Freeride skier / Snowbird, Utah

CANYON
WHITESIDE

Chasing lines. Pushing limits. Living for the mountains.

Altabird Freeride Team | Rossignol Athlete Sponsorship Program

Canyon skiing between evergreen trees in a red jacket — Little Cottonwood Canyon01 / The athlete

16 years old. 15 seasons on skis.

Meet Canyon

What's up! I'm Canyon Whiteside, a 16-year-old competitive freeride skier from Utah. I've been skiing since I was one year old, and Snowbird has always been my home mountain.

Growing up skiing Little Cottonwood Canyon has given me a passion for steep terrain, deep powder, and finding new lines. I'm a member of the Altabird Freeride Team and compete in the junior freeride circuit.

Last season, I spent 100 days on snow doing what I love most — skiing, competing, and pushing myself to improve.

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The work. The progression.

Competition highlights

2023–24

National Junior Freeride Championships

Qualified and competed at Nationals.

5TH PLACE

2025–26 Regional Championships

Returned from injury and earned a top-five regional finish.

100 DAYS

On snow

2025–26 ski season.

A legacy worth carrying forward

Honored to be the first

2026–27 Inaugural Ski for T Award Recipient

Snowbird Sports Education Foundation (SBSEF)

I'm incredibly honored to be the first recipient of the Ski for T Award, established in memory of Tanner Baran.

This award recognizes young freeride athletes who share a passion for skiing, a commitment to progression, and respect for the mountains and skiing community.

Being selected as the inaugural recipient means a lot to me. I'm proud to be part of something that honors Tanner's legacy and celebrates the sport we love.

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Canyon Whiteside holding the Ski for T Award trophy, in the Snowbird Sports Education Foundation announcement — Inaugural recipient — Ski for T Award

Same drive. Different terrain.

Beyond the mountain

When I'm not skiing, I'm still chasing adventure. I play football, mountain bike, and race BMX. Whether I'm on snow, dirt, or the football field, I love competing, pushing my limits, and finding new challenges.

Canyon airborne on his mountain bike over a dirt jump, blue sky behind — Mountain biking

Canyon on his BMX race bike cresting a dirt jump, blue sky behind — BMX racing

Canyon carrying the football for Alta, pursued by a Syracuse defender — Football

Rossignol

Official logo space — awaiting brand usage permission

Athlete partnership

Proud to be part of the Rossignol Athlete Sponsorship Program

I'm proud to be part of the Rossignol Athlete Sponsorship Program. I'm excited to continue growing as a competitive freeride skier and building relationships with brands that share my passion for skiing and the outdoors.

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From the hill

Follow the journey

@canyon_skis11

Competition runs, powder days, big mountain lines, and everything in between. Follow along as I continue pushing myself and chasing the next adventure.

Canyon airborne in a red jacket above the snow — Off the drop

Canyon taking a snowy tree-line run — Tree-line run

Featured run — 2:11

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The next chapter

Let's work together

I'm always looking for opportunities to connect with brands that share my passion for skiing, adventure, and the outdoors. I'm excited to keep progressing as an athlete and building meaningful partnerships along the way.

Partnership inquiries canyon.skis@gmail.com

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