Will new Deer Valley lift proposal get off the ground? Not yet.

Park City planning commission holds off on a vote, voicing concerns about wildlife corridors, deforestation and skier safety. One landholder sees a better way, but a lawsuit may stand in the way.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Skiers overlook expansion plans by Alterra Mountain Resorts, owner of Deer Valley, on Thursday, April 4, 2024. The addition of 3,700 acres of skiable terrain will include a 10-person gondola connecting East Village to Park Peak, in background, that will also feature a south-facing lodge. The Park City planning commission is mulling issuing a permit for a lift connecting the classic Deer Valley terrain to Park Peak.

Will new Deer Valley lift proposal get off the ground? Not yet.

Park City planning commission holds off on a vote, voicing concerns about wildlife corridors, deforestation and skier safety. One landholder sees a better way, but a lawsuit may stand in the way.

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