Deer Valley, UT, Report: Powder Play & Bushwhacking Bliss on Day #1 of the Sultan Chair

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Report from December 28, 2024

Deer Valley opened both the Sultan and Empire chairs for the first time this season today.

Sultan is my favorite chair at Deer Valley…

I showed up late to allow any potential holiday crowds dissipate like so many spilled beans.

This photo represents the day well. image: snowbrains

I headed straight for Sultan.

The top was closed but they were letting us ski some of the lower half.

The skiing was good.

One happy track. image: snowbrains

Grassy, bushy powder skiing in mellow, rolling terrain.

The snow was a touch heavy for Utah standards and very fun.

No lift lines.

Foggy in spots. image: snowbrains

Hardly anyone skiing the Sultan zone.

A little holiday paradise reprieve.

I lapped Sultan and only Sultan until closing time.

Brilliant colors in the drab forest. image: snowbrains

No traffic, parked within 40 yards of the gondola, no lift lines.

Shout out to Harrison & Peter operating the Sultan chair for their good vibes and clean humor.

A special holiday week day.

Happy Hanukkah, Happy New Year.

Thanks, Utah!

Snow Numbers

image: deer valley, 12/28/24

Forecast

image: noaa, 12/28/24

Photos

Sultan. image: snowbrains
Sultan Express. image: snowbrains
Mountaineer Express on the way home. image: snowbrains
Apres tea. image: snowbrains
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