Deer Valley vs Steamboat
Comparing Deer Valley (UT) and Steamboat (CO) 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
Steamboat
Steamboat Springs, CO
Ikon pass
Window price$339
Online (advance)$149
Season pass$1,329
Side-by-side
| Stat | Deer Valley | Steamboat | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $329 | $339 | Deer Valley |
| Online (30+ days) | $199 | $149 | Steamboat |
| Season pass | $1,099 | $1,329 | Deer Valley |
| Annual snowfall | 300" | 342" | Steamboat |
| Skiable acres | 4,300 | 3,741 | Deer Valley |
| Vertical drop | 3,040' | 3,668' | Steamboat |
| Runs | 202 | 184 | Deer Valley |
| Lifts | 31 | 23 | Deer Valley |
| Summit elevation | 9,590' | 10,568' | Steamboat |
| Beginner terrain | 27% | 14% | Deer Valley |
| Advanced terrain | 32% | 44% | Steamboat |
| Average lift wait | 8 min | 10 min | Deer Valley |
The Match
Steamboat is cheaper at the gate ($149 vs $199 entry). Pass affiliation: Deer Valley is Independent, Steamboat is Ikon.