Deer Valley vs Mammoth Mountain
Comparing Deer Valley (UT) and Mammoth Mountain (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
Mammoth Mountain
Mammoth Lakes, CA
Ikon pass
Window price$219
Online (advance)$77
Season pass$1,329
Side-by-side
| Stat | Deer Valley | Mammoth Mountain | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $329 | $219 | Mammoth Mountain |
| Online (30+ days) | $199 | $77 | Mammoth Mountain |
| Season pass | $1,099 | $1,329 | Deer Valley |
| Annual snowfall | 300" | 400" | Mammoth Mountain |
| Skiable acres | 4,300 | 3,500 | Deer Valley |
| Vertical drop | 3,040' | 3,100' | Mammoth Mountain |
| Runs | 202 | 178 | Deer Valley |
| Lifts | 31 | 24 | Deer Valley |
| Summit elevation | 9,590' | 11,053' | Mammoth Mountain |
| Beginner terrain | 27% | 25% | Deer Valley |
| Advanced terrain | 32% | 35% | Mammoth Mountain |
| Average lift wait | 8 min | 15 min | Deer Valley |
The Match
Mammoth Mountain is cheaper at the gate ($77 vs $199 entry). Deer Valley is significantly bigger (4,300 vs 3,500 acres). Mammoth Mountain sees more snow (400" vs 300"). Pass affiliation: Deer Valley is Independent, Mammoth Mountain is Ikon.