Ski Deer Valley


Deer Valley Resort was rated the #1 ski resort in North America an unprecedented four years in a row in 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011 by the readers of SKI Magazine, we never stop striving to better our guests’ ski vacation experience. Celebrating our 30th Anniversary, Deer Valley revolutionized the ski industry by being the first North American resort to provide the first-class service one would find at a five-star hotel. We offer luxurious amenities such as three beautiful on-mountain day lodges, groomed-to-perfection slopes, powder-laden glade skiing and ten on-mountain restaurants offering unforgettable award-winning cuisine. The sorts of services that have put us on the map include ski valets, on-mountain child care, an award-winning ski school and Resort owned-and-operated Deer Valley Resort Lodging and Reservations, a property management company and one-stop vacation planning center fully staffed with experienced professionals who can plan every aspect of your vacation, from lodging to equipment rentals to child care and dinner reservations.

Top all of that off with the bounty of 300 annual inches of the Greatest Snow on Earth®, our amazingly easy accessibility (just 36 miles from Salt Lake City International Airport) and our uniquely beautiful natural surroundings, and you get the vacation experience of a lifetime. We’re excited to show you just how wonderful a Deer Valley Resort vacation can be.



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Deer Valley Resort Lodging and Reservations
Montage Deer Valley
Park City Peaks Hotel
Rockford Hotels
Suite-Getaways
Waldorf Astoria Park City
Westgate Park City Resort & Spa


Resort Information:

  • Lifts: 1 gondola, 11 high-speed detachable quads, 2 fixed-grib quads, 5 triple chairs, 2 double chairs. Total number of lifts 21

  • Ski Base Elevation: 6570

  • Peak Elevation: 9570

  • Skiable area: 2026 acres, 100 runs

  • Ability: 27% beginner, 41% intermediate, 32% advanced


SkiTops University - Resource links down this page:

  • Transportation
  • Resort Misconceptions
  • Top Selling Points
  • Best Client Type
  • Recommendations / Highlights
  • Other Resort Activities
  • Unique Resort Features
  • Take The Test
  • Consumer Info Page
  • Trail Maps



  • General Information - As provided by the resort:

    Air Service to Resort:

    With Delta and Southwest hubs at the Salt Lake International Airport, 350 flights arrive daily from almost every major airline.

    Other Transportation Options:

    There are several car rental and shuttle options for an easy 45-minute drive to Park City.

    Common Misperceptions:

    #1: Deer Valley is a "green" resort with all groomed runs.

    Fact: 32% of our trails are either black or double black, 50% is intermediate.

    #2: Deer Valley Resort is in Deer Valley, Utah.

    Fact: There is no town called Deer Valley, Utah. Deer Valley Resort is in Park City, Utah.

    #3: You can't get an alcohol drink in Utah.

    Fact: The state has specialized liquor laws but the selling, buying, and consumption of alcohol in the state of Utah is not prohibited.

    #4: Deer Valley is too expensive.

    Fact: Deer Valley Resort believes you get what you pay for. It's all relative.

    Top 5 Selling Points:

    1. Guest service
    2. On-mountain dining
    3. Grooming
    4. Location/accessibility
    5. Limited number of skiers to avoid overcrowded trails.

    Best Resort Client:

    Families, corporate and leisure groups

    Recommendations / Highlights:

    Silver Lake Restaurant
    Snow Park Restaurant and Lounge
    Bald Mountain Pizza (Silver Lake)
    Royal Street Cafe (Silver Lake)
    Empire Canyon Grill
    Snowshoe Tommy's (atop Bald Mountain)- serves snacks & Turkey Chili
    Cushing's Cabin (atop Flagstaff Mountain)- serves snacks

    There are 4 evening restaurants at Deer Valley (open winter only)

    Fireside (Empire)
    Mariposa (Silver Lake)
    Royal Street Cafe (Silver Lake)
    Seafood Buffet (Snow Park)
    There are several bars and nightclubs in Park City, as well as 110 restaurants offering a wide variety of cuisine. The numerous shops in Park City range from bookstores, art collectibles, handmade furniture, Western antiques, wildlife photography, fashion boutiques, and sporting goods.

    For performance venues, visit Park City's Historic Egyptian Theatre and the Eccles Center for Performing Arts.

    Other Activities:

    Other activities located throughout the town of Park City include:

    Snow tubing, Heli-skiing, Interconnect Tour, X-Country skiing, Snowshoeing, Snowmobiling, Horseback riding, Day spas/health clubs, Fly fishing, Hot air ballooning, Sleigh rides, Bowling and arcade, Ice skating, Ski jumps, luge and bobsled rides at the Utah Olympic Park

    Why This Resort is Special or Unique:

    Guest service
    No snowboarding



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