(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Skiers ride Deer Valley Resort's new Keetley Express during its maiden voyage Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024. The high-speed, six-person bubble lift is the first to operate out of the resort's new East Village base and gives skiers access to some of the more than 3,000 acres of new terrain Deer Valley plans to open in the coming years.
Julie left the beach of Santa Cruz, Calif., where she worked for 17 years, for the mountains of Salt Lake City in 2019. She has covered the NBA Finals, the Super Bowl, the World Series, the Maverick's big wave surf contest and two Olympics. A Colorado native, she enjoys creating her own adventure, occasionally with her husband and two kids in tow.