Deer Valley Ski Resort, perched just outside beautiful Park City, Utah, is a ski resort in the purest sense. In fact, snowboarding is strictly prohibited on each of the mountains. Known for its upscale and elegant ambiance, Deer Valley offers nothing less than immaculate services for its guests. The resort staff pays amazing attention to detail that simply can’t be matched when compared to other Utah Ski Resorts.
The resort extends over six mountains – Bald Mountain, Bald Eagle Mountain, Little Baldy Peak, Lady Morgan, Flagstaff Mountain, and Empire Mountain – to offer up over 2,000 acres of skiable terrain. In 2002, Deer Valley was home to several Winter Olympic events such as the alpine slalom, freestyle moguls and aerial ski events, however, in keeping with mountain traditions the events did not include snowboarding.
Deer Valley Amenities
Some of the greatest snow in the world falls graciously upon Deer Valley, but just in case the mountain is fully prepared with snowmaking capabilities. Deer Valley has certainly earned its top notch reputation for having the finest fall-line groomers of any ski resort.
A well-planned lift infrastructure allows skiers quick and easy access to all of the runs and peaks at Deer Valley. More than 22 lifts and plenty of high-speed quad chairs allow the resort to shuttle skiers to and fro at a very efficient rate. By offering a limited amount of daily lift tickets and providing guests with the efficient lift system, Deer Valley has done an excellent job at minimizing lift lines and reducing overcrowding.
Deer Valley Terrain
The terrain at Deer Valley Ski Resort is suitable for skiers of all levels, but most of the runs are suited towards the intermediate skier. With blue runs such as Big and Little Stick on Bald Eagle Mt. and moderate double blue runs, a determined intermediate skier will quickly make progress towards the intimidating black diamond trails.
Empire Canyon is a specific family friendly ski area, where skiers of various skill levels can ski and play together. The designated slow zones bring relief to families with little ones getting who worry about the tykes getting caught in the path of other, faster skiers.
Expert and skilled skiers will want to seek out the most challenging runs on Bald Mountain off by way of the Mayflower Lift. Mogul enthusiasts will notice runs on some traditional groomed terrain, but for those looking to fly down steep, untouched powder, the north face of the mountain provides ample adrenaline boosting runs.
The Deer Valley Experience
Although Deer Valley Ski Resort boasts an upscale and expensive cover, its pages offer a welcoming atmosphere which makes all guests feel at home. At their core, Deer Valley skiers are simply there to enjoy the mountain. While resort lodging consists of opulent 5-star hotels and luxurious condos, the overall culture of Deer Valley remains focused on skiing and skiing only.