Utah, United States

Deer Valley Ski Resort

ClosedOpens Early December

Season dates, 103 trails, lift pass pricing, and monthly snow conditions

9,570ft

Peak Elevation

3,000ft

Vertical Drop

103

Trails

300"

Annual Snow

Overview

Deer Valley is a ski resort in Utah, United States, with an elevation range from 6,570ft (2003m) to 9,570ft (2917m). The vertical drop is 3,000ft (914m) across 103 trails served by 21 lifts and 2,026 skiable acres. The nearest airport is Salt Lake City International (SLC), about 45 minutes away by car. Deer Valley receives an average of 300 inches of snowfall annually.

Season Overview

Season Timeline

Early December to Mid April

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Opens: Early DecemberCloses: Mid April

Peak Open Early Late Closed

Snow Conditions

80cm(31in)Heavy

Average snowfall in January, Deer Valley's snowiest peak-season month.

300"

Annual Snowfall

(762cm)

-2°C

January Avg High

-10°C

January Avg Low

Snowmaking covers 30% of the terrain, supplementing natural snowfall.

Monthly Snowfall

300"

annual avg

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Peak Open Early Latecm/month

Terrain & Trails

103

Total Trails

Lifts

2,026

Skiable Acres

3,000ft

Vertical Drop

Trail Difficulty Breakdown

27%

Beginner: 28 trails

41%

Intermediate: 42 trails

32%

Advanced: 33 trails

27%Beginner (28)

41%Intermediate (42)

32%Advanced (33)

0%Expert (0)

Deer Valley has 103 trails: 27% green, 41% blue, 32% black, and 0% double-black. With 27% of terrain rated green, beginner-rated trails make up a large share of Deer Valley.

Lift System & Elevation

Total Lifts

3,000ft

Vertical Drop

914m

(3,000ft)

Elevation Profile

9,570ft

Peak

6,570ft

Base

Price Trends

Day pass pricing across the season

$279

avg/day

$289

Jan

$299

Feb

$269

Mar

$229

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

$309

Dec

Peak Shoulder Off-PeakBest value: April ($229)

Best Month to Visit Deer Valley

Top Pick

January

Deep snowfallPeak conditions

score

80cm

Moderate

$289/day

January offers the best overall balance of snowfall, crowd levels, and pricing at Deer Valley, based on this guide's month-by-month scoring. Snowfall this month averages 80cm. Crowd levels are moderate.

Open

65cm

snowfall

0°/-8°

high/low °C

crowds

$309

day pass

Monthly conditions are based on historical averages. Actual conditions vary year to year. Click on any month for detailed conditions, crowd levels, and packing tips for Deer Valley.

Lift Passes & Pricing

Adult Day Pass

$269

per day

Season Pass

$2,850

full season

Multi-Resort Pass Inclusion:

Ikon

Day pass pricing varies by date and ticket type; check the resort's official site for current rates. Deer Valley is included on the Ikon pass.

Getting to Deer Valley

Nearest Airport

Salt Lake City International (SLC)

Approx. 45 min drive

Location

Utah, United States 🇺🇸

40.6375°N, 111.4780°W

Deer Valley is within an hour's drive of Salt Lake City International.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does Deer Valley open for the season?

Deer Valley typically opens in Early December and closes in Mid April. Exact dates vary year to year, so check the resort's official site before booking travel.

How much is a day lift pass at Deer Valley?

A day lift pass at Deer Valley starts at $269 per day. Prices vary by date and ticket type, so check the resort's official site for current rates.

Is Deer Valley good for beginners?

Yes, 27% of Deer Valley's trails are rated green (beginner terrain).

How much snow does Deer Valley get per year?

Deer Valley receives an average of 300 inches of snowfall per year. Snowmaking covers 30% of the terrain, supplementing natural snowfall.

What is the best month to ski at Deer Valley?

January is the highest-scoring month to ski at Deer Valley in this guide's month-by-month ranking of snowfall, crowd levels, and lift pass pricing. It averages 80cm of snowfall and moderate crowd levels.

Overview

Terrain & Trails

103

Total Trails

Lifts

2,026

Skiable Acres

3,000ft

Vertical Drop

Trail Difficulty Breakdown

27%

Beginner: 28 trails

41%

Intermediate: 42 trails

32%

Advanced: 33 trails

27%Beginner (28)

41%Intermediate (42)

32%Advanced (33)

0%Expert (0)

Deer Valley has 103 trails: 27% green, 41% blue, 32% black, and 0% double-black. With 27% of terrain rated green, beginner-rated trails make up a large share of Deer Valley.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does Deer Valley open for the season?

Deer Valley typically opens in Early December and closes in Mid April. Exact dates vary year to year, so check the resort's official site before booking travel.

How much is a day lift pass at Deer Valley?

A day lift pass at Deer Valley starts at $269 per day. Prices vary by date and ticket type, so check the resort's official site for current rates.

Is Deer Valley good for beginners?

Yes, 27% of Deer Valley's trails are rated green (beginner terrain).

How much snow does Deer Valley get per year?

Deer Valley receives an average of 300 inches of snowfall per year. Snowmaking covers 30% of the terrain, supplementing natural snowfall.

What is the best month to ski at Deer Valley?