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BRIGHTON

📍Brighton, Utah, USA

🎿 Park Rat🤙 Local's Favorite🟢 Beginner Friendly7 Days on Ikon☀️ Year-round destination

Photo: Tyson Dudley ty_dudley · CC0 · Photo details

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Vertical drop
1,875 ft
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Skiable terrain
1,050 acres
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Avg snowfall
Over 500 in
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Lifts
8

THE VIBE

Brighton is where Salt Lake locals learn to ski and where park rats hone their craft. Night skiing, affordable prices, and a no-pretense atmosphere make it a perennial favorite.

Best For

  • ✓Park enthusiasts
  • ✓Night skiing
  • ✓Budget-conscious locals

Skip If

  • ✗You want luxury
  • ✗You need big mountain terrain
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TERRAIN INTELLIGENCE

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Daily hours & conditions ↗

Live Weather & Snow
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Regional snowpack via Ventusky

Approximate trail mix.

Difficulty Split

Beginner
21%
Intermediate
40%
Advanced
39%
Expert
0%
🎿Ideal for progressing skiers

Mountain specs

Summit elevation
10,500 ft
Base elevation
8,755 ft
Night skiing
Evening skiing

Check evening dates and tickets with the operator.

Trail map · official source
🗺️Find the latest map on the official resort site ↗Brighton official website
Terrain DNA · editorial
0100
Groomers55 / 100

Prepared runs and carving terrain. A higher score means groomed cruising is a more defining part of the mountain.

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Resort-reported snow

BASE TRACKER

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SEASON PLANNING

Typically mid November to late April

A broad planning range from the historical guide, conditions permitting. Use the operator’s schedule for your travel dates.

Official schedules & conditions ↗
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INVITE FRIENDS

Rally your crew for a trip

MUST-SKI RUNS

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My-O-My Park

Progressive terrain park

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Milly Bowl

Best bowl terrain

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Another season up here

BEYOND WINTER

Lift-served mountain biking, scenic chairlift rides, hiking and disc golf.

Before you go: Seasonal operations, conditions permitting.

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Sources & planning context

Other names · Brighton Resort

Our guide helps you choose a mountain and plan the kind of trip you want. Recommendations reflect our editorial judgment; source checks cover the specific details listed below.

Typically mid November to late April

A broad planning range from the historical guide, conditions permitting. Use the operator’s schedule for your travel dates.

Official schedules & conditions ↗
Schedule source ↗Official resort ↗
Official website
https://www.brightonresort.com/
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Summer and winter destination
Yes
Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Beyond winter
Lift-served mountain biking, scenic chairlift rides, hiking and disc golf.
Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Summer visit planning
Seasonal operations, conditions permitting.
Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Vertical drop (ft)
1875
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Skiable area (acres)
1050
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Lifts
8
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Runs
66
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Reported average snowfall (in)
Over 500
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Base elevation (ft)
8755
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Summit elevation (ft)
10500
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Night skiing
Scheduled · 2026–27 · 16:00–21:00 · Wednesday–Monday; closed Tuesdays and December 24, December 25, and December 31 · Night lift and terrain availability remains conditions dependent.
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026

Individual listings retain their own sources and check dates. A source check covers only the named details; it does not confirm availability. Snowfall averages describe climate, not a forecast.

Brighton parking and transport ↗Reservationsrequired designatedwinterdays/times;feeandcarpooloptions;ski-schoolvoucherneedsreservation;UTAbusreturncheckespeciallynight. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Brighton watershed ↗Operatorstatesdogsnotallowedinwatershed;noexactfinepromised. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Brighton Resort — The Brighton Lodge ↗Same lodge and private/dorm room choices remain listed. Dorm rooms use shared bathrooms. FAQ addresses skiing and 2025–26 winter bookings; that dated calendar is not verification of the next winter. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Brighton Vacation Rentals ↗Private Vacations, LLC operator at 8155 S Brighton Loop Road; named suite collection includes Powder Hound, Hidden Falls, Big Cottonwood and Majestic; operator booking and enquiries available. Testimonials not used as facility evidence. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Town of Brighton — Lodging / Restaurants ↗Municipal directory identifies Brighton Vacation Rentals across Milly Express and describes kitchens, Wi-Fi, fireplaces and jetted tubs. These are scoped to selected rental; jetted bath is not a guaranteed private outdoor hot tub. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Mountainside Lodging at Snowbird | Utah Ski Lodging & Hotels ↗Exact retained checked facts; no date refresh. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Silver Fork Lodge and Restaurant | Brighton, Utah 84121 ↗Exact retained checked facts; no date refresh. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Brighton group instruction ↗Group ski/snowboard lessons;intro package canbundlegear;ordinaryequipmentseparate;parkingreservationrequirementstillapplies. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Brighton private lessons ↗Individualcoaching;equipmentnormallyseparate;parkingvoucherrequiresreservation. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Brighton rental shop ↗BrightonCenterrentalshop;summerlandingpageandwinterlockers;schoolpageconfirmswinter ski/snowboard equipmentoffering. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Powder House services ↗Ski rental/demo,custombootfitting andtuning;Wasatchlocationappointments. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Wasatch Powder House location ↗3138E6200S,Holladay;8019873005;separateAltashops. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Alpine Rose | Utah Mountain Dining & Views | Brighton Resort ↗Alpine Rose. Located at the Brighton base area. Cafeteria. Hearty meals, grab-and-go options, snacks and beer. Closed for the season. See you this winter. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Molly Greens | Utah Mountain Dining & Views | Brighton Resort ↗Molly Green's. Located at the Brighton base area. Food, beer, cocktails and spirits. Fireplace, pool table, shuffleboard, darts and televisions. Closed for the season. See you this winter. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Silver Fork Lodge and Restaurant | Brighton, Utah 84121 ↗Silver Fork Lodge and Restaurant. Brighton, Utah. Open year round. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and après. American food. Beer, wine and spirits. Mountain views. Rustic lodge. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Log Haven Restaurant - Millcreek Canyon, Salt Lake City, UT ↗Log Haven is an award-winning fine dining restaurant located in Millcreek Canyon near Salt Lake City, Utah and has been a magnet for romance since 1920. The historic log hideaway sits at the base of cliffs and flowing waterfalls. 6451 Mill Creek Canyon Rd, Salt Lake City, UT 84109. servesCuisine New American. acceptsReservations true. Dining reservations. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Brighton Store | Shop Mountain Apparel & Souvenirs | Brighton Resort ↗Brighton Store. Brighton Loop Road. General store. Groceries and retail. Quick-serve fried chicken. Beer. Mountain essentials. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

  • Brighton Resort — Night Riding ↗

    Brighton publishes current-season weekly night operations, hours, closures, and conditions dependency.

  • Brighton Resort — official homepage ↗

    See the verified facts and dates listed above.

  • Ikon Pass — 26/27 opening and closing dates (updated September 29, 2026) ↗

    Official Ikon 26/27 opening table lists this destination as TBA. No exact dates are verified.

  • Official 2026–27 operating information ↗

    Current terms describe opening in 2026 through closing in April 2027, but no exact days. This does not verify season bounds.

  • Summer Operations ↗

    Lift-served mountain biking, scenic chairlift rides, hiking and disc golf.

  • Brighton Resort — official mountain facts ↗

    The operator lists 1,050 skiable acres, eight lifts, 66 runs, more than 500 inches of annual snowfall, an 8,755-foot base, 10,500-foot top, and 1,875-foot lift-served vertical.

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