Commemorating Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend at Deer Valley

Published January 16, 2025

This Martin Luther King Jr. weekend marks not only a popular time for skiing and creating cherished memories with loved ones but also a moment to reflect on the profound significance of this holiday. While we enjoy this long weekend on the slopes, we remember why it exists—to honor the enduring values Dr. King stood for: equality, unity, and the pursuit of a brighter future for all. At Deer Valley, the slopes become a place where people come together, sharing the joy of skiing and the beauty of Utah's Wasatch Mountains.

As you carve turns through perfect corduroy this weekend, we encourage you to take a moment to experience the inspiring Burns Reimagined art installations around the mountain. This project celebrates the unique character and culture of Deer Valley through partnerships with five diverse, sustainably minded local artists, who transformed upcycled chairs from the retired Burns chairlift into stunning works of art.

Among these masterpieces is a chair designed by Park City-based artist Lamont Joseph White, displayed at the top of the Jordanelle Gondola. Lamont’s work thematically emphasizes inclusion, urging us to recognize and celebrate our differences as a way to create opportunity and foster understanding. His piece serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of representation and belonging in mountain culture. Please visit Lamont’s featured chairlift and share your photos!

Deer Valley is also honored to be a partner resort in Ski Utah’s Discover Winter program, which introduces the joy of skiing to newcomers from diverse backgrounds. This initiative helps ensure that the mountains remain accessible and welcoming to future generations of skiers.

To further celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Deer Valley is proud to highlight Lamont Joseph White’s impactful artwork and activism through a special activation:

ARTWORK DISPLAY

Four framed prints from the She Skis Collection by Lamont Joseph White will be displayed at the Deer Valley Information Desk in Snow Park Lodge from January 17 through January 20, allowing guests to appreciate his inspiring work.

INTERACTIVE QR CODE

A QR code adjacent to the art display will link to:

A video of Lamont discussing his activism and the She Skis Collection.
A form for guests to enter a giveaway to take home one of the featured prints.

CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION

For every QR code scan during the display, Deer Valley will donate $1 to Ski Utah’s Discover Winter Program.

This weekend we invite you to reflect on the lessons Dr. King shared with the world. Let this be a time to appreciate not only the beauty of the mountains but also the connections we forge through the sport of skiing and the shared experiences that unite us as a community.

From all of us at Deer Valley, we wish you a meaningful, memorable and snow-filled Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend.