Cherry Peak Resort

Property owner John Chadwick began securing licenses and agreements for the proposed resort in 2009. His concept for an Olympic-themed ski area was met with resistance[10][11] by local residents, and skiers who already used the property as part of their cross-country skiing paths and alpine descents.[12]

By 2013, all was in order and construction began.[13] The facility was opened in late 2014 with hopes to operate during the winter season,[14] but a combination of final details[15] and sparse snowfall that year caused the opening date to be moved to December 21, 2015.[16][17][18][19][20]

The initial operation used two lifts, servicing five runs. For the 2016–17 season, the third lift had been completed[21] and 29 runs had been groomed and marked.[22] The combined length of the runs available is 20 kilometers.[23]

Facilities include a day lodge[lower-alpha 1] with grill restaurant, a full-service ski rental operation, ski instructors, and a ski shop. The lodge is also open during the summer,[24] and several summertime events have been held, including alpine hiking,[25][26] and evening concerts.[27][28] Consideration was given to hosting mountain biking events there, but due to the limited terrain this has not been pursued to date.[29]

When first opened, the resort was unusual among the state's resorts in that it does not operate on Sundays, even though that is usually the busiest or second-busiest day for most ski resorts.[30][31] However, as of February 19, 2017, it is now open Sundays.[32]

• Gateway Lift - runs from the lodge to the top of the canyon ridge. It opens onto several runs ranging from easier to most difficult. It also provides access to the remaining two lifts.
• Vista Lift - runs from the base of the Vista Lift to an intermediate opening, from which four easier and four more difficult runs are available.
• Summit Lift - runs on the south side of the mountain ridge, terminating at the crest of the resort (7050' MSL). All runs from the summit are classed as more difficult or most difficult.[22]

• Ski Cherry Peak - official site
• Ski Utah.com - Cherry Peak