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As winter fades into spring, families looking for an affordable ski getaway can find an unbeatable deal at Brian Head Resort in Southern Utah, where kids 12 and under ski for free. With lift tickets starting at just $19, discounts on rentals and lessons, and a lineup of lively spring events, the resort offers a budget-friendly alternative to pricier mountain destinations in the state.
Spring skiing at Brian Head means fewer crowds, softer snow, and sunny days, creating ideal conditions for families and spring breakers. The resort’s affordability extends beyond lift tickets—equipment rentals are just $25, lessons are 25% off, and visitors receive a $10 daily resort credit that can be used for food, drinks, tubing, or shopping at resort-owned locations.
Spring Events at Brian Head Resort
- April 5 – Cardboard Box Derby: Build and race a cardboard sled down the mountain.
- April 19 – Costume Slalom: Ski a slalom course in your best costume to win prizes.
- April 20 – Easter Egg Hunt: Find hidden eggs and meet the Easter Bunny.
April 26 – Pond Skimming: Try to glide across a pond on skis or a snowboard.
For those new to the sport, Brian Head is also making skiing more accessible with its Free On-Snow Experience program. For just $55, first-time skiers and snowboarders ages 13 and up receive a lift ticket, rentals, and a free 2.5-hour lesson, helping to break down cost barriers and introduce more people to the slopes.
Brian Head Resort first opened its slopes in January 1965, with a 700-vertical-foot chairlift, a T-bar, and a small warming hut. This season marks the resort’s 60th anniversary, celebrating a legacy of making skiing accessible and affordable on Utah’s famed “Greatest Snow on Earth.” Today, Brian Head has grown into southern Utah’s premier ski destination, featuring 650 acres of skiable terrain, 71 trails, eight lifts, and two ski lodges. Known for its high elevation—the highest base in Utah at 9,600 feet—Brian Head benefits from 360 inches of annual snowfall and an extended season bolstered by snowmaking. The 2023-24 ski season marked the resort’s longest yet, with 174 skiable days. Conveniently located 200 miles northeast of Las Vegas and 260 miles south of Salt Lake City, Brian Head Resort is an ideal mountain getaway, featuring lodging, dining, retail shops, tubing, night skiing, and live music.
With affordability, family-friendly perks, and easy access to some of Utah’s most stunning national parks, Brian Head Resort is a standout choice for spring skiing and adventure on a budget.
