Brighton Resort, UT, To Add New 6-Seater Chair and On-Mountain Restaurant Among Improvements For Upcoming Winter This upcoming ski season is rapidly approaching and many skiers are looking forward to hitting the slopes again. There have been many improvements and expansions at different mountains throughout the ski industry this off-season. Most investments have focused on improving lift capacity and mitigating long lift lines. Brighton Resort, located in Big Cottonwood Canyon in Utah, is one of those […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | August 29, 2023 0 Comments
Brighton Resort, UT, to Require Paid Parking Reservations This Winter Following the footsteps of neighboring resort Park City, Brighton Resort will require paid parking reservations beginning in the 2023-2024 season. Reservations will have a base rate of $20 for all lots with a $25 dollar price tag on holidays. Like Park City, Brighton will require reservations for every day of the year, but will not charge for parking after 1 […] Industry News Tate Sundberg | July 11, 2023 0 Comments
Top 11 Snowiest Resorts in North America Last Season It’s no secret that last season was one for the record books. Generational snowfall created memories that will be passed down to children and grandchildren, and many ski areas broke records that had stood for decades. Related: [UPDATED] These Are the 18 Resorts in the U.S. That Have Set Snowfall Records This Season So, while the snowfall in the west […] Industry News Steven Agar | June 27, 2023 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: Bonus Freshies in Utah | Snowpack Review Forecast by SnowBrains Meteorologist Nathan Tarino — Posted 1 am MST May 4th Forecast Summary Despite a couple of weeks of warm weather recently, Utah’s snowpack is still really deep in the upper elevations. Coverage is as good as I have seen it, even after a bit of melt. A series of storm systems will bring cooler, unsettled weather over […] Weather WeatherBrains | May 4, 2023 0 Comments
Little Cottonwood Canyon, UT, Closed Due to Mudslide Utah Department of Transportation ‘UDOT’ was forced to close Little Cottonwood Canyon due to a massive mudslide that spilled onto State Route 210. The mudslide crossed the road earlier today and is about 4 feet deep and 100 feet wide. The mud is mixed with large woody debris and the road through the canyon will remain closed to all travel […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 2, 2023 1 Comment
Top 9 Deepest Snowpacks at Open Resorts in North America Snow has pummelled the west this season, with several atmospheric rivers and storms dumping on California and Utah. Despite ski areas seeing their snowiest winters in 20 years, many have already closed. Related: The Biggest Season Snowfall Totals For Open Resorts in North America Right Now These are the resorts that are still open (albeit some only at the weekend) […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 24, 2023 10 Comments
Big Cottonwood Canyon, UT, Closure Update for April 13, 2023 Big Cottonwood Canyon, UT, continues to face temporary closures until at least Thursday, April 13, 2023. The Utah Department for Transportation (‘UDOT’) has been closing State Route 190 during the day since April 8, 2023, for extended periods for avalanche clearance and mitigation. State Route 190 had to be closed every day this week from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 12, 2023 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: 1-3 Feet of Snow Across Utah Mountains Through Wednesday With 3-5 Feet Possible For The Cottonwoods Forecast By SnowBrains Chief Meteorologist – Eric McNamee 9:10 PM MDT, 4/2/2023 Forecast Summary: A trough will move through Utah Sunday night through Wednesday and bring 1-3 FEET of snow to most mountain locations, with 3-5 FEET possible in the Cottonwoods. Snow will develop Sunday night over far northern Utah as moisture is transported into the region ahead of the […] Weather WeatherBrains | April 2, 2023 0 Comments
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