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Deer Valley was named the #1 ski resort in North America by readers of SKI Magazine an impressive three years in a row – in 2008, 2009 and again in 2010. Since opening in 1981, Deer Valley Resort in Park City, Utah has become known for its revolutionary approach to ski area service. We are committed to providing a level of care rarely found at a ski resort; delivering classic, consistent, and quality service both on and off the mountain. Skiing in Park City at Deer Valley is an event the whole family will remember. This ski season, when planning your winter vacation, we would welcome the opportunity to host your own Deer Valley experience.

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Key Stats

Summit: 9,570 feet
Base: 6,570 feet
Vertical Drop: 3,000 feet
Number of Lifts: 21
Skiable Area: 2,026 acres
Annual Snowfall: 300 inches

Deer Valley Resort Insider Tips

Mark Schindler

What is your favorite run?
Perseverance Bowl followed by Edgar's Alley and Finis bumps

What is your favorite lift?
Sultan most vertical feet

What's your typical routine on the mountain?
Stay where the sun shines - on powder days anything under Red Cloud lift

Favorite secret spot or powder stash?
X-files trees

Favorite après ski?
Nacho Mamas - great food affordable and a perfect Margarita to top it off

Favorite place to grab lunch?
Snow Park or Silver Lake lodge bake potato loaded with chili or stew for $7.60

Anything else interesting you may want to add?
biggest misconception about Deer Valley that it's expensive and caters to rich and famous - the best salad bar anywhere for $12.75

Mark Schindler is a PSIA certified instructor at Deer Valley. He was born in Poland and has been teaching skiing for 12 years. His favorite skier is Ted Ligety. Mark's website is at www.dvskiing.com.

Carrie Budding

Carrie Budding: Events Manager at Deer Valley Resort, Utah

Favorite Trail: Star Gazer. It’s a fun groomer you can cruise so fast on!

Favorite Powder Stash: Centennial Trees and Lady Morgan—those are the best places to find the best stuff.

Favorite Lift: Lady Morgan Express. There are lots of hidden stashes over there.

Favorite Apres-Ski Hangout: In town, that would be the Corner Store at the base of Park City Mountain Resort. It’s the place to be for sure. There are a lot of locals—it’s a lot of fun. It’s a good mix of skiers and snowboarders and there are a lot of tourists, too. But it’s a good group of people.

At Deer Valley, I love the ‘Beach’ at Silverlake. There are these big chairs that are close to the ground, and it feels like you’re on the beach. You can kick back after skiing with a beer and lay in the sun. It’s great!

Jeret 'Speedy' Peterson

Jeret 'Speedy' Peterson is the top men's aerialist on the U.S. Freestyle Ski Team and recently won the U.S. Olympic Trials held at Steamboat. Quick to smile, Peterson is one of the friendliest guys on snow. Look for his patented 'Hurricane' jump at the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver! In the meantime, check out some of his favorite spots:

Favorite resort: Deer Valley, because they have the best food!

Best place to find powder: Any ski resort in Utah will have the best powder.

Best apres hangout: The Downstairs Bar (located on Main Street) is my favorite bar in Park City 

Reviews (8)
sss
such a bummer the resort is closed. what a great year of skiing.
Review Date: Friday, Apr 16, 2010
Kevin Graham
Right now the conditions at Deer Valley are beyond logic. The POW is shoulder deep in the trees. It dumped for so many days in a row and then it became a "bluebird party."
Review Date: Tuesday, Jan 26, 2010
Evan
Right now Deer Valley has the best tree skiing in the US. It is waste deep, untracked and under beautiful bluebird days, seemingly everyday. Please everyone go to Colorado!
Review Date: Monday, Jan 25, 2010
Abigail
One of my best days skiing in my life today. The powder was deep, the people were great, the place is paradise.
Review Date: Saturday, Jan 23, 2010
AB
Yeh Mark!
Review Date: Tuesday, Jan 19, 2010
Meghan
We have taken 5 ski trips in our lives to 5 different ski resorts - Deer Valley and 4 resorts in Colorado. Deer Valley is more than a cut above. It is leaps and bounds a better experience from every perspective. The Salt Lake airport is a much better experience than the Denver airport - so getting to Utah is much better than Colorado. I am not the best skier, so I can't comment on how the runs compare, but you can completely tell that the Deer Valley runs are more maintained. On the rest of things, Deer Valley is much better than Colorado resorts. Rooms, restaurants, ski school, rentals - it is all better. In fact it is not even close.
Review Date: Monday, Dec 28, 2009
Adam
I have been skiing Deer Valley my whole life and I'll pick it over all the Colorado resorts and over Alta and the Bird. There is better terrain here than people think and it is just so much nicer than all other resorts from an amenity perspective. My wife loves groomers. There aren't any better in the world than here. I like challenging stuff and it is here. There are great tree runs. There is everything for the kids including the best ski school from when they were kids. I have never done one of these for anything in my life, but I like Deer Valley so much - I felt compelled.
Review Date: Sunday, Dec 13, 2009
John
I love the fact Deer Valley caps ticket sales. Keeps the corduroy-groomed runs in much better shape all day. The prices leave the wallet a bit lighter though.
Review Date: Thursday, Dec 03, 2009
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