DEER VALLEY RESORT; PARK CITY, UTAH (September 5, 2024) – As part of the Expanded Excellence initiative, Deer Valley is excited to offer access into its expanded terrain for the 24/25 ski season. Skiers will now have access to three new chairlifts, over 300 new skiable acres, several new ski runs, and 500 additional skier parking spots originating from the Deer Valley East Village, currently under development. This new resort gateway will offer skiers an alternative arrival option to Deer Valley via U.S. Route 40, helping to reduce traffic throughout Park City. The terrain will seamlessly integrate into the existing Deer Valley terrain, with direct access to Sultan Express.
“In just a couple of months, we are looking forward to welcoming our guests to experience the beginning of Deer Valley’s Expanded Excellence vision,” said Todd Bennett, President & COO, Deer Valley Resort.
Keetley Express is expected to open in December 2024, conditions permitting. It will be Deer Valley’s first 6-person chairlift with a bubble, connecting Deer Valley East Village to the existing Deer Valley footprint, dropping skiers off near the bottom terminal of the Sultan Express chairlift on Bald Mountain. The additional two chairlifts, Hoodoo Express and Aurora, will service new beginner-level ski trails and provide return access to the new Deer Valley East Village. Deer Valley East Village is currently under development, and construction will continue into the coming seasons.
For the 24/25 season, Deer Valley East Village will offer limited skier amenities, including a rental shop, complimentary ski storage, and ticketing. A complimentary skier shuttle will transport guests from the new 500 skier parking spaces directly to the amenities and new lifts.
A Look Ahead:
The second phase of the terrain expansion is set to debut for the 25/26 ski season and is expected to add six additional chairlifts, including a 10-passenger gondola, nearly 100 new ski runs, and 700 more parking spaces.
When all phases of expansion are complete, Deer Valley will add 3,700 acres of skiable terrain, more than doubling the size of the resort and making Deer Valley one of the largest ski resorts in North America. This project represents Deer Valley’s first terrain expansion since 2008 and is one of the most significant expansions in the ski industry over the past four decades.
In addition to Deer Valley East Village and the significant skiable terrain expansion, Deer Valley’s Expanded Excellence initiative includes a reimagined Snow Park with a new base village and revitalization of existing mountain facilities.
For the 24/25 season, Deer Valley will also introduce a new après experience, offering a unique ski-in/ski-out daily après experience. Additionally, the resort continues to focus on annual capital maintenance, including upgrades to snowmaking systems, grooming equipment, a new ski rental fleet, enhanced employee housing options, and refreshed staff uniforms.
A map of the new terrain and chairlifts opening for the 24/25 season is available to download at https://deervalley.widencollective.com/c/fsmabn8b. Please credit Deer Valley Resort for use of the image.
Guests and community members are encouraged to join Deer Valley at the next community open house where resort leadership will provide detailed information about the upcoming developments and enhancements planned for the Snow Park Base Village and information on expansion operations for the 24/25 ski season. Attendees will have the chance to view project plans, ask questions, and provide input on this area’s future.
When: Thursday, September 12, 2024, from 4 to 6 p.m. MT
Where: Deer Valley’s Snow Park Lodge, located at 2250 Deer Valley Dr. South.