Deer Valley vs Stowe
Comparing Deer Valley (UT) and Stowe (VT) 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
Stowe
Stowe, VT
Epic pass
Window price$239
Online (advance)$169
Season pass$1,051
Side-by-side
| Stat | Deer Valley | Stowe | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $329 | $239 | Stowe |
| Online (30+ days) | $199 | $169 | Stowe |
| Season pass | $1,099 | $1,051 | Stowe |
| Annual snowfall | 300" | 300" | Tied |
| Skiable acres | 4,300 | 485 | Deer Valley |
| Vertical drop | 3,040' | 2,331' | Deer Valley |
| Runs | 202 | 116 | Deer Valley |
| Lifts | 31 | 12 | Deer Valley |
| Summit elevation | 9,590' | 4,393' | Deer Valley |
| Beginner terrain | 27% | 16% | Deer Valley |
| Advanced terrain | 32% | 25% | Deer Valley |
| Average lift wait | 8 min | 12 min | Deer Valley |
The Match
Stowe is cheaper at the gate ($169 vs $199 entry). Deer Valley is significantly bigger (4,300 vs 485 acres). Pass affiliation: Deer Valley is Independent, Stowe is Epic.