Deer Valley

Deer Valley is one of the first ski resorts to implement a lift system that was engineered specifically by a mountain engineering firm, in 1981. This lift system was designed to allow for all-mountain accessibility, which translates into a consistent fall line and minimum traversing. Constant assessment makes the system work even better: for example, a lift tower or terminal may be moved to improve the flow of the lifts and to keep lift lines to a minimum. The lifts run from 9:00 am to 4:15 pm. There are 20 chairlifts (eleven high-speed quads, seven triples and two doubles) and one gondola, carrying around 43,500 skiers per hour onto the mountain. To ensure a quality skiing experience, and avoid overcrowded trails, the number of skiers is limited, avoiding long lift lines as well as long lunch lines. Get there early to reserve a lift pass!