Deer Valley Debuts Terrain Expansion With Chairlift Grand Opening

Deer Valley proudly announces the opening of the first phase of its landmark Expanded Excellence initiative, marking a new era in resort history. On Thursday, January 9, 2025, a Grand Opening event will celebrate the new Keetley Express chairlift and officially introduce day-skier access from the newly constructed Deer Valley East Village, creating an enhanced gateway to the resort’s expansion.

The Keetley Express and Aurora chairlifts, as well as several newly developed ski runs are planned to open to Deer Valley skiers for the first time tomorrow, Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at 9 a.m. This milestone introduces over 300 acres of never-before-skied terrain this season and provides enhanced access through the resort’s new Deer Valley East Village with 500 additional day-skier parking spots.

“This terrain expansion represents a transformative moment for Deer Valley and our skiing guests,” said Todd Bennett, Deer Valley President & Chief Operating Officer. “Keetley Express and the skier access through the new Deer Valley East Village are the next steps in our commitment to deliver exceptional access and unparalleled ski experiences. These enhancements make our world-class terrain even more accessible while maintaining the thoughtful design and exceptional experience that define Deer Valley.”

The three new chairlifts opening this season, each anchored in Deer Valley’s East Village, seamlessly connect skiers to the resort’s existing terrain. Keetley Express, Deer Valley’s first six-person chairlift with a bubble, drops skiers off near the bottom terminal of the Sultan Express chairlift on Bald Mountain. Two additional chairlifts, Hoodoo Express and Aurora, provide access to beginner-friendly trails and return connectivity to Deer Valley East Village.