Designing Deer Valleys New Ski Runs with Chris Cushing / SE Group

Check out the latest episode of OverHerd at Deer Valley Resort, featuring Chris Cushing, Principal of Mountain Planning at SE Group. In the conversation, Chris shares how thoughtful ski terrain design comes together, balancing flow, snowmaking, and grooming to shape experiences that feel intuitive on the mountain.

The episode also reflects on a meaningful full-circle moment, connecting the Deer Valley East expansion with the legacy of the original ski runs designed decades ago by Chris’s dad, Joe. This is a great listen for anyone interested in how vision, technical expertise, and history come together to shape the future of the mountain experience at Deer Valley Resort.