Winter Experiences Around the Resort
Holiday Happenings
Celebrate the holiday season at Deer Valley with a collection of festive on-mountain experiences designed to enhance your time on the slopes. During the holiday period, lifts open at 8 a.m. daily from December 20 through January 4, giving you more time to enjoy the mountain.
Explore the holiday event schedule below to see what’s happening across the resort during your visit. Additional experiences and on-mountain moments will be added throughout the season, so be sure to check back for updates. rich-text, responsive-table
Explore the holiday event schedule below to see what’s happening across the resort during your visit. Additional experiences and on-mountain moments will be added throughout the season, so be sure to check back for updates. rich-text, responsive-table
Event Schedule
Check Out Upcoming Events
SNOWCAT SHOW & TELL
December 20, 2025 - January 3, 2026
Explore snowcat equipment up close and chat with operators to learn how these essential machines help keep Deer Valley running smoothly. This on-mountain experience takes place at Sterling Maze, where guests can stop by to see the equipment and learn more about daily mountain operations directly from the team.
COMPLIMENTARY SKI RACING
December 20, 2025 - January 4, 2026
Enjoy complimentary dual NASTAR racing on the Otto Bahn ski run on Bald Mountain, located adjacent to Silver Lake Lodge. Racing begins daily in the morning, with early access for passholders from 9 to 9:30 a.m., followed by public access starting at 9:30 a.m., and runs through the afternoon, weather permitting.
SKI PATROL VILLAGE
December 21, 2025 - January 3, 2026
Meet Deer Valley Ski Patrol at Bald Eagle Mountain during patrol-led demonstrations that highlight mountain safety, rescue skills, and daily life on patrol. Patrol members will be on-site to engage with guests and share insights into mountain operations.
Avalanche Dog appearances begin December 26, taking place from 10 to 11 a.m. at Bald Eagle Mountain and 1 to 2 p.m. at the Snow Park Plaza retail tent.
ROSSIGNOL HIGH PERFORMANCE TEST CENTER
December 21, 2025 - January 4, 2026
The Rossignol High Performance Test Center is located near the Race Hill Registration Building at the top of the Ottobahn ski run on Bald Mountain and offers guests the chance to demo the latest Rossignol ski technology for $30 per two-hour session.
SANTA CLAUS VISITS DEER VALLEY
December 24, 2025
Santa Claus will be visiting guests in the Snow Park Lodge base area from 9 to 11 a.m. and mid-mountain near Silver Lake Lodge from noon to 1:30 p.m. Guests and their children are invited to bring a camera and take their picture with Santa.
OPERATION COOKIE
December 26, 2025 - January 3, 2026
Start your ski day on a sweet note with complimentary cookies served each morning at select on-mountain lodges. Guests can find cookies near the Snow Park Lodge, accessed via the Carpenter Express chairlift, and at Silver Lake Lodge accessed via the Silver Lake Express, beginning around 8:30 to 9 a.m.
SNOW PARK WINTER VILLAGE
December 27, 2025 - January 3, 2026
The Snow Park base area comes alive each day as a lively winter village filled with food, entertainment, and family-friendly fun. Guests can enjoy snacks, canned beer, and cotton candy from multiple food and beverage trailers, browse retail tents, and take in the festive atmosphere throughout the day.
TORCHLIGHT PARADE
December 30, 2025
Guests are invited to Deer Valley’s annual Torchlight Parade. The parade will begin at approximately 6 p.m. (dusk) on the Big Stick ski run, located on Bald Eagle Mountain behind Snow Park Lodge.
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December 20, 2025 - January 3, 2026
Explore snowcat equipment up close and chat with operators to learn how these essential machines help keep Deer Valley running smoothly. This on-mountain experience takes place at Sterling Maze, where guests can stop by to see the equipment and learn more about daily mountain operations directly from the team.
COMPLIMENTARY SKI RACING
December 20, 2025 - January 4, 2026
Enjoy complimentary dual NASTAR racing on the Otto Bahn ski run on Bald Mountain, located adjacent to Silver Lake Lodge. Racing begins daily in the morning, with early access for passholders from 9 to 9:30 a.m., followed by public access starting at 9:30 a.m., and runs through the afternoon, weather permitting.
SKI PATROL VILLAGE
December 21, 2025 - January 3, 2026
Meet Deer Valley Ski Patrol at Bald Eagle Mountain during patrol-led demonstrations that highlight mountain safety, rescue skills, and daily life on patrol. Patrol members will be on-site to engage with guests and share insights into mountain operations.
Avalanche Dog appearances begin December 26, taking place from 10 to 11 a.m. at Bald Eagle Mountain and 1 to 2 p.m. at the Snow Park Plaza retail tent.
ROSSIGNOL HIGH PERFORMANCE TEST CENTER
December 21, 2025 - January 4, 2026
The Rossignol High Performance Test Center is located near the Race Hill Registration Building at the top of the Ottobahn ski run on Bald Mountain and offers guests the chance to demo the latest Rossignol ski technology for $30 per two-hour session.
SANTA CLAUS VISITS DEER VALLEY
December 24, 2025
Santa Claus will be visiting guests in the Snow Park Lodge base area from 9 to 11 a.m. and mid-mountain near Silver Lake Lodge from noon to 1:30 p.m. Guests and their children are invited to bring a camera and take their picture with Santa.
OPERATION COOKIE
December 26, 2025 - January 3, 2026
Start your ski day on a sweet note with complimentary cookies served each morning at select on-mountain lodges. Guests can find cookies near the Snow Park Lodge, accessed via the Carpenter Express chairlift, and at Silver Lake Lodge accessed via the Silver Lake Express, beginning around 8:30 to 9 a.m.
SNOW PARK WINTER VILLAGE
December 27, 2025 - January 3, 2026
The Snow Park base area comes alive each day as a lively winter village filled with food, entertainment, and family-friendly fun. Guests can enjoy snacks, canned beer, and cotton candy from multiple food and beverage trailers, browse retail tents, and take in the festive atmosphere throughout the day.
TORCHLIGHT PARADE
December 30, 2025
Guests are invited to Deer Valley’s annual Torchlight Parade. The parade will begin at approximately 6 p.m. (dusk) on the Big Stick ski run, located on Bald Eagle Mountain behind Snow Park Lodge.
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