Park City Mountain Resort Closes Ski Season Early

Skiers reflect on a challenging season marked by lack of snow and resort's efforts to stay open.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 3:10am

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Park City Mountain Resort in Utah closed its ski season earlier than expected on Sunday due to limited snowfall. Despite the challenging conditions, skiers and resort staff remained positive, with the resort's Epic Passes helping to offset the impact of the weather. The resort plans to use the offseason to work on various projects, including the Canyons Village Skyway and an upcoming Shaun White event.

Why it matters

Park City Mountain Resort is a major draw for skiers in Utah, and its early closure due to lack of snow highlights the growing challenges that ski resorts face in the face of climate change and unpredictable weather patterns. The resort's ability to stay open through creative measures and its reliance on Epic Passes provide insights into how ski destinations are adapting to these challenges.

The details

Park City Mountain Resort's mountain operations team worked tirelessly to keep the resort open despite the lack of snow, using various techniques to maintain the slopes. Skiers, including instructors and visitors who came to Utah specifically for the season, adapted to the conditions and found ways to enjoy their time on the mountain. The resort's use of Epic Passes, which helped lock in revenue ahead of the season, was a key factor in its ability to stay open.

  • Park City Mountain Resort closed for the season on Sunday, April 6, 2026.
  • The resort had been working all season to keep the mountain open and skiing as good as possible.

The players

John Kanaly

A spokesperson for Park City Mountain Resort who discussed the resort's efforts to keep the mountain open despite the lack of snow.

Jack Maysak

A skier who visited Utah specifically for the season and experienced the challenging conditions.

Zach Weintraub

A skier and instructor who tried to maintain a positive attitude and take inspiration from the children he was teaching.

Daniel Bell

A skier who was able to bond with his son during the season, despite the lack of snow.

Will Roeder

A skier who was disappointed that the season was coming to an early end.

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What they’re saying

“Every day was a battle of one kind or another that demanded them to be agile and find solutions to keep the mountain skiing and riding as good as it actually did. If we can come together and rally through this season in the way that we did, then we can make it through anything.”

— John Kanaly, Spokesperson, Park City Mountain Resort

“It was tough to not really get any fresh snow, and just working with what we had. Three of us were instructors, so like, you're skiing with the kids too. The kids are a ball.”

— Jack Maysak

“They have fun regardless. They don't care about conditions. They just like being out there, so I was trying to take a page out of their book, honestly.”

— Zach Weintraub, Skier and Instructor

“We didn't have the snow that we wanted, but that's okay. It allowed me to take him out more because on a pow day, 'No friends on a pow day.' So, he had a blast this season.”

— Daniel Bell, Skier

“A foot every single day is what I'm looking for. Twelve inches every day.”

— Daniel Bell, Skier

What’s next

Over the summer, Park City Mountain Resort will be working on projects like the Canyons Village Skyway, Canyons Village parking, and preparing for Shaun White's Snow League event coming to the mountain.

The takeaway

This season's early closure of Park City Mountain Resort due to lack of snow highlights the growing challenges that ski resorts face in the face of climate change and unpredictable weather patterns. However, the resort's ability to stay open through creative measures and its reliance on Epic Passes provide insights into how ski destinations are adapting to these challenges and finding ways to maintain a positive experience for skiers.