Replying to Ski community near Little or Big Cottonwood Canyon

Hey- I am looking to move and am looking for an area near the mouth of either canyon that has a good ski/snowboard vibe. WHat is Sandy or Cottonwood Heights like? I know it isn't like a ski town feel like PC but is there any kind of snow community that hang off the mtns? I don't need to go out a lot but as far as living goes that area is hard to read because it seems so residential and older. Any info or specific neighborhoods would be awesome. Do people stick around in the summer and hang like BBQ's or anything? Thanks!!