PRESS RELEASE | OCTOBER 7, 2025
Deer Valley Opens 25/26 Ski Season Exclusively For Season Pass Holders On Nov 29 & 30, 2025
DEER VALLEY RESORT; PARK CITY, UTAH (October 7, 2025) – Deer Valley Resort will kick off the 2025/26 winter season with an exclusive Opening Weekend for Season Passholders on Saturday, Nov. 29, and Sunday, Nov. 30, before welcoming the public on Monday, Dec. 1. This milestone season marks the debut of the resort’s largest-ever expansion, offering guests more terrain, more lifts, and more opportunities to experience the Deer Valley Difference.
“So much hard work has gone into meeting and exceeding our Expanded Excellence milestones ahead of the 25/26 season, and we are thrilled for guests to experience the newest phase of Deer Valley this winter,” said Deer Valley President & COO Todd Bennett. “With so many new lifts, runs and untouched terrain to explore, guests can take comfort knowing they will be met with the same unparalleled guest service and luxury experience for which Deer Valley is known wherever they find themselves on the mountain.”
As part of the ongoing Expanded Excellence initiative, Deer Valley has more than doubled the resort’s skiable terrain. Seven new chairlifts and 80 new ski runs will debut this season, bringing the resort’s total to 10 new lifts and nearly 100 new runs since December 2024. Three of these key connectors, which will enhance flow across the expanded resort and provide access to new terrain, include:
East Village Express Gondola
Linking the new Deer Valley East Village to Park Peak, the East Village Gondola is Utah’s first 10- passenger gondola, with individual heated seats, floor-to-ceiling glass windows, and cabins arriving every 12 seconds. The system boasts an uphill capacity of 3,000 guests per hour and ensures a ride experience that is smooth, silent and visually stunning.
Pinyon Express
The Pinyon Express links Deer Valley’s existing terrain on Flagstaff Mountain with new beginner- friendly, high alpine trails near Park Peak. Guests will enjoy six-passenger bubble chairs with individually heated seats, designed to deliver protection and warmth at high elevation.
Revelator Express
A less-than-5-minute ride on the new Revelator Express quad lift gives skiers access to never- before-skied terrain on the new Park Peak.
In total, the resort will boast 31 chairlifts, over 200 ski runs, seven bowls, and 4,300 skiable acres for the 25/26 season. The Deer Valley East Village will also offer 1,200 new day skier parking spaces this winter for a smooth, convenient arrival and departure experience for guests.
A photo album of Deer Valley Ski Resort can be found here. Please credit Deer Valley Resort for use of the image.
Deer Valley Season Passes – Prices increase on Friday, October 10, 2025
Lift tickets and season passes are on sale now at deervalley.com for guests to experience “Double the Deer Valley” this winter. Prices will increase on Friday, October 10, 2025.
Deer Valley Pass options include:
Deer Valley Unlimited Season Pass
Ski the Difference with unlimited access and no blackout dates.
Unlimited skiing, no blackout dates
6 First Tracks experiences
12 Friends & Family tickets
15% off retail & dining
Deer Valley Select Season Pass
New this season, gain seven-day-a-week access and limited blackout dates only during peak periods.
7-day-a-week access with peak day blackouts
3 First Tracks experiences
8 Friends & Family tickets
15% off retail & dining
Deer Valley Midweek Season Pass
Skip the crowds and ski Monday through Friday to find endless fresh groomers and powder stashes.
Monday-Friday access with peak day blackouts
3 First Tracks experiences
6 Friends & Family tickets
15% off retail & dining
Deer Valley’s Utah Limited Pass
Utah residents can enjoy weekday skiing Monday through Thursday, excluding peak blackout periods.
Monday-Thursday access with peak day blackouts
Enjoy Deer Valley for as low as $1,500
Ikon Pass
Seek endless adventure across 60+ global destinations, with more access and no blackout dates.
7 days at Deer Valley, no blackout days
3 First Tracks experiences
12 Friends & Family tickets
For more information about the 2025/26 season or Deer Valley’s Expanded Excellence initiative, visit the resort’s website at deervalley.com. rich-text, responsive-table
“So much hard work has gone into meeting and exceeding our Expanded Excellence milestones ahead of the 25/26 season, and we are thrilled for guests to experience the newest phase of Deer Valley this winter,” said Deer Valley President & COO Todd Bennett. “With so many new lifts, runs and untouched terrain to explore, guests can take comfort knowing they will be met with the same unparalleled guest service and luxury experience for which Deer Valley is known wherever they find themselves on the mountain.”
As part of the ongoing Expanded Excellence initiative, Deer Valley has more than doubled the resort’s skiable terrain. Seven new chairlifts and 80 new ski runs will debut this season, bringing the resort’s total to 10 new lifts and nearly 100 new runs since December 2024. Three of these key connectors, which will enhance flow across the expanded resort and provide access to new terrain, include:
East Village Express Gondola
Linking the new Deer Valley East Village to Park Peak, the East Village Gondola is Utah’s first 10- passenger gondola, with individual heated seats, floor-to-ceiling glass windows, and cabins arriving every 12 seconds. The system boasts an uphill capacity of 3,000 guests per hour and ensures a ride experience that is smooth, silent and visually stunning.
Pinyon Express
The Pinyon Express links Deer Valley’s existing terrain on Flagstaff Mountain with new beginner- friendly, high alpine trails near Park Peak. Guests will enjoy six-passenger bubble chairs with individually heated seats, designed to deliver protection and warmth at high elevation.
Revelator Express
A less-than-5-minute ride on the new Revelator Express quad lift gives skiers access to never- before-skied terrain on the new Park Peak.
In total, the resort will boast 31 chairlifts, over 200 ski runs, seven bowls, and 4,300 skiable acres for the 25/26 season. The Deer Valley East Village will also offer 1,200 new day skier parking spaces this winter for a smooth, convenient arrival and departure experience for guests.
A photo album of Deer Valley Ski Resort can be found here. Please credit Deer Valley Resort for use of the image.
Deer Valley Season Passes – Prices increase on Friday, October 10, 2025
Lift tickets and season passes are on sale now at deervalley.com for guests to experience “Double the Deer Valley” this winter. Prices will increase on Friday, October 10, 2025.
Deer Valley Pass options include:
Deer Valley Unlimited Season Pass
Ski the Difference with unlimited access and no blackout dates.
Unlimited skiing, no blackout dates
6 First Tracks experiences
12 Friends & Family tickets
15% off retail & dining
Deer Valley Select Season Pass
New this season, gain seven-day-a-week access and limited blackout dates only during peak periods.
7-day-a-week access with peak day blackouts
3 First Tracks experiences
8 Friends & Family tickets
15% off retail & dining
Deer Valley Midweek Season Pass
Skip the crowds and ski Monday through Friday to find endless fresh groomers and powder stashes.
Monday-Friday access with peak day blackouts
3 First Tracks experiences
6 Friends & Family tickets
15% off retail & dining
Deer Valley’s Utah Limited Pass
Utah residents can enjoy weekday skiing Monday through Thursday, excluding peak blackout periods.
Monday-Thursday access with peak day blackouts
Enjoy Deer Valley for as low as $1,500
Ikon Pass
Seek endless adventure across 60+ global destinations, with more access and no blackout dates.
7 days at Deer Valley, no blackout days
3 First Tracks experiences
12 Friends & Family tickets
For more information about the 2025/26 season or Deer Valley’s Expanded Excellence initiative, visit the resort’s website at deervalley.com. rich-text, responsive-table
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Emily Summers
Director of Communications
Deer Valley Resort
media@deervalley.com
435-645-6512
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THE DEER VALLEY DIFFERENCE
Deer Valley Resort, located in Park City, Utah, set the standard for luxury in skiing by offering the service and hospitality of a five-star hotel. The ski-only resort is now delivering the largest expansion in ski resort history for the 2025/26 season. This winter, Deer Valley unveils seven new chairlifts, including the East Village Express—a 10-passenger gondola connecting the new Deer Valley East Village to Park Peak. Since December 2024, Deer Valley has added 10 new lifts, doubling its skiable terrain and redefining the mountain experience. This transformation is part of Expanded Excellence, a resort-wide initiative that includes a new portal at Deer Valley East Village with 1,200 day-skier parking spaces, the reimagining of Snow Park base area, and enhancements to on-mountain infrastructure. The resort now features 31 chairlifts, 4,300 skiable acres, seven bowls, and benefits from 300 inches of average annual snowfall. Deer Valley limits daily lift ticket sales and is renowned for its award-winning ski school, elegant day lodges, exceptional dining, and a wide range of luxury accommodations. Deer Valley has been named the United States’ Best Ski Resort by the World Ski Awards for 12 consecutive years.
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EXPANDED EXCELLENCE
In August 2023, Deer Valley announced Expanded Excellence, a significant resort transformation that will extend the skiable area to a total of 5,726 acres. This project will add a new resort gateway and village, reimagine the Snow Park Base Area, and revitalize existing mountain facilities. For more information and to view project renderings, visit Expanded Excellence. rich-text, responsive-table -
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