A Dedication to Excellence
Awards & Accolades
For more than 40 years, Deer Valley has set the standard for luxury skiing. From pioneering guest-service innovations to hosting elite international competitions, the resort has earned national and international honors across service, grooming, dining, lodging, and overall mountain experience.
Our Legacy of Recognition
Deer Valley has been named the Best U.S. Ski Resort by the World Ski Awards for 13 consecutive years, the longest-running record in the program’s history. The resort has also earned multiple #1 rankings in SKI Magazine and consistent placement in the top ski destinations by Condé Nast Traveler, USA Today, The Zoe Report, and other respected outlets.
As the resort enters its next era with the transformative Expanded Excellence initiative, this recognition reflects our enduring commitment to delivering a world-class, ski-only mountain experience guided by exceptional service and attention to detail.
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Our Legacy of Recognition
Deer Valley has been named the Best U.S. Ski Resort by the World Ski Awards for 13 consecutive years, the longest-running record in the program’s history. The resort has also earned multiple #1 rankings in SKI Magazine and consistent placement in the top ski destinations by Condé Nast Traveler, USA Today, The Zoe Report, and other respected outlets.
As the resort enters its next era with the transformative Expanded Excellence initiative, this recognition reflects our enduring commitment to delivering a world-class, ski-only mountain experience guided by exceptional service and attention to detail.
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Defining Industry Excellence
Awards, Accolades & Industry LeadershipRecent Accolades
World Ski Awards 2025
United States’ Best Ski Resort
Voted Best Ski Resort in the U.S. for the 13th consecutive year, every year since the award’s inception in 2013.
SKI Magazine | 2026 Reader Survey Awards
Avid skiers voted across multiple performance and experience categories.
Condé Nast Traveler | Readers’ Choice Awards 2025
USA Today | 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards
Finalists were nominated by an expert panel before public voting.
The Snomad Ski Resort Awards
Based on 140,000+ verified skier ratings from the 2024/25 season.
TownLift | Reader’s Choice Poll
Utah’s Best Ski Resort
Top scores in Best Overall Experience, Best Vibe, and Best Customer Service.
International Explorer
Luxury Ski Destination Provider of the Year – Utah 2025
PeakRankings.com
The Zoe Report
Newsweek
Salt Lake City Weekly | Best of Utah 2025
The Park Record | Park City’s Best 2025
Smart Meetings | Platinum Choice Awards 2025
Platinum Choice Award Winner — Deer Valley Resort, in partnership with Visit Park City
United States’ Best Ski Resort
Voted Best Ski Resort in the U.S. for the 13th consecutive year, every year since the award’s inception in 2013.
SKI Magazine | 2026 Reader Survey Awards
- #1 Ski Resort for Grooming, Access & Lodging
- Top 5 for Guest Service, Dining & Family Friendly
- #9 Ski Resort in the West
- #10 Best Après-Ski
- #10 Most Efficient Lift Network
Avid skiers voted across multiple performance and experience categories.
Condé Nast Traveler | Readers’ Choice Awards 2025
- #2 Ski Resort in the U.S. – Condé Nast Traveler UK
- #7 Ski Resort in the U.S. – Condé Nast Traveler US
- Included in Condé Nast Traveler’s Best Places to Go in 2026
USA Today | 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards
- Best Ski Resort – #6
- Best Ski School – #7
- Best Ski Restaurant – The Brass Tag – #6
- Best Après-Ski Bar – Chute Eleven – #6
Finalists were nominated by an expert panel before public voting.
The Snomad Ski Resort Awards
- Best Ski Resort for Eating Out 2025 (Worldwide) – Gold
- Best Ski Resort for Accommodations 2025 (North America) – Bronze
Based on 140,000+ verified skier ratings from the 2024/25 season.
TownLift | Reader’s Choice Poll
Utah’s Best Ski Resort
Top scores in Best Overall Experience, Best Vibe, and Best Customer Service.
International Explorer
Luxury Ski Destination Provider of the Year – Utah 2025
PeakRankings.com
- #4 Ski Resort in Utah
The Zoe Report
- #3 Best West Coast Luxury Ski Resort
Newsweek
- One of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Gen Z – 2025
Salt Lake City Weekly | Best of Utah 2025
- Top 3 in Best Staycation, Best Chili & Best Music Festival
The Park Record | Park City’s Best 2025
- Best Resort – 1st Place
- Best Winter Competitive Event (FIS Competition) – 1st Place
- Best Wedding Venue – 3rd Place
Smart Meetings | Platinum Choice Awards 2025
Platinum Choice Award Winner — Deer Valley Resort, in partnership with Visit Park City
Historic Recognition & Industry Leadership
For over four decades, Deer Valley has pioneered many guest-service standards now considered essential in the ski industry. As one of the first resorts to blend luxury hospitality with mountain recreation, Deer Valley introduced:
This legacy continues to guide the resort as it enters its next era of growth through Expanded Excellence.
Deer Valley is honored to be recognized by guests, industry peers, and global publications—and remains committed to delivering the exceptional mountain experience these accolades reflect.
- Complimentary ski valets and curbside service
- Complimentary parking shuttles
- Fine dining at day lodges
- A state-licensed child care facility on-site
- Uniformed ski hosts
- Complimentary ski storage
- A service philosophy rooted in treating guests like family
This legacy continues to guide the resort as it enters its next era of growth through Expanded Excellence.
Deer Valley is honored to be recognized by guests, industry peers, and global publications—and remains committed to delivering the exceptional mountain experience these accolades reflect.