TL;DR
Deer Valley Resorts has concluded a five-year negotiation with Extell Development Company to expand onto the terrain of the Mayflower Resort near Park City, aiming to create one of the largest ski areas in the US. The collaboration could offer skiers access to an estimated 5,726 acres of terrain, almost tripling Deer Valley's current expanse, and introducing 37 lifts by the 2025-26 season. While remaining exclusively ski-focused, the expansion aims to uphold Deer Valley's renowned standards. The development also includes a strategic Mayflower entrance, new parking facilities, and plans for employee housing. Deer Valley's expertise in resort operation aligns with Extell's focus on development, presenting a unique partnership that could establish a new pinnacle in skiing destinations.
After five years of negotiations, the Alterra-run luxury resort Deer Valley is set to undergo a significant expansion, encompassing 5,700 acres and featuring 37 lifts, commencing in the 2025-26 season.The distinct Deer Valley experience, now with a unique twist, is on the horizon at the Mayflower Resort adjacent to Park City. In an announcement made on Thursday morning, Deer Valley Resorts disclosed their successful agreement with Extell Development Company, signifying their operation on the land previously known as the Mayflower Resort. This new ski area, located in Wasatch County and currently under construction, rests to the west of Jordanelle Reservoir along Highway 40. The site shares multiple borders with Deer Valley, with the negotiation process commencing five years ago.Anticipated collaboration between the two entities could ultimately furnish skiers with access to an estimated 5,726 acres of terrain. This substantial expansion is nearly three times the size of Deer Valley's existing 2,026-acre domain, marking a historic enlargement in the realm of U.S. ski resorts. As a result, the combined resort will become one, adopting the Deer Valley name. Skiers will gain access to terrain on both the Park City and Heber sides of the resort through a single pass, including the Ikon Pass offered by Alterra, which encompasses multiple resorts. This arrangement echoes the current situation for Deer Valley pass holders and is expected to persist when the new terrain becomes available in 2025-26, according to Jared Smith, CEO of Alterra.
