Deer Valley

Wide West trail on Bald Eagle Mountain
One of the best areas for beginners is the separate, protected Wide West trail on Bald Eagle Mountain, reached by the Burns and Snowflake chairlifts. A very short trail on the lower half of Bald Eagle and void of any trees or other obstacles, it makes for a stress-free route. It’s a very easy grade and ends at the back of Snow Park Lodge, so skiers can take off their skis and rest and relax. The ski area in the real estate development of Deer Crest is also accessible via the Little Stick or Navigator ski trails, or by catching the Jordanelle Express Gondola at the Mayflower/Deer Crest entrance on Highway 40.

Success trail on Bald Eagle Mountain
Also for beginners on Bald Eagle Mountain is Success trail. This is a longer trail than Wide West, from the top of Bald Eagle Mountain all the way to the bottom, and is accessible from the Carpenter Express quad. It’s an easy, wide slope for beginners who feel comfortable doing a full-length trail. On Bald Mountain, Sunset and Sunset West, trails wind around the mountain and join with Ontario to give the longest trail (2 miles/3.2 km). This is the highest beginner trail in terms of elevation—9,400 feet (2,865 m)—giving beginners the best views from any green trail on the mountain.

Empire Canyon and more
Once skiers make their way to Empire Canyon, via Bandana trail, they can ski the Nugget by riding the Little Chief chairlift. Empire Canyon is Deer Valley’s furthest mountain so beginners can feel a little more adventurous but still ski on a green trail. In fact each of Deer Valley’s four mountains has at least one green trail. The trails connect between the mountains, so a beginner skier can always be on trails they can ski confidently.