Very Good!3.9 / 5Oct 15, 2021
Lance S. advanced skier
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Pros
- Superb customer service and luxury facilities
- Exceptional grooming
- Limited number of daily lift tickets sold, reduces crowds
Cons
- Expensive and no entry for snowboarders
Overall
Another skiers-only resort in Utah, Deer Valley is all about the pampering. From ski valets to four and five diamond lodging, the 5-star service here fits hand in hand with their incredible skiing over five separate peaks. To top it all off, the abundance of famous Utah powder that falls at Deer Valley makes it an unmissable ski resort.
Best month to go
February to early March
February to early March are the best times to visit Deer Valley as the early season doesn’t see much snow. The same goes for anytime after mid-march when the weather gets warmer and crowds flock in for spring break.
FLY TO
Salt Lake City International Airport
DRIVE/SHUTTLE TO
Deer Valley Resort (45 minutes - 1 hour)
Base of Deer Valley (Walk)
- Accommodation including ski-in/ski-out lodging available in Snow Park Area
- Suitable for large families or groups
- Expensive yet more affordable than lodging around Silver Lake Lodge
On-mountain Deer Valley (Walk)
- Lodging in Silver Lake area (mid-mountain) and Empire Canyon area (upper-mountain)
- Ski-in/ski-out accommodation and slopeside condos
- Expensive
Park City (1-2 mi)
- Wide range of dining, shopping and affordable to luxury lodging options
- 5-10 minute drive to Deer Valley
- Free bus system to take you around town and the resort
Salt Lake City (33-35 mi)
- Plenty of dining and shopping options
- Wide range of affordable and luxury lodging
- 45 minutes drive to Deer Valley
For beginners
With green trails across 4 of its 5 mountains, beginners will have no trouble finding suitable trails here! Never-evers can start off in beginner area near Snow Park Lodge while Success off the Carpenter Express and Ontario off Quincy Express are great long runs for practicing twists and turns. For those looking to take it to the next level, Bandana off Ruby Express is a bit steeper, making it a nice progression trail.
For intermediates
Deer Valley spoils intermediates with ideal steepness and grooming on every mountain peak and chairlift! The best variety of groomed blue runs can be found off the Northside Express. The Sterling Express offers access to tons of challenging runs but beware they get a little icy and moguly later in the day. Of all these runs, nothing is like our favorite, the Jordanelle, a double-blue that's long and fast!
For experts
While there's more extreme terrain over at Snowbird, advanced and experts will find something to enjoy at Deer Valley! The scary steepness of the Daly Chutes will keep experts on their toes while the runs off Empire Express are plenty of fun serving up tons of vertical and fresh powder thanks to its high altitude! If you're a fan of bowls, Empire Bowl and Lady Morning Bowl are not to be missed.
Find freshies
No snowboarders mean snow stays fresher for longer! While Deer Valley isn't the largest resort, freshies don't actually get tracked out easily but you should still consult the daily grooming map before heading out for the ungroomed runs. If you love a bit of tree skiing, our pick for the best spot to find freshies is in the trees at Empire!
Ditch the crowds
The Northside Express is the busiest lift in the resort; avoid it during 10:30am to 2:00pm. Instead, opt for the less crowded areas around Jordanelle Express Gondola, Sultan Express, Mayflower and Lady Morgan Express. For beginners, the Ontario green run gets packed in the afternoon with slow tired skiers so head over to Bandana run instead!
Non skiers
There is not a lot to offer for non-skiers other than snowmobile and snowshoe tours at the resort but off-mountain, there is tubing at Gorgoza Park! Nearby Park City also has a ton of activities and sights, as does Salt Lake City though it's much further away.
Families
Deer Valley is great for families with plenty of easier trails around Flagstaff Mountain. There are also a range of varying difficulty runs that lead back to the Empire Canyon Lodge, making it a perfect spot for families with different abilities to meet up at the end.
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Deer Valley Reviews
Lance S. Superb!4.6 / 5Aug 19, 2020
Michelle B. intermediate skier
Very Good!4.2 / 5Mar 22, 2020
MDMandy D.
I have lived in Utah my whole life and never skiing deer valley! It was one of our very favorite skiing days this year! We loved our experience at Deer Valley.... Moreadvanced skier
Fabulous!4.4 / 5Jan 05, 2020
Lisa M. intermediate skier
Fabulous!4.5 / 5Jan 05, 2020
Solei S. advanced skier
Superb!4.8 / 5Dec 02, 2019
Eddie L. expert skier
Superb!5 / 5Nov 04, 2019
Nancy M. intermediate skier
Superb!5 / 5Sep 26, 2019
Sholom W. intermediate skier
Very Good!4 / 5Jul 01, 2019
PKPatrick K.
Deer valley is gorgeous!! A bit posh for my liking but they have spared no expense making this a luxury experience. Great terrain and a fantastic staff make it a great experience. I like to go for the numerous national events and competitions held there.... Moreadvanced skier
Superb!4.6 / 5Dec 04, 2018
Jim G. advanced skier