Deer Valley

How to get to Deer Valley

Deer Valley is part of Park City, Utah, one of the West’s most celebrated ski towns. The resort is roughly 36 miles—about a 45-minute drive—from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), making it one of the easiest major U.S. resorts to reach. You can get from the airport to the lifts faster than almost anywhere else.

Getting around once you’re in Park City is straightforward. Deer Valley’s base areas, like Snow Park Lodge and Silver Lake Lodge, are easy to find and a short drive or shuttle ride from downtown. The resort is designed with connectivity in mind, so moving from your lodging to the lifts is typically seamless.

Getting around

Navigating Deer Valley is convenient with complimentary shuttle services that connect the resort’s lodges, lifts, and village areas. Lyft and Uber are alos readily available.

Skiing in Deer Valley

This skier’s-only mountain has been annually ranked by SKI Magazine as one of the top resorts in North America for good reason: personal experience is king at this high-end ski resort. The resort limits the number of lift ticket sold daily to just over 7,000, while its actual uphill capacity tops out near 50,000. So you can bet that crowded slopes and long lift lines won’t be an issue during your Deer Valley ski vacation.

You’ll feel like you have the whole mountain to yourself while you explore Deer Valley’s 2,000 skiable acres of bowls, glades, wide open groomers, and the trails which hosted the 2002 Winter Olympic mogul, slalom and aerial events. Deer Valley’s terrain is perfectly divided up, 27 percent for beginners, 41 percent for intermediates and 27 percent for experts, so every type of skier in your family or group will find plenty of terrain to explore.
“Note: Deer Valley Resort requests “no snowboarders please.”

Beginner Skiing in Deer Valley

With 27 percent of the terrain rated green and several designated “slow skiing” zones, the Deer Valley beginner skiing is at the top of the list, much like every other experience to be had there. Beginner skiers have tons of options from “learn to ski” areas to easy, breezy groomed runs perfect for meandering down and taking in the magnificent Wasatch views.

Deer Valley beginner terrain comprises a significant chunk of the total skiable acres. At many resorts “slow skiing” zones are designated to “learn to ski” areas, but all beginner or green circle runs are marked as “slow skiing,” perfect for novices looking to explore the mountain and feel comfortable doing so. Beginner skiers at Deer Valley don’t have to worry about advanced to expert skiers zooming by at high speeds, which can be common at other mountains where beginner trails are scattered throughout the mountain.

For long, easy cruisers check out Bandana off of Ruby Express lift, Ontario off of Quincy Express lift and Success of Silver Lake Express. For a windier, playful trail,head to Homeward Bound from the top of Sterling Lift which snakes around looker’s right side of the resort and provides some incredible vistas.

A whopping 41-percent of Deer Valley terrain is designated as intermediate. Trails are groomed daily, and it’s safe to say that snow conditions are generally as perfect as they can possibly be. If you’ve recently progressed to skiing intermediate runs, Little Baldy is a great zone, with shorter, wide intermediate runs that lead to easier green runs to give your legs a break. Just don’t take Jordanelle, which is a double-blue or advanced intermediate. The blues off of Silver Lake Express lift also intermingle with beginner runs, providing new intermediate’s with rest and the perfect opportunity to advance their skiing in a comfortable way.

Family vacations in Deer Valley

The decision to book a Deer Valley family ski vacation is a no brainer thanks to its varied, well-dispersed terrain, which accommodates skiers of all ages and ability, and its numerous family-friendly services− including a state-licensed children’s center. Kids and parents, alike, will truly enjoy skiing at Deer Valley.

The Deer Valley Ski School offers group lessons, so you won’t miss a minute with family and friends. While you’re enjoying these activities, leave the little ones at the Children’s Center, which provides childcare services, beginners skiing lessons, and assorted activities. Families can also partake in seasonal snowshoeing and cross-country sessions, ensuring engaging experiences on and off the slopes.

For those looking to explore more, Deer Valley offers unique experiences like guided snowmobile tours through the scenic Wasatch Mountains and the exclusive "Ski with a Champion" program, where you can ski alongside Olympic athletes. Enjoy complimentary Mountain Host Tours, where friendly hosts provide an enchanting ski tour of the resort, sharing insights on terrain, history, and hidden powder stashes. 

Off the slopes, discover Deer Valley's diverse retail offerings for stylish apparel and essential gear, as well as its variety of top-scale restaurants. With these extensive activities, Deer Valley Resort promises an unforgettable family vacation.