Deer Valley vs Powder Mountain
Comparing Deer Valley (UT) and Powder Mountain (UT) 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
Powder Mountain
Eden, UT
Independent pass
Window price$219
Online (advance)$109
Season pass—
Side-by-side
| Stat | Deer Valley | Powder Mountain | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $329 | $219 | Powder Mountain |
| Online (30+ days) | $199 | $109 | Powder Mountain |
| Season pass | $1,099 | — | Deer Valley |
| Annual snowfall | 300" | 400" | Powder Mountain |
| Skiable acres | 4,300 | 8,000 | Powder Mountain |
| Vertical drop | 3,040' | 2,200' | Deer Valley |
| Runs | 202 | — | Deer Valley |
| Lifts | 31 | 2 | Deer Valley |
| Summit elevation | 9,590' | 9,400' | Deer Valley |
| Beginner terrain | 27% | — | Deer Valley |
| Advanced terrain | 32% | — | Deer Valley |
| Average lift wait | 8 min | — | Deer Valley |
The Match
Powder Mountain is cheaper at the gate ($109 vs $199 entry). Powder Mountain is significantly bigger (8,000 vs 4,300 acres). Powder Mountain sees more snow (400" vs 300"). Both are on the Independent pass — same pass, same wallet.