Recovery Update from Eagle Point Resort

As we continue the recovery process following the Cottonwood Fire, we wanted to share a few updates from the mountain and thank you for your continued patience and support.

Recovery Progress Continues

We are pleased to report that cleanup efforts at Canyonside Lodge are now complete, marking an important milestone in the recovery process. As many of you know, the Canyonside Village was among the most severely damaged areas of the mountain, and the fire completely destroyed Canyonside Lodge. Over the past several weeks, crews have worked to clear the site of the former lodge, removing debris and hazardous trees, as we work towards making the entire area safe for the public. 

Lift Assessments Underway

Significant progress is also being made on our lift damage assessments and the associated insurance claim. While the full scope of repair work continues to be evaluated, we now have a much clearer picture of what will be required to restore lift operations in the future.

The Monarch Lift emerged from the fire without damage, while other lifts sustained varying degrees of impact. Current assessments indicate that several lifts will require new haul ropes, communication lines, structural components, and extensive vegetation clearing. The Canyonside Lift and Tushar Peaks surface lift experienced the most severe damage, with major infrastructure and equipment losses. The Skyline Lift and Lookout Lift also require substantial repairs, including replacement components and cleanup work along their alignments.

Lift restoration requires extensive engineering reviews, procurement, permitting, and repair planning, all of which are now underway. We are encouraged to report that the damage to the affected lifts remains within the scope of our insurance coverage. While a tremendous amount of work lies ahead, these assessments will establish a clear path forward for the engineering and repair efforts to come.

Infrastructure Updates

We are pleased to report that our partners in this recovery have made marked progress on infrastructure restoration in the area. Rocky Mountain Power has completed repairs to the Eagle Point electrical grid, meaning the system serving the resort locality is functional and ready to receive power once broader service restoration efforts are completed.

In addition, UDOT has publicly stated its goal of restoring one-lane access to the mountain via SR-153 this fall. There is still significant work to be done, but this represents an important step forward for homeowners, contractors, recovery crews, and the community.

We are grateful to Rocky Mountain Power, UDOT, and all of our partners in this recovery throughout the Tushar Mountains.

Looking Ahead

Although Eagle Point will not operate during the 2026-27 winter season, our team continues to make meaningful progress every day. From cleanup and infrastructure assessments to lift repairs and restoration planning, we are working hard to ensure that our guests and homeowners can once again enjoy the Eagle Point experience that has made this mountain such a special place for so many. We look forward to sharing more about our recovery efforts and long-term plans in the coming months.

How You Can Help
Many of you have asked how you can support the recovery effort. BeaverTUF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit established to help address recovery, restoration, and watershed rehabilitation efforts not covered by insurance or government assistance programs. In addition, BeaverTUF will play an important role in helping provide matching funds required to pursue state and federal grants that can bring additional recovery resources into Beaver County. To learn more or contribute, visit BeaverTUF.org.

Thank you for standing with Eagle Point.