Park City Local Fights for Recovery After Skiing Accident

Community rallies to support Kevin Holliday and his family as he faces lengthy recovery.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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Kevin Holliday, a longtime Park City resident and employee at Jan's Mountain Outfitters, suffered a severe skiing accident on February 18th that left him critically injured and in danger of losing his leg. Holliday, a former member of the U.S. Freestyle Ski Team, is expected to undergo multiple surgeries and face a lengthy recovery, leaving him unable to work for the foreseeable future. His wife, Carolyn, and their daughter, Frieda, are now navigating an uncertain future while supporting his recovery.

Why it matters

The skiing accident has placed an overwhelming emotional and financial burden on the Holliday family. As a well-known figure in the Park City community, Holliday's recovery is of great importance to his many friends and neighbors who have rallied to support him and his family during this difficult time.

The details

Holliday was injured on a Park City slope in an accident that friends and family described as life-changing. He is expected to undergo multiple surgeries and faces a lengthy recovery, leaving him unable to work for the foreseeable future. A GoFundMe campaign titled 'Rallying for Kevin's Recovery After Skiing Accident' has been launched to help offset medical, rehabilitation, and living expenses for the family.

  • The accident occurred on February 18, 2026.

The players

Kevin Holliday

A Park City native and longtime community figure who has worked at Jan's Mountain Outfitters for more than 20 years and is a former member of the U.S. Freestyle Ski Team.

Carolyn Holliday

Kevin Holliday's wife, who is now navigating an uncertain future while supporting his recovery.

Frieda Holliday

Kevin and Carolyn Holliday's daughter.

Stephanie Leonard

A longtime friend of the Holliday family who launched the GoFundMe campaign on their behalf.

James Kimball

A community member familiar with Kevin Holliday, who described him as 'well known in the Park City community by many.'

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What they’re saying

“The road ahead will be long and incredibly challenging.”

— Stephanie Leonard, Longtime friend of the Holliday family (GoFundMe campaign)

“Kevin Holliday is well known in the Park City community by many.”

— James Kimball, Community member (TownLift)

What’s next

The GoFundMe campaign continues to raise funds to support the Holliday family during Kevin's recovery.

The takeaway

This accident has highlighted the importance of community support for local residents facing unexpected health challenges. The outpouring of support for the Holliday family demonstrates the tight-knit nature of the Park City community and its commitment to helping its members in times of need.