Brighton Resort Is the First Resort to OPEN in Utah For the second year running, Brighton Resort is the first resort to start lifts turning in Utah. Two lifts were running, Majestic and Explorer, and will now be running daily from 9 am to 4 pm. Related: A Utah Winter Road Trip: Sample the Greatest Snow on Earth with the Ikon Pass Giving eager riders just 24-hours notice, Brighton Resort […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 20, 2019 0 Comments
PHOTOS: Deep Powder and Faceshots at Brighton Resort, UT on Sunday The storm that dumped 14″ on resorts in the Wasatch allowed eager powderhounds to get outdoors and take the first turns of winter 2019/20. Related: Average Annual Snowfall at North American Ikon Pass Resorts: Check out these pics from Brighton Resort in Utah. Not bad for mid-October, right? It could be mid-winter! Brighton is scheduled to open on 23rd November, […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 21, 2019 0 Comments
Conditions Report: Bluebird & Groomers At Brighton Resort, UT We spent the afternoon at Brighton Resort, UT. We arrived around noon and skied until the lifts closed. The weather was beautiful. Temperatures were in the high twenties, the sun was shining, and the winds were low. In those 4 hours of skiing, we were able to take a ton of runs and hit every chairlift. We didn’t wait in a lift line all […] Conditions Report SnowBrains | January 30, 2019 0 Comments
Police Name Skier Who Died after Hitting a Tree at Brighton Ski Resort, UT Police yesterday released the name of the man who died in a skiing accident at Brighton Ski Resort on Monday. The skier has been identified as Michael Rueckert, 63, according to a tweet from the Unified Police Department. Rueckert lost control when he skied around a bend and hit a tree trying to avoid a stopped skier. Members of Brighton’s […] Industry News SnowBrains | January 4, 2019 0 Comments
The Best Lift, Run, Bar, & Restaurant at Brighton, UT Brighton ski area near Salt Lake City, UT is a gem. The place averages 500″ of snowfall per year. Brighton is famous for its cliffs, chutes, bowls, natural features, the best night skiing in Utah and access to excellent backcountry terrain. When you go to Brighton, you’ll want to hit all its best features. We’ve compiled a list of Brighton’s best lift, run, bar, […] SnowBrains | November 27, 2018 1 Comment
Brighton, UT Conditions Report: Early Season Powder Turns + Big Snow on the Way I awoke today in Concord California, Ubered my way to Oakland airport, flew Southwest to Salt Lake City, UT, Ubered to Park City, grabbed my car then drove up to Brighton Ski Resort to meet up with some friends. I arrived at Brighton at 11 am. Brighton had just gotten 4″ of snow overnight and 9″ of snow in the […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | November 23, 2018 0 Comments
Brighton Resort Will be First Utah Resort Open for 2018-19 Season Well, it looked like Brian Head would be taking the crown as the first Utah resort to open for the season, but at the last minute, Brighton Resort has swept in to beat them to it. You might also like: Ikon Pass Utah: Unparalleled Access to 10,000-Acres of the “Greatest Snow on Earth” Brighton Resort announced on their Facebook yesterday that […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 14, 2018 0 Comments
Brighton Resort, UT Opens For The Season Tomorrow With Top To Bottom Skiing Brighton Resort, UT opens for the 2017/18 winter season on Tuesday, November 21st, 2017. Thanks to extensive snowmaking and recent snowfall, they will open up offering “Top to Bottom” skiing. Who’s ready to hit the slopes in Utah tomorrow? Opening Day Details: Lifts: Majestic Explorer Runs: Explorer Hawkeye Access Shoulder To Lower Majestic Tickets: $49 (Ages 11 & Up) FREE (10 & Under […] Industry News Chris Wallner | November 20, 2017 0 Comments