Deer Valley Installs Lift Towers On New Chairlift, 200 New Skiable Acres Available Winter 2026/2027
Yesterday Deer Valley Resort marked the latest major milestone in their multi-year Expanded Excellence plan with the installation of Hail Peak Express towers thanks to a heavy lift helicopter.
The new Hail Peak Express lift will open access to 200 new skiable acres. One of the seven runs that will debut this year on Hail Peak will be called “Hill Yeah” as a tribute to Hill Air Force Base in Northern Utah. As a reminder all you service members and military families out there, Deer Valley has a Salute to Service program which offers exclusive lodging, lift ticket and resort offerings.
The Hail Peak Express is just one of the 11 new chairlifts installed in just two years. New chairlifts since December 2024 include Keetley Express, HooDoo Express, Aurora, Galena Express, Pioche Express, Neptune Express, Vulcan Express, Revelator Express, Pinyon Express, Hail Peak Express, and the Deer Valley East Village Gondola.
“Last winter transformed Deer Valley. This winter builds on that momentum by opening Hail Peak, expanding Deer Valley to 4,500 skiable acres, and continuing our investment in the lifts, snowmaking, and guest experience that define Deer Valley.” -Todd Bennett, Deer Valley Resort President & Chief Operating Officer
The new Hail Peak Express will carry skiers from Deer Valley East Village to the resort’s newest terrain on Hail Peak. With 86 chairs moving 2,400 guests per hour, Hail Peak Express opens new access to the easternmost edge of the resort.
Exciting times for one of our favorite resorts. Can’t wait to give the new Hail Peak Express a spin!
Deer Valley 26/27 Winter Season Mountain Stats
Highest Elevation: 9,570 ft
Lowest Elevation: 6,450 ft
Vertical Drop: 3,120 ft
Number of Runs: 209
Longest Run: 4.8 miles
Snowmaking Coverage: 932 acres
Skiable Acreage: 4,500 acres
Total Aerial Lifts: 32
Gondolas: 2
Detachable Chairlifts: 23
Fixed Grip Chairlifts: 7
Conveyor/Surface Lifts: 8
About Deer Valley Resort
Deer Valley Resort, located in Park City, Utah, set the standard for luxury in skiing by offering the service and hospitality of a five-star hotel. The ski-only resort is now delivering the largest expansion in ski resort history for the 2025/26 season. This winter, Deer Valley unveils seven new chairlifts, including the East Village Express—a 10-passenger gondola connecting the new Deer Valley East Village to Park Peak.
Since December 2024, Deer Valley has added 10 new lifts, doubling its skiable terrain and redefining the mountain experience. This transformation is part of Expanded Excellence, a resort-wide initiative that includes a new portal at Deer Valley East Village with 1,200 day-skier parking spaces, the reimagining of Snow Park base area, and enhancements to on-mountain infrastructure.
The resort now features 31 chairlifts, 4,300 skiable acres, seven bowls, and benefits from 300 inches of average annual snowfall. Deer Valley limits daily lift ticket sales and is renowned for its award-winning ski school, elegant day lodges, exceptional dining, and a wide range of luxury accommodations.
In 2026, the resort named GMC as the official vehicle of Deer Valley and introduced a new fleet of GMC vehicles for resort transportation and guest experiences. Deer Valley has been named the United States’ Best Ski Resort by the World Ski Awards for 13 consecutive years.
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