Deer Valley vs Snowbasin

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

StatDeer ValleySnowbasin
Vertical drop3,100 ft (945 m)2,943 ft (897 m)
Summit elevation9,554 ft9,301 ft
Base elevation6,450 ft6,362 ft
Lifts3613
Runs343153
Beginner terrain32%9%
Intermediate terrain43%46%
Expert terrain25%45%
Night skiingNoNo

Deer Valley has the bigger vertical (3,100 ft vs 2,943 ft); Deer Valley has more runs (343 vs 153); Snowbasin skews more expert (45% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Deer ValleyIkon Pass: 7 days
SnowbasinIkon Pass: 7 daysMountain Collective: 2 days

One pass covers both: Ikon Pass. Check your full resort list in the pass finder →

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