Deer Valley Resort vs Snowbasin Resort
Deer Valley Resort and Snowbasin 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 | Snowbasin Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Good | Not ideal |
| Intermediates | Excellent | Very good |
| Experts | Limited | Good |
| Off-piste | Not ideal | Limited |
| Terrain Park | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Families | Limited | Not ideal |
| Snow Confidence | Very good | Good |
| Budget | Good | Not ideal |
Beginners
Deer Valley Resort
Good
Snowbasin Resort
Not ideal
Intermediates
Deer Valley Resort
Excellent
Snowbasin Resort
Very good
Experts
Deer Valley Resort
Limited
Snowbasin Resort
Good
Off-piste
Deer Valley Resort
Not ideal
Snowbasin Resort
Limited
Terrain Park
Deer Valley Resort
Not ideal
Snowbasin Resort
Not ideal
Families
Deer Valley Resort
Limited
Snowbasin Resort
Not ideal
Snow Confidence
Deer Valley Resort
Very good
Snowbasin Resort
Good
Budget
Deer Valley Resort
Good
Snowbasin Resort
Not ideal
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | Deer Valley Resort | Snowbasin Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 183 km | 85.7 km |
| Vertical drop | 941 m | 897 m |
| Lifts | 35 | 13 |
| Top elevation | 2910 m | 2835 m |
| Snow reliability | very reliable snow | very reliable snow |
| Snowiest month | December (~74cm) | No data |
| Day pass | €68 | €200 |
Piste
Deer Valley Resort
183 km
Snowbasin Resort
85.7 km
Vertical drop
Deer Valley Resort
941 m
Snowbasin Resort
897 m
Lifts
Deer Valley Resort
35
Snowbasin Resort
13
Top elevation
Deer Valley Resort
2910 m
Snowbasin Resort
2835 m
Snow reliability
Deer Valley Resort
very reliable snow
Snowbasin Resort
very reliable snow
Snowiest month
Deer Valley Resort
December (~74cm)
Snowbasin Resort
No data
Day pass
Deer Valley Resort
€68
Snowbasin Resort
€200
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.