Deer Valley vs Heavenly
Comparing Deer Valley (UT) and Heavenly (CA) on price, terrain, snowfall, and lift wait. Numbers from the 2026 season.
Deer Valley
Park City, UT
Independent pass
Window price$329
Online (advance)$199
Season pass$1,099
Heavenly
South Lake Tahoe, CA
Epic pass
Window price$191
Online (advance)$119
Season pass$1,051
Side-by-side
| Stat | Deer Valley | Heavenly | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $329 | $191 | Heavenly |
| Online (30+ days) | $199 | $119 | Heavenly |
| Season pass | $1,099 | $1,051 | Heavenly |
| Annual snowfall | 300" | 360" | Heavenly |
| Skiable acres | 4,300 | 4,800 | Heavenly |
| Vertical drop | 3,040' | 3,812' | Heavenly |
| Runs | 202 | 97 | Deer Valley |
| Lifts | 31 | 30 | Deer Valley |
| Summit elevation | 9,590' | 10,067' | Heavenly |
| Beginner terrain | 27% | 20% | Deer Valley |
| Advanced terrain | 32% | 35% | Heavenly |
| Average lift wait | 8 min | 18 min | Deer Valley |
The Match
Heavenly is cheaper at the gate ($119 vs $199 entry). Heavenly sees more snow (360" vs 300"). Pass affiliation: Deer Valley is Independent, Heavenly is Epic.