Deer Valley, in cooperation with Solitude, has announced the new Wasatch Gravity Pass, giving unlimited access to the lift-service bike parks at both resorts Passes go on sale May 1 for $450 and include unlimited access to hiking and scenic chair lift rides At Deer Valley, the Sterling Express and Silver Lake Express chairlifts will spin for the summer season beginning June 20 About 50% of the resort’s bike trails will be open this summer with a focus on lower-mountain trails in the Snow Park area while the new Pinyon Express high-speed 6-pack chairlift is installed Mountain biking on Bald Mountain and access via the Sterling Express chairlift will be closed for the 2025 summer season At Park City Mountain, summer operations are slated to begin May 24 at the Canyons Golf course Activities at the Mountain Village Park will open June 7 That includes scenic chairlift rides on Payday Bike haul and chairlift rides on Crescent and Town Lift and Canyons Village activities and additional operations will open June 14 Deer Valley and Park City Mountain are financial supporters of KPCW (435) 631-9555 - info@townlift.com Marina Knight Apr 25 Deer Valley Resort Winter Scenic Skier Photo: Deer Valley Resort Utah — A Connecticut man has been charged with a second-degree felony for aggravated assault after allegedly tackling another skier at Deer Valley Resort according to charging documents filed in Summit County’s Third District Court is accused of physically assaulting another skier during a confrontation on the slopes on March 15 Prosecutors say the altercation followed a brief verbal dispute Kauffman tackled the man while he was still wearing his skis The impact left the victim with multiple serious injuries to his right knee including a multidirectional tear of the medial meniscus a partial tear of the fibular collateral ligament The Summit County Attorney’s Office alleges Kauffman’s actions involved unlawful force likely to cause serious bodily harm meeting the threshold for aggravated assault with serious injury under Utah law The charge carries a potential penalty of up to 15 years in prison if convicted Kauffman’s initial court appearance will be May 30 Contact: marina@townlift.com Marina Knight began her career in journalism working for The Stowe Reporter in 2003 where she was a staff writer and later the publication’s Web Editor She covered the Winter Olympic Games in 2006 and 2010 and has worked as a freelance writer covering outdoor topics as well as art criticism Knight was Editor-in-Chief of SkiRacing.com She has won multiple awards from the New England Newspaper Association for environmental reporting In her free time you’ll find her in the mountains Read more from Marina Knight Submit a news tip, Share a photo or video, or contact TownLift with your local Park City news and feedback 2 days ago     Full time     $20.00 - $22.00 hourly 4 days ago     Seasonal     5 days ago     Full time     $45,000 - $60,000 yearly 10 days ago     Seasonal     $5,500 - $6,800 yearly Post A JobView All TownLift 14 hours ago Marina Knight 16 hours ago Marina Knight 22 hours ago Add Your Organization Don’t miss a beat in the Park City community—get the daily scoop delivered straight to your inbox. Completely free, unsubscribe anytime. police log, police siren, flashing lights, blotter Get Todays News Today Sign up for our TownLift Daily Newsletter and get today's top local news stories in your inbox TownLift is a web and mobile-based Entertainment & News media outlet providing Park City and Summit County Utah with Breaking Local News & Community Updates info@townlift.com PARK CITY — An argument at a Park City ski resort has resulted in a felony charge for a Connecticut man accused of tackling another skier while the victim was still in his skis was charged Wednesday in Summit County's 3rd District Court with aggravated assault resulting in serious injury Kauffman got into an argument with another man while on a ski slope at Deer Valley Resort on March 15 Park City police say Kauffman accused another skier a man in his 60s who also does not live in Utah Kauffman then allegedly tackled the man while the victim still had his skis on The victim "felt a pop in his knee when he fell to the snow with (Kauffman) on top of him (He) suffered a multidirectional tear of the medial meniscus a grade 2 chondral fissuring of the patella median ridge and a minimally impacted fracture involving the posterior portion of the lateral tibial plateau," the charging documents state PHOENIX — A plane went down near Deer Valley Airport in north Phoenix Saturday morning Phoenix fire officials say their crews arrived and found a biplane that had crashed into a carport of a commercial building The pilot got out of the plane on his own and refused transport to the hospital It's not yet clear what led up to the crash Report a typo The sound of a small plane doing an emergency landing across from Deer Valley Airport did not initially alarm Christopher Mannino as he worked nearby at his north Phoenix woodshop When emergency crews arrived at the scene late morning on April 19 they found a biplane that had crashed into the carport of a commercial building on Central Avenue just across from the airport on Deer Valley Road I could have dragged a guy out (of the plane)," Mannino said jokingly noting he thought the crash was merely the sound of a garbage truck slamming down a dumpster The pilot was able to get out and sustained minor injuries but the man declined to be taken to the hospital adding it was unclear whether the pilot was leaving or arriving from the airport He said the cause of the crash was under investigation and had been turned over to the Phoenix Police Department The National Security Transportation Board will also be involved in the investigation A closer look: After a string of air crashes, how safe are Arizona's airfields? We checked back 10 years Mannino expressed relief the pilot was not seriously harmed The heavy noise of the woodworking machines at his business had muffled some of the commotion from the apparent crash landing Not until he drove off in his pickup to grab a bite to eat did Mannino realize what happened He stood at a window in his business's showroom and pointed east to a sign about a couple dozen yards away and near the sidewalk on Central Avenue A wheel off the plane had turned up in that spot the longtime woodworker from New York opened his business about two years ago He said he couldn’t recall any similar incidents but noted that the cinder block buildings in the area would likely withstand significant damage if a small plane were to skid across them a few law enforcement officers stood beneath the shade of trees and talked behind yellow police tape a small plane could be heard and seen soaring over the airport against the backdrop of a clear blue sky Perched 8,300 feet above sea level on the slopes of one of North America’s preeminent ski resorts Montage Deer Valley is complete with luxuriously-appointed guestrooms and suites each of which are a serene retreat that pay tribute to the heritage and natural beauty of the region blending traditional and classic elements with a contemporary design Seven dining experiences throughout the resort are each set to the backdrop of majestic mountain views guests can savor a contemporary take on the American steakhouse while Yama Sushi tempts with fresh rolls and omakase delights Burgers & Bourbon and Daly’s Pub & Rec provide stylish spaces to relax Among the resort’s headlining amenities is Spa Montage Spa Montage Deer Valley is the largest luxury spa in Utah spanning 35,000 square feet of wellness and tranquility every element is designed to restore and renew Expert massage therapists deliver bespoke treatments in beautifully appointed suites while fitness enthusiasts can enjoy state-of-the-art equipment with awe-inspiring mountain views Summer at Montage Deer Valley invites you to embrace it all — from high-alpine adventure to restorative moments of leisure Whether it’s riding through mountain terrain or experiencing Park City’s vibrant cultural scene every day brings a new opportunity for discovery Experience Deer Valley Resort’s renowned mountain bike park offering more than 60 miles of world-class trails that span six peaks with 3,000 feet of vertical descent explore more than 400 miles of scenic hiking trails surrounding Park City Every experience at Montage Deer Valley is thoughtfully tailored to guests Embark on a guided fly-fishing excursion in pristine alpine waters saddle up for a horseback ride through wildflower meadows or venture into the wilderness on a private UTV off-road adventure retreat to the resort’s Alpine Pool for a refreshing swim or sip handcrafted cocktails on the terrace at Vista Lounge Park City’s historic Main Street offers its own charm — with art galleries and artisanal boutiques lining its storied stretch Families are also thoughtfully catered to at Montage Deer Valley the resort’s signature summer children’s program for ages 5 to 12 The resort’s Personalized In-Room Camping Experience brings the adventure to the comforts of your room transforming your guestroom into an enchanting alpine campsite — complete with lanterns Montage Deer Valley’s bowling alley and arcade ensure that young guests always have somewhere fun to unwind Whether seeking serene moments of solitude or iconic outdoor exploration Montage Deer Valley invites you to embrace the extraordinary this summer it’s the ideal setting for those who appreciate the finer things in life — surrounded by the natural grandeur of the mountains Montage Deer Valley is a Luxury Year-Round Outdoor Destination Snow Before You Go: Where to Find the Best Snow this Week The Best Destinations in North America for Spring Skiing The Best Ski Resorts in the Rockies and Beyond for Spring Skiing Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInPHOENIX (AZFamily) — A pilot is safe after a plane went down and crashed into a carport near the Deer Valley Airport on Saturday morning Around 11 a.m., the Phoenix Fire Department responded to the scene of an airplane crash near Central Avenue and Deer Valley Drive. When they arrived they found the single-engine plane had crashed into a carport structure “I just saw like a big white blob going down too steep to the ground,” said Kate Lambourne DJ Lee says only the pilot was on board and was able to get himself out of the plane The pilot was evaluated and refused to go to the hospital with minor injuries Phoenix police said that shortly after takeoff which is why he decided to land where he did The FAA confirmed the pilot had reported an engine issue in the moments before the crash “Usually when I’m hearing that particular mayday Somebody is going to be in some serious trouble in a minute,” Jake Youngs Deer Valley Airport is one of the busiest airports in Arizona. In 2024, there were more than 430,000 takeoffs and landings The National Transportation Safety Board says the pilot was flying a Senior Aero Sport biplane See a spelling or grammatical error in our story? 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Sponsored by Deer Valley Resort Apr 28 The Wasatch Gravity Pass provides unlimited access to downhill mountain biking at both Deer Valley and Solitude from June 20 through September 21 PARK CITY, Utah – This summer, Deer Valley Resort is redefining mountain biking in the Wasatch with the launch of the Wasatch Gravity Pass a new dual-mountain summer pass created in partnership with Solitude Mountain Resort riders will gain access to bike trails across both destinations—unlocking more terrain The pass comes as Deer Valley adapts its trail offerings for the 2025 summer season due to the construction of the new Pinyon Express high-speed 6-pack chairlift and accompanying snowmaking infrastructure upgrades on Bald Mountain While upper-mountain biking access via Sterling Express will be temporarily closed the resort is keeping the season rolling with access to roughly 50% of its bike trails including the popular lower-mountain flow trails: Ripple The collaboration offers passholders a seamless way to explore more terrain without doubling the cost—ideal for riders who want variety and some of the best lift-served biking in Utah Passholders can enjoy Deer Valley’s renowned machine-built trails and family-friendly terrain in the Snow Park area then head over Big Cottonwood Canyon to Solitude’s rugged alpine singletrack and growing gravity park This combination is designed to cater to riders of all skill levels while expanding summer adventure options in the Wasatch Deer Valley will continue to offer lift-served hiking and scenic chairlift rides via Silver Lake Express and Sterling Express While the upper-mountain terrain is temporarily closed for biking the resort’s Silver Lake area remains a hub of summer activity with lawn concerts and specialty food pop-ups scheduled throughout the season What else is happening this summer at Deer Valley Deer Valley’s full summer slate is back in action and Deer Valley Café will all return for the summer offering everything from laid-back patio lunches to elevated après-style fare For pass details, trail maps, and the full summer calendar, visit deervalley.com 4 days ago     Full time     $45,000 - $60,000 yearly Bruce Johnston of the Beach Boys plays at Snow Park Amphitheater at Deer Valley on July 15 Sponsored by Deer Valley Resort Apr 21 Sponsored by Deer Valley Resort Mar 27 Keetley Express Chairlift at Deer Valley East Village Sponsored by Deer Valley Resort Mar 6 told authorities in March another skier cut him off on a ski run It’s unclear where at Deer Valley Resort the incident happened but Summit County prosecutors say Kauffman “tackled” the other man Charging documents state the victim felt a pop in his knee when he fell to the snow with Kauffman on top of him Prosecutors say the fall tore ligaments and fractured bones in the man’s knee Authorities charged Kauffman with a second-degree felony because of the “serious bodily injury” to the other skier It carries a maximum prison sentence of 15 years or up to a $10,000 fine if Kauffman is convicted KPCW’s efforts to reach him were unsuccessful The connection is seen as a tool to maintain and increase vibrancy on Main Street ahead of the 2034 Winter Olympics City data shows that 23% of Main Street visitors come from Deer Valley That number is expected to increase once the ski resort develops a new base village at Snow Park The idea initially involved building a gondola terminal on the Brew Pub lot located at the top of Main Street Following direction from the Park City Council staff is now exploring other sites in Old Town including various locations on Main Street and the entirety of Swede Alley The city council is scheduled to receive an update on the gondola project at its meeting May 23 Park City is moving faster with other elements of the Main Street Area Plan On Monday the city is expected to issue a request for bids from engineering firms to conduct a transportation and circulation analysis for Main Street and Swede Alley The study will involve a topographical survey concepts for new street designs and a preliminary construction schedule With the guidance of other mountain towns, city staff are also exploring ways fossil fuel-free resources can be used for melting snow in the Main Street area. The Town of Vail has had heated streets in its pedestrian core since the early 2000s. According to a staff report Vail uses an ambient temperature loop instead of natural gas City staff are also evaluating geothermal energy for snow melting and other uses Park City Municipal is a financial supporter of KPCW Deer Valley’s last day coincided with the Easter holiday and some skiers showed up in style to celebrate both occasions Children sported rabbit ears on their helmets and an Easter Bunny roved the mountain taking family photos sat enjoying the sunshine outside Silver Lake Lodge Dudick wearing a homemade Easter bonnet piled high with flowers and a plush rabbit on top “We had Easter egg hunts throughout the mountain and all the dads would go ahead and set the eggs and then we’d come up with the kids a little bit behind them and find the treats Chicken said she moved to town in the 1970s the pair said they were thrilled with snow conditions at Deer Valley Others on the mountain wore outfits that had nothing to do with Easter – like Jami Solveig Cirone “We came out for a spa day on the mountain so we brought some Martinelli’s [sparkling cider] and our champagne flutes,” she said One skier wore a fur coat and many had Hawaiian shirts from bedazzled blazers to disco ball helmets Salt Lake City resident Barb Peterson said she was having so much fun skiing Sunday that she didn’t want to stop she said she plans to take some late-season laps over the next week in the Cottonwoods where the resorts hope to be open until mid-May “Deer Valley beats our snow into submission She said she’s excited about all the new East Village terrain slated to open next winter Kat Brammer also came up from the valley to ski Deer Valley’s last day she had a great winter – including exploring some of the expanded terrain “I’ve done the Green Monster and Age of Reason and the Keetley Express – that whole area,” she said and I can’t wait to see what they open up next year.” It’s not too late for skiers and riders to squeeze in a few more runs this spring with only the Mountain Village side of the resort open Snowbird intends to keep lifts spinning through May 26 Deer Valley is a financial supporter of KPCW. For a full list, click here Sponsored by Deer Valley Resort Apr 21 Utah — Music under the mountains returns this summer as Deer Valley Resort unveils the 2025 Deer Valley Music Festival lineup featuring a dynamic mix of world-class performances at the iconic Snow Park Outdoor Amphitheater Hosted by in partnership with the Utah Symphony these annual concerts bring together legendary artists symphonic tributes and family favorites — all set against the alpine beauty of Park City The 2025 Deer Valley music performances include: Concertgoers can enjoy both reserved hillside seating and a spacious general admission area Attendees are welcome to bring low-rise chairs (under 11 inches) A variety of on-site food and beverage options will be available including the popular Deer Valley Gourmet Picnics which can be preordered and picked up at the venue group tickets and VIP packages are on sale now offering fans a chance to customize their summer music experience with priority seating and exclusive perks Single-performance tickets go on sale Tuesday every show promises an unforgettable evening of music beneath the stars With a venue capacity of up to 4,500 guests For tickets, picnic orders and the full concert schedule, visit deervalley.com Sponsored by Deer Valley Resort Apr 28 The ski resort plans to move parking underground to make way for a new base development with 120 hotel rooms an event center and potentially a new ski club the resort can build a three-level garage with up to 1,971 spaces Only 1,360 spaces can be used by day skiers The remaining parking must be for other visitors Deer Valley says it can park around 1,700 vehicles today during peak conditions Deer Valley officials have told the commission they intend to charge for parking in the future however it’s unclear how much and when fees will begin Deer Valley Drive on-street parking will no longer be allowed after this ski season The permit also gives Deer Valley the green light to construct an underground transit center and make road utility and pedestrian improvements in Snow Park The resort plans to install a new traffic signal roundabout and shared lane around the Snow Park loop for public transit and emergency vehicles permits for any other construction have not yet been approved Deer Valley intends to break ground on the project in May Parking will be reduced during construction During the summer of 2025 and the 2025-2026 ski season The ongoing construction also means no summer concerts in 2026 or 2027 a 75% reduction compared to peak conditions today during summer 2026 and the 2026-2027 ski season The full project is expected to take five years to complete previously told the planning commission he expects skiers to naturally migrate to the resort’s new East Village base in Wasatch County due to the disruptions The city council also negotiated a 20% day skier parking reduction as part of that agreement, in an effort to reduce the traffic impacts of the project. A traffic study projected the new development will generate more than 800 additional daily trips to Snow Park. The resort plans to submit an application later this summer for the second phase of the project, which will include all of the vertical development on top of the garage. The total cost of the transformational project is unclear for Deer Valley, which is privately-owned by Alterra Mountain Company. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. To receive new posts and to support independent ski journalism please consider becoming a free or paid subscriber Share Aides of all sorts gather. “We have a big problem,” the cardiologist tells me. “A blocked artery. We call it 'The Widowmaker.’” I could have dropped dead at any moment over the past several months, he says. “You’re a lucky guy,” he says. “Because we caught this and we know exactly how to fix it.” … This is maybe the least-exciting Epic Pass announcement since I launched The Storm in 2019. We got Northeast-specific passes in 2020, big price cuts in 2021, a bargain Epic Day tier in 2022, and the mobile pass last year. Vail doesn’t have much of a growth story to tell right now. Recent sales numbers reflect that - Epic Pass growth, by unit sales, hit its lowest levels ever last year, rising by just four percent over the 2022-23 ski season … Last year’s (roughly) eight percent price increases were enough, however, to push sales dollar growth to 11 percent. Barring any new acquisitions or partnership deals, there’s no reason to think that unit sales or pass revenue will grow substantially more than this for 2024-25. Since Vail doesn’t break sales down by region, it’s unclear whether the Epic Pass is gaining traction in Europe as the company buys resorts there. 8) Who Will Buy Mount Bachelor, Eldora, and Silver Star (Aug. 23, 2024)This is my favorite kind of story to write. Who will end up where to boost which pass coalition, and what does that mean for skiers (near and far), and operators (big and small)? I take, in general, a “thou shalt not covet thy neighbor’s wife” approach to these thought experiments, but when Powdr declared a breakup of the harem last summer, it seemed fair enough to ask who would court the castoffs. So who will buy Mt. Bachelor, Silver Star, and Eldora? A mass sale is possible. But the scattered ski areas, detached from their mothership, make little sense as a unit to anyone who doesn’t already operate in diverse markets. The three of them could end up with three different owners, and that could be a mix of existing multi-mountain operators and independent groups that none of us are thinking about. 7) Killington to Upgrade Superstar Quad to Six-Pack 2024)Killington and Pico likely clock more annual skier visits than Massachusetts’ 11 public ski areas combined (873,132 last season) Killington is the closest New England skiing has to a Mother World a command center around which all other ski centers are mere satellites and Killington Nation is hungry for a signal that they brought burlap sacks full of cash to sling around at the party Killington’s Superstar Express may be the most famous lift at the most famous ski resort in the East The mountain has taller lifts (Skye Peak Express rises 1,525 vertical feet and longer lifts (Superstar is just the 10th longest aerial lift in Killington’s fleet of 17) Superstar towers over the ski area’s approach road an erector set line etched against a dive-bomber of a slope By Thanksgiving weekend the slope is deep enough to host batteries of World Cup racers is often as high as the Superstar Express’ chairs But the Superstar lift is a superstar in name only. The lift is old and tired, a first-generation detachable quad from the Yan company, whose rattletrap high-speed machines proved so treacherous that they killed five people en route to bankrupting the organization (all remaining Yan high-speed lifts were long ago retrofit with new components and are considered safe) rising beside Killington’s brand-new K-1 baselodge and adjacent to the K-1 Gondola But a new Superstar is coming. After officially taking possession of Killington and Pico on Friday, the mountains’ new ownership group promised today to replace the aging quad with a high-speed six-pack for the 2025-26 ski season. I don’t know how many ski areas the size of Venus there are in Europe but the answer to that Jeopardy question appears to be “what are a fuckton?” 5) Vail Mountain Outlines Huge Potential Lift Upgrades in Updated Forest Service Masterplan (Feb 2024)This story was popular for the same reason the Killington Superstar story was popular: Vail Mountain rests at the center of the American skier’s consciousness an aspiration even for the already initiated In updating the Forest Service masterplan for their namesake mountain Vail Resorts signaled a clear response to Alterra and Boyne’s aggressive modernizations of Steamboat proposing a network of high-capacity zip-zap lifts that would make a skier look around and say I get why I had to sell my house to afford to a week of skiing here.” 18 high-speed lifts and a pair of gondolas serving 5,317 acres on a 3,500-foot vertical drop that doesn’t require a gondola ride between stapled-together former ski areas (Park City and Palisades Tahoe) Steamboat just added a huge experts-oriented expansion and cleaned up its base area with a second gondola Hopes to Lure Cars Out of Cluttered Park City (Jan 2024)Our ancestors (meaning people in the ‘50s and ‘60s) did something dumb: they determined that the best and only way to ever transport humans across land was in a private vehicle Thus: every ski traffic chokepoint in the American West which day-skiers must in most cases pass through in order to reach Deer Valley by giving those cars an alternative off the US 40 arterial highway is one of the more underrated aspects of the massive expansion now underway at Deer Valley Which is all grand and exciting, and will make Deer Valley, at 5,726 acres, larger than Alta and Snowbird combined (5,114 acres – yes, Canyon Bro, I know it’s not the same caliber of terrain, but most people are not as cool as you, so focus on staying mad at me about the LCC gondola). All that new terrain ought to be welcome in a Wasatch that’s choking on its own popularity. But a more transformative piece of this project could be a set of massive day-skier lots planned at the base of the new terrain. The 1,200 parking spots, hard by an all-new pedestrian-oriented base village seated off US 40, would help lure skiers away from – and hopefully help to mitigate – the clotted hell of Park City traffic. 2024)I parked my van at JFK over the New Year’s holiday but I neglected to book that parking in advance What it does not mean is that no ordinary citizen can afford to park their car at the airport It just means that planning more than five minutes in advance makes just about anything – including skiing – more affordable But the dumbest paragraph in this very dumb article involves a hypothetical idiot who wants to take his kid skiing but by gum just look at these prices: My first question for you, Hypothetical Dad in Denver, is why you are forcing your kid to ski at ungodly busy and confusing Breckenridge “to try out skiing.” My second question is why you can’t figure out the internet, and choose among the dozens of cheaper and easier ways to accomplish this. Here are four: Pico to Group of Locals; Seeks Sale of Bachelor 2024)It’s hard to overstate the significance of the East Coast’s biggest most prominent ski resort decoupling from the matrix of corporate ownership after four decades a vassal In day-to-day operations and skier experience But for a northeast ski community that has witnessed decades of consolidation of once-quirky independent mountains this may as well have been Berlin 1945 from a psychological point of view the ski area sits at an unusual crossroads where Wall Street weekenders meet Jets jersey straightliners meet Connecticut minivan mitten-mobs meet duct-taped drifters who got lost on their way to Revelstoke Vikings at the Tea Party and Plato running for governor of Iowa Nothing makes sense and no one really belongs here When you turn off of US 4 onto Killington Road 1) Alta, Snowbird Pledge to Remove All Lifts by 2030 (April 1, 2024)For the third time in four years, The Storm’s most popular post of the year was a joke. Bowing to pressure from pro-car advocates who fiercely oppose the proposed gondola up Little Cottonwood Canyon, Alta and Snowbird jointly announced today that they would reverse their support for the eight-mile-long machine, and would also begin removing their legacy lift infrastructure as soon as this summer. In its place, the ski areas will construct a network of paved roads to their summits, so that skiers can move up and down the mountains at their leisure. The project, which is expected to be completed by the 2030-31 ski season, is an acknowledgement by two of America’s most well-regarded ski areas that their entire operational philosophy has been flawed since Alta opened in 1938. “You have to admit when you’re wrong,” said Alta majority shareholder Roger Johnson. “And what the anti-gondola crowd made us realize is that chairlifts are stupid. Everyone already owns a vehicle. So why are we making them park at the bottom of the ski area and inconveniencing them to ride our cold, exposed chairlifts, when they can just keep driving to the top in the comfort of their own kick-ass vehicle?” The Storm will explore the world of lift-served skiing year-round in 2025 - join us to get the top stories directly to your inbox The Storm publishes year-round, and guarantees 100 articles per year. This is article 92/100 in 2024, and number 592 since launching on Oct. 13, 2019. 2024 will continue until the 100-article threshold is achieved, regardless of what that pesky calendar says. ReplyShareTopLatestDiscussionsNo posts The Storm Skiing Journal and Podcast is a reader-supported publication Share The Storm\u2019s top 10 stories (by number of views) from our just-concluded year act as a portfolio of the newsletter\u2019s current orientation: occasional exclusive breaking news (Powdr sells Killington) not-so-exclusive big developments at big mountains pushback against Brobot narratives of a gutted ski culture highjacked by lames I\u2019d like to skip that last one in 2025 are the 10 most-read Storm Skiing Journal articles of 2024: If you\u2019re wondering why I published 140 articles in 2022 and 120 in 2023 and then issued a raincheck after stretching to just 91 in 2024 it\u2019s because I turned out to be one Burrito Supreme away from the morgue for all of January Or at least I assume that\u2019s where they send you when your heart stops beating that\u2019s month one of 12.\u201D But the sluggishness induced by this blockage and the extended recovery \u2013 more mental than physical as alternate worlds insisted upon overly articulated consideration \u2013 savaged my productivity demanded large chunks of three to four weeks \u201CWe have a big problem,\u201D the cardiologist tells me We call it 'The Widowmaker.\u2019\u201D I could have dropped dead at any moment over the past several months \u201CYou\u2019re a lucky guy,\u201D he says \u201CBecause we caught this and we know exactly how to fix it.\u201D \u2026 I ride my bike and eat tacos and nap and drink wine and read and fly around the world and swim and ride chairlifts and the whole time my heart just pounds without reminders or tune-ups or downtime or parts flown in from Switzerland Imagine a machine in continuous motion for 122 years I\u2019ve yet to find a plug-in cat water fountain that lasts longer than 16 weeks I spend two nights at NYU hospital with IV ports dangling from my forearms I\u2019d survived only because my heart had drilled a network of tributaries around the blockage With a catheter run through my right wrist the doctor clears the plaque and inserts a 30-millimeter-long stent I am conscious during the procedure but with a fentanyl drip I don\u2019t mind at all and I talk to the doctors as they work This is probably the least-exciting story on this list Just \u201Chere are the prices for the 2024-25 Epic Passes which are pretty much slightly more expensive versions of 2023-24 Epic Passes Oh and also you can now ski another big mountain in Switzerland on them.\u201D But these timely annual big-pass breakdowns for Epic and Mountain Collective are core Storm content as they acknowledge the cresting of our current winter and preparations for the next This is maybe the least-exciting Epic Pass announcement since I launched The Storm in 2019 Vail doesn\u2019t have much of a growth story to tell right now Recent sales numbers reflect that - Epic Pass growth rising by just four percent over the 2022-23 ski season \u2026 Last year\u2019s (roughly) eight percent price increases were enough Barring any new acquisitions or partnership deals there\u2019s no reason to think that unit sales or pass revenue will grow substantially more than this for 2024-25 Since Vail doesn\u2019t break sales down by region it\u2019s unclear whether the Epic Pass is gaining traction in Europe as the company buys resorts there This is my favorite kind of story to write Who will end up where to boost which pass coalition and what does that mean for skiers (near and far) a \u201Cthou shalt not covet thy neighbor\u2019s wife\u201D approach to these thought experiments but when Powdr declared a breakup of the harem last summer it seemed fair enough to ask who would court the castoffs make little sense as a unit to anyone who doesn\u2019t already operate in diverse markets The three of them could end up with three different owners and that could be a mix of existing multi-mountain operators and independent groups that none of us are thinking about Since breaking the Killington story yesterday I\u2019ve been talking to the leaders of many of America\u2019s largest ski companies trying to assess who is interested in what Which mountains would complement existing portfolios What could the implications be for the megapasses that increasingly define the North American winter And for the culture and vibe of the mountains themselves Almost no one I spoke with wanted to put their interest on the record and the company-specific musings below are based largely on analysis and past comments But broad narratives emerged from these conversations and they act as a good starting block for what will likely be a very long race Killington and Pico likely clock more annual skier visits than Massachusetts\u2019 11 public ski areas combined (873,132 last season) Killington\u2019s Superstar Express may be the most famous lift at the most famous ski resort in the East and longer lifts (Superstar is just the 10th longest aerial lift in Killington\u2019s fleet of 17) Superstar towers over the ski area\u2019s approach road is often as high as the Superstar Express\u2019 chairs But the Superstar lift is a superstar in name only. The lift is old and tired, a first-generation detachable quad from the Yan company, whose rattletrap high-speed machines proved so treacherous that they killed five people en route to bankrupting the organization (all remaining Yan high-speed lifts rising beside Killington\u2019s brand-new K-1 baselodge and adjacent to the K-1 Gondola But a new Superstar is coming. After officially taking possession of Killington and Pico on Friday, the mountains\u2019 new ownership group promised today to replace the aging quad with a high-speed six-pack for the 2025-26 ski season I don\u2019t know how many ski areas the size of Venus there are in Europe but the answer to that Jeopardy question appears to be \u201Cwhat are a fuckton?\u201D All I can really say is wow that\u2019s a lot of skiing \u2026 This story was popular for the same reason the Killington Superstar story was popular: Vail Mountain rests at the center of the American skier\u2019s consciousness Vail Resorts signaled a clear response to Alterra and Boyne\u2019s aggressive modernizations of Steamboat I get why I had to sell my house to afford to a week of skiing here.\u201D It\u2019s the nation\u2019s fourth-largest ski area that doesn\u2019t require a gondola ride between stapled-together former ski areas (Park City and Palisades Tahoe) Perhaps reacting to this rapidly evolving skier landscape, Vail Mountain recently amended its 2018 Forest Service Master Development Plan (MDP) to emphasize out-of-base movers and high-capacity lifts which the Forest Service recently accepted Vail Mountain could add its first two eight-place chairlifts upgrade four high-speed quads to six-packs and ditch that short Mongolia Bowl platter for a 1,575-vertical-foot high-speed quad Our ancestors (meaning people in the \u201850s and \u201860s) Which is all grand and exciting, and will make Deer Valley, at 5,726 acres, larger than Alta and Snowbird combined (5,114 acres \u2013 yes, Canyon Bro, I know it\u2019s not the same caliber of terrain, but most people are not as cool as you, so focus on staying mad at me about the LCC gondola). All that new terrain ought to be welcome in a Wasatch that\u2019s choking on its own popularity But a more transformative piece of this project could be a set of massive day-skier lots planned at the base of the new terrain hard by an all-new pedestrian-oriented base village seated off US 40 would help lure skiers away from \u2013 and hopefully help to mitigate \u2013 the clotted hell of Park City traffic I parked my van at JFK over the New Year\u2019s holiday It just means that planning more than five minutes in advance makes just about anything \u2013 including skiing \u2013 more affordable There are many, many things that I hate about this widely circulated, roundly celebrated but poorly reasoned and hyperbolic shitpile of an article that ran in Slate late last year: a romantic subtext that celebrates and conflates \u201Cdirtbags\u201D (whatever that means) with skier authenticity; the way it ignores the impact of short-term rentals and remote-work relocators on housing pricing and availability; and its assumption that \u201Calmost every good mountain\u201D has been claimed by either Epic or Ikon when in fact far more mountains remain independent than not for a working dad in Denver who wants to take his kid up to Breckenridge for a day in late December to try out skiing He will find that everything that is not a season pass is criminally expensive Parking is $20; his lift ticket $251 (online\u2014at the window it\u2019ll be $279); basic rental gear $78; burger and a Gatorade for lunch $35; end-of-day Coors Light $8; and $418 for the kid\u2019s rental and group lesson (at least the lesson includes lunch) is why you are forcing your kid to ski at ungodly busy and confusing Breckenridge \u201Cto try out skiing.\u201D My second question is why you can\u2019t figure out the internet and choose among the dozens of cheaper and easier ways to accomplish this It\u2019s hard to overstate the significance of the East Coast\u2019s biggest It\u2019s the Mammoth Mountain of the East And it devours a lot of skiers. Killington is the busiest ski area in the Northeast. The most recent publicly available figures put the resort (Pico is included in these numbers) at between 700,000 and 1 million skier visits per year from 1997 to 2007 POWDR declined to provide current skier-visit figures but even a conservative estimate of 800,000 would put the resort at around 18 percent of all skier visits in Vermont (4.1 million total in 2023-24) which is the fourth-busiest ski state behind Colorado (14M in 23/24) That would mean that Killington\u2019s two ski areas account for fully eight percent of New England\u2019s approximately 9.5 million annual skier visits across 100 ski areas And those skiers arrive with big expectations: an opening date around the crack of Halloween lifts spinning from all five(!) base areas more snowmaking (probably literally) than Colorado every trail live even when they\u2019re dirt-potholed mogul fields a spring pass priced like a peak-season Saturday lift ticket and a 30-foot-deep Superstar Glacier that you can ride into Memorial Day and sometimes June Killington could not be Killington stripped of any of these things closing the mountain in - gulp - April the first year they owned it all while maintaining everything itemized above The Storm\u2019s most popular post of the year was a joke Bowing to pressure from pro-car advocates who fiercely oppose the proposed gondola up Little Cottonwood Canyon Alta and Snowbird jointly announced today that they would reverse their support for the eight-mile-long machine and would also begin removing their legacy lift infrastructure as soon as this summer the ski areas will construct a network of paved roads to their summits so that skiers can move up and down the mountains at their leisure which is expected to be completed by the 2030-31 ski season is an acknowledgement by two of America\u2019s most well-regarded ski areas that their entire operational philosophy has been flawed since Alta opened in 1938 \u201CYou have to admit when you\u2019re wrong,\u201D said Alta majority shareholder Roger Johnson \u201CAnd what the anti-gondola crowd made us realize is that chairlifts are stupid So why are we making them park at the bottom of the ski area and inconveniencing them to ride our cold when they can just keep driving to the top in the comfort of their own kick-ass vehicle?\u201D The Storm will explore the world of lift-served skiing year-round in 2025 - join us to get the top stories directly to your inbox 2024 will continue until the 100-article threshold is achieved regardless of what that pesky calendar says Park City government officials recently approved two Deer Valley requests that mark major steps for the resort to begin constructing Snow Park Village on the existing base area parking lots On Wednesday the city’s planning commission approved several plat amendments for the project that includes a new base village with underground parking A plat is a map or plan of an area that outlines the proposed site for construction The approval of the Snow Park Village plats are contingent on the sale of less than half an acre of property between Deer Valley and the nearby Powder Run Condominiums homeowners association Deer Valley plans to use the land for its new ski school drop-off said negotiations are ongoing during Wednesday’s meeting this land has not yet been conveyed to Deer Valley,” Tessitore said “While discussions between Deer Valley and Powder Run have been generally favorable and Powder Run anticipates a closing to take place within the next couple of months the sale of the common area land is subject to continued negotiations as required by Utah law and our governing documents a favorable vote by Powder Run’s members.” the Park City Council also approved Deer Valley’s request to form three public infrastructure districts A PID can issue bonds that are repaid through property taxes or assessments on the properties within the project area Deer Valley’s attorney told the council that the PIDs will allow the ski resort to obtain more advantageous financing for its development also said Deer Valley no longer plans to pursue a separate funding tool called a community reinvestment agency CRAs are funded by tax increment financing which is additional property tax revenue that comes from increases in property values In November Deer Valley proposed a CRA involving taxes from Park City, Summit County, the Park City School District and other agencies to fund Snow Park Village. The resort later pulled the CRA proposal amid public outcry denouncing the idea Snow Park Village will take five years to complete The base area will lose hundreds of parking spots over the course of construction Budge previously said he expects skiers to naturally migrate to the new East Village base in Wasatch County because of the disruptions Deer Valley previously said it expects to break ground on Snow Park Village in May "We're still working towards all of our standard approvals with the planning commission and the building department," resort spokesperson Emily Summers told KPCW "We do not anticipate any major impacts to summer operations in the Snow Park area this year Any activity will be carefully managed to preserve parking and the high-quality guest experience Deer Valley is known for." Deer Valley Resort and Park City Municipal are financial supporters of KPCW This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Police say they identified the 22-year-old suspect using Deer Valley Resort’s cameras and ticket scanners A Deer Valley guest reported their skis went missing from Snow Park Lodge March 12 and the Park City Police Department found footage of the victim and a second skier The video shows the second skier return and take the victim’s skis to a black Subaru Outback in the parking lot helmet and goggles and returns for his original skis Officers then checked other days the suspect skied at Deer Valley Police say the suspect appears again on camera March 15 using the same skis stolen three days prior The video evidence goes back to last season when the same man appears to steal a pair of skis April 8 police say he is on video carrying four different sets of skis out of Deer Valley “Many of those skis were likely stolen and either not reported to local police or potentially reported to police at the jurisdiction where the victims reside,” an officer wrote in the probable cause statement police surveilled his apartment near Brigham Young University They say the Subaru had skis matching the ones reported stolen attached to the roof Police searched the apartment March 27 and say they found skis matching the ones stolen last April and this March which allows access to resorts in the Cottonwood canyons too He allegedly admitted to stealing the Deer Valley skis and told police he’d stolen an additional pair from Brighton Resort Park City police contacted the Unified Police Department which they say is investigating thefts at Snowbird and Solitude resorts The Deer Valley theft suspect’s Ikon Pass also shows he skied at those resorts over the past year He was booked at the Summit County Jail March 27 and released The 22-year-old has been barred from returning to Deer Valley as a condition of his release Deer Valley Resort is a financial supporter of KPCW. For a full list, click here Photo Credit: Deer Valley has excelled at explaining how to justify a premium price point. Deer Valley Select a question above or ask something else to ski at Deer Valley with a mixture of anticipation and But something remarkable happens each time I visit: That sticker shock fades away I focus on the meticulously crafted experience What strikes me isn't just the groomed corduroy runs or the relative lack of lift lines – it's the narrative consistency that extends from their upstream marketing promises to the smallest service interactions.  It's the thoughtfulness evident when a server ensures the hot chocolate isn't too hot for my nephew in ski school (I actually witnessed an ice cube being placed in the children’s cocoa while they were on a break) or when a lift operator notices a first-timer's uncertainty and offers reassurance.  and the brand is delivering this consistently.  a hotelier with an obsession for elevated hospitality and was a big disruptor at that time Europe had its resorts for the well heeled like Saint Moritz but this was a new concept stateside back in 1981.  skiing in the States has become an obscenely expensive proposition the industry faces an awkward reckoning about accessibility.  While Vail Resorts awkwardly navigates PR backlash and Alterra Mountain Company's other properties struggle to explain their pricing structures Deer Valley has charted a different course as it nears its 45th anniversary of operations.  The resort isn’t apologizing for its $329 lift tickets – instead it's doubling down on luxury with its smart "Deer Skiers" ad campaign while delivering an experience that makes even this cynical hospitality observer feel the splurge is justified.  Industry insiders note the resort’s unique approach to capacity management – while most resorts talk about limiting tickets capping daily skiers at a level that ensures uncrowded slopes and minimal lift lines This commitment costs them millions in potential revenue during peak periods but preserves the premium experience that justifies their pricing Amanda Gordon recently did a detailed analysis of the brand strategy at play here "The Deer Skiers Campaign feels true to the resort: perfectly groomed corduroy 'a mountain made of silver with a heart of gold' is proof that hiring great writers pays off." What I've witnessed at Deer Valley is nothing short of a master class in owning your price point – not through apologies but by ensuring guests thoroughly understand why it's worth paying And this strategy offers critical lessons for the broader hospitality industry as inflation and climate adaptation costs push prices upward across travel segments Many fail on sticking the creative landing the "Deer Skiers" campaign deserves study from travel marketers Launched in the 2024 season and expanded for 2025 it plays on the double meaning of "dear" and the resort's name while subtly communicating "this is for people like you" to its target demographic Campaign visuals feature groomed slopes juxtaposed with elegant après-ski settings One standout execution shows a skier in perfect form next to the tagline "Deer Skiers know good form extends beyond the mountain," reinforcing the resort's luxury positioning across the entire guest journey: an important distinction Deer Valley invests in digital experiences that remove friction rather than create it The app doesn't function as a digital extension of their famed service culture What's also telling is their digital restraint Unlike competitors  implementing every new technology regardless of utility Deer Valley's digital ecosystem appears built around a simple question: "Does this enhance or detract from our guest experience?"  This selective approach acknowledges what luxury hospitality players have long known: technology should reduce friction Deer Valley is also intentional about having humans in the loop especially in key touchpoints where there can be outsized utility or emotional impact.  who bring warmth and expertise to the entire offering.  One example is unlike the impersonal equipment check found elsewhere Deer Valley features staff who recognize returning guests and proactively prepare skis based on daily conditions.  The resort also lets returning skiers check their skis for free if they are coming the next day eliminating the need to schlep gear or pay for a locker As Deer Valley executes its largest terrain expansion in decades the "Deer Skiers" campaign has  thoughtfully integrated growth messaging without compromising exclusivity.  Campaign extensions like "Deer Skiers know the best adventures await beyond boundaries" and "Deer Skiers appreciate room to roam" connect the expansion directly to guest benefits rather than corporate ambition.  As I trudged in ski boots up to the Snow Park Lifts I saw a great ad line about the mountain’s expanding acreage while also limiting capacity.  All messaging maintains focus on the experiential improvements (and emotional payoff) rather than technical specifications reinforcing that growth serves the guest experience The core insight here isn't simply about luxury positioning – it's about alignment between price Deer Valley doesn't merely charge premium rates; it delivers experiences that make those rates feel justified and communicates this value proposition with confidence and clarity The travel world, even at a high price point, is still full of “hate selling” and incremental price gouging there's something to learn from a brand that doesn't apologize for its pricing but instead focuses relentlessly on making sure customers feel they're getting what they pay for Early Check-In helps you keep up with the latest hotel and hospitality news you agree to receive email communication from Skift Tags: On Experience, skiing, utah Subscribe today to keep up with the latest travel industry news Already a subscriber? Login effectively justifies its high $329 lift ticket price by offering an exceptional skiing experience marked by personalized service Through strategic capacity management and the 'Deer Skiers' ad campaign Deer Valley aligns its marketing with its guest experience focusing on exclusivity and high-touch service The resort's selective use of technology enhances the guest experience and its approach provides valuable insights for the broader hospitality industry facing inflation and climate adaptation challenges New users get20% offtheir first year of Skift Pro (Chris Samuels | The Salt Lake Tribune) A military vehicle on display outside the opening of the Grand Hyatt Deer Valley near Heber Wasatch County • No one will mistake the Grand Hyatt Deer Valley for military barracks The hotel — the first of seven planned alongside Deer Valley Resort’s new East Village base in addition to hundreds of townhomes and houses — has delicate bubble chandeliers the greater Park City area’s first escalator The doors to its lower-level conference center open wide enough to fit an Army tank And the views of the Uinta Mountains and Jordanelle Reservoir captured through the two-story tall windows in the grand foyer are as general manager Anthony Duggan described them which comes with equally palatial room rates bears little resemblance to the former eight-room Hillhaus Lodge at Snowbasin Resort The Grand Hyatt will replace the Hillhaus as Hill Air Force Base’s Morale It is the first MWR resort to be built and managed as part of a public-private partnership “When I first heard mention of this project: a world class hotel chain a world famous ski resort and a military-affiliated hotel,” Dan Cornelius the commander of the 75th Air Base Wing at Utah’s Hill Air Force Base told a packed ballroom during the hotel’s grand opening last week “the idea of those words being mentioned in the same sentence on purpose and not as a punchline sounded impossible (Chris Samuels | The Salt Lake Tribune) Dignitaries prepare to cut a ribbon during the opening of the Grand Hyatt Deer Valley near Heber The collaboration was facilitated by Utah’s Military Installation Development Association (MIDA) Created in 2007 and overseen by the state legislature MIDA is tasked with developing land that is owned by or that directly benefits the armed forces After the spartan Hillhaus Lodge — which was little more than a couple of barracks — was removed in 1999 to make way for the Olympic downhill courses at Snowbasin MIDA began looking for a replacement recreation site it partnered with the Extell Development Company of New York to build a hotel to take the old lodge’s place who serves as chair of the MIDA board of directors in addition to his role as the state senate president noted the unveiling of the Grand Hyatt has been 20 years in the making “When Hill Air Force Base gave up their military recreational facility at Snowbasin the commitment was made that it would be replaced,” Stuart said at the grand opening (Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) The Grand Hyatt Deer Valley the first hotel of seven to be built in the Deer Valley East Village expansion The public-private partnership between Extell and MIDA is unique the public can stay at the Grand Hyatt for a price: A night during peak ski season is expected to cost between $750 and $2,750 up to 100 of the hotel’s 387 rooms are eligible to be rented in advance at steep discounts by specified current and former members of the U.S their families and other government workers the discounts are available to all active duty reserve and National Guard personnel as well as actively serving Department of Defense employees military members who served 20 years or more and disabled veterans in the second- or third-rank categories Deer Valley is also offering steep discounts on lift tickets to any military members staying at the hotel in addition to its standard military discounts (Chris Samuels | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah Air National Guard helicopters fly over the opening of the Grand Hyatt Deer Valley near Heber (Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Skiers disembark from Deer Valley Resort's new Aurora lift above the new Grand Hyatt on Tuesday It was the first day the ski area opened the four-person lift along with the six-person Keetley Express bubble lift the first two lifts to operate out of Deer Valley's new East Village base (Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) The Hidden Ace bar at the Grand Hyatt Deer Valley on Friday (Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) The speakeasy Nexus Lounge at the Grand Hyatt Deer Valley (Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) The Northstar Lounge at the nearly completed Grand Hyatt Deer Valley on Friday (Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) The Grand Hyatt Deer Valley (Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) The lobby of the nearly completed Grand Hyatt Deer Valley on Friday (Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Anthony Duggan in a conference room at the nearly completed Grand Hyatt Deer Valley on Friday (Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Anthony Duggan in a nearly completed coffee shop at the Grand Hyatt Deer Valley on Friday (Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Camp Hyatt for kids at the Grand Hyatt Deer Valley (Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) The lobby of the Grand Hyatt Deer Valley (Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) The Jordanelle conference room at the Grand Hyatt Deer Valley (Chris Samuels | The Salt Lake Tribune) A sculpture at he Grand Hyatt Deer Valley near Heber (Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Remington Hall at the Grand Hyatt Deer Valley (Chris Samuels | The Salt Lake Tribune) Skiers use the Green Monster trail at Deer Valley Resort (Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Skiers ride Deer Valley Resort's new Keetley Express during its maiden voyage Tuesday six-person bubble lift is the first to operate out of the resort's new East Village base and gives skiers access to some of the more than 3,000 acres of new terrain Deer Valley plans to open in the coming years military personnel as well as their spouse and dependents space will be set aside in the lodge for a free residential program for wounded athletes Some 60 of its rooms are expected to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act MIDA’s access to low-cost public financing facilitated both resort hotel projects In each case, it raised funds by selling public bonds and plans to apply a portion of the increased tax revenue the improvements should generate to pay off the debt. The cost of building the Sundance Inn The Grand Hyatt was funded as part of a $390 million bond resolution MIDA passed in October The taxes from that fund, in addition to increased sales taxes levied within the project area — a power granted to the agency by the Utah legislature last year — will be used to repay the bonds. As part of its agreement with Wasatch County, MIDA will get 75% of the incremental taxes over the next 40 years, while the county will get the remainder “We have everyone from Hill Air Force Base to folks at the Pentagon looking at this model and hoping that it is a success,” MIDA spokesperson Kristin Kenney Williams said like any challenges with the cost to develop these days everybody’s looking for creative ways to get things done like this.” Recreation is a principal focus of the Military Welfare and Recreation program and MIDA intends to make the Grand Hyatt a four-seasons facility Deer Valley already offers extensive hiking and mountain biking trails in the offseason MIDA manages thousands of acres in Wasatch County including an equestrian center and golf course It is working with its partners at those facilities as well as its partners in the SkyRidge development east of U.S Highway 40 to provide activities on the Jordanelle Reservoir and beyond The golf academy is separate from the Tiger Woods-designed championship golf course and nine-hole course also planned east of the Jordanelle and associated with Marcella a gated community within the Deer Valley East Village footprint the recreation at the newest military resort consists almost entirely of skiing at Deer Valley the Grand Hyatt will also offer a shuttle to Park City Mountain are both Spanish Fork natives stationed out of the Utah Air National Guard base near the Salt Lake City International Airport When they visited with their 7-month-old daughter they became the first service members to stay at the pet-friendly resort Mostly, though, the Martinez family lounged on their balcony, absorbing the Hawaii-esque view of the Unitas. “Beautiful room with a beautiful view of [the sunrise],” Jensen Martinez said. “It was awesome.” For e-edition questions or comments, contact customer support 801-237-2900 or email subscribe@sltrib.com sltrib.com © 1996-2025 The Salt Lake Tribune Keetley Express Chairlift at Deer Valley East Village Photo: Deer Valley Resort Utah — Deer Valley Resort unveiled new season pass options Thursday for the 2025-26 ski season as the Utah destination prepares for what it calls “the most significant expansion in skiing.” The ski-only resort will double its terrain by next season expanding to over 3,700 acres with 31 chairlifts and approximately 200 ski runs Four pass options will be available for the 2025-26 season: The Deer Valley Unlimited Pass offers unlimited skiing with no blackout dates 12 discounted Friends & Family lift tickets The NEW Deer Valley Select Pass provides seven-day-a-week access with peak blackout dates The Deer Valley Midweek Pass allows skiing Monday through Friday with peak blackout dates The NEW Deer Valley Utah Limited Pass is designed exclusively for Utah residents offering Monday-through-Thursday skiing at a starting price of $1,400 with peak blackout dates and proof of residency required “The 2025-26 season marks a new era for Deer Valley as we significantly expand the mountain while preserving our legendary service and ski-only experience,” said Susie English Deer Valley’s Vice President of Marketing we’re ensuring that guests have the flexibility to enjoy Deer Valley in a way that best fits their lifestyle.” The expansion represents a significant growth milestone for a resort known for luxury skiing impeccable grooming and high-end dining experiences Pass sales begin March 13 exclusively through IkonPass.com with Deer Valley access available only on the full Ikon Pass for the upcoming season the better the perks,” said Erik Forsell Chief Marketing Officer of Alterra Mountain Company New pass holders can begin using their passes for spring skiing at Deer Valley starting March 31 The Ikon Pass now provides access to 61 destinations across five continents totaling nearly 269,000 acres of skiable terrain To learn more, visit Deer Valley’s website. Post A JobView All Don’t miss a beat in the Park City community—get the daily scoop delivered straight to your inbox Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Sign up for our TownLift Daily Newsletter and get today's top local news stories in your inbox TownLift is a web and mobile-based Entertainment & News media outlet providing Park City and Summit County Utah with Breaking Local News & Community Updates ARIZONA NEWS 1:38 PM | Updated: 1:42 pm A man survived a biplane crash near Phoenix's Deer Valley Airport on Saturday morning BY DAVID VEENSTRA PHOENIX — A man survived a biplane crash near Phoenix’s Deer Valley Airport on Saturday morning Shortly after 11 a.m., Phoenix Fire responded to the crash near Central Avenue and Deer Valley Road The plane came down onto a carport outside of the Aero Automatic Sprinkler Co The pilot was able to remove himself from the plane and suffered minor injuries Authorities also said he refused to be taken to the hospital Police are now investigating the cause of the crash Follow @veenstra_david Have a story idea or tip? Pass it along to the KTAR News team here 2025 3:30 p.m.: Deer Valley's public financing request has been continued to a later date Deer Valley Resort is asking the Park City Council for permission to form three public infrastructure districts Deer Valley’s attorney previously told the city council that a PID will allow the ski resort to obtain more advantageous financing as it seeks to develop Snow Park into a new village with commercial space The Park City Planning Commission recently approved a permit for Deer Valley to begin building an underground parking garage later this year along with a new underground transit center and other road and utility improvements In 2023 the city council reached an agreement with Deer Valley over a right-of-way easement for the Snow Park project In exchange for giving Deer Valley the space to construct the new base village the resort committed to a reduction in day skier parking and agreed to pay Park City $15 million for a new transportation facility The letter of intent also stipulates that Deer Valley would be allowed to set up a PID which doesn’t involve any city tax dollars Karen McShea, who manages community development for the resort’s owner Alterra, wrote in a letter to the city that Deer Valley is not seeking any other public financing tools at this time McShea also wrote that Deer Valley is open to engaging with Park City on its plans to redevelop the Main Street core Park City officials have been discussing a plan to build a gondola between the top of Main Street and Snow Park Residents can comment during Thursday’s public hearing before the Park City Council votes on Deer Valley’s PID request The meeting agenda and a link to attend virtually can be found here. United StatesChevron UtahChevron Park CityChevron For a convenient, family-friendly ski getaway located slopeside to one of Utah’s best mountain resorts The rooms are modern and simple. If you can, opt for views of the Jordanelle Reservoir. Rooms overlooking the mountain at this point will also overlook a fair amount of construction. Despite all the activity going on outside, noise was never an issue. The spa is slated to open in mid-2025 and will feature Hamam-style wellness offerings. The outdoor pool area has three large hot tubs, one of which is adults-only. There’s also a large gym with some of the best Peloton views I’ve seen. The hotel is a 45-minute drive from Salt Lake City airport. Ubers are typically available in-season, but may be harder to get during odd hours or bad weather. The always-fashionable downtown area of Park City is a 15-20 minute drive away; a complimentary shuttle transports guests between the hotel and Main Street from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. One of the best onsite services available is the Ski Butler, an equipment rental service that allows you to reserve your ski gear online and have it fitted in your hotel room. If you need a fresh kit, the Helly Hansen outlet in the lobby is stocked with all the cold weather essentials—and they can print your lift tickets for you. Store it all in the ski locker room, and getting slopeside is a breeze. As evidenced by all the families at the hotel during my stay, this is a great choice for big groups with young kids. Kids and teens of all ages could be found hanging out in the Nexus Lounge complete with PS5 and Xbox gaming systems, air hockey, ping pong, vintage arcade games, board games, reading nooks, a miniature kitchen, and puzzles. On the slopes, the new East Village terrain is one of the most beginner-friendly areas of the mountain. Hyatt is working to reduce food waste and single-use plastics across its portfolio. Accessible guest rooms with mobility features have doorways with 32 inches of clear width, there are multiple elevators available, and the swimming pool is accessible to wheelchair users. The construction and development at the East Village base will rapidly evolve over the coming years, and is sure to transform Deer Valley into one of the nation's preeminent luxury ski destinations. Contact the hotel prior to your stay if you are concerned about potential interference from construction or have status-related questions. All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors. If you book something through our links, we may earn an affiliate commission. up-to-the-minute voice in all things travel Condé Nast Traveler is the global citizen’s bible and muse We understand that time is the greatest luxury which is why Condé Nast Traveler mines its network of experts and influencers so that you never waste a meal or a hotel stay wherever you are in the world Snow and Mountain Lifestyle news and entertainment Park City, Utah — Last Sunday, Deer Valley wrapped up its 2024-25 season a winter which marked the beginning of a new era for the Utah ski resort which has several food and dining options for overnight guests and those who are just there for the day This is just the start of Deer Valley’s growth in the next five to ten years Here’s a breakdown of the expansion this past ski season and what’s coming in the future at Deer Valley Resort This Season’s Expansion: The biggest North American ski resort expansion this season occurred at Deer Valley Resort. The ski resort saw the addition of 19 new trails, the extension of the McHenry run, and three new chairlifts. One of these new trails is Green Monster, which now holds the title for the longest ski trail in Utah. Back in January, I made a trip to Deer Valley to check out the new terrain and lifts. At that point, only a limited amount of this new terrain was open, as they were completing snowmaking efforts on the new trails. I was able to try out two of the new lifts, both of which are very comfortable riding experiences. The Keetley Express is a Doppelmayr D-Line detachable high-speed six-pack chairlift, and it’s also Deer Valley’s first bubble chairlift. Keetley directly services beginner and intermediate terrain. However, it also gives very convenient access to the Mayflower and Sultan Express chairlifts, which serve more challenging trails. The second chairlift, Aurora, is a fixed-grip quad chairlift that services a small beginner trail. When you reach the end of the McHenry trail, this is how most will get back to the East Village. The chairlift connects guests from the McHenry run to the Green Monster trail, which gets guests back to the East Village and the Keetley Express. The third chairlift, Hoodoo Express, was the one I didn’t get to ride. This one opened up on March 7th. Hoodoo services a sole beginner run, Prospect, and appeals to beginner skiers. View this post on InstagramA post shared by Deer Valley Resort (@deervalleyresort) Next winter will see the opening of 80 new trails and 7 new lifts one of which will be a multi-stage gondola that goes to the top of Park Peak The other signature lift addition will be the Pinyon Express Deer Valley’s second six-pack bubble chairlift which will service beginner terrain around Park Peak More expanded terrain and lifts are planned in the years ahead a terrain pod with advanced and expert trails and glades Snow Park: In lieu of the significant additions at the East Village Deer Valley’s Snow Park base area will see some substantial changes in the coming years The plan is to redevelop Snow Park into the best ski village in North America This area will include a new hotel with 120 rooms 50,000 square feet of commercial space for shopping and a state-of-the-art transit and arrivals hub The Snow Park base lodge will undergo a refurbishment that will modernize the facility the marquee addition will be a new two-stage gondola that will connect to Park Peak The original vision for the Snow Park base area was to create a village there so it’s a project that’s finally coming full circle Deer Valley received the approvals needed to start the project the Park City Planning Commission approved a permit to begin building the parking garage structure The plan is to start work on the Snow Park development next month It’ll be exciting to see all these changes in the years ahead as these improvements are the latest examples of Utah’s rapidly evolving ski industry Image Credits: Deer Valley Resort Get the latest snow and mountain lifestyle news and entertainment delivered to your inbox. ian@unofficialnetworks.com Born and raised in New Hampshire, Ian Wood became passionate about the ski industry while learning to ski at Mt. Sunapee. In high school, he became a ski patroller at Proctor Ski Area. He travelled out... Deer Valley’s Snow Park Village project involves building a new ski beach surrounded by hotels, condos and retail on the resort’s existing base area parking lots. The Park City Planning Commission is reviewing phase one of the two-phase proposal. The phase one application involves a nearly 2,000 space parking garage that will be three stories and partially built underground. Phase one also includes an underground transit center and road, as well as utility and pedestrian improvements. The second phase of approvals pertain to the resort’s proposed vertical development, which includes 120 hotel rooms, 100 condos and 30,000 square feet of commercial space, along with an event center and a new ski club. Deer Valley officials told the commission they intend to charge for parking, however it’s unclear how much it’ll cost and when it’ll take effect. The resort struck a deal with the city council in 2023 to reduce the availability of day skier parking by 20%, to limit the project’s traffic impact. A traffic study projected the new development will generate more than 800 additional daily trips to Snow Park. On peak days, Deer Valley currently parks around 1,700 day skiers. The agreement would limit day skier parking stalls to 1,360. The remaining parking spaces would be designated for other uses, such as guests visiting retail spaces. Deer Valley CEO Todd Bennett told the commission the resort is open to using parking reservations - similar to Park City Mountain - but they don’t want it to be a requirement for the project. “I’m a firm believer that a reservation system is more friction for the customer experience,” Bennett said. “But there are plenty of times where a reservation system would be of great value.” During public comment, Steve Hancock said the resort should consider dynamic pricing for parking to ensure spots don’t fill all the way up. “If that means that the parking garage goes to $100 or $200 a day, you might be surprised,” Hancock said. “People are paying $300 for lift tickets. Maybe they’ll pay $100 to park.” The commission has been pushing Deer Valley to find ways to reduce the amount of single-occupancy vehicles coming for a ski day. Hancock said encouraging skiers to use public transit instead could prove difficult for the resort’s clientele. “People don’t go from Escalades and Land Rovers to riding the bus,” he said. “I think a lot of people just sort of assume the bus is for poor people, and that’s just not your audience here.” Planning commissioner Bill Johnson described his personal struggles using the bus to get to Deer Valley. “I try to take the bus from my house in Bonanza, right by the police station, and it takes me 45 minutes to get there,” Johnson said. “Then it takes me an hour to get home, and that’s why we have single-occupancy use. That’s not necessarily your problem. It’s a holistic, community problem. We need to fix the traffic.” Resident Bill Watson said they’ve seen a lot of success in the Solamere neighborhood this winter with direct shuttle access to Deer Valley. “People love the vans, and if we can get more vans… I think we can push on this,” Watson said. “The other thing, I think the East Village is making a difference. I really think traffic is down other than at the end of the day.” Commissioner John Frontero asked Deer Valley to find more ways to reduce demand for employee parking. Commissioner Laura Suesser also suggested Deer Valley use parking discounts to encourage skiers to stay at the resort longer after lifts close, in order to reduce the rush hour traffic load. The commission is next scheduled to meet with Deer Valley on Feb. 26. The commission could vote to approve phase one at the next meeting, or continue discussions into March. Phoenix fire crews responded to the scene of a plane crash that took place near Central Avenue and Deer Valley Road on Saturday. Crews arrived to find the aircraft had hit the carport of a commercial building near Deer Valley Airport. Phoenix Fire Captain Daniel “DJ” Lee says the pilot managed to self-extricate and had minor injuries. “The pilot was by himself in there. No one else was with him, no injuries, it never caught fire, it never spilled gas, never leaked gas. It was just — pretty much just a plane that did not land on the runway.” The cause of the crash is still under investigation by the Phoenix Police Department. TownLift Mar 19 Extell Development and Hilton announce plans for a Canopy by Hilton hotel at new Deer Valley East Village UT — Hilton and Extell Development Company have announced plans for a new Canopy by Hilton hotel in Deer Valley East Village The 180-room hotel will be the Canopy brand’s first location in Utah Located near the Jordanelle Express Gondola The area is set to feature additional five- and six-star hotels with more announcements expected as the resort expands Rendering of Deer Valley East Village fully built out at dusk Deer Valley East Village is part of Deer Valley Resort’s ongoing expansion which will double its skiable terrain by the 2025/2026 season Canopy by Hilton at Deer Valley will be part of Hilton Honors, the brand’s loyalty program. More details can be found at Hilton’s official site and deervalleyeastvillage.com Contact: info@townlift.com The TownLift News Desk specializes in delivering concise Our expertise is in covering local stories that matter most to the Park City community Read more from TownLift Sponsored by Deer Valley Resort Jan 16 TownLift Dec 31 Summit Sotheby’s launched its biannual Collections Magazine for the Winter 24/25 season Sponsored by Summit Sotheby's International Realty Dec 16 PARK CITY, Utah — Deer Valley Resort is offering skiers a new way to bypass traffic this Martin Luther King Jr weekend with its recently opened East Village parking area which currently offers 500 free parking spaces with plans to expand to 1,200 next year provides direct access to Deer Valley’s east side without encountering a single stoplight from Salt Lake City we are anticipating reaching capacity in our parking especially at Snow Park,” said Emily Summers Deer Valley’s communications director “We encourage our guests to utilize our new gateway at East Village.” The parking area features covered waiting areas and complimentary shuttle service that stops at both the parking lot and the Grand Hyatt before dropping skiers at the new East Village skier services facility overnight ski storage and private lesson meet-ups just steps from the new high-speed Keetley Express chairlift guests can ski down from Silver Lake via McHenry run a two-mile green trail that provides direct access back to the base area allowing skiers to return to the East Village base area The East Village expansion includes the new Keetley Express a state-of-the-art chairlift featuring heated seats and an automatic bubble shield Additional terrain expansion is expected to open this weekend with the new Hoodoo lift scheduled to begin operations in the coming weeks providing beginner-friendly terrain similar to Snow Park A permanent day lodge at East Village is planned for the 2027-28 season Skiers can check real-time parking updates and lift status online, and through the Deer Valley app Those with ski school drop-offs should continue to use Snow Park as their access point Horishima perfect Deer Valley outingFeb 09 2025·FreestyleDeer Valley was the stuff of dreams for Ikuma Horishima who took wins in both Moguls and Dual Moguls.Deer Valley continued to be a happy hunting ground for Jaelin Kauf and Ikuma Horishima as both skiers clinched back-to-back victories at the World Cup stop The two overcame the deep bumps and trying conditions of the Champion Run to take wins in the Dual Moguls contest adding to their victories two days earlier in the Moguls event the feat came on her 100th World Cup start and the American looked like a woman on a mission as she raced down the course in a yellow bib and her speedy skis She edged out familiar rival Perrine Laffont 22-13 en route to clinching her third Dual Moguls victory of the World Cup season so far Kauf was understandably ecstatic to win in front of a home crowd on such a momentous occasion “I always know it’s going to be a tough one against Perrine I was just telling myself to leave it all out there to have nothing left in the tank.– Jaelin KaufThe small final was an all-American contest with Olivia Giaccio (USA) taking a 19-16 win over teammate Tess Johnson (USA) The men’s big final was similarly a duel between two top names with Mikael Kingsbury (CAN) facing off with Ikuma Horishima (JPN) at the top of the hill Kingsbury was looking for redemption after missing out on the Moguls superfinal but was not able to make up for his earlier disappointment after he uncharacteristically skied out of the line took a convincing victory after throwing down a rare 1440 “It’s amazing stuff for me,” said Horishima it’s one of the best competitions for me.– Ikuma HorishimaPavel Kolmakov (KAZ) also enjoyed a great outing in Deer Valley as he edged out Jung Daeyoon (KOR) in the small final to finish third It made for back-to-back podium finishes for the Kazakh Despite a less-than-ideal outing at Deer Valley Moguls great Kingsbury continues to lead the Cup standings The FIS Freestyle World Cup will break for a week as the circuit moves to Asia Beidahu in China will host the next stop from 21-24 February Deer Valley World Cup FIS data page (start lists Results: Women / Men 2024/25 FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup calendar World Cup standings: Women / Men Photos: Moguls Videos 8:38 PM | Updated: 10:49 pm BY SHELBY LOFTON DEER VALLEY – Utah has had its share of dangerous avalanche conditions this winter first responders have mere minutes to rescue anyone buried Deer Valley Ski Resort’s Ski Patrol introduced us to some important members of those search crews: dogs with the training to find people quickly “We don’t have to use our dogs often it’s a really invaluable tool to our resort or backcountry users who aren’t wearing the proper rescue equipment or other situations when the time arises,” said Sierra Prothers KSL got a behind-the-scenes look at Prothers’ 18-month-old lab Maggie working alongside four-year-old border collie healer mix Tingo and 10-year-old red heeler lab KSL News covered Rooster’s first days on the job at Deer Valley ten years ago He was rescued from a dog shelter before coming a hero rescuer himself “They come home with us,” Prothers said “Maggie is allowed on the couch at home She’s kind of a regular dog until that vest goes on and she knows she’s working.” Deer Valley avalanche mitigation assistant manager Mark Chytka said fortunately the dogs don’t respond to emergencies often “The dogs are a really good tool in-bounds in the resorts because a lot of our guests don’t wear beacons which is kind of the device that we use to find people in avalanches,” he said The dogs become certified to work out of bounds too which means they’re A Level certified “They’re that last ditch kind of insurance policy basically to make sure that there’s nothing there’s no human scent in that debris field,” Chytka said “We try to be really specific about the breeds we’re getting and even testing puppies at a young age so that they have the highest chance for success,” she said that just ability or like desire to want to play the game of fetch and please the handler.” Prothers said dogs have to train and pass tests to become certified through Wasatch Backcountry Search and Rescue “They’re all trained in live finds detecting human scent,” she said “To the dog it’s a game of hide and seek.” They teach their dogs to learn a multitude of tricks and successfully complete drills “We are strict with what they get to play with because it’s all within realms of training to do their job,” said ski patrol supervisor Chloe Jarvis KSL News Specialist Shelby Lofton volunteered to act as an avalanche victim inside ski patrol’s snow cave to show what it’s like Prothers instructed them to stay quiet and lie still on their sides The other patrollers closed the cave entirely “When you’re in an actual avalanche you can’t even move your arms,” the patroller inside the cave told Lofton she could hear Maggie scratching at the roof of the cave She kept barking and didn’t leave the victims’ side until they climbed out “They’re not always finding someone that’s only two feet underneath the ground that someone could be buried a lot deeper,” Prothers said She said they teach the dogs to continue barking to reinforce what’s called victim loyalty “If for some reason we’re working on a really large avalanche site I want my dog to bark and let me know that they found someone in case I can’t see her for some reason,” Prothers said Prothers demonstrated another drill with Maggie She buried an article of clothing in a spot unknown to the dog Maggie sniffed for several minutes before she found the area and dug out the piece of clothing “Finding things that smell like human could be a clue that helps us then locate where an actual person might be buried,” Prothers said “Most avalanche victims die from asphyxiation and that usually occurs after 15 minutes,” Chytka said “The chances of survival go down about 50% after 15 minutes.” But the dogs have another important job: to help with the recovery locate that person and give the family some closure but it’s definitely very difficult work at times,” Chytka said Rooster has never had to respond to a deadly accident “The older dogs train the younger dogs also the older dogs train the new handlers,” Chytka said Rooster is reaching the tail end of his career “This is Rooster’s last winter,” Chytka said.” He has no ACLs in the back and his front shoulder starting to go out.” “They’ll tell you kind of when they’re ready,” she said The ski patrol team said dogs like Rooster keep their safety response standards “It just gives you that sense of safety “You know that they can do their job.” Follow @KSL5TV 2025·FreestyleDeer Valley is a legendary ski resort all around yet the Utah venue has a special place amongst freestyle ski history The famed course in the Wasatch Mountains will once again host the FIS Freestyle World Cup aerials and dual moguls competitions from February 6-8 Deer Valley will also host the moguls and aerials competitions of the upcoming Salt Lake City 2034 Winter Olympic Games The committee is used to hosting world class events with the 2002 Winter Olympics multiple world championships and 22 World Cup competitions already under their belt Deer Valley has hosted more freestyle ski World Cup events than any other venue in the world The action will take place under the lights The moguls will kick off the action on Thursday on the Champion Run The aerials will take flight on Friday and the dual moguls wrap up the event on Saturday night in primetime on the White Owl Mikael Kingsbury (CAN) will be the name to watch when the moguls commence The Canadian is coming off another memorable moment in his storied career The overall crystal globe leader swept the mogul events in front of the home crowd last weekend in Val St He will be the heavy favorite to keep his winning streak going Kingsbury has won four of five moguls events thus far this season Kingsbury is chasing 100 career World Cup wins and currently sits at 96 Deer Valley will provide a perfect opportunity to pick up a few more as Kingsbury enjoys the Utah slopes He has 15 career victories at Deer Valley including last season’s single moguls event who leads the dual moguls standings as well will be a competitive field eager to knock off the champ Kingsbury’s good friend and on-course rival Benjamin Cavet (FRA) leads the pack Kingsbury will also be the favorite in the dual moguls on Saturday Walter Wallberg (SWE) won a dual moguls event earlier this year and will be gunning for the top of the podium On the women’s side in the moguls events Perrine Lafont (FRA) leads the way Lafont has made seven of eight podiums this season She also has five wins in Deer Valley including three in a row from 2020-22 Olivia Giaccio (USA) is the defending moguls champ here in Deer Valley and is in form this season Her US teammate Jaelin Kauf (USA) won last weekend’s dual moguls and will be a podium favorite The famed White Owl will host the aerial competition The Chinese and Australian teams have dominated the aerials season so far including current overall leader in the men's aerials standings Qi Guangpu (CHN) is back in China for the Asian Winter Games and will not compete in Deer Valley The absence of Qi will open up opportunities on the men's side The current top four of the men's standings are all skipping the event Noe Roth (SUI) will be in prime shape to make up some ground in the standings with a potential win Laura Peel (AUS) is leading the standings and will not have to compete with Xu Mengtao (CHN) for the podium spots Each one has a win under their belts this season so Peel could make a big move towards the crystal globe All final rounds of events will begin at 19:30 local time Extensive TV broadcast coverage is available for fans to follow 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