Deer Valley vs Powder Mountain

Deer Valley (Utah) and Powder Mountain (Utah) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatDeer ValleyPowder Mountain
Vertical drop3,100 ft (945 m)2,369 ft (722 m)
Summit elevation9,554 ft9,006 ft
Base elevation6,450 ft6,637 ft
Lifts3612
Runs343140
Beginner terrain32%25%
Intermediate terrain43%30%
Expert terrain25%45%
Night skiingNoNo

Deer Valley has the bigger vertical (3,100 ft vs 2,369 ft); Deer Valley has more runs (343 vs 140); Powder Mountain skews more expert (45% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Deer ValleyIkon Pass: 7 days
Powder MountainNot on a major pass; lift tickets only

No single pass covers both, so skiing both means separate passes or lift tickets. Check your full resort list in the pass finder →

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