The Green Monster to oust Homerun as Utah’s longest ski run

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

PARK CITY, Utah — The Green Monster, a new beginner-friendly 4.85-mile ski run at Deer Valley Resort, winds from Bald Mountain to the newly developed East Village, setting a new benchmark as the longest ski run in Utah.

However, according to Deer Valley’s trails and lifts website (as of the publishing of this article), both Upper and Lower Green Monster are closed, giving Homerun its last hoorah until opening.

Deer Valley’s new run surpasses the 3.5-mile Homerun at Park City Mountain Resort, previously the state’s longest run. It now ranks among the longest ski trails in North America, second only to Longshot at Aspen/Snowmass in Colorado and Olympic Downhill at Heavenly in Lake Tahoe.

The Green Monster name comes from a nearby historical mine that operated near Park City in the early 1900s, known for its streaks of malachite—a green mineral associated with copper—that ran down the rock face beside it. This site produced a variety of metals, including copper, gold, silver, and iron, before closing in the mid-20th century.

Currently, until Green Monster’s debut, Homerun at Park City Mountain Resort holds the title of Utah’s longest ski run. Like The Green Monster, it is a beginner-level trail stretching 3.5 miles from the top of Bonanza Express to the base of the resort’s Mountain Village. These long, winding runs are a hallmark of many resorts, providing accessible routes that take full advantage of the mountain’s elevation and layout.

This new ski run is part of a broader expansion project at Deer Valley Resort. With the addition of Keetley Express and Aurora Express lifts (both lifts open), the resort is expanding by 3,700 acres, eventually bringing its total terrain to over 5,700 acres. This will make Deer Valley one of the largest ski resorts in the country.

Deer Valley’s expansion, which includes 20 new runs and three new lifts this season, signals a significant transformation for the resort. The Green Monster stands out as a highlight, blending the area’s historical roots with a vision for the future of skiing in Park City.