Park City Mid-Winter Local Update- Olympics and more!
After a winter that kept us waiting, Mother Nature finally delivered a robust snowfall last week. The fresh snow makes our mountains feel alive as we’re moving into the final stretch of the ski season.
Hope you enjoy this snapshot of what’s happening right now — on the slopes, around the community, and across the real estate landscape — as winter regains its footing and spring momentum begins to build.
February 23, 2026 | The reflection of Timpanogos in the inlet to Deer Creek was pretty epic this morning. Heber Valley
No local photographer captures our seasons better than Brent Haddock. Visit his Facebook page to enjoy more of his outstanding photography.
WINTER SHOWS UP!
After one of the driest starts to winter in recent memory, last week's storm delivered between 20 and 50 inches of snowfall across the Wasatch. Base depths have improved noticeably - Park City Mountain (62" base) and Deer Valley (50" base), and terrain offerings continue to expand heading into March. While totals remain below seasonal averages, the recent refresh has brought renewed energy to the mountains just as we approach the heart of late winter.
The refreshed conditions here in the Wasatch Back have enabled the relocation of a couple of big events, including the NCAA Ski Championships and the Pro SkiJor Championship Finals. While it is unfortunate that these events could not be held in their original locations due to warm weather and lack of snow, we are glad to play guest host for this year!
SKIJOR CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS MOVED TO KAMAS
Feb 28 - Mar 1 | High Star Ranch | Kamas
Originally slated to take place in Salt Lake City at the Utah State Fairpark, the Pro Skijor Championship Finals have been relocated to High Star Ranch in Kamas due to warm conditions along the Wasatch Front. This event will feature top skijoring teams as they compete for the tour’s first-ever World Championship title.
The NCAA National Collegiate Ski Championships have been relocated from Bozeman to Park City and Midway due to favorable conditions here. The event will bring collegiate athletes and visitors to town next month, adding to the late-season mountain momentum.
The 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milan-Cortina just wrapped up, and our homegrown athletes were outstanding! A third of the 232 Team USA Winter Olympians have ties to Utah, with many training right here in the Wasatch Back!
41 PARK CITY ATHLETES COMPETE ON WORLD STAGE
More than 40 athletes with Park City ties competed in Milano Cortina. Local media created a schedule tool so residents can track performances and event times throughout the Games. It’s a remarkable reminder that this small mountain town continues to influence the global winter sports stage.
Gold Medal Winners Alex Ferreira | men's freeski halfpipe Breezy Johnson | women's downhill Clayton Keller | U.S. men's hockey team Connor Curran, Kaila Kuhn, Chris Lillis | U.S. mixed aerials team
Silver Medal Winners Ryan Cochran-Siegel | super G Mac Forehand | men's freeski big air Alex Hall | men's freeski slopestyle Jaelin Kauf | women's moguls and dual moguls Casey Dawson, Ethan Cepuran | men's speed skating team pursuit
Bronze Medal Winners Zoe Atkin | women's freeski halfpipe (GBR) Ashley Farquharson | women's luge Corinne Stoddard | women's 1500-meter short track speed skating Olli Määttä | men's Finnish hockey team
Breezy Johnson | GOLD in Downhill
Breezy Johnson captured gold in the women’s downhill, earning Team USA’s first medal of the Games with a blazing run that put her atop the podium. After growing up in the Mountain West and training at Rowmark Ski Academy in the Salt Lake City area, Johnson has strong roots in Utah’s ski community, including ties to the Park City region.
Ashley Farquharson | BRONZE in Luge
Ashley Farquharson, a Park City native, earned a bronze medal in women’s luge with a clutch final performance on the track. She grew up working in her parents’ Park City sandwich shop, the Clockwork Cafe, and first discovered luge through an after-school program at Ecker Hill Middle School. Sitting in fifth place heading into her final two runs, she delivered two of the fastest times of the round to secure her spot on the podium.
Casey Dawson, the Park City-born speed skater, helped lead the U.S. men’s team to a silver medal in the speed skating team pursuit. The American squad, featuring Dawson alongside teammates Ethan Cepuran and Emery Lehman, skated a strong final race, ultimately finishing second to Italy after pacing the early laps and holding their world record pace deep into the race.
Mac Forehand earned a silver medal in the men’s freeski big air at the 2026 Winter Olympics, putting together three standout runs that kept him in contention with the very best in the world. Forehand trains with the Park City freeski community, highlighting Park City’s role as a training hub for elite freestyle skiers.
Alex Ferreira captured Olympic gold in the men’s halfpipe at the 2026 Winter Olympics, completing a rare medal trifecta after earning silver at the 2018 Winter Olympics and bronze at the 2022 Winter Olympics. Ferreira has strong ties to Park City, where he has lived and trained for years, becoming part of the area’s deep-rooted freestyle skiing community.
Alex Hall | SILVER in Slopestyle
Alex Hall earned silver in men’s freeski slopestyle at the 2026 Winter Olympics, adding another Olympic medal to his career after winning gold in 2022. Hall has strong ties to Park City, Utah, where he moved as a teenager to attend Winter Sports School and train, becoming part of the city’s elite freeski community.
RED, WHITE & SNOW WEEKEND March 5–7 | Various Park City, Heber, SLC Venues
Park City’s premier food, wine, and ski weekend returns to benefit the National Ability Center. The event blends culinary talent, on-mountain experiences, and community impact — one of our most anticipated spring traditions.
FUNDRAISER CLIMB FOR THE CURE Friday, February 27 | 11am-7pm No Name Saloon | Park City, Utah
Park City firefighters are preparing for the annual Seattle stair climb benefiting blood cancer research. Last year, the district placed second overall in the team rankings. This year, the team is looking to level up their fundraising totals. No Name Saloon is hosting a local fundraiser to support their efforts. Come out and join community rallying behind our own.
So far, they've received $9,250 of their $20,000 goal!
Winter has a way of reminding us that timing is everything. After a slow start, the snow returned, our athletes are shining on the world stage, and the mountains are carrying us toward the final stretch of the season.
As we look ahead, spring is already beginning to take shape, with longer days, shifting light, and a calendar filling quickly with events, festivals, and community gatherings. In a couple of weeks, we’ll be sharing a dedicated Spring Events Newsletter highlighting everything coming up across Park City and the Wasatch Back.
Until then, enjoy the fresh snow, the Olympic pride, and this uniquely beautiful moment between winter and what’s next.
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