At issue in the long-standing lease battle between PCMR and Talisker is the fact that Talisker leased neighboring Canyons to Vail Resorts this past spring, and also turned over the management of the land under PCMR to Vail Resorts under the long-term lease arrangement. According to the Salt Lake City Tribune, PCMR attorney Alan Sullivan argued that Talisker’s agreement with Vail that allows the Colorado-based resort corporation to seek control of 3,700 acres of ski terrain adjacent to Park City violates the 1971 lease agreement between PCMR and United Park City Mines, which was purchased by Talisker.

Sullivan told the Tribune that Talisker "basically sold the land [that PCMR leases] to Vail" and that, "Vail has the right to collect rents ... and unilaterally sell the property. ... It has all the indications of ownership." Sullivan further argued that the deal should have been offered to PCMR first.

For its part, Talisker and Vail Resorts argued that the lease is null and void since PCMR missed the April 20, 2011 renewal deadline.

For more on the on-going battle, check out:

http://www.saminfo.com/news/park-city-served-eviction-notice