On April 17, Ikon Pass introduced Adventure Assurance, the industry’s first free program designed to alleviate uncertainty and provide flexibility to 20/21 pass holders. Today, Deer Valley and Ikon Pass announces expanded Adventure Assurance benefits and more options to offer pass holders peace of mind for winter 20/21. Whether pass holders ski a little, a lot, or choose to not
Category Archives: Family Skiing
Deer Valley Resort Named 2019 United States’ Best Ski Resort by the World Ski Awards
Deer Valley Resort maintains the coveted title of the 2019 United States’ Best Ski Resort by the World Ski Awards for the seventh year in a row. The accomplishment was announced at the World Ski Awards Gala Ceremony at the world-class winter destination of Kitzbühel, Austria, on November 23, 2019. The competition continues to see a rising
Shred for Red Event Returns to Deer Valley Resort
For the second year in a row, Deer Valley Resort welcomes skiers to take part in the Shred for Red event on opening day, Saturday, December 7. Participating skiers will compete in fun, family-friendly, on- and off-mountain activities and challenges to celebrate the start of the 2019-2020 winter season, as well as spread awareness and
Deer Valley A-Z | Quality Time
Family ski vacations are all about tuning out the noise from our overbooked, technology-infused lives and checking back in with what matters most. It often seems so simple, but it can be increasingly hard to do. Turning on the out-of-office message on your work email and social media notifications, or simply placing your phone on
Why Deer Valley is the Perfect Place for a Family Ski Vacation
A family ski vacation at Deer Valley® is a bit of a throwback. It’s focused on family time in the outdoors—away from the distractions of modern life. You’re able to build a snowman, roast marshmallows over a fire, snag a board game from the concierge, and enjoy a dinner in front of the fire. Plus,
How to Introduce the Kids to Skiing at Deer Valley Resort (and Why It’s a Great Place to Do So)
This is the year—your kiddos are finally old enough to ski, and you’re eager to get them on the slopes. But which resort should you visit? Put them in lessons or teach them yourself? What if they hate skiing? Your questions may be endless, but if your destination is Park City, Utah, Deer Valley Resort
A Parent’s Guide to Deer Valley Resort
When thinking of a family ski trip, most parents hope for a certain ideal: cocoa by the fire, capturing a child’s first parallel turns on camera, and board games to replace screen time. But most seasoned trip-planning parents also know those beautiful moments can come with a lot of complication if they aren’t planned just
Skier Services Reservations Now Open
It may be summer but it’s time to start thinking about winter! Reservations for lift tickets, ski school and equipment rentals are now available. 2017 – 2018 Ski Season: December 2, 2017 – April 8, 2018 Ski School Elevate your skiing to a higher level with Deer Valley’s Ski School. Advance reservations are recommended for
That ‘I Got It’ Moment When Learning To Ski
I can’t really explain it properly. That moment when you learn to ski downhill, you just know it when you feel it. You certainly know when you don’t have it: You feel awkward and unstable You lean back when you should lean forward Your skis cross and you can’t get them straight You can
65 Is Not Too Old To Try Skiing If You Have Grandchildren
You can’t change your past but you can certainly change your future. When Jay learned to ski at age 65, he was a man with a mission to change his life. He wanted to be the grandfather with the kids out on the slopes creating memories. Learning to ski at his age isn’t for the