WATCH: East Village gondola cars arrive in Park City

Photo: Inhabit Park City.

PARK CITY, Utah — The East Village Gondola is one step closer to welcoming passengers. This week, crews began placing the new gondola cars on the line after they arrived in Park City wrapped in protective “pajamas” — coverings used during transport to prevent damage. The wraps will come off the day before the gondola officially opens to the public.

The East Village Gondola, a key part of the resort’s expansion project, is expected to improve access and reduce vehicle congestion once it begins operation. It will also link the new Deer Valley East Village to Park Peak. The gondola is Utah’s first 10-passenger gondola, with individual heated seats, floor-to-ceiling glass windows, and cabins arriving every 12 seconds. The system boasts an uphill capacity of 3,000 guests per hour.

Deer Valley Resort will open its 2025-26 ski season Nov. 29-30 with an exclusive weekend for season pass holders before opening to the public Dec. 1.

The opening marks the debut of the resort’s largest expansion, more than doubling its skiable terrain to 4,300 acres with seven new chairlifts and 80 new ski runs.