Deer Valley vs Snowbasin
Comparing Deer Valley (UT) and Snowbasin (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
Snowbasin
Huntsville, UT
Ikon + MC pass
Window price$229
Online (advance)$179
Season pass$1,329
Side-by-side
| Stat | Deer Valley | Snowbasin | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $329 | $229 | Snowbasin |
| Online (30+ days) | $199 | $179 | Snowbasin |
| Season pass | $1,099 | $1,329 | Deer Valley |
| Annual snowfall | 300" | 350" | Snowbasin |
| Skiable acres | 4,300 | 3,000 | Deer Valley |
| Vertical drop | 3,040' | 2,960' | Deer Valley |
| Runs | 202 | 115 | Deer Valley |
| Lifts | 31 | 12 | Deer Valley |
| Summit elevation | 9,590' | 9,200' | Deer Valley |
| Beginner terrain | 27% | 20% | Deer Valley |
| Advanced terrain | 32% | 30% | Deer Valley |
| Average lift wait | 8 min | 5 min | Snowbasin |
The Match
Snowbasin is cheaper at the gate ($179 vs $199 entry). Deer Valley is significantly bigger (4,300 vs 3,000 acres). Snowbasin sees more snow (350" vs 300"). Pass affiliation: Deer Valley is Independent, Snowbasin is Ikon + MC.