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Park City Planning Commission Approves Park City Mountain Lift Upgrades

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A macro view of a frozen metal cable and gear mechanism against a blurred snowy mountain backdrop, symbolizing infrastructure upgrades and mechanical progress in Park City Mountain's lift system development.
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The Park City Planning Commission has approved proposed lift upgrades for Park City Mountain. The project includes modifications to the Silverlode and Eagle lifts.

Key takeaways

  • The Silverlode lift will be upgraded to an eight-passenger detachable lift.
  • The Eagle and Eaglet fixed-grip lifts will be replaced with a six-passenger detachable lift in a new alignment.
  • The Park City Planning Commission approved the upgrades on May 27, 2026.
  • The project includes a new lift storage and maintenance building near the Silverlode bottom terminal.

The Park City Planning Commission has approved conditional use permits for upgrades to the Silverlode and Eagle lifts at Park City Mountain. The approval follows a series of reviews, including a site visit and public hearings held earlier this year.

The proposed upgrades involve two specific permit applications submitted on January 27, 2026.

Details of Silverlode lift upgrade

Under permit PL-26-06820, the Silverlode lift would be upgraded from a six-passenger detachable lift to an eight-passenger detachable lift. This project would maintain the same approximate alignment and include a lift storage and maintenance building near the bottom terminal.

Eagle lift replacement plans

Permit PL-26-06821 involves replacing the Eagle and Eaglet fixed-grip lifts with a six-passenger detachable lift. This upgrade would feature a new alignment with a mid-station unload.

Commission review and approval timeline

The Planning Commission's review process included a site visit and work session on March 25, 2026. A public hearing regarding the traffic, parking, and transportation components of the project was held on May 13, 2026. The commission officially approved the lift upgrades during a public hearing on May 27, 2026.

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