Park City Mountain, Utah’s largest resort, is set to open for skiing and snowboarding on Friday, December 5th, 2025, out of both of its base areas.
Snowmakers prepare for the season at Park City Mountain in November 2021. Photo: Vail Resorts
The announcement came shortly after the resort reported 4 inches of snow had fallen on its slopes. That was nearly two weeks after Park City Mountain originally intended to open for the 2025-26 season. The start comes two weeks later than originally planned, after an unusually warm and dry November stalled both natural snowfall and snowmaking efforts.
Other Utah Resorts Opening
Park City Mountain won’t be the only resort kicking off the season on Friday-Alta and Sundance are also set to open that day too. On Wednesday, both Deer Valley and Snowbasin announced they will join in the Friday festivities.
Deer Valley will be open only to resort pass holders and will limit skiing to terrain out of its Snow Park Lodge, including off of Carpenter Express, Sterling Express and Homestake Express. Snowbasin will begin with 2,500 feet of vertical by turning its Needles Gondola, Middle Bowl Express and Littlecat Express lifts.
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Brighton brought its Explorer and Majestic lifts online Tuesday. And Alta Ski Area is now targeting Sunday as its most likely opening day. Snowbird promised on its social media accounts that it would open this weekend but has not released an update.
Deer Valley has not yet released a revised opening date and Snowbird, Snowbasin and Woodward haven’t officially announced an opening. Powder Mountain plans to open December 12. Brian Head in southern Utah, and Brighton and Solitude in Big Cottonwood Canyon are officially open for the season.
Weather Forecast and Expected Snowfall
With more snow in the forecast through the weekend, though - including potentially the first powder day - more resorts have been compelled to fire up their lifts. If the weekend forecast holds, however, resorts will have a shovel full of reasons to get the season started. They might even see their first powder day.
According to OpenSnow.com on Wednesday, as much as 6 inches could fall on Alta, Snowbird and Snowbasin on Friday. Twice that much could fall Saturday alone, with all the Cottonwood Canyon and Park City resorts predicted to see double-digit snow totals.
Evan Thayer, the Utah forecaster for OpenSnow.com, had warned on his blog early in the week that this storm might disappoint by moving north. As of Wednesday, he’d taken a more optimistic tone. “Attention is squarely on the storm for this weekend,” he wrote, ‘which is hopefully going to be our biggest of the season in Northern Utah."
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New Attractions and Special Events
Park City Mountain will be offering a new way to get to its terrain. In addition to opening for the season, it will be debuting its Sunrise Gondola. Utah’s only 10-person gondola, it will take passengers out of the Canyons Village base up to the lifts and revamped beginner area around Red Pine Lodge. Friday at the bottom terminal, near the Pendry Park City.
There will be a ribbon-cutting; the first 250 guests in line will receive a limited-edition pin.
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Terrain Details
For terrain, snowmaking crews have focused on early-season staples including Homerun, Kokopelli, the learning areas, and the Three Kings terrain park. The Park City ski area will open to all guests Saturday, but its new 2,300-acre East Village terrain will not be unveiled until “later this winter,” according to a news release.
Pass Deadlines
Skiers eyeing multi-resort access have two deadlines approaching: Epic Pass and Epic Day Pass sales close Dec. 4, while Ikon Pass purchases remain available through Dec. 11.
Additional Information
Park City Mountain covers 7300 acres running north to south and is served by two base areas: Mountain Village and Canyons Village. Explore 7,300 acres and 330+ trails spread across Park City's ridgeline.
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Public parking can be found at both base areas, and Canyons Village has a new parking garage under construction. Park City Mountain is served by two airports that are both within one hour of Park City and the resort: Salt Lake City International for domestic and international flights and Heber Valley for private planes. Multiple shuttle companies run to and from each location.
Park City Mountain hosts a ton of fun events for you and your friends and family year-round.
For the 2023/24 Winter season, local artist Lamont Joseph White, transformed cabin #1 on the Quicksilver Gondola into a message of representation and inclusion.
Park City Mountain is a proud venue for the Olympic Winter Games Salt Lake City-Utah 2034! We are thrilled to host men’s and women’s snowboarding halfpipe, snowboarding slopestyle, freestyle skiing halfpipe and freestyle skiing slopestyle.
Park City Mountain operates year-round! Winter season typically runs November-April for skiing/snowboarding, while summer activities like hiking and mountain biking are available June-September.
Looking for help regarding your season pass, Epic Pass, or online account? Please use the Live Chat tool within your account or contact us at (970) 754-0005 to connect with an agent today.
Get the latest opening hours across the mountain to time your visit and get the most out of Park City Mountain. Catch first chair on the lifts, schedule dining around your time on the slopes, and secure rentals early to make the most of every run.
From après at Canyons Village to shopping in Mountain Village, know what’s open to ensure your visit is smooth, seamless, and unforgettable. Winter hours vary based on seasonal demand and weather conditions.
Yes, rental services such as ski and snowboard equipment often operate on extended hours during the busy winter months.
Park City Trail Map
Opening Dates for Utah Ski Resorts
Here's a summary of the opening dates for various ski resorts in Utah for the 2025-26 season:
| Resort | Opening Date |
|---|---|
| Park City Mountain | December 5, 2025 |
| Alta | December 5, 2025 |
| Sundance | December 5, 2025 |
| Deer Valley | December 5, 2025 (for pass holders only) |
| Snowbasin | December 5, 2025 |
| Brighton | Opened (Explorer and Majestic lifts) |
| Solitude | Opened |
| Brian Head | Opened Nov. 21 |
| Powder Mountain | December 12, 2025 (planned) |
| Snowbird | TBD |
| Woodward | TBD |