Celebrate inclusivity on the slopes: Deer Valley Resort in Park City is hosting its 3rd Annual Mountain Pride Day on Sunday, 28 June, with free family-friendly activities, live music, a Pride Ride and a portion of lift-ticket sales donated to Summit Pride Foundation , a welcome, festive nod to LGBTQ+ community and allies in the mountains.

Essential Takeaways

  • When and where: Mountain Pride Day is Sunday, 28 June at Deer Valley’s Silver Lake Lawn, 10am–4pm.
  • Key activities: Outdoor yoga, a community Pride Ride from the top of Sterling, and live music from the Will Baxter Trio.
  • Good cause: Deer Valley will donate a percentage of lift-ticket sales to Summit Pride Foundation.
  • Family-friendly vibe: The event is free to attend, with food and beverage options available on site.
  • Practical note: Full event details and updates are listed on Deer Valley’s official events page.

Why Mountain Pride Day feels different on a ski resort lawn

There’s something quietly joyful about a Pride celebration that smells of pine and sunscreen rather than city pavement; the Silver Lake Lawn brings a softer, outdoorsy backdrop to the usual parade route. Deer Valley’s third outing builds on a simple idea , make mountain culture explicitly welcoming , and it’s obvious in the programming, from family-friendly timing to accessible outdoor activities. According to Deer Valley’s event listings, organisers are aiming for an inclusive, low-pressure atmosphere that invites people to linger, listen to music and join a ride down the hill.

The morning stretch: inclusive yoga to set the tone

The day begins with an outdoor yoga session led by Park City Yoga Collective, and that 10.30am slot matters more than it seems. An open-air class on the lawn calms the nerves of first-time attendees and signals that this is community wellness as much as celebration. If you’re coming with kids or less mobile guests, the slower start makes it easy to arrive, grab a coffee and loosen up before the noon ride. For anyone wondering what to bring: a mat, a light layer for changing mountain breezes, and sunscreen.

The Pride Ride: community momentum on two wheels

At 12.30pm, riders meet at the top of Sterling for the Pride Ride down Holy Roller , it’s a clear invitation to be visible together on the trails. Deer Valley’s media notes and event pages mention the community-focused nature of the ride, which isn’t about speed or competition but shared presence and fun. If you don’t cycle, you can still watch from vantage points or join the spectators on the lawn; if you do, pick a comfortable bike, check your brakes and expect a friendly, mixed-ability group.

Music, food and fundraising , a festival that gives back

Live music from the Will Baxter Trio runs through the afternoon, presented by Mountain Town Music, and there’ll be food and drink options from the resort. Beyond the good vibes, Deer Valley has pledged to donate a percentage of lift-ticket sales to Summit Pride Foundation, the local organisation that carries forward LGBTQ+ inclusion across the Wasatch Back. That partnership matters , it ties a single-day celebration to longer-term support for community programming, outreach and resources in the valley.

What this trend means for mountain towns

Deer Valley’s Mountain Pride Day fits a broader shift: outdoor destinations are increasingly foregrounding inclusivity as part of their brand and community work. That shift isn’t just symbolic , it changes who feels welcome on trails, in lifts and at events. For visitors, it’s an easy way to align leisure time with values; for locals, it can be a reminder that public spaces are evolving. Expect other resorts and mountain businesses to watch and maybe follow suit in coming seasons.

It’s a small change that can make every mountain visit feel a bit more welcoming.

Source Reference Map

Story idea inspired by: [1]

Sources by paragraph: