Sledding is prohibited at Deer Valley.
Sledding is prohibited at Deer Valley.

Deer Valley is a ski only mountain. Obviously that means no snowboarders, a rule that some people might find controversial, but it also means no other forms of getting down the slopes, including sledding.

Sledding is a ton of fun, but on a serious ski run it can be incredibly dangerous. So while sledding should absolutely be done on local hills and small, safe areas, Devon from the Deer Vally Ski Patrol explains why it’s dangerous and not allowed on the resort.

Some ski mountains do allow sledding. I remember riding the shuttle up the mountain after the lifts were closed to get a couple of sled laps in as a kid. But there’s usually a designated area that’s known to be free of dangerous equipment and other hazards. Make sure you check with your local resort to see if it’s allowed before dropping in on a saucer.

Deer Valley Sledding Rules:

Sledding and tubing are prohibited on resort property at any time, day or night.

  • Resort terrain is not suitable for sledding, tubing, or anything of the like and may increase the risk of losing control and colliding with objects (natural or man-made). Doing so may lead to serious injury or death.
  • Maintenance of the Resort is a 24-hour operation. Snowmaking, grooming, and chairlift maintenance occur during and outside operational hours. During these operations, unauthorized persons on the premises expose themselves to extreme hazards. In addition to the dangers posed by the highly pressurized snowmaking equipment, our snowcats and snowmobiles continually traverse the slopes during grooming activities.

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