In 1968, five years after Treasure Mountain opened, the lifts started turning at Ski Park City West, which would later go by many names and operate under various owners. It was renamed Wolf Mountain before being rebranded as The Canyons in 1997 under the American Ski Company.

The resort continued to expand, venturing into new territories like The Colony under Talisker’s ownership in 2008. Vail Resorts entered the scene in 2014, acquiring The Canyons and, subsequently, Park City Mountain. By combining the two properties, they effectively created the largest ski resort in North America.

From its inception, Canyons Village embraced a Wild West cowboy theme, featuring chairlifts named Tomahawk and Iron Horse and ski runs with evocative names like Ambush and Slaughterhouse. It now stands as a symbol of Park City’s ski heritage and serves as an all-in-one destination with hotels, activities, restaurants and shops all situated in a walkable village. It has also expanded its offerings to attract year-round visitors, with a summer playground of ziplines and biking and hiking trails.

While the physical remnants of Canyons Village’s past may be scarce, the spirit of reinvention remains palpable. Collaborative efforts akin to those of Chip Carey and Blaise Carrig, who creatively named new runs while exploring the mountain by pickup truck, bridge the gap between nostalgia and innovation.

As Canyons Village continues to evolve, it serves as a living testament to Park City’s capacity to adapt, grow and thrive amidst changing times. Today, Canyons Village stands as a winter haven for ski enthusiasts and a summer retreat for visitors seeking adventure and solitude — but, more importantly, it holds the story of Park City’s journey from mining town to globally renowned vacation destination.