Your Guide To Park City Mountain Lift Tickets [2026-2027]

Last updated: September 23, 2026

Picture your first chair on a bluebird Park City morning: cold air, fresh corduroy, and a mountain that feels like it belongs to you. Park City is famous for The Greatest Snow on Earth®, and the right lift tickets or pass help you enjoy every turn without overpaying.

Park City Mountain is one of the biggest ski areas in North America, and its prices reflect it. A peak-day adult lift ticket runs $369 this winter, so a little planning goes a long way. This guide breaks down your 2026-27 options, shows you the real math, and points out local tricks we share with our own guests.

🎿 Park City Mountain at a Glance

Park City Mountain sits about 32 miles east of Salt Lake City. Two base areas, Mountain Village and Canyons Village, connect into one massive playground. Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned expert, you’ll find your pace here.

• 🗺️ Skiable terrain: 7,300 acres
• 🚡 Lifts: 41
• ⛷️ Runs: more than 300
• ⛰️ Summit elevation: over 10,000 feet
• 🏔️ Vertical drop: 3,226 feet

New for the last two winters, the Sunrise Gondola carries you from Pendry Plaza at Canyons Village straight to Red Pine Lodge. It cuts lift lines and gets you to great terrain fast. If that sounds like your kind of morning, browse our LIFT Park City condos, which sit right beside the gondola.

Park City Mountain winter trail map. Check the resort’s current map before you go, since lifts and trails can change.

🗺️ Terrain Overview

With this much mountain, it helps to plan by skill level. Here’s where we send our guests.

🟢 Beginner

Wide-open, gentle slopes make Park City a great place to build confidence. Most beginner runs sit on the Mountain Village side. The First Time lift at the base of Mountain Village opens up several easy runs.

On the Canyons Village side, the High Meadows lift at the top of the Red Pine Gondola serves a dedicated beginner area with magic carpets for young kids. Mountain Village and Canyons Village are both smart picks if you’re learning or traveling with little ones.

🟦 Intermediate

The King Con lift on the Mountain Village side anchors the intermediate terrain and unlocks many of the mountain’s blue runs. Silverlode adds plenty of fun cruising nearby.

At Canyons Village, the Red Pine Gondola leads to Saddleback Express and High Meadow, where green, blue, and black runs sit side by side. Orange Bubble Express serves green and blue terrain.

♦ Advanced

Thrill-seekers have dozens of ways to get the heart pumping. High elevation and steep pitches make this an exhilarating playground for strong skiers and riders.

The Motherlode Express reaches the iconic Motherlode run, known for its steps. Thaynes, nearby, opens more challenging lines. On the Mountain Village side, McConkey Express and Jupiter are favorites, and Jupiter is reserved for advanced and expert riders. Over at Canyons Village, the 9990 Express serves black diamond bowls, trees, cliffs, and moguls.

♦♦ Expert

McConkey’s Bowl and Jupiter Bowl deliver double-black terrain with real steepness and cliff drops. At Canyons Village, Murdock Peak is a short hike from the Condor Express and rewards you with big views and deep powder on the right day.

🚡 Favorite Lifts

• Mountain Village side: Payday, Crescent, Bonanza, and Silverlode
• Canyons Village side: Saddleback, Tombstone, and 9990

Skiing at Canyons Village in Park City.

🤔 Questions to Ask Before You Buy

The best ticket depends on how you plan to ski. Ask yourself:

• 🏂 Is this a long ski vacation or a quick weekend getaway?
• 🏂 Will you ski open to close, or mix in spa days, shopping, and long lunches?
• 🏂 Are you a beginner, an intermediate, or an expert chasing steeps?
• 🏂 Do you want to try other Utah resorts, such as Deer Valley or Solitude?

Where you stay matters too. Do you want a ski-in/ski-out rental like Apex Residences, or the energy of downtown Main Street and The Caledonian? Not sure which base area fits your group? Our Mountain Village vs. Canyons Village comparison walks you through it.

🎟️ Park City Lift Tickets and Passes for 2026-27

You have four main options: a single-day lift ticket, an Epic Day Pass, an Epic Local Pass, or a full Epic Pass. Prices below are adult prices as of September 23, 2026. Epic pass prices have stepped up several times since spring and have tended to rise again in the fall, so buying sooner usually saves money.

Your exact price depends on the date and your age group, so confirm final numbers on the official Park City Mountain tickets page and the Epic Pass site before you buy.

🧮 The Quick Math

Here’s a simple way to compare. At $369 for a peak-day ticket, an Epic Local Pass pays for itself in about three peak days. A full Epic Pass pays for itself in about four. If you plan to ski more than a few days, a pass almost always wins.

Only skiing two or three days? The Epic Day Pass often beats window prices by a wide margin, and you can lock it in before you’ve picked exact dates.

🎁 Perks Worth Knowing

• Epic Friend Tickets: Pass holders get 50% off lift tickets for friends and family. Early buyers received more tickets than late buyers, so check the current number at checkout.
• Epic Coverage: Pass insurance comes with eligible Epic Passes at no extra charge.
• Dining savings: Pass holders enjoy 20% off on-mountain dining.
• Gen Z pricing: Skiers and riders ages 13 to 30 pay about 20% less on the Epic Pass and Epic Local Pass.

🏔️ Skiing Beyond Park City Mountain

Park City Mountain is the Epic Pass resort in town. Most other Utah favorites belong to the Ikon Pass network instead. That includes Deer Valley, Solitude, Brighton, Alta, Snowbird, and Snowbasin. Ikon gives you unlimited days at Solitude and a set number of days at the others. Some resorts require lift reservations for Ikon holders, so check before you go.

Deer Valley is a ski-only resort, and it’s growing fast. Its first expansion phase took it to roughly 4,300 acres, with more planned. It sits minutes from Main Street, and you can browse lodging near Deer Valley if it’s on your list.

Want to go farther afield? These Utah resorts sell their own tickets: Beaver Mountain, Brian Head Resort, Cherry Peak, Eagle Point, and Nordic Valley.

🚗 Parking and Getting Around

Before you head to Little or Big Cottonwood Canyon, plan ahead. Snowbird, Alta, Solitude, and Brighton use paid parking and, at busy times, reservations. Both canyons also require snow tires, all-wheel drive, or chains in winter. Check each resort’s website for current rules.

Good news for Park City Mountain days: you can skip most of the driving. Park City runs free buses, and our Mountain Village Transit Hub and Canyons Village Transit Hub guides show you how. Public parking exists at both base areas, and a new parking garage is under construction at Canyons Village. Staying within walking distance of the lifts solves the puzzle completely. Flying in? See our Salt Lake City Airport to Park City guide.

💰 Money-Saving Tips

Skiing Park City doesn’t have to drain your wallet. These strategies help.

• Plan ahead. Advance purchases usually cost less. Vail Resorts offered 30% off lift tickets bought four or more weeks ahead last season, so watch for a similar deal.
• Ski midweek. Weekdays bring lower prices and thinner crowds.
• Buy a pass for longer trips. If you’ll ski four or more days, a pass often costs less than tickets. Passes also unlock perks like dining discounts.
• Check military savings. Epic offers special pricing for active and retired military.
• Look for family deals. Some Utah resorts let kids ski for free or at a discount.
• Use the Ski Utah Passport. Fourth, fifth, and sixth graders from anywhere can ski three days at each of Utah’s 15 resorts. It costs $79 through November 30 and $99 starting December 1. See the Ski Utah Passport page.
• Try Snowbird’s Kids Freeloader. Qualifying adult Snowbird pass holders can get a free youth pass for kids 18 and under.
• Book beginner lessons. Beaver Mountain’s Learn-to-Turn lesson bundles instruction with a lift ticket.
• Stack your booking savings. Our Lowest Rate Guarantee and True Blue Perks (10% off for returning guests) help your lodging budget go further, so more of it lands on the mountain.

Après is part of the day, too. When the lifts close, our best après ski picks keep the good times rolling.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions