The recent ski patrol strike at Park City Mountain has left the resort scrambling to open lifts and keep guest experiences positive during the holiday, despite earlier promises to the contrary.
“I want to acknowledge the reality of the guest experience at Park City Mountain over the past couple of days,” said Deirdra Walsh, chief operating officer of the resort, in a social media post.
“We have not been able to open as much terrain as we would like to — and I know that resulted in delays in operations and longer-than-usual lift lines,” Walsh said. “The holidays are such an important part of the ski season, and my team works so hard to deliver you a great experience, that when we fall short — we take it seriously.”
Tuesday, lift availability on the Canyons Village side of the resort was “limited,” Walsh said, blaming a combination of lower-than-average snowpack and the lack of seasoned patrollers due to the strike. Operators added 252 acres of open terrain, bringing resort totals to 1,784 acres, according to Walsh.