08/28/2026
Iâve always filed Deer Valley and Park City under âwinter.â And so have my clients.
Welp, turns out summer has been quietly sitting there looking pretty this entire time!
First things first: the area is ridiculously easy to reach. Salt Lake City International Airport is only about 30â45 minutes from Park Cityâs Main Street, where youâll find great restaurants, bars, galleries and shopping. Think Aspen, but more relaxed.
Better still, the mountains can be roughly 15â20 degrees cooler than Salt Lake City. Warm, sunny days followed by crisp evenings with a light Loro Piana sweater, a glass of wine and a firepit? That, friends, is my love language.
Days can be as active as your conscience requires: hiking, golf, fly-fishing, biking, watersports and summer chairlift rides.
Did I personally hike? Hell no. But I was comforted by its availability.
There are dog-friendly options galore and hotels for every taste. My favorites were Stein Eriksen Lodge and Montage Deer Valley. We stayed at the latter, where my room came with a private outdoor firepit. Every evening ended with a chilled glass of red, homemade sâmores, mountain air and Lucy Goose by my side.
Oh, and I designed my own Stetson at Kemo Sabe - so naturally, I am a cowgirl now!
Snow is officially optional.
That said, seeing Deer Valley in the summer did make me think about how magical it must be during the holidays. If a mountain Christmas or ski trip is on your wish list this year, now is the time to begin planning - especially if you want the best hotels and room categories.