PRESS RELEASE | AUGUST 29, 2025
Deer Valley Hosts Season's Second Expanded Excellence: Future in Flight Event Sept. 7
DEER VALLEY RESORT; PARK CITY, UTAH (Aug. 29, 2025) – As Deer Valley Resort inches closer to delivering the largest ski resort expansion in history this 2025/26 ski season, the resort welcomes the community to witness a second on-mountain helicopter spectacle, Expanded Excellence: Future in Flight. Guests will gather at the top of Bald Mountain as helicopters take flight to install lift towers for the new Revelator Express lift on Park Peak on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025.
“We look forward to sharing this next milestone with community members who shared their excitement and enthusiasm for Deer Valley’s expansion at our first Future in Flight event in July,” said Deer Valley Resort President & COO Todd Bennett. “We invite families and friends to celebrate the progress our teams have made this summer and spend the afternoon on the mountain enjoying food trucks, activities, and live entertainment.”
The installation of Revelator Express lift towers on Park Peak will mark the latest stage in Deer Valley’s Expanded Excellence initiative, which encompasses more than doubling the resort’s skiable terrain, the new Deer Valley East Village, upgrading key infrastructure, and reimagining the Snow Park. This winter, Deer Valley will debut seven new chairlifts—including the East Village Express, a 10-passenger gondola linking the new East Village to Park Peak—and nearly 80 new ski runs. Deer Valley will now offer 31 chairlifts, over 200 ski runs, and 4,300 skiable acres. These additions bring the resort’s total to 10 new lifts and nearly 100 new runs since December 2024, marking a defining milestone in Deer Valley’s transformation. The Deer Valley East Village will also offer 1,200 new day-skier parking spaces this ski season, creating a seamless, more convenient guest experience.
The Expanded Excellence: Future in Flight event will take place on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. Spectators can access the top of Bald Mountain via Silver Lake and Sterling Express lifts for front-row seats as helicopters fly in lift towers for the new Revelator Express on Park Peak. Deer Valley will offer free public scenic chairlift ride tickets to the first 750 attendees, starting at 10 a.m. at the Snow Park Ticket Office. These tickets are available for walk-up only—no reservations. After all complimentary tickets have been distributed, scenic chairlift rides will be available for purchase from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Guests receive one free kid’s ticket (ages 5–12) with each paying adult, and children 4 and under ride free. Complimentary parking will be available at Snow Park Lodge.
Following the flight spectacle, spend the afternoon on Silver Lake Lawn enjoying food, live music, and family-friendly entertainment. Iron Canyon Echoes will play from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., followed by a set from DJ Dolph from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Food trucks, kids’ activities, face painting, and more will be available for a perfect late summer celebration on the mountain. Chairlifts are open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
MEDIA ATTENDANCE ON SEPTEMBER 4: Members of the media who are interested in attending Expanded Excellence: Future in Flight are asked to RSVP to Deer Valley Communications Specialist Riley Elliott at media@deervalley.com for complimentary tickets for spectator viewing and to schedule onsite interviews.
A photo gallery from Deer Valley’s “Expanded Excellence: Future in Flight” event on July 19, 2025, can be found here, with additional photos available here. Please credit any image used to Deer Valley Resort.
For more information about the Expanded Excellence: Future in Flight event at Deer Valley, visit the resort’s website at deervalley.com. rich-text, responsive-table
“We look forward to sharing this next milestone with community members who shared their excitement and enthusiasm for Deer Valley’s expansion at our first Future in Flight event in July,” said Deer Valley Resort President & COO Todd Bennett. “We invite families and friends to celebrate the progress our teams have made this summer and spend the afternoon on the mountain enjoying food trucks, activities, and live entertainment.”
The installation of Revelator Express lift towers on Park Peak will mark the latest stage in Deer Valley’s Expanded Excellence initiative, which encompasses more than doubling the resort’s skiable terrain, the new Deer Valley East Village, upgrading key infrastructure, and reimagining the Snow Park. This winter, Deer Valley will debut seven new chairlifts—including the East Village Express, a 10-passenger gondola linking the new East Village to Park Peak—and nearly 80 new ski runs. Deer Valley will now offer 31 chairlifts, over 200 ski runs, and 4,300 skiable acres. These additions bring the resort’s total to 10 new lifts and nearly 100 new runs since December 2024, marking a defining milestone in Deer Valley’s transformation. The Deer Valley East Village will also offer 1,200 new day-skier parking spaces this ski season, creating a seamless, more convenient guest experience.
The Expanded Excellence: Future in Flight event will take place on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. Spectators can access the top of Bald Mountain via Silver Lake and Sterling Express lifts for front-row seats as helicopters fly in lift towers for the new Revelator Express on Park Peak. Deer Valley will offer free public scenic chairlift ride tickets to the first 750 attendees, starting at 10 a.m. at the Snow Park Ticket Office. These tickets are available for walk-up only—no reservations. After all complimentary tickets have been distributed, scenic chairlift rides will be available for purchase from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Guests receive one free kid’s ticket (ages 5–12) with each paying adult, and children 4 and under ride free. Complimentary parking will be available at Snow Park Lodge.
Following the flight spectacle, spend the afternoon on Silver Lake Lawn enjoying food, live music, and family-friendly entertainment. Iron Canyon Echoes will play from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., followed by a set from DJ Dolph from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Food trucks, kids’ activities, face painting, and more will be available for a perfect late summer celebration on the mountain. Chairlifts are open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
MEDIA ATTENDANCE ON SEPTEMBER 4: Members of the media who are interested in attending Expanded Excellence: Future in Flight are asked to RSVP to Deer Valley Communications Specialist Riley Elliott at media@deervalley.com for complimentary tickets for spectator viewing and to schedule onsite interviews.
A photo gallery from Deer Valley’s “Expanded Excellence: Future in Flight” event on July 19, 2025, can be found here, with additional photos available here. Please credit any image used to Deer Valley Resort.
For more information about the Expanded Excellence: Future in Flight event at Deer Valley, visit the resort’s website at deervalley.com. rich-text, responsive-table
Media Contact
Emily Summers
Director of Communications
Deer Valley Resort
media@deervalley.com
435-645-6512
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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. Deer Valley has been named the United States’ Best Ski Resort by the World Ski Awards for 12 consecutive years.
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