Photo: Don Ramey Logan / CC BY 4.0About Deer Valley
Deer Valley is a ski resort in Utah. It offers 3,040 feet of vertical drop, 4,300 skiable acres, 202 marked runs, served by 31 lifts. Deer Valley opened on December 26, 1981, founded by Edgar and Polly Stern with five chairlifts, 35 runs and two day lodges. Deer Valley remains ski-only and says it limits daily skier visitation. Its current expansion is materially changing acreage, run and lift counts, so season-specific values must be tracked.
Why Visit Deer Valley?
- 202 runs with 3,041ft of vertical drop
- Average annual snowfall of 300"
- 4,300 skiable acres with terrain for all ability levels
- 31 lifts including chairlift
Where to Stay
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Mountain Statistics
9,570ft
Summit Elevation
2,917m
6,529ft
Base Elevation
1,990m
3,041ft
Vertical Drop
927m
4,300 acres
Skiable Area
1,740.15 ha
202
Total Runs
4.8mi
Longest Run
7.72km
31
Lifts
300"
Avg. Snowfall
762cm annually
How Deer Valley compares
Terrain Breakdown
27%
41%
32%
●Beginner
27% of trails
■Intermediate
41% of trails
◆Advanced / Expert
32% of trails
Trail Map
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Season & Operating Hours
Last season (2025–26)
Opening DayDecember 6, 2025
Closing DayApril 12, 2026
Status Closed for the season
This season’s dates are set by the resort — check its official site for opening day.
Getting to Deer Valley
By Car
Deer Valley is in Utah, USA. Tap the button below for turn-by-turn directions from where you are.
Get DirectionsGPS Coordinates
Latitude40.6375
Longitude-111.4783
RegionUtah, USA
Lift Tickets
The rest of your Deer Valley trip — for lodging, see Where to Stay above.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Opening and closing dates are set by the resort each season, so check its official site for this year's dates. Deer Valley averages 300" of snowfall a year.
Deer Valley rates 27% of its terrain as beginner, across 202 marked runs. Check the resort's site for its ski school and learning areas.
Deer Valley averages 300" of snowfall a season, with a summit elevation of 9,570 ft.
Deer Valley is located in Utah, USA. Use the "Get Directions" button at the top of this page for turn-by-turn directions from where you are. GPS coordinates: 40.6375, -111.4783.
The Where to Stay section near the top of this page shows live prices for hotels, condos and vacation rentals around Deer Valley, plus any places we've researched.
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