Deer Valley Ski Guide (2026/27): Season Dates, Lift Tickets, Hotels, Dining, Après & Getting There

The back story

Season 2026/27: Opens 5 December 2026 (deervalley.com) · Ski area: 4,500 skiable acres for winter 2026/27; 202 runs, seven bowls; skiers only · Top viewpoint: Summit 9,570 ft; 3,040 ft vertical (deervalley.com) · Lift tickets: Limited each day: buy online; Learning Area ticket $68; on the Ikon Pass · Nearest airport: Salt Lake City (SLC), about 35 minutes to Park City (Visit Park City)

The back story

Deer Valley: the back story

Deer Valley·In depth

A resort founded in 1981 on service, skiers only and a cap on daily tickets, an Olympic venue in 2002, and now the largest expansion in its history.

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Lift passes, ski schools and hire

Daily limit: buy online

Deer Valley lift tickets, 2026/27

Deer Valley·Lift tickets·€€€€

Deer Valley caps the number of lift tickets sold each day, so buying online, in advance, is the only way to be sure of skiing.

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Ikon Pass resort

Ikon Pass and Deer Valley Unlimited Pass

Deer Valley·Season passes·€€€€

Deer Valley is on the Ikon Pass, and sells its own Deer Valley Unlimited Pass for 2026/27 with no blackout dates.

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Max 4 group lessons

Deer Valley Ski School

Deer Valley·Ski school·€€€€

Private lessons, small groups of no more than four adults, and full-day children’s clubs from age four.

Snow Park Lodge, 2250 Deer Valley Drive S., Park City, UT 84060Explore View on map
Snow Park, Silver Lake, East Village

Deer Valley rental shops

Deer Valley·Ski hire·€€€

Three in-resort rental shops, plus delivery to your door by Ski Butlers.

Snow Park Lodge, 2250 Deer Valley Drive S., Park City, UT 84060Explore View on map
$68 Learning Area ticket

Deer Valley Learning Areas

Deer Valley·Beginner area·€€

A beginner ticket valid on the gentle lifts at Snow Park and Silver Lake, for first days on skis.

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Summit 9,570 ft

Deer Valley mountain

Deer Valley·Ski area·€€€€

Seven bowls, 202 named runs and a summit at 9,570 feet, with 3,040 feet of vertical.

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Where to stay, every budget

Who it suits. On a budget: Families who book condominiums with breakfast and a skier shuttle, such as the Lodges at Deer Valley or Silver Baron Lodge, and start on the $68 Learning Area ticket. Mid-range: Couples and families in ski-in/ski-out condos at Snow Park or Silver Lake, with lunch on the Royal Street Café deck and Max 4 lessons. Luxury: Stein Eriksen Lodge, Montage and Goldener Hirsch, raclette at Fireside Dining, and a mountain that never feels crowded.

Mid-mountain, ski-in · In depth

Stein Eriksen Lodge

Deer Valley·Luxury lodge·€€€€

The Norwegian-style lodge mid-mountain at Silver Lake, with direct lift access, a spa of heated outdoor pools and indoor hot and cold plunges, Glitretind and Troll Hallen.

7700 Stein Way, Park City, UT 84060Explore View on map
Ski-in/ski-out at Empire Pass · In depth

Montage Deer Valley

Deer Valley·Luxury resort·€€€€

A ski-in/ski-out resort at Empire Pass with the 35,000 sq ft Spa Montage, an indoor mosaic pool, seven places to eat and drink and Daly’s Pub & Rec.

9100 Marsac Avenue, Park City, UT 84060Explore View on map
A Bavarian-style inn in Silver Lake Village · In depth

Goldener Hirsch

Deer Valley·Luxury hotel·€€€€

A Bavarian-inspired inn and Tom Kundig residences mid-mountain in Silver Lake Village, with a rooftop pool and infinity-edge hot tub, a sauna and in-room spa treatments.

7520 Royal Street, Park City, UT 84060Explore View on map
Funicular from the lobby to the slopes · In depth

The St. Regis Deer Valley

Deer Valley·Luxury hotel·€€€€

A ski-in/ski-out St. Regis above Park City, with a private funicular to the slopes, the 14,000 sq ft St. Regis Spa, a heated split-level infinity pool, RIME and La Stellina.

2300 Deer Valley Drive E, Park City, UT 84060Explore View on map
By the Sterling chairlift · In depth

Chateaux Deer Valley

Deer Valley·Hotel·€€€

A Stein Collection hotel across the street from the Silver Lake slopes, with an outdoor heated pool and hot tubs, breakfast included and Cena Ristorante.

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Hotel rooms to three bedrooms

Lodges at Deer Valley

Deer Valley·Family hotel and condominiums·€€

A long-standing family favourite: hotel rooms and condominiums with an outdoor heated pool, hot breakfast and a skier shuttle.

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Hotel rooms to four bedrooms

Silver Baron Lodge

Deer Valley·Condominium hotel·€€

Mining-history styling, private hot tubs, an outdoor pool with a slide and a game room for children, near Snow Park.

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At the Snow Park base · In depth

Trail’s End Lodge

Deer Valley·Ski-in/ski-out condominiums·€€€

One- to four-bedroom residences at the Snow Park base, each with a private outdoor hot tub, plus an outdoor heated pool, ski valet and a full hot breakfast.

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Three to seven bedrooms, mid-mountain · In depth

Stag Lodge

Deer Valley·Residences·€€€€

Three- to seven-bedroom mid-mountain residences with ski-in/ski-out access from the lobby, a year-round outdoor heated pool, hot tub and guest-only Café 52.

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By the Silver Strike Express · In depth

One Empire Pass

Deer Valley·Residences·€€€€

Design-led residences at Empire Pass steps from the Silver Strike Express, with spa pools, a fitness centre, game rooms, a kids’ room and ski valet.

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Restaurants and mountain huts

Raclette from stone fireplaces

Fireside Dining

Deer Valley·Alpine dinner·€€€€

A four-course Alpine dinner at Empire Canyon Lodge, with raclette served from stone fireplaces and sleigh rides to book.

Empire Canyon Lodge, Deer Valley Resort, Park City, UTExplore View on map
Stein Eriksen Lodge

Glitretind

Deer Valley·Fine dining·€€€€

The lodge’s main dining room, with views of Deer Valley, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner in winter.

7700 Stein Way, Park City, UT 84060Explore View on map
Montage Deer Valley

Apex

Deer Valley·Steak and continental·€€€€

Montage’s signature restaurant: classic continental cooking with fireplaces and mountain views.

9100 Marsac Avenue, Park City, UT 84060Explore View on map
Bavarian specialities, mid-mountain

Goldener Hirsch Restaurant

Deer Valley·Alpine restaurant·€€€€

A fireside dining room of hand-carved wood and velvet, serving the hotel’s signature dishes and modern Alpine cooking.

7520 Royal Street, Park City, UT 84060Explore View on map
Silver Lake Lodge deck

Royal Street Café

Deer Valley·Mid-mountain restaurant·€€€

Lunch on the deck at Silver Lake Lodge: creative American and international dishes and Deer Valley’s Turkey Chili.

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Snow Park, Thursday to Sunday

Cast & Cut | Seafood Dining

Deer Valley·Seafood buffet·€€€€

Interactive chef stations of sustainably sourced seafood, paella and stews, with a grill and carving station.

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Lodges at Deer Valley

The Brass Tag

Deer Valley·Italian·€€€

Small plates, brick-oven pizza and house-made pasta at the Lodges at Deer Valley, to eat in or take away.

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Breakfast to après

Snow Park Restaurant

Deer Valley·Base-lodge cafeteria·€€

The family stop at the base: breakfast, lunch from walk-up chef stations, and après from 2.30 p.m.

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Views of Daly Bowl and Chutes

Empire Canyon Grill

Deer Valley·Mountain cafeteria·€€

A casual lunch at Empire Canyon Lodge, inside or on the big decks facing the Daly Bowl and Chutes.

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Après-ski and bars

Upstairs at Silver Lake Lodge

The Sticky Wicket

Deer Valley·Vintage bar (21+)·€€€

A 21-and-over bar in the style of skiing’s golden era, mid-mountain, open for lunch and late for après.

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Snow Park, from 2.30 p.m.

Edgar’s Après

Deer Valley·Base-area après·€€

The resort’s après spot at Snow Park, from 2.30 to 5.30 p.m. daily.

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Stein Eriksen Lodge

Troll Hallen Lounge

Deer Valley·Hotel lounge·€€€

The lounge at Stein Eriksen Lodge: cocktails, small plates and live après entertainment with mountain views.

7700 Stein Way, Park City, UT 84060Explore View on map
Empire Village

The Après Lounge, Montage

Deer Valley·Ski-in/ski-out lounge·€€€€

Champagne and gourmet bites in Empire Village, right behind Montage, by the Ruby, Empire and Lady Morgan lifts.

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Top of Bald Mountain

Snowshoe Tommy’s

Deer Valley·Summit hut·€€

A small stop at the top of Bald Mountain by the Sterling Express: ganache hot chocolate and local beer with the view.

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Montage Deer Valley

Daly’s Pub & Rec

Deer Valley·Pub and bowling·€€

Montage’s pub with brick-oven pizzas, local microbrews and bowling lanes: the family après.

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Shops

On Historic Main Street

Deer Valley Signatures, 577 Main Street

Deer Valley·Resort store·€€€

Deer Valley’s own store in the centre of Park City: logo apparel, blankets, accessories and the resort’s specialty food mixes.

577 Main Street, Park City, UT 84060Explore View on map
Tots to teens

NextGen DV

Deer Valley·Children’s ski wear·€€€

Youth ski clothing and accessories from Spyder, Obermeyer, Bogner and more.

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Sunglasses and goggles

Shades of Deer Valley

Deer Valley·Eyewear·€€€

Sport and fashion eyewear: Maui Jim, Smith, Oakley, Zeal, Vuarnet and more.

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In Stein Eriksen Lodge

Stein Eriksen Sport

Deer Valley·Ski shop and rental·€€€

Outdoor apparel and full ski rental, helmets included, on the main level of the lodge.

7700 Stein Way, Park City, UT 84060Explore View on map
Snow Park and Empire Canyon

DV Essentials

Deer Valley·Sundries·€

Forgotten sunscreen, lip balm or hand warmers: the resort’s sundries stores at Snow Park Lodge and Empire Canyon Lodge.

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Spas and wellness

35,000 square feet

Spa Montage Deer Valley

Deer Valley·Hotel spa·€€€€

A 35,000-square-foot spa inspired by European retreats, with redwood saunas, steam rooms and a hydrotherapy ritual.

9100 Marsac Avenue, Park City, UT 84060Explore View on map
Open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. in winter

The Spa at Stein Eriksen Lodge

Deer Valley·Hotel spa·€€€€

The lodge’s spa, with relaxation lounges and a boutique of local products; facilities included with treatments from $100.

7700 Stein Way, Park City, UT 84060Explore View on map
Yoga and massage

Silver Baron Lodge massage rooms

Deer Valley·In-lodge treatments·€€

A quieter option: massage treatment rooms and yoga classes for guests at Silver Baron Lodge.

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Getting there

35 minutes from Salt Lake City airport

Getting to Deer Valley

Deer Valley·Getting there

Park City is about 35 minutes from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), with shuttles, private cars and public buses.

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The gateway to Utah’s resorts

Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)

Deer Valley·Airport

Utah’s main airport and the gateway to Park City, Deer Valley and the Cottonwood Canyons resorts.

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SLC airport to Park City

Canyon Transportation

Deer Valley·Shuttles and private cars

Shared shuttles, Sprinter vans and luxury SUVs from Salt Lake City airport to the Park City resorts.

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The Wasatch Back

High Valley Transit

Deer Valley·Public buses

Summit County’s public bus network, across Park City and the Wasatch Back.

2460 Kilby Road, Park City, UT 84098Explore View on map

Property: the neighbourhoods

The base area

Snow Park

Deer Valley·Neighbourhood

Deer Valley’s main base, just above Historic Main Street, with Snow Park Lodge, the ski school and the lodges along Deer Valley Drive.

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Mid-mountain

Silver Lake Village

Deer Valley·Neighbourhood

The mid-mountain village of Stein Eriksen Lodge, Goldener Hirsch and the Silver Lake Lodge, at the heart of the skiing.

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Upper mountain

Empire Pass

Deer Valley·Neighbourhood

The upper-mountain enclave of Montage Deer Valley and ski-in/ski-out residences, by the Empire and Silver Strike lifts.

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The new gateway

Deer Valley East Village

Deer Valley·Neighbourhood

The new village by the Jordanelle Reservoir, gateway to the expansion terrain, with a rental shop and day parking.

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By the Jordanelle Express Gondola

Jordanelle

Deer Valley·Neighbourhood

The resort’s eastern gateway, where the Jordanelle Express Gondola rises from Deer Hollow Road.

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