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Ski Resort Deer Valley in Salt Lake City: Position on map

Deer Valley Ski Resort

Trail Map Deer Valley

The Ski Resort

Deer Valley is THE first class ski resort in Park City, Utah and is the immediate neighbor to ski resorts Park City Mountain Resort and The Canyons. It´s one out of two US ski resorts that denies to allow snowboarders on their trails. But if you are a skiing-fan you will have a blast here - guaranteed! It won the award ´best ski resort in the US´ many years in a row. So it´s not a huge surprise that countless A-list celebrities are frequent guests and stars like Gene Hackman, Lisa Kudrow and Dustin Hoffmann even own houses here.

Deer Valley´s vast terrain seems to be endless as it stretches over nothing less than six mountains and 820 ha. Sales of lift tickets are limited to 6000 a day in order to avoid overcrowding. So it´s fairly easy to enjoy the wide trails and lift waiting times are not too crazy.

The resort is considered to be ideal for families. Located right at Snow Park Lodge is a training area where little ones can make their first curves. Little Baldy Peak, Bald Eagle Mountain and Flagstaff Mountain boast many wide-open beginner trails that are gentle greens. Great are the slopes Ontario, Success and Deer Hollow.

Deer Valley is an intermediates skier´s dream by featuring tons of opportunities and challenges. Bald Mountain has great blues like Legal Tender or Nabob. Plus there are more than enough blacks that will even make best skiers think twice. The black Diamond runs are also oriented to needs of skiers that love to challenge themselves and is a must for everyone making a ski vacation in the US. Narrow Gauge, Morning Star and Reward are just a few to name. Bald Mountain also gives you access to the famous Stein´s Way run, that got its name by the Norwegian Olympic Stein Eriksen.

Lady Morgan´s summit features more black trails, that should only be conquered by experienced skiers. You can also go off-piste in the whole resort and experience some tree-skiing in the birch forest. If you are an backcountry skiing enthusiasts, then hit the bowls and moguls to have an adrenaline rush. Enjoy the powder snow that made this ski resort so popular by hitting Daly Bowl, Mayflower Bowl and more. Those leave you tempted to explore new spots and make new tracks in the snow.

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Interesting facts

  • It is among the 5 most family-friendly ski Resorts in the USA.
  • The vertical drop from summit to base is 914 m. The average difference in altitude between base and summit of Ski Resorts in the USA is 374 m. Most runs are therefore relatively long. The ski resort takes you to an elevation of 2,917 m.
  • Average snow depth during the season is 140 cm at summit elevation and 140 cm at base elevation. Snow coverage is usually best during February, offering an average snow depth of 157 cm at summit elevation and 157 cm at the base.
  • Deer Valley features 45 sunny days on average per season. The average for all ski Resorts in the USA is 49 sunny days. February is the sunniest month with an average of 14 sunny days. This makes the ski resort one of the 1 sunniest in Utah.

Snow Safety & Snowmaking

Snowmaking Share
33%
Average snow depth of the last years (Summit)
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On Mountain Dining

Cafeteria-style, great service or just a snack to go - the different restaurants cater to everyone´s wishes. Check out the Roxal Street Cafe in the Silver Lake Logde to have a lunch time on the more sophisticated side. Less fancy but equally fantastic is the Bald Mountain Pizza, that is also inside the Silver Lake Lodge and satisfies your cravings for a proper pizza. In addition, you´ll find two other restaurants: Cushing´s Cabin at Flagstaff Mountain and Snowshoe Tommy´s at the peak of Bald Mountain.

Must-Ski Runs

If you decide for the holiday spot par excellence, you have to hit the legendary trail Stein´s Way. The trail is named after Stein Eriksen. The 1952 Olympic Games gold medal winner in giant slalom stayed in Deer Valley after his successful skiing career. He made the ski resort to what it is today and actually was Deer Valley´s manager for many years. Stein´s Way is the run that he skied down every single day until his health didn´t allow it anymore. The trail is mostly blue but has a black marked part. This part can actually be avoided by taking the blue by-pass.

Longest Runs

Talabfahrt
Length: 1.9 miles
Vertical Drop: 0 ft
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Deer Valley Resort Moments

Activities

No matter how phenomenal the skiing is, definitely check out the non-skiing activities as well. Romantic sleigh rides through the snowy winter landscape are perfect for leaving your busy everyday-life behind and recharge your batteries. If you still have energy left, go and explore the Wasatch Mountain with your snowshoes. The Bowling Center is a blast for the whole family and also features pool and air hockey. Further, plan a day trip to Park City, especially the old town is worth a visit.

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Après-Ski and Nightlife

Enjoy one or the other drink, attended by good live-music at the EBS Lounge in Snow Park Lodge.
Big screens broadcast all the important sport events and the bar is pumping by then. If you want to be right in the Apres-ski center, head down to Main Street in Park City. This is the treasure chest of town and bars are lining here. You can even find a real whiskey distillery.

Dining and Restaurants

The only thing that tops the skiing experience in Deer Valley is eating out here. Some of the best restaurants are located directly inside the resort. Mariposa was voted Utah´s best restaurant. Stein Eriksen Lodge is an other highlight and welcomes their guests with a dignified ambiance and an haute cuisine menu.

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Getting here

Deer Valley lies about 30 minutes away from Salt Lake City Airport in Park City. That´s why it´s best to come here by plane and after take Park City Transportation shuttle service into town. Alternatively, you can rent a car and get to Park City by taking I-80.

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  • Use of spa area (as per description)
  • Use of fitness room
  • Wi-Fi (limited data volume)
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Contact

Deer Valley Resort
P.O. Box 889
UT 84060
Park City
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Alen
on Dec 19, 2021
Deer Valley Resort was wonderful, the runs were great, and the views were spectacular. It's everything you would want in a ski-only resort. But what really sets this place apart is the staff that w...
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Mountain Stats

Elevation2,003 m - 2,917 m
Opening Day2 Dec 2023
Closing Day14 Apr 2024
Capacity 46200 Persons/Hr.
Hours09:00 - 16:30

Lifts

26
21
1
4
Total 26

Skiable Terrain

820 ha
Easy
Green Circle
Moderate
Blue Squared
Advanced
Black Diamond
Extreme
Double Diamond
Overall Slope Area 820 ha
Number of Slopes 103

Weather (2,917 m)

Open Lifts & Trails

Rates

$259
1 day adult $259
1 day child $161
All rates & fees