How to Go Skiing in Deer Valley, Utah

Book a winter Utah vacation at Deer Valley where everyone in the family will have multiple activity options, including cross-country skiing, helicopter skiing and snowboarding. The mountain has a summit of 9,570 feet, a vertical drop of 3,000 feet and a base elevation of 6,570 feet.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Phone
• Computer with Internet service

Book Your Deer Valley Lodging

1. Book your lodging by calling or reserve online at the Deer Valley website (see Resources below). Deer Valley Central Reservations is a full-service planning option operated by the resort. By booking your lodging and vacation through the resort, you can receive deep discounts on airfare, transportation, lift tickets, lessons and equipment rental packages.
2. Reserve a room in a nearby Park City bed and breakfast for an intimate, cozy atmosphere. Rooms generally come with a warm, delicious breakfast and fine amenities. Expect moderate to expensive rates, depending on the season. Booking lodging during the Sundance Film Festival can be tricky--not to mention pricey.

Arrange Your Transportation

3. Fly into the Salt Lake City International airport, located conveniently just 36 miles from Deer Valley.
4. Travel East on Interstate 80 and take exit 145 to Park City, Utah. From Park City, continue east to Deer Valley.

Enjoy Your Ski Trip to Deer Valley

5. Prepare to visit the base lodge to purchase your lift tickets if you decided not to purchase a combination lodging-and-ski package through the resort. Keep in mind that Deer Valley limits the amount of lift ticket sales in order to provide exemplary skiing conditions and short chair lift lines.
6. Take advantage of the many schooling and lesson options available at Deer Valley. Learn how to ski or enhance your skills from the professional, friendly Deer Valley staff.
7. Check the online ski and snow report found on the Deer Valley homepage for current weather and snowfall conditions.
8. Review the Deer Valley trail map to familiarize yourself with the resort layout. There are 19 lifts and 88 trails to embark on, with 50 percent of the trails being beginner and intermediate level.
9. Prepare to dress warmly during your trip. Necessary clothing includes bibs or ski pants, thermals, gators and warm socks. Protect your eyes with sunglasses or goggles. Two-way radios are also a great idea for communicating with your group members on the mountain while skiing on different trails.

Tips & Warnings

• Book your ski trip to Deer Valley, Utah online for the best airfare, lodging and skiing prices.