inches of snow so we rushed back to the mountain. Once we got there is a was blizzard conditions!! Yippie! In total it looked like around 8" of new snow. Well, it was fun until Lily earned herself a set of crutches. She somehow wiped out on her second run and ended up breaking one of the bones in her ankle.

Once we got Lily on her way back to the condo to recouperate we went back to the mountain and enjoyed some more powder. The sun even came out for a little while before the clouds moved back in. Once the blizzard conditions returned we decided to call it a day and work our way down the mountain. This turned out to be the best day of the trip so far.
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Very happy girls. Let it snow!
Ling enjoying the powder.
Even more snow higher up.

Mark kicking up some snow.
Ouch?
The other Mark having a great time.

Ling in a blizzard.
Hey Ling, the skiis are the wrong side up.

Warm enough yet?
This powder is cool!
Oh no!

Ow, I hurt my ass bone.
Great view!
Lots of breaks today?

Rare shot of me.
Mark looks very happy.
Interesting effect of snow blowing off the trees.

Snow covered pine tree.
Lily started recouperating at the condo.
Lily shows off her spiffy cast.

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