2 Skiers Buried by Large Avalanche After Ducking Rope into Backcountry Outside Brighton Resort, UT Two riders were caught and carried roughly 600 feet in a large skier-triggered avalanche Saturday afternoon in Hidden Canyon, just outside Brighton Ski Resort in Big Cottonwood Canyon, Utah. Related: Snowcat Causes Enormous Avalanche Next to Tram at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY The slide, which reportedly occurred on a northwest-facing slope at around 10,200 feet, was observed by Brighton […] Avalanche AvyBrains | January 4, 2026 1 Comment
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! […] Industry News Press Release | October 27, 2024 0 Comments
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. […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | March 28, 2024 0 Comments
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, […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | February 27, 2024 0 Comments
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 […] Industry News SnowBrains | February 20, 2024 0 Comments
8 Resorts on Ikon Pass Will Require Reservations For 23/24 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 […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | July 28, 2023 0 Comments
Brighton Resort, UT, Receives Highest Ever Recorded Snowfall of 765 Inches 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 […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 26, 2023 0 Comments
Missing Skier’s Body Found near Brighton Resort, UT 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 […] Backcountry Julia Schneemann | March 9, 2023 0 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
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
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