Skiers Celebrate Easter on Slopes as Park City Mountain Closes

Despite limited terrain, Park City Mountain's closing day brings out the community spirit for one last day on the snow.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 9:23pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting skiers and snowboarders on the slopes, with Easter-themed decorations and celebrations in the background, all broken down into sharp, overlapping planes of vibrant color.Skiers and riders embrace the celebratory spirit of Park City Mountain's closing day, finding joy in the limited but beloved terrain.Park City Today

Under softening spring snow and a bluebird Easter sky, skiers and riders stretched six lifts and 13 open trails into a full day at Park City Mountain, packing Canyons Village in bunny ears, clown wigs and short sleeves for the final turns of the season. Music, egg hunts, and a celebratory atmosphere marked the resort's closing day, as longtime skiers and first-time visitors alike made the most of the limited but beloved terrain.

Why it matters

Park City Mountain's closing day is a beloved annual tradition that brings the local skiing community together to celebrate the end of the season, even in a year with below-average snowfall. The event highlights the resilience and creativity of both the resort staff and the dedicated skiers who found ways to make the most of the conditions.

The details

Despite recording just 171 inches of total snow this season, well below its 277-inch average, Park City Mountain was able to keep 6 lifts and 13 trails open for its closing day celebration. Skiers and riders took advantage of the softening spring snow to link turns, listen to live music from Pixie and the Partygrass Boys, and participate in an Easter egg hunt across the Canyons Village base area. Longtime skiers Evie Eastman and Beth Limerick, who have nearly a century of skiing experience between them, closed out the season together, while first-time Park City visitors like Lisa Bjork from Michigan made the most of their time on the mountain.

  • Park City Mountain announced it would close for the season on Sunday, April 6, 2026.
  • A 6-inch April Fools' Day storm briefly brought the mountain back to life, but warm temperatures quickly erased any chance of a late-season push.

The players

Evie Eastman

A longtime skier who has spent decades on the slopes, closing out another season at Park City Mountain.

Beth Limerick

A skier with nearly a century of experience, joining Eastman to close out the season together.

Lisa Bjork

A skier from Michigan who made the trip to Park City for the first time, determined to maximize her time on the slopes despite the limited terrain.

Emil Harry

A skier who has attended Park City Mountain's closing day for over 30 years, refusing to miss the annual tradition no matter the conditions.

Deirdra Walsh

The vice president and COO of Park City Mountain, praising the resort's teams and guests for their creativity and dedication in a challenging season.

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What they’re saying

“We're getting outside. Celebrating Easter at the church of the up and down.”

— Evie Eastman

“I don't think I got on snow as much as I wanted, but it was a pretty satisfying winter nonetheless, even with the marginal snow conditions.”

— Beth Limerick

“It's fun, it's freedom, it's floating and flying and everything good.”

— Beth Limerick

“We're just here to get outside, enjoy God's earth and get some exercise.”

— Sherry

“Any day on skis is still a day on skis. We're really enjoying it. We'll definitely be back, hoping for a bit better snow.”

— Lisa Bjork

What’s next

Skiers and riders who were unable to make it to Park City Mountain's closing day will likely shift their focus to higher-elevation terrain in the nearby Cottonwoods for as long as the snow lasts.

The takeaway

Despite a challenging season with below-average snowfall, Park City Mountain's closing day celebration demonstrated the resilience and community spirit of the local skiing population. Even with limited terrain, skiers and riders found ways to make the most of the conditions and come together to bid farewell to another winter on the slopes.