How big is Deer Valley?
Deer Valley has 103 trails served by 21 lifts — 14th for trails of the 15 resorts we track in the USA. On lifts it ranks 10th of the 15.
Deer Valley resort guide
Utah, USA
Upscale skiing with impeccable service
Deer Valley at a glance
103
Trails
21
Lifts
9,843ft
Top
6,621ft
Base
3,222ft
Vertical
SLC
Nearest airport, 29 mi
27% beginner41% intermediate32% advanced
Deer Valley offers upscale skiing with impeccable service, perfectly groomed runs, and a luxurious mountain experience.
Your questions about Deer Valley, answered
How high is Deer Valley?
The lifts run from 6,621ft at the base to 9,843ft at the top, a vertical of 3,222ft. Of the 15 resorts we track in the USA, that is the 14th highest, with the 11th biggest vertical.
A base above 5,906ft is high by Alpine standards, so the runs back to the village hold their snow better than at lower resorts.
Is Deer Valley good for beginners or experts?
The trails at Deer Valley split 27% beginner, 41% intermediate and 32% advanced, against an average of 19% beginner and 42% advanced across the resorts we track in the USA.
On those numbers it suits confident skiers and riders looking for steep terrain.
When is the ski season at Deer Valley?
Over the last ten winters Deer Valley has typically held skiable snow at mid-mountain from around December 2 to May 3, about 154 days.
March is the best all-round month on the record, with an average base of 43in, 25in of new snow and 4.5 bluebird days.
Month-by-month snow history →What is the nearest airport to Deer Valley?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Salt Lake City (SLC), 29 mi away in a straight line. Provo Municipal (PVU) is 32 mi, Ogden Hinckley (OGD) is 48 mi. Road distances are longer, often much longer in the mountains, and the nearest airport is not always the one with the most flights.
How much is a lift ticket at Deer Valley?
A 6-day adult Deer Valley lift ticket costs $2,094 for 2026/27, or $349 a day. For value it ranks 15th of the 15 resorts we price in the USA.
Full lift ticket prices and history →Airports near Deer Valley
Airports with scheduled flights, nearest first. Distances are straight-line; by road they are longer, and in the mountains often much longer.
- Salt Lake CitySLC29 mi · major airport
- Provo MunicipalPVU32 mi
- Ogden HinckleyOGD48 mi
Travel time to Deer Valley
Pick the airport you fly from for an estimate of the journey to the resort.
- Fly to Salt Lake City (SLC)Quickest
- Flight
- 4h 35m · 1,985 mi
- Ground transfer
- 55m · 39 mi
- Total
- ≈ 5h 30m
- Fly to Provo Municipal (PVU)
- Flight
- 4h 35m · 1,980 mi
- Ground transfer
- 1h 5m · 43 mi
- Total
- ≈ 5h 40m
- Fly to Ogden Hinckley (OGD)
- Flight
- 4h 35m · 1,980 mi
- Ground transfer
- 1h 35m · 65 mi
- Total
- ≈ 6h 10m
Estimates from straight-line distances, not timetables: flights at typical cruising speed plus taxi and climb, ground transfers at an average 40 mph. They leave out check-in and baggage time, and mountain roads in snow can take much longer. Check with airlines and transfer companies before booking.
Deer Valley lift ticket 2026/27
$2,0946-day adult Deer Valley lift ticket · ≈€1,827
$349 per day · 0.4 km of trails per € · #15 of 15 for value in the USA
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Deer Valley trail map 2025/26
2025/26 seasonThe official Deer Valley trail map, published by Deer Valley Resort. It shows every run, lift and sector across 103 trails served by 21 lifts, from 6,621ft at the base to 9,843ft at the summit.
Always check the resort's live trail status before setting off. Runs shown on a map are not necessarily open, and backcountry terrain is never patrolled unless the map says so.
Why go to Deer Valley
- Upscale skiing experience
- Impeccable service
- Perfectly groomed runs
- Luxurious mountain experience
- Excellent facilities
- Less crowded
Things to know
- Very expensive
- Skiers only - no snowboarders
- Can be crowded
- Limited beginner terrain
- Expensive dining and accommodation
Skiing and snowboarding Deer Valley by ability level
Beginners
Deer Valley offers good beginner terrain with excellent grooming. Beginners will find well-maintained beginner runs and excellent ski schools. The resort is beginner-friendly.
Intermediates
Deer Valley is excellent for intermediate skiers! The resort is famous for its perfectly groomed runs, perfect for cruising. Intermediate skiers will love the long, groomed trails.
Advanced
Deer Valley offers excellent advanced terrain! The resort has challenging expert runs and great off-piste opportunities. Advanced skiers will find plenty of challenging terrain to explore.
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Official resort website: deervalley.com
More on Deer Valley
- Deer Valley snow reportLive conditions, snow depth and the 7-day forecast by elevation
- Deer Valley snow historyTen seasons of snowfall, snow depth, powder days and when the season ends
- Deer Valley lift ticket pricesDay and multi-day ticket prices, how they have changed, and value for money
- Ski resorts in the USALive snow reports and a map of resorts, cities and airports in the USA
Ski resorts near Deer Valley
Distances are straight-line, not by road.