Skiers-only (and proud of it), Deer Valley is brimming with elitism and Utah’s featherlight snow. A max of 7,500 tickets are sold per day, which ensures solitary schussing; free overnight ski storage eases the burden of lugging; and the high-speed quad helps you get in more runs. Above all, Deer Valley feeds its patrons well: Each day lodge has its own chef and specialty: butternut squash enchiladas at Snow Park, sushi at Silver Lake, and pressed panini at Empire Canyon.