Deer Valley Resort

Skiers-only polish, now more than twice its old size.

Deer Valley is known for immaculate grooming, ski valets and good on-mountain food, and it caps daily ticket sales. The East Village expansion has more than doubled the terrain since 2024; Hail Peak Express adds 200 acres and seven runs for 2026-27, while the East Village and Park Peak lodges open in 2027-28. Snowboarding is not allowed.

The mountain

Vertical drop

3,120 ft

Summit

9,570 ft

Skiable terrain

4,500 acres

Trails

209

Lifts

32

Average snowfall

300″ a year

Longest run

4.8 mi

Snowmaking

21% of terrain

Terrain mix

• Beginner 31%
• Intermediate 40%
• Advanced 29%

What’s here besides skiing

• Sleigh rides
• Scenic lift rides
• Snowshoeing
• Spa
• Nightlife
• Kids programs

Holidays and events

2026–27 dates where they’re posted. “Usually” means the date follows past years. Confirm before you go.

• ChristmasDec 24, 9 am–1:30 pm (annual)Usually

  Santa on Christmas Eve

  Santa visits the Snow Park base in the morning and Silver Lake at midday for photos.

• New Year’sDec 30, about 6 pm (annual)Usually

  Torchlight Parade and fireworks

  Instructors ski Big Stick behind Snow Park Lodge with torches, followed by fireworks. Free cocoa, cider and cookies on Snow Park Plaza.

• Opening dayDec 5

  Opening day

  Deer Valley’s target opening, with terrain around Snow Park and Silver Lake first.

Where to stay

• ski-in/ski-outMontage Deer Valley

  Big luxury resort at Empire Pass with a large spa and several restaurants.

  Empire Pass
• ski-in/ski-outStein Eriksen Lodge

  Five-star lodge at mid-mountain Silver Lake, named for the Olympic champion, with Utah’s only Forbes five-star spa.

  Silver Lake
• slopesideGoldener Hirsch

  Austrian-style chalet inn and residences steps from the lifts in Silver Lake Village.

  Silver Lake
• condoThe Lodges at Deer Valley

  Resort-managed condo hotel with family-friendly amenities and on-site dining.

  Near Snow Park base
• hostelPark City Hostel

  The budget option in town; the free bus runs to Deer Valley and Main Street.

  Free bus to the lifts

Rates are typical winter lows before taxes and fees, and change constantly. Book on the property’s own site.

Things to do

• Fireside Dining and sleigh ride · Empire Canyon Lodge

  Four-course alpine dinner with raclette by stone fireplaces at Empire Canyon Lodge. Add a horse-drawn sleigh ride Wednesday to Sunday ($50 for up to six).

• High West & History on the Slopes · On the mountain

  A guided ski outing mixing Park City mining history with tastings of rare High West whiskey.

• Spa at Stein Eriksen Lodge · Silver Lake

  Forbes five-star spa at Silver Lake for massages and treatments after skiing.

• Spa Montage Deer Valley · Empire Pass

  Large resort spa at Empire Pass with a full menu of treatments.

• Snowshoe tours, All Seasons Adventures · Pickup in Park City

  Guided snowshoe outings with s’mores, including moonlit snowshoes to dinner at Silver Lake or Empire restaurants.

• Winter Bobsled Experience, Utah Olympic Park · 20 min drive

  Ride the 2002 Olympic sliding track behind a professional pilot. $225 per person.

• Park City Museum · 5 min drive

  Mining and ski history on Main Street, a quick ride from Snow Park.

Après and nightlife

• Edgar’s Après

  Sports bar upstairs in Snow Park Lodge honoring Deer Valley’s founders and Olympic history; try the chili nachos.

• Chute Eleven

  21+ champagne yurt outside Empire Canyon Lodge with oysters, cocktails and DJ sets.

• No Name Saloon

  For a livelier night, Main Street is five minutes away.

These themes are our summary of recent skier reviews, not quotes.

Getting there

• Salt Lake City International (SLC) · about 45 min drive
• Salt Lake City · about 0.7 hr
• Las Vegas · about 6.5 hr
• Denver · about 7.5 hr

Directions in Google Maps