Deer Valley named No. 1 ski resort in US by World Ski Awards

Overlooking Jordanelle toward Deer Valley Resort. Photo: TownLift // Kevin Cody

PARK CITY, Utah — Deer Valley Resort dominated the 2024 World Ski Awards, earning the top spot for Best U.S. Ski Resort, while two of its signature properties captured top national honors.

Stein Eriksen Lodge, located mid-mountain at Deer Valley, was named the United States’ Best Ski Hotel for the 11th time in 12 years. Its sister property, Stein Eriksen Residences, claimed the United States’ Best Ski Boutique Hotel award for the third consecutive year.

The Lodge emerged victorious among 19 U.S. finalists, while the Residences, featuring 39 condominiums and 15 private homes, topped nine competitors in the boutique category.

The recognition comes as part of a strong showing for Utah’s ski industry, with 14 properties from the Wasatch Back and Wasatch Front regions named as finalists in this year’s awards.

The World Ski Awards, celebrating its 12th year, is the ski industry’s only global recognition program.