Deer Valley debuts East Village terrain with new six-person bubble chairlift

Keetley Express Chairlift at Deer Valley East Village Photo: Deer Valley Resort

WASATCH COUNTY, Utah — Announced last night, Deer Valley Resort is set to open a new chapter with the debut of the Keetley Express chairlift and a portion of the expanded East Village terrain on Dec. 31 at 9 a.m. The six-person bubble chairlift, along with the Aurora chairlift and several newly developed ski runs, are scheduled to open today. This milestone introduces over 300 acres of never-before-skied terrain this season and enhances access through the resort’s new Deer Valley East Village, which includes 500 additional day-skier parking spots.

This is the first phase of the resort’s Expanded Excellence initiative opening a year ahead of schedule. “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,” said Todd Bennett, resort president and COO.

A grand opening event is planned for Jan. 9 from 8 to 9 a.m., The first 500 skiers arriving at the new Deer Valley East Village and riding the Keetley Express will enjoy complimentary hot chocolate, coffee, signature Deer Valley treats, and receive a commemorative sticker to mark the occasion

 

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