The back story
Season 2026/27: 20 November 2026 – 19 April 2027, conditions permitting (parkcitymountain.com) · Ski area: 7,300 acres, 41 lifts, 330+ trails; Mountain Village and Canyons Village linked by the Quicksilver Gondola · Top viewpoint: Summit 10,026 ft; hike-to Jupiter Peak; views to the Heber Valley from McConkey’s · Lift tickets: Adult 1-day from $325 bought 7+ days ahead (2026/27); Epic Pass resort · Nearest airport: Salt Lake City (SLC), 35–38 miles, 35–45 minutes (parkcitymountain.com)
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The back story
Park City: the back story
A silver-mining town that opened a ski area in 1963, sent skiers up through a mine tunnel, and grew into one of the largest ski resorts in the United States.