Brighton Resort, UT, Surprise Opens Today to Beat Solitude Mountain Resort as First Ski Area Open in Wasatch View this post on Instagram A post shared by Brighton Resort (@brightonresort) Pulled a fast one there, didn’t ya bud? Solitude Mountain Resort in Northern Utah’s Big Cottonwood Canyon was going to be the first mountain open in the Wasatch with its 2 pm opening today but then Brighton surprised everyone and opened at 11 am. Brighton was […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | November 10, 2022 0 Comments
Large Skier-Triggered Avalanche Reported Near Brighton Resort, UT A 600-foot wide, roughly two-to-four-foot deep avalanche was triggered in Hidden Canyon near Brighton Resort on Sunday. The slide was reported to Brighton Ski Patrol by someone other than those who triggered it. Upon inspection, ski patrol noticed two tracks entering the avalanche but no tracks coming out the other side. The Utah Avalanche Center reports that Brighton & Solitude […] Avalanche Martin Kuprianowicz | December 20, 2021 0 Comments
Skier Airlifted From Brighton Resort, UT, in Extremely Critical Condition Following Accident in Snowmaking Area A 61-year-old man skiing with his son was airlifted to hospital in an extremely critical condition yesterday after an accident at Brighton Ski Resort, UT. The pair were skiing at 9:30 am in the White Snake area by the Snake Creek run where the resort was making snow. Related: Utah’s Ski Season is Up and Running. Finally. The man hit […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 25, 2021 0 Comments
Brighton Resort, UT Announces There Will be No ‘Bone Zone’ This Year Brighton Resort, UT announced on Facebook yesterday that the iconic ‘Bone Zone’ will be closed this preseason, and will not open until the 21/22 season. In order to comply with COVID-19 guidelines and keep our team safe and healthy, the Bone Zone will be closed until the 2021/2022 pre-season. We know how much the Bone Zone means to the snowboard […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 30, 2020 0 Comments
Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Brighton Ski Resort, UT Brighton Resort has the hometown feel that so many commercial resorts are missing. It is a great choice whether you are a skier or a boarder, beginner, or a pro. There are multiple levels of terrain park so you can work your way up from the small boxes and rails to the big stuff. If you’re looking for family deals, […] Industry News Lauren Hash | September 17, 2020 2 Comments
VIDEO: Utah Police Officer Yells & Swears at Snowboarder Accused of Trespassing at Brighton Ski Resort Today View this post on Instagram A post shared by Flaska (@flaskaryan) Brighton ski resort in Utah is currently closed to uphill & downhill traffic due to Coronavirus. Skiing and snowboarding at Brighton are currently considered trespassing – a misdemeanor offense. A snowboarder who was allegedly snowboarding at Brighton ski resort today was yelled at and sworn at by a police […] SnowBrains | April 12, 2020 7 Comments
Brighton Resort, UT Trip Report: Lighting Up the SLC Snow Scene Ask anyone about the resorts around Salt Lake City and Brighton is sure to be mentioned. In an area likened to the big leagues of snowsport, it holds its own by offering up authentic character and hometown warmth on banger mountainside terrain. A SnowBrains envoy was recently dispatched to report on the delights of Brighton Resort. And the trip did not […] Trip Report Paulie | February 20, 2020 2 Comments
VIDEO: WOAH! Huge Send at Brighton Resort, UT Turns into ‘Scream Huck’ View this post on Instagram When you realize you should have brought a parachute (or tucked for double). Sound on😅✌ðŸ¼#sendywendy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . @jerryoftheday @barstoolsports @senditofficiall #gobig #justgonnasendit #powderskiing #backcountryskiing #nsfamous #freeskiculture #earnyourairtime #newschoolers #freeski #wasatchmountains #brightonskiresort #fattytosplatty #skiing #bigair #powguide #skiislife #mspix #gopro #skiingisfun A post […] SnowBrains | January 17, 2020 0 Comments