DEER VALLEY RESORT; PARK CITY, UTAH (December 3, 2025) – Deer Valley Resort announced today that its 2025/26 winter season will officially begin this Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 9 a.m. 

A special appreciation ski day for Deer Valley Season Pass holders will be held on Friday, December 5 starting at 9 a.m. 

Sustained cold temperatures throughout the weekend, paired with a productive early-week storm cycle, allowed the resort’s mountain operations, snowmaking, and grooming teams to make significant progress across priority terrain. This momentum positions the resort to provide guests with the high-quality early-season experience for which Deer Valley is known. 

“This year’s opening carries special meaning as we celebrate our 45th winter season and continue advancing one of the most historic periods of growth in Deer Valley’s history,” said Todd Bennett, President & COO of Deer Valley. “Our teams have worked around the clock to prepare the mountain, and their dedication ensures we are ready to welcome guests back with the exceptional experience they expect from Deer Valley.” 

Planned Terrain & Chairlift Opening: 

• Ski Runs: Birdseye, Silver Link, Success
• Chairlifts: Carpenter Express, Sterling Express, Homestake Express 

All resort access for Opening Weekend will be from Snow Park Lodge. Deer Valley East Village is scheduled to open later in December as snowmaking and terrain preparation allow. 

The 2025/26 season marks a milestone year as Deer Valley continues its multi-year expansion, representing the most significant terrain growth in the resort’s 45-year history. Additional terrain and lift openings will be communicated throughout December as conditions allow. 

Guests can access real-time operating information, lift and terrain status, grooming reports, and other updates through the Daily Mountain Report  
For more information about the 2025/26 season or Deer Valley’s Expanded Excellence initiative, visit the resort’s website at deervalley.com. 

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About Deer Valley Resort  
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 a 10-passenger gondola, and more than 80 new ski runs. In total, this expansion brings the resort to 10 new lifts and over 100 new runs added since December 2024, marking a major milestone in Deer Valley’s transformation. The expansion is part of “Expanded Excellence,” a resort-wide initiative that will more than double Deer Valley’s skiable terrain, add new base area and portal at Deer Valley East Village with 1,200 new day skier parking spaces, a Snow Park transformation and enhance existing mountain infrastructure. Deer Valley now boasts 31 chairlifts, over 200 ski runs, seven bowls, 300 inches of annual snowfall, and 4,300 skiable acres. The resort also limits daily lift ticket sales and is known 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 13 consecutive years. View and Download the Deer Valley Press Kit  

Riley Elliott
Communications Specialist
801-580-9396
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