Deer Valley Resort
Ski resort · Upper Deer Valley ·
Upscale ski-only resort with groomed runs, dining, and lodging
Upscale ski-only resort with groomed runs, dining, and lodging
"I can ski Deer Valley’s Expanded Excellence initiative, which more than doubles skiable terrain to 4,300 acres with nearly 100 new runs, 31 lifts, seven new chairlifts including the East Village Express gondola, and a continued East Village rollout featuring shops, restaurants, and hotels." - Arati Menon, Megan Spurrell
"Reserved for skiers only, this 2,000-acre gem is set to nearly double in size with 3,700 new acres and fresh lifts and trails coming as early as 2025; it’s also ideal for solo trips thanks to free, daily mountain host tours for intermediate and advanced skiers." - Elise Taylor, Chadner Navarro
"I can start the tour at Deer Valley, which serves as one of two possible launch points (the other is Snowbird) for a route that lets advanced and expert skiers visit six Utah resorts in a single day; both group and private tours are available, with private tours offering some room for customization." - Evie Carrick Evie Carrick Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who’s lived in five countries and visited well over 50. She now splits her time between Colorado and Paris, ensuring she doesn't have to live without skiing or L'As du Fallafel. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"I recommend Deer Valley for dedicated skiers — it’s a ski‑only resort (snowboarding is prohibited) known for skiing, snowmobiling, dog sledding, and a long history of celebrity visitors during the Sundance Film Festival (which will be held there for the last time in Utah in 2026 from January 22 to February 1); the resort is expanding skiable terrain and chairlifts while launching a community concept called East Village, caps daily skier numbers to keep things uncrowded, and has a ski season that runs into April." - Matt Ortile
"Renowned for impeccable skier-only terrain and exceptional guest service, Deer Valley has more than doubled in size to about 4,300 acres with 202 named runs and 31 lifts, added seven new chairlifts including a 10-passenger East Village Gondola, and invested in a state-of-the-art snowmaking system and expanded parking while maintaining a capped daily lift-ticket policy to preserve flow." - Jessica Chapel