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OverHerd at Deer ValleyAuthor: Deer Valley Resort
Welcome to OverHerd at Deer Valley, the official podcast of Deer Valley Resort in Park City, Utah. Are you planning an upcoming ski trip or looking for some great tips for a future visit? Here you'll find excellent advice and tips from Olympic athletes, Deer Valley staff, and Park City locals who will help you plan for your ski vacation, as well as provide a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to prepare the resort for opening. Youll learn about the best runs, new dining offerings, insider tips and more before your visit. Download, like, and subscribe. Language: en Genres: Places & Travel, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Season 4, Episode 3: Designing Deer Valley’s New Ski Runs with Chris Cushing
Episode 3
Monday, 5 January, 2026
In Season 4, Episode 3 of OverHerd at Deer Valley, host Kaylin Richardson sits down with Chris Cushing, Principal of Mountain Planning at SE Group, the team behind the design of Deer Valley’s newest ski runs and lift alignment as part of Expanded Excellence.Chris shares what it takes to design ski terrain that feels as good as it looks, balancing the art and science of trail layout, grooming, snowmaking, and flow. The conversation also highlights a unique legacy: Chris’s father, Joe Cushing, helped design Deer Valley’s original ski runs more than 45 years ago, making this expansion a full-circle moment for one family and one mountain.From long, rolling groomers to the challenge of building seamless connections across new peaks, this episode offers an inside look at how Deer Valley’s next chapter is taking shape, one ski run at a time.
