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Park City Mountain Closes Uphill Travel Indefinitely
Resort focuses on keeping Homerun trail open for downhill skiers and riders amid warm weather forecast.
Mar. 14, 2026 at 11:06pm
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Park City Mountain has announced that uphill travel on the mountain is closed until further notice as snow surface crews work to maintain the Homerun trail for downhill skiers and riders. This comes as an extended stretch of warm weather is expected in the area, with temperatures forecast to reach the low to mid-70s Fahrenheit by the middle and end of the week.
Why it matters
Uphill travel, also known as "skinning", has become increasingly popular at ski resorts as it allows skiers and snowboarders to access the mountain without using lifts. However, maintaining safe conditions for both uphill and downhill traffic can be challenging, especially during periods of warm weather that can impact snow surfaces.
The details
Park City Mountain did not provide a timeline for when uphill travel routes might reopen. The warm weather forecast includes a mix of rain and snow possible on Saturday afternoon, with blustery winds gusting up to 60 mph overnight, though minimal snow accumulation is expected. Temperatures are then expected to rebound into the low 50s Fahrenheit by Monday before climbing into the low to mid-70s Fahrenheit from Tuesday through next Saturday.
- On Saturday, March 14, 2026, Park City Mountain announced the closure of uphill travel on the mountain.
- Warm temperatures in the low to mid-70s Fahrenheit are forecast from Tuesday, March 18 through next Saturday, March 23, 2026.
The players
Park City Mountain
A ski resort located in Park City, Utah that has announced the closure of uphill travel on its mountain until further notice.
The takeaway
This closure highlights the challenges ski resorts face in balancing the needs of uphill and downhill skiers, especially during periods of warm weather that can impact snow conditions. It also underscores the importance of resort management being proactive in ensuring the safety of all mountain users.
