Deer Valley Resort vs Powder Mountain Ski Resort
Deer Valley Resort and Powder Mountain Ski Resort are neighbouring resorts in Utah - here is how they stack up for different kinds of skier.
Suitability - who each resort suits
How well each resort matches different types of skier
| Skier type | Deer Valley Resort | Powder Mountain Ski Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Good | Limited |
| Intermediates | Excellent | Good |
| Experts | Limited | Good |
| Off-piste | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Terrain Park | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Families | Limited | Limited |
| Snow Confidence | Very good | Good |
| Budget | Good | Not ideal |
Beginners
Deer Valley Resort
Good
Powder Mountain Ski Resort
Limited
Intermediates
Deer Valley Resort
Excellent
Powder Mountain Ski Resort
Good
Experts
Deer Valley Resort
Limited
Powder Mountain Ski Resort
Good
Off-piste
Deer Valley Resort
Not ideal
Powder Mountain Ski Resort
Not ideal
Terrain Park
Deer Valley Resort
Not ideal
Powder Mountain Ski Resort
Not ideal
Families
Deer Valley Resort
Limited
Powder Mountain Ski Resort
Limited
Snow Confidence
Deer Valley Resort
Very good
Powder Mountain Ski Resort
Good
Budget
Deer Valley Resort
Good
Powder Mountain Ski Resort
Not ideal
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | Deer Valley Resort | Powder Mountain Ski Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 183 km | 116 km |
| Vertical drop | 941 m | 671 m |
| Lifts | 35 | 12 |
| Top elevation | 2910 m | 2741 m |
| Snow reliability | very reliable snow | very reliable snow |
| Snowiest month | December (~74cm) | December (~65cm) |
| Day pass | €68 | €180 |
Piste
Deer Valley Resort
183 km
Powder Mountain Ski Resort
116 km
Vertical drop
Deer Valley Resort
941 m
Powder Mountain Ski Resort
671 m
Lifts
Deer Valley Resort
35
Powder Mountain Ski Resort
12
Top elevation
Deer Valley Resort
2910 m
Powder Mountain Ski Resort
2741 m
Snow reliability
Deer Valley Resort
very reliable snow
Powder Mountain Ski Resort
very reliable snow
Snowiest month
Deer Valley Resort
December (~74cm)
Powder Mountain Ski Resort
December (~65cm)
Day pass
Deer Valley Resort
€68
Powder Mountain Ski Resort
€180
Which should you choose?
Our verdict based on terrain, snow, and who each resort suits
Choose Deer Valley Resort if...
you want cruisy red runs or you want the most reliable snow.