American Skiing Company installed Park City Mountain’s open-air Cabriolet gondolas in 2000 to shuttle skiers and snowboarders to Canyons Village from the parking lot just off of S.R. 224. But as Bob Dylan sang, “Times, they are a-changing,” and the resort, as part of a $27 million renovati on, plans to install the new Sunrise Gondola lift, which features closed-cabin gondolas that hold up to 10 people. So, what will they do with the open-air gondies?  Partner with the Park City Community Foundation, Canyons Village Management Association, Vail Resorts Epic Promise Foundation and offer them for purchase, of course, said Abbey Eddy, Park City Community Foundation’s development director.  “We have a long history with Park City Mountain and Vail Resorts Epic Promise and CVMA, and they look to us because so much of our work supports the robust nonprofit sector here in Summit County,” she said. “They’ve done this with Red Pine Gondolas and the Sunrise Chairlift, and they see this as a great way to support Park City Community Foundation and the entire area with these unique opportunities.” There are 34 cabins available for direct purchase, with the asking price beginning at $10,000 each, Eddy said. “We also have six cabins available for artist collaborations that will be turned into legacy pieces installed at Canyons Village,” she said. “We’ll pair donors with local artists to transform the cabins into something unique that will be on display.” Cabriolet gondolas, installed by the American Skiing Company in 2000 to transport skiers and snowboarders to Canyons Village from the parking lot just off of S.R. 224, are up for sale. The gondolas will be replaced by closed-cabin gondolas in the new Sunrise Gondola lift as part of a $27 million renovation project. Credit: Photo courtesy of the Park City Community Foundation The Arts Council of Park City Summit County is helping the Community Foundation facilitate those cabin sales and artist pairings, Eddy said. “There is a (request for qualifications) out right now, so artists who are interested can apply for this project through the Arts Council,” she said. “The Arts Council is helping us run all of the logistics on that side of things. We’re leaning heavily on their expertise in working with the artists.” Artists can visit tinyurl.com/4vkc7n89 to reivew the project guidelines and apply. Application deadline is May 22. “Cabins that aren’t sold will be offered in a silent auction that will also happen in mid-June,” Eddy said. Direct sales and the silent auction will close at the Community Foundation’s annual Summer Solstice party at 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 18.   “The party is one of the community’s highlighted events in my mind,” she said. “We’re up at Canyons Village where there will be live music, face painting, food and beverages. So, it’s really a celebration of community belonging in a space for all of us to get together and enjoy a nice summer evening.” In addition, Park City Community Foundation and other nonprofits and resources will be on hand at the party, Eddy said. “They will be there to make sure people feel welcome and included in this amazing town,” she said. While the party is free to attend, Park City Community Foundation ask attendees to RSVP at events.humanitix.com/2026-pccf-summer-solstice. The cabins are unique and part of Park City’s history, said Brian Madacsi, CVMA president and chief executive officer. “For more than two decades, the Cabriolet has transported guests into the heart of Canyons Village — serving as a defining element of the resort experience,” he said in a statement. “We’re honored to partner with Park City Community Foundation to give these cabins a second life — one that continues to support the future of our local nonprofits.” Deirdra Walsh, Park City Mountain’s vice president and chief operating officer, concurs. “We know the Cabriolet has been more than just a lift in our community,” she said in a statement. “It has been a symbol that marked the start and end of countless days filled with adventure, fun and memorable connections at Canyons Village. While this chapter is coming to a close, we are incredibly proud that these cabins will continue to give back by supporting local nonprofits and helping strengthen the community they have long been part of.” Owning one of the cabins is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, Eddy said. “These cabins can exist as a sculpture in someone’s front yard, or they can be used in different ways,” she said. “Some of the fun ideas people have come up with are adding tables and chairs to make them pavilions. Others have thought about turning them into outdoor showers, DJ booths or a play place for kids.” Park City Community Foundation mission is to “solve some of (the county’s) most challenging issues,” and the proceeds from the sales will benefit the nonprofit’s work of supporting organizations that are building community belonging, supporting a thriving workforce and ensuring a sustainable future for Park City and Summit County, Eddy said.  “Last year we granted to more than 50 nonprofits who do local work in Summit County building our local robust nonprofit sector,” she said. “We are so lucky to live in this place. Not only is it so gorgeous and there is much to do, many wonderful people from all walks of life live here. They have so many experiences that they bring to this small community, and I think that’s what makes Summit County so special.”  For information about purchasing a Cabriolet gondola cabin, visit parkcitycf.org/cabriolet. 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