Deer Valley vs Telluride
Comparing Deer Valley (UT) and Telluride (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
Telluride
Telluride, CO
Epic pass
Window price$328
Online (advance)$165
Season pass$1,051
Side-by-side
| Stat | Deer Valley | Telluride | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $329 | $328 | Telluride |
| Online (30+ days) | $199 | $165 | Telluride |
| Season pass | $1,099 | $1,051 | Telluride |
| Annual snowfall | 300" | 300" | Tied |
| Skiable acres | 4,300 | 2,000 | Deer Valley |
| Vertical drop | 3,040' | 4,425' | Telluride |
| Runs | 202 | 149 | Deer Valley |
| Lifts | 31 | 17 | Deer Valley |
| Summit elevation | 9,590' | 13,282' | Telluride |
| Beginner terrain | 27% | 23% | Deer Valley |
| Advanced terrain | 32% | 41% | Telluride |
| Average lift wait | 8 min | 5 min | Telluride |
The Match
Telluride is cheaper at the gate ($165 vs $199 entry). Deer Valley is significantly bigger (4,300 vs 2,000 acres). Pass affiliation: Deer Valley is Independent, Telluride is Epic.