(Steve Griffin | The Salt Lake Tribune) This March 14, 2016, file photo, shows heavy snow blanketing skiers as they ride the gondola from the parking lot to the base of the mountain at Canyons Village ski area in Park City, Utah. Utah resorts still want skiers and snowboarders to come enjoy their groomed slopes and high speed lifts this season, but they're also offering expanded options for people who want to get a taste of the backcountry without the risk of going alone.