Deer Valley has officially opened of the first phase of its landmark ‘Expanded Excellence’ initiative today (Jan 9), with the debut of the new Keetley Express chairlift and the introduction of day-skier access from the newly constructed Deer Valley East Village.

The Keetley Express and Aurora chairlifts, as well as several newly developed ski runs, are now available to ski and are part of over 300 acres of never-before-skied terrain debuting this season, available thanks to enhanced access through the resort’s new Deer Valley East Village with 500 additional day-skier parking spots.

The stunning ski resort of Deer Valley is located in Utah’s Park City, a 45-minute drive from Salt Lake City, and the new enhancements are helping the destination to offer even more world class skiing.

“This terrain expansion represents a transformative moment for Deer Valley and our skiing guests,” said Deer Valley President and Chief Operating Officer, Todd Bennett.

“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,” he said.

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.

These initial openings mark the start of a phased rollout for the 24/25 season, with Hoodoo Express and additional new terrain expected to also debut later this season.

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