Between 1993 and 2003, as our country headed into a decade marked by technological advancement, prosperity and the rise of some of my favorite music genres, both Park City Ski Area and ParkWest would see significant changes and bring global events to Park City’s doorstep.
Editor’s note: This season Park City Mountain celebrates its 60th winter season. As the season approaches, we’re looking back on the rich history of Park City Mountain from its earliest days to the world-class destination.
The 1960s were a defining time in American history across culture, politics and art. In Park City, local leaders made a bold decision to redefine Park City s history and place in America, laying the groundwork that would change the area from a fading mining town to a world-class winter sports destination.
A frequent question we get or myth we hear at the museum is about whether the Town Lift at Park City Mountain Resort used old infrastructure from the Silver King Coalition Mines aerial tramway system.