Deer Valley - Ski Resort Review - SkiAndBoarding

Location: Wasatch Range, Summit County, Utah, U.S. Nearest city: Park City, Utah Vertical: 3000 ft (914 m) Top elevation: 9570 ft (2917 m) Base elevation: 6570 ft (2003 m) Skiable area: 2,026 acres (8.20 km2) Runs: 100 Longest run: 2.8 miles (4.5 km) Ski Season  December to April Lift system: 21 (1 Gondola, 11 High-speed quad chairlifts, 2 Fixed-grip quad chairlifts, 5 Triple chairlifts, 2 Double chairlifts) Lift capacity: 46,500 skiers/hr Terrain parks: Yes Snowmaking: over 560 acres (2.3 km2) Deer Valley is where skiers come to be cosseted, pampered, and indulged. The 5 star service starts the moment you arrive and you are relieved of skis by an attendant, who then stores them for you courtesy of the complimentary day and overnight ski storage. [caption id="attachment_292" align="alignnone" width="676" caption="Deer Valleys Peaks Towering "][/caption] The slopes are perfectly groomed as is expected from this genteel ski resort, but Deer Valley is opening up some challenging off-piste terrain, and has a trail map designed for experts. Yet it is one of the world's few remaining ski resorts that prohibit snowboarding. Flagstaff Mountain has everything for the skier, easy slopes, and some great tree skiing for experts. Deer Valley uses more grooming equipment than other Wasatch ski areas, and limits access to avoid overcrowding; as of 2006, the resort limited ticket sales to 6,500 per day. Deer Valley's total uphill lift capacity of 46,500 skiers per hour is approximately 50% higher than the capacity of its larger neighbors Park City Mountain Resort and The Canyons. Deer Valley has 21 chairlifts, including 11 high speed detachable quads and an enclosed 4-passenger gondola. Ski Passes Adult pass 1 day     67 USD Adult pass 6 days   348 USD Child pass 1 day     36 USD Child pass 6 days   168 USD Ski Hire Ski hire prices range from place to place but a good range of prices can be found below .

Junior Package: 12 and under FULL SET SKIS ONLY BOOTS ONLY Full-day $36 $28 $24 Afternoon only* $26 $23 $20

Enthusiast Package: Beginner – Intermediate

	FULL SET SKIS ONLY BOOTS ONLY Full-day $49 $41 $29 Afternoon Only* $39 $31 $23

Performance Package: Intermediate - Expert

	FULL SET SKIS ONLY BOOTS ONLY Full-day $59 $52 $29 Afternoon Only* $49 $39 $23

Premier Package: Intermediate - Expert

	FULL SET SKIS ONLY BOOTS ONLY Full-day $69 $62 $29 Afternoon Only* $59 $52 $23

Ski Season: December to April Transport The resort is located 36 miles from the Salt Lake City International Airport. Unfortunately at current there is no regularly scheduled public transportation between Salt Lake City and Park City. Reservations are recommended for shuttle services  however many will also accept walk-ups at their counters, adjacent to the baggage claim in the Salt Lake City International Airport. Local Attractions Nearby Attractions: Summer wildflowers and hiking trails through the magnificent Rocky Mountains, as well as a Bowling Alley, Sports centre, Gym, a Swimming pool, and an Ice rink all go to making Deer Valley the top resort in the USA. Nearby Salt Lake City provides some excellent sightseeing as well. Aprés-Ski: The Lounge provides great apres ski with live entertainment over weekends, and the 21 other restaurants and bars help fill the void, but for real partying head for Park City where the fun and the music is steaming. Piste Map (click to enlarge) The combination of great skiing, great diversity and superb apres-ski have led to Deer Valley being awarded the best ski resort in the United States 3 years running now!