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Resort Provides Season Pass Options and Reaffirms Commitment to Long-Term Recovery and Rebuilding Efforts
BEAVER, Utah — August 3, 2026 — Eagle Point Resort today announced that it will not operate for the 2026-27 winter season due to the significant impacts of the Cottonwood Fire on the resort’s lift infrastructure, ski terrain, and surrounding forest lands.
While ongoing access challenges have complicated damage assessments and recovery efforts, resort officials determined there is insufficient time to safely complete the inspections, repairs, restoration work, and operational preparations necessary to open for the upcoming winter season.
“This is not the news we wanted to share, and we know it will be disappointing for our guests, homeowners, passholders, and the entire Beaver County community,” said Eagle Point Resort Owner Shane Gadbaw.
“Our first responsibility is the safety of our guests and employees,” added Gadbaw. “The damage to our lifts is significant, and the full extent of that damage is still being evaluated. We are scheduling rope inspections, non-destructive testing, and manufacturer inspections, and we believe it is likely that portions of our lift infrastructure, including several haul ropes, will require replacement. Those components can take months to manufacture and deliver, making it impossible for us to responsibly plan for winter operations this season.”
The Cottonwood Fire impacted approximately 300 acres of ski terrain, destroyed Canyonside Lodge and the Tushar Ridge Warming Station, damaged four of the resort’s five chairlifts, and contributed to the loss of 145 homes and condominiums within the Eagle Point community.
Resort officials noted that recent flooding and road damage have created additional challenges by limiting access to the mountain and slowing assessment and recovery efforts. Currently, access to Eagle Point is only available via the unpaved route from Junction, restricting the movement of contractors, inspectors, and recovery teams.
Recovery Efforts Continue
Despite the season closure, Eagle Point officials stressed that recovery and planning efforts are actively underway.
In addition to resort infrastructure repairs, Eagle Point is evaluating large-scale forest restoration projects across approximately 2,000 acres of privately owned land throughout the Eagle Point community. Resort representatives are currently interviewing forestry contractors and preparing grant applications designed to support long-term forest restoration, watershed recovery, and future wildfire mitigation efforts.
“Our commitment to Eagle Point has not changed,” said Gadbaw. “While we are heartbroken to miss the 2026-27 season, our focus remains on supporting the families who were impacted, advancing recovery efforts, restoring the health of our mountain, and working with local, state, and federal partners to determine the path forward. The road ahead won’t be easy, but we remain committed to the future of this community and this mountain.”
Season Pass Options
Recognizing the significant impact this announcement will have on passholders, Eagle Point will offer three options for individuals who purchased a 2026-27 season pass:
- Full Refund – Passholders may request a full refund of their season pass purchase.
- Transfer to the 2027-28 Season – Passholders may elect to transfer their pass purchase to the 2027-28 winter season.
- Donate to BeaverTUF – Passholders may choose to donate all or a portion of their season pass purchase to BeaverTUF, the newly established 501(c)(3) charitable foundation supporting recovery efforts throughout Beaver County.
Passholders will receive direct communication from the resort in the coming days outlining available options, election deadlines, and refund timing. Refunds requested through this process are expected to be processed no later than September 15, 2026.
BeaverTUF Helping Lead Restoration Efforts
Recovery efforts are also creating new opportunities for BeaverTUF, the community foundation launched following the Cottonwood Fire.
One of BeaverTUF’s initial priorities will be supporting large-scale forest restoration and watershed recovery efforts throughout the area. The fire impacted thousands of acres of forestland surrounding the resort and community, creating long-term challenges that extend far beyond recreation.
Forest restoration is critical to reducing erosion, stabilizing hillsides, protecting watersheds, improving wildlife habitat, reducing future wildfire risk, and helping lessen the impacts of post-fire flooding that can affect residents, infrastructure, and downstream communities. The recent flooding events throughout Beaver County underscore the importance of addressing these issues as quickly as possible.
Many state and federal grant programs that support this type of restoration work require local matching contributions as part of the application process.
“One of the most important things we can do right now is prepare for the long-term recovery of our forests and watershed,” said Gadbaw. “This effort is about much more than the ski experience. Healthy forests help protect our community, our water resources, our roads, our homes, and the long-term future of Beaver County. Many grant opportunities require local matching funds, and donations to BeaverTUF help position our community to pursue those larger funding opportunities and bring additional resources into the area.”
Restoration projects are currently being evaluated, forestry contractors are being consulted, and grant applications are being prepared to support long-term forest restoration, watershed recovery, and wildfire mitigation efforts. Planning is expected to begin immediately, with project implementation commencing as funding and approvals allow.
Looking Ahead
While many questions remain regarding long-term recovery and rebuilding efforts, Eagle Point officials emphasized that the decision not to operate this winter allows resources and attention to remain focused on recovery, assessment, restoration, and planning.
For additional information regarding season pass options or recovery updates, please contact staystrong@skieaglepoint.com. To learn more about BeaverTUF or make a donation, visit www.BeaverTUF.org.
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Note to Media:
VIDEO & PHOTOS: Video and photos of Eagle Point Resort following the Cottonwood Fire (Shot July 6, 2026) – https://f.io/d0xrg7Oy
TRAIL MAP OF IMPACTED AREA: LINK
Media Contact: Kristin Yantis or Amanda McNally, (970) 949-7919, kyantis@myprco.com or amcnally@myprco.com