The top US ski resort at the centre of movie star-turned-beauty-product-designer Gwyneth Paltrow’s ski-crash lawsuit, earlier this year, has announced a major expansion.
The luxury Deer Valley Resort – already seen as being one of the top ski resorts in the US, not to mention one of the most expensive with accommodation reportedly costing up to $4,000 per night – will add nearly 4,000 acres of land to its resort in the Wasatch Mountains in Park City, Utah, which lies around 40 miles away from Salt Lake City.
Alterra Mountain Company – which owns Deer Valley Resort – has announced it will add 3,700 acres of terraine at the resort.
In addition, the development of a new village and portal will dramatically improve access to the resort while adding “world-class lodging, dining, and retail amenities”.
The expansion will more than double Deer Valley’s skiable terrain, adding 16 new lifts and a new 10-passenger gondola, “affirming the resort’s commitment to delivering exceptional guest services and a ski-only experience with limited daily skier counts.”
The complete project will unfold over the next three seasons, with a significant portion of the new lifts and trails set to open as early as the 25/26 winter season. When completed, Deer Valley will offer 5,726 acres of ski-only terrain spread across 10 mountains.
The Deer Valley investment is in addition to the $500m capital programme announced by Alterra earlier this year to enhance the guest and employee experience across its portfolio of 17 destinations.
“Alterra Mountain Company is committed to investing in large-scale projects that will deliver differentiated experiences in incredible places and this project is exactly that,” said Jared Smith, President & CEO, Alterra Mountain Company. “Deer Valley has long been a world-renowned resort and this project will offer guests more of what it has always been known for – legendary service, an exceptional ski-only experience, and industry-leading culinary offerings.”
