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Fresh Tracks and New Peaks: Discover What’s New at Utah Ski Resorts for the 2024-25 Season

Ski Utah is thrilled to announce exciting new upgrades and experiences for the highly anticipated 2024-25 ski season across all 15 Utah ski resorts. From cutting-edge lift technology and expanded skiable terrain to revamped dining experiences and sustainability-driven initiatives, Utah’s resorts are raising the bar for winter sports enthusiasts. Come discover why Utah’s legendary slopes are the ultimate winter playground! […]

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Avatar photo Press Release | October 27, 2024
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Brighton, UT, Resident Charged With Aggrevated Assault for Threatening Snowboarder with Shotgun

A resident of Brighton, Utah, is being charged with aggrevated assault after threatening a snowboarder with a shotgun in February this year. Keith Robert Stebbings, 67, was charged on Thursday March 28, in the Salt Lake City 3rd District Court with aggravated assault, a third-degree felony, as well as making a threat of violence, which is a class B misdemeanor. […]

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Julia Schneemann | March 28, 2024
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Snowboarder Threatened with Shotgun Near Brighton Resort, UT

A snowboarder had a shocking last run of the day when he was cruising near Brighton Ski Resort, Utah. Loren Richardson was boarding in a group of six, which had left the gate at the top of Great Western chairlift. Richardson was going down a narrow pathway on his snowboard when he happened upon an older man brandishing a shotgun, […]

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Julia Schneemann | February 27, 2024
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Brighton Resort, UT, Opens Its First Mid-Mountain Lodge and Restaurant

Skiers and snowboarders visiting Brighton Resort in Utah will now be able to enjoy a classic mountain dining option with the opening of Snake Creek Lodge and its on-site restaurant, Sidewinder. Located mid-mountain at the base of the Snake Creek lift, the new facility offers a cozy respite from the slopes and a large patio to accommodate hungry skiers and […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | February 20, 2024
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8 Resorts on Ikon Pass Will Require Reservations For 23/24

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Lift reservations to ski and ride are required at certain Ikon Pass destinations for the 23/24 ski season to help manage capacity and improve the guest experience. Related: Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY, Reservation System and Advanced Tickets Available August 1st The decision regarding whether reservations will be required for any winter season are made at the discretion of each […]

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Julia Schneemann | July 28, 2023
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Brighton Resort, UT, Receives Highest Ever Recorded Snowfall of 765 Inches

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In a winter of superlatives, you can be forgiven for becoming a bit blasé about another record being broken. But here is another one: Brighton Resort, UT, just broke its all-time record and has received 765 inches of snow this season. That is more than 50% more snowfall than in their average season. Or, to put it another way, that […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | March 26, 2023
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Missing Skier’s Body Found near Brighton Resort, UT

Kyle Mortensen

The body of Kyle Mortensen, 37, was found on Tuesday, March 7, in the backcountry near Brighton Resort. Mortensen had gone skiing on his own in the backcountry near Brighton. When he failed to pick up his kids, his wife alerted authorities. His wife provided the police with his last GPS coordinates, and his body was found shortly after in […]

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Julia Schneemann | March 9, 2023
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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 […]

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Paulie | February 20, 2020
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PHOTOS: Deep Powder and Faceshots at Brighton Resort, UT on Sunday

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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, […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | October 21, 2019
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