Brighton's a pretty resilient ski resort, still snowing here in mid to late April, despite Solitude right next to it getting rain instead and having to end their season much sooner. Brighton's so deep in the mountains, it was getting even more snow than Alta or Snowbird late season. Nonetheless, most of the skiable area was closed from late April on, and they had some really sticky slush near the bottom. I went here on the week of April 20th (the stoner holiday) not thinking anything of it, and have never seen such a high concentration of intoxicated, degenerate, drug-obsessed college kids and degenerate behavior. These kids were consuming alcohol on the runs, making fun of, laughing at and humiliating beginners, and couldn't stop chairlift blabbing about jumping people, buying alcohol underaged, and "whippets" or however you spell it, their apparent drug of choice. Having an Ikon Pass and going to Alta that same week, I wanted to find the explanatory factor for the extreme disparity in guests between here and Alta that particular week. I looked online and saw Brighton was selling day passes for only $49, and marketing their late season as an event, "The Meltdown", geared toward younger people looking to party. Most of the staff here were nice and professional, with one exception. This attractive blonde girl working here was rude and standoffish when I asked what time they close, as they kept changing the closing time, seemingly on a daily basis, and nobody seemed to know. Different websites said different times and their closing time varies by day of the week, time of the season, weather, even by lift or section of the mountain, so it was like a Scooby-Doo mystery trying to figure it out. Then to get an attitude like "What... what time do we close?! You're hitting on me?!! You can't think of a better pickup line than that?! You know how many pickup lines I hear a day??" Probably not the right person to be working in hospitality. On the upside, the night skiing and tree skiing were exceptional here when I went earlier in the season, and the girl I took said this was her favorite resort. When I tried taking her to Snowbird she had a panic attack, saying it was too steep, and had to have ski patrol take her down in the basket, so Brighton's probably more beginner friendly. read more

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you will make it to the Brighton Resort after 40 minutes up the Cottonwood Canyon; the best part is the snow you slowly see as you drive up once you hit the Resort, you will be directed to park (you can reserve parking online), and make your way to the Resort, where you can ski, play in the snow or enjoy the Restaurant aftwewards read more

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Brighton is something else especially for locals. Don't waste your time and money at other huge resorts like park city, deer valley, etc. this is a quick drive from the valley. Yes, the resort is smaller but it is pretty much all locals that love the sport and outdoors. The terrain is amazing from extremely easy to incredibly difficult. You can find whatever train you're really looking for that suits you. While ski skiing and snowboarding has got over the expensive Brighton is actually at a decent value, especially if you look for a discount. This is always our go to resort as a family. read more

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This review is strictly for their Non-Oktoberfest. They had a dj playing music that was just ok. They had 4 bounce houses for the kids, and a bronco to ride all for free. Some large checker lawn games too. They had a beer garden and some chefs cooking or dueling for competition and you could vote on which one was the best. It was really busy and hardly anywhere to sit, I don't think I'd go back again as it's a bit far from our home, but if you'd in the area it's worth an hour or so to check out. As the views are amazing. On Sunday they had a flea market so parking was scarce. read more

First time getting an Ikon pass and going to Brighton. Have to say.. SLC has had some of the best mountains and it's so convenient to get to!!! I will say.. the night before it snowed and also snowed on the way when we drove to the mountain the next morning. Traffic was insane cause traction laws were in effect, but when we got the mountain, it was a good time! Awesome views, tons of snow and beautiful long yet challenging runs! (Blue runs). Parking was not full when we went and we got super lucky with reserving a parking pass. Bathrooms are clean, establishments for food were also clean! We always pack lunches so I don't know how the food tastes, but looks like they have salads, sandwiches, etc. All staff members were super friendly too! read more

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One of my favorite resorts to ski at! The views are impeccable and I truly feel at peace in these trees. The staff is very helpful and everyone on the mountain is courteous. The only thing I would say is that I wish they had better food options. I'm sure in the cold temperatures. It could be hard to get supply up there though. One of the best ski resorts in Utah. read more

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I've been to Brighton twice now and feel I've experienced it enough to share my thoughts. At first I thought this place was small but I was entirely wrong. It has so many paths and lifts. I love the variety and it's beautiful. Some parts of snow are rough but in general it's great. From ski lift agents to people working the lifts, they all seem nice and do their job well. Their bathrooms are kept clean and well stocked. The lift workers seem to have a good time and are very well aware of the people. I enjoy the ease of the process. There is a shuttle bus if you are unable to reserve parking. It can get extremely busy here. There are both skiers and snowboarders. read more

Brighton was one of the first ski resorts I visited after moving back to Utah, and it's definitely a classic. I believe it's one of the oldest ski resorts in the state, and it has that laid-back, no-frills vibe that makes it great for a casual day on the mountain. Getting there can be a bit of a hassle--there was a long line of cars heading up the canyon, and the parking lot was pretty packed. But once we got on the chairlift, things smoothed out. The snow was decent, and the groomed runs were okay, not the best I've ridden, but still enjoyable. I dipped into the trees a bit, and while it's not as heavily wooded as some other resorts, it still made for a fun ride. I'd say Brighton is a solid option for intermediate skiers and snowboarders, and the views are absolutely beautiful. Plus, nightboarding is a really fun and unique experience here, definitely worth checking out. read more

Brighton Resort - Ski Resorts Near Me - Brighton, Utah

Brighton is a winning resort. From an outsiders perspective, it may look or sound like a small snowboarder centric mountain but there's much more to Brighton's excellence. Yes it's the not the largest and yes the terrain isn't INSANE but it secretly excels with strong glade terrain. Being in the big cottonwood canyon the snow is world class read more

Brighton Resort - Top of Snake lift - Ski Resorts Near Me - Brighton, Utah

I have been coming to this ski resort for over two decades and decided to finally give it a review. The mountain has a nice mix of beginner, intermediate and expert runs, as well as nice ski shop and restaurants. As an expert skier, I prefer the Great Western and Milly chairs. The hidden canyon is a short hike off the Great Western and my favorite run in all of Utah. There lift prices are also significantly cheaper than their competitors. The only draw back is parking can run out quick so be sure make to try and get there early read more

Brighton has been my go-to ski resort for about a decade now, and I'm proud to call it my homebase. I've always said that if Alta is for skiers only, Brighton should be for snowboarders only, but a girl can only dream. The runs are maintained and groomed nicely and everyone that works there seems to love their job. Plus, their new lift up Crest is super speedy and spacious! The only downsides to this resort are the pricey food options and due to growing popularity and tourism, the parking situation can put you in quite a pickle. I know plenty of people who have gotten turned around from arriving too late and the parking lot being full. You can reserve a spot online for some peace of mind! Besides these things, I absolutely love Brighton and it holds a very special place in my heart - not only in the winter, but year-round! read more

Brighton Resort - Santa Shred - Ski Resorts Near Me - Brighton, Utah

If you don't like snowboarders this isn't for you If you don't ski this isn't for you Slopes are fine lots of boarders Pizza is good Limited non skier activities. read more

I have a season pass but let me say it gets more and more expensive for lift tickets each year. The mountain is great but the lift tickets are a rip off and they stopped accepting cash which is a hassle. On top of that prices for everything is ridiculous. $9 for a slice of pizza. $10 for a small can of beer. $5 black coffee. It's highway robbery. If I didn't have a student season pass I would avoid this place. Parking pass situation is a nightmare also. read more

Lots of moose today on my favorite hike in the Wasatch - the 6 mile out and back from Brighton to Sunset Peak. On Sundays, there's a farmers market and bands playing on the mountain side until late afternoon. read more

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Last night was a memorable experience at the Brighton Resort Campfire Cookout. The delicious food and refreshing mountain air created the perfect atmosphere. These dinners are hosted only a few nights a month at Millie's Chalet and the perfect date night. The food is served family-style, so you get a taste of everything on the menu unless you have any specific preferences. We did not leave hungry. read more

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Review here is for early season ski/snowboard at Brighton. Overall had a awesome time! As a beginner, I really enjoyed the abundance of green/blue trails, all of which were very approachable, had wide paths, and often intersected so you could take the same lift up, but a mixture of paths down. Environment was very chill and family friendly, so had a really great time! The layout of the place is pretty good, with multiple lifts located on different sides of the Brighton center. I also like that you could take both Crest Express and Majetic and could get over to Snake Creek Express lift, and get to top of the mountain-- which has green and blue trail down for beginners/intermediate ski/snowboarders. The place also has some pretty cool and convenient terrain parks positioned down the center, so there is def something for everyone here! This was pretty cool to watch when we were taking Majestic lift up. Overall thought the organization of this place was great. Staff everywhere were also very friendly and helpful. The only challenge with Brighton is the limited parking, which now requires a parking pass that you may need to buy weeks in advance. It's possible to park on the side of the road (a bit down from the place and walk a long way), city of Brighton, or closer to Utah and take the ski bus in. Being new to the area, we ended up taking the easy way out and scheduled uber both ways. At around $50-60 each way, it's much pricier than city bus, but way cheaper than private ski bus. Pro tip here is to schedule multiple hours in advance since you might not find anything calling an uber on the spot. Overall, awesome time and highly recommend this place for ski/snowboard! read more

Ohhh I love Brighton greens so much. These were perfect for our fourth and sixth times skiing. They are also open for night skiing now. Keep in mind, if you take the bus, the evening intervals get a lot longer with the last bus leaving at 8:22 with the one prior leaving before 6. Parking is $20 if you don't have a Brighton pass. We didn't buy any food here but the lodge is very roomy downstairs for resting and eating snacks if you brought them. Ski lessons here are retry reasonable as well at $350 for five two hour lessons. This seems to be the lowest in the city. They even have black diamond lessons. read more

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Nice resort. Good powder! The slopes are long and wide, perfect for practicing turns, stops and speeds if you're an intermediate skier. The parking lots are terrible! Enjoy walking on slippery ice! read more

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First time to Brighton. Got here at 8am on Wednesday and Thursday and was able to park in the first row both days. Excellent groomed runs. Most of the time not much wait for the lifts as they run pretty smoothly. It didn't seem overly crowded and the runs never seemed too busy or unsafe. The blues and greens were fun with lots of variety. Some moguls. Some in the trees skiing and plenty of fun. Had a private lesson with Lisa and she was top notch. Night skiing was also a blast with plenty of runs to choose from. Food was excellent. All the staff were friendly, helpful and plentiful. read more

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Oh boy, I think I found one of my new favorite resorts within a close proximity (1.5 hour flight + 1 hour drive). Considering that Tahoe these days is rammed full of people and traffic in and out is a PITA, it probably makes more sense to come to Utah to snowboard on the weekends instead. Excluding the airfare, the cost is actually cheaper than a weekend in Tahoe. Anyhow, I digress. This resort is awesome because of the different runs and options available. From speedy groomers to powdery tree runs and even a park, the mountain has everything, + the benefit of a lot less people than any of the Tahoe resorts. My friends and I are on the Ikon pass and with it comes the ability to night board. We ended up boarding from 9-5 our first day...exhausting but so worth it as snow was dumping the entire day! The conditions kept getting better and better. This was my first time in Utah snowboarding and I am beyond satisfied. Might have to come here much more often! They also opened up a new lift that is the fastest in Utah and much faster than any of the California lifts. Just amazing! read more

This is not a review for skiing. It's for their Summer Outdoor Market. It's got two more Sundays to be open and then we may have snow but I hope not. A few stands with great handmade items. We found our favorite spot the record Vinyl Store. The owner goes to Europe often so we both got albums that were never offered in the US. We also took home Tiramusu and some delicious salsa and chips. I would highly recommend both of these places too. You can ride the tram up and then hike down. The temperature was perfect and it's a quick day get away which is about 30 minutes from Salt Lake City. read more

Brighton was rock solid, but way less pow than Snowbird. Brighton was day 2 for me, so the bar was set high. As such, it ended up being very icy in comparison which caused me to catch an edge here and there. The food court was cool, and lots of kids here which was a mental note I made for my own kids in the future. I'll probably be back because it's on the IKON pass, but I'll also add that their green run that's at the peak is honest to god a blue run with a couple black run-features here and there. Overall, UT has a severe mislabeling problem between blue and green and black!!! Beware read more

I feel Brighton is a very good value for the price and it is a great place for kids to learn to ski. Normally my rating would be a 10 but I had the absolute worst experience getting there on Saturday March 11th. It took us four hours to get there from Sandy. On a normal day it would be a 40 minute drive from our home. We left our house at 7 AM which is two hours before the resort opens. It took us four hours to step foot on the resort. The worst part is the parking lot was full so we had to park down the street and walk for one hour. With two little kids that's ridiculous. I know Brighton cannot expand its parking lot, but there are things you could do like sell each parking stall, so somebody knows whether or not they can park a car before they even attempt to go up the canyon. Luckily, the wait time for the chairlift was very short, and we were able to get a lot of runs in which made up for the time wasted. The best part was Brighton had employees making sure each chairlift was completely full with guests, which made the wait times very short. I was really happy to see that. In the past it's every person for themselves, and most chair lifts are never completely full and the lines are long. read more

Me and my boys did a little shredding over the holidays and had an awesome time! Mountain and trails were nicely groomed, except for a few rocky/bare areas. We were lucky enough to get some fresh pow, so that def helped on the 2nd day! Lift lines were heavy at times but reasonable - especially during the holidays. Some 'Rona tips and more to make your visit more enjoyable. TICKETS: -Reserve your day tix, rentals and lesson(s) online in advance. www.brightonresort.com -IKON pass peeps - make your Rez with the Ikon Rez system. www.ikonpass.com -Season Pass holders, Mountain Collective and GoCard peeps you're in! -Super Pass - present voucher at walk-up tix windows. MASK-UP! -Masks on at all times in lift lines/chairlifts and indoor/dining facilities. For the outdoor general ski area - masks required unless there is 6' social distancing. PARKING: -It's FREE! -Highly recommend getting there early...before 8am or after 1pm. Weekends, holidays and good days in general - parking fills up quickly! -Don't wanna drive? Take the ski bus! Route 972 serves Big Cottonwood Canyon. -BOOM! Super cool that you can indulge in night time shredding/skiing! Bottom line...Brighton Ski Resort is legit! Enjoy and be happy outside! read more

Brighton Resort - Ski Resorts Near Me - Brighton, Utah

Okay, Brighton was never in my top five of Utah ski resorts, but with their new lift (so fast, so slick) they are moving up the ranks. And Molly Green is such a fun spot to get a drink while you warm up by the fire too. Order the bourbon maple apple cider and add a bowl of chili and you've got the perfect recipe to make it snow! I will say this, I've definitely had the best luck with skiing in the snow at Brighton of all the resorts so far. Brighton seems to have the snow dance recipe down pat! read more

Brighton had night boarding available for us. We drove all the way from SoCal and were able to find a parking spot. We pulled up after 3pm, which they allow anyone to look for parking. The terrain is mainly blues and a few blacks and few park runs. They do have decent size kickers and nice park features. There is a new reservation parking system now implemented, so it is hard to ski on weekends in the morning. read more

Absolute favourite most down to earth and chill ski resort in Utah. Cannot begin to explain the vibe and atmosphere starting at 6am in the parking lot to all day out on the slopes. Cooking breakfast and tailgaiting to all the glades in a powder day, I love the days we get to use here on the Ikon pass. read more

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This is a great resort. The staff here have a great vibe. They are very relaxed and friendly, and our ski instructors (Scott L. for the adults, and Matt for the kids) were very patient, kind, and positive. Even the staff at the equipment rentals were really relaxed and friendly, even when it was busy. It definitely feels like a local spot. The cafeteria can get really crowded, but I've seen people tailgate in the parking lot and bring in food with no problems. They have a decent amount of ski runs with different difficulty levels, but obviously during the holidays it can get busy. I love that the parking is right next to the lodges and lifts. I would definitely come here again. read more

Came here for the first time so exploring was really fun. I liked all the runs I went on and everything was super open and didn't seem like any area was crowded. Easy to get around and the views were amazing! This resort is also open late so it was nice to board past 4pm. They day I went the base snow wasn't even slushy. read more

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Pros: Great place to shred the pow! Great Park and terrain! "The key is to find your backcountry swell" Cons: Expensive passes if you don't want to night ski, Crowded parking and long lines for lifts. read more

Oh hey. I drove all the way from Minnesota to ski the Wasatch Mountain Range, and it did not disappoint. I was hoping that Utah would be a fraction of the crowds as in Colorado and certainly at Brighton that was true. The parking lot was full both days I was there and but the lifts never had a line! Some super-smart scientist guy named Jim Steenburgh (oh yeah I researched dis) scientifically proved that Utah has the best snow by composition. It has the perfect flotation (density) where your skis or board sits right below the surface but never buries itself. So pretty much the snow is soft and reactive to ski on AND when you wipe-out it doesn't hurt... you just go POOF! If you have a clear skies day take the Great Western Express Chairlift, then take Western Trail. The view looks absolutely stunning! This is a great resort and it has relatively cheap ticket prices unlike those in Colorado. There are so many run and cross-trails you could ski for days without redoing a run, and decades before it might feel repetitive! A great mix of greens, blues, blacks, and double blacks. I cannot wait to return here! 6/5 STARS. read more

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I've skied/snowboarded at Brighton since the late 90s when I lived in Salt Lake City and have LOVED it since my first visit there. Every year, a bunch of guys I know get together for a ski/snowboard trip to Japan. Unfortunately, Japan wasn't a option this year (thank you COVID) so we headed to Utah instead and we made our first stop Brighton . . . of course. On day one, we were surprised by the shear number of skiers/boarders making the trek on a Sunday. Incredibly, there was absolutely NO parking whatsoever! I have never experienced that kind of crowds on a Sunday . . . EVER!!! Weird, especially for Utah. Surprisingly, the mountain didn't seem crowded in the least and I throughly enjoyed every minute spent on the mountain.I remember teaching my two oldest children to ski here and I was able to add more positive memories to the files. The entire week had NO natural snowfall, but it didn't affect the groomed runs whatsoever. Sadly, staying on the mountain is almost impossible since the options are very limited. However, transport to the hill from Salt Lake is very easy. If you're not comfortable driving, the SkiBus is a fantastic alternative from the Fort Union area or at the bottom of Big Cottonwood ($10/RT). I look forward to skiing here again (and again). This is ,by far, my favorite ski hill in Utah. read more

The major factor affecting this review is TRAFFIC: I drove up from Vegas on a Friday night to ride some fresh powder after a big storm. We stayed in SLC and planned on heading up to the mountain early. We left our hotel around 7:30am and it took TWO HOURS to get to Brighton. The traffic was insanity and I 100% wouldn't do it again. There were SO many merges before getting to Big Cottonwood Canyon Road - and people were NOT about sharing the road. I'd definitely choose to ride the UTA bus - or leave the hotel by 6:45am and just eat breakfast at the mountain while we wait for the lifts to open. Once we FINALLY got to the mountain, the lines were a bit bananas. Snowbird was closed this day because LCC wasn't open, so I'm sure it affected the lines. I didn't love that not every lift had a Singles line option, seems inefficient. In terms of the actual skiing/terrain, the snow quality was nice (it was a warm storm that blew over, but I know that's not the warm). There are a lot of really nice tree runs where it's not super dense and we had a blast in those sections. There is a lot of beginner/intermediate terrain here but I was really surprised that the runs were not super crowded! Even with the lines, the actual runs were not congested. I would definitely come back - but if it's a weekend day, definitely make a MUCH earlier departure or take public transport/carpool. read more

Brighton Resort - Ski Resorts Near Me - Brighton, Utah

This is the my first resort that offers night riding, and with three lifts! You can go to Solitude next door pretty easily too. read more

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Liz in guest services is a champion and deserves a promotion as well as a paid vacation. She could not have made my experience any smoother after some technical difficulties with the rfid pass. Seriously, bright future ahead. could potentially make a great GM. read more

My fiancé and I celebrated our birthday here this March and it was beyond epic. I love that Brighton has a variety of trails so there's always somewhere new to explore. We loveddd the grilled cheese croissants and made a tradition to get it every morning. We can't wait to come back! read more

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It's a great resort, with some of the best snow in the world, staffed by awesome people - just don't try to use their website to buy a GoCard or a Season Pass. I've been a loyal fan of Brighton for more than 20 years. My three kids grew up there and still love boarding at Brighton more than anywhere else. EVERY year trying to buy passes for the upcoming season is a complete fiasco. Error messages, locked profiles, carts going empty mid-process, multiple numbers for the same ID, etc. It would be so nice if they could finally get their e-commerce up to a decent standard, but as of 2020, the continue to be sub-par and management appears not to care that much. I tried to rollover GoCards on May 21, 2020 and they didn't respond to my email request for help until July 5! This was their response, "Thank you for being a valued customer. We are experiencing unusually high call volumes and emails. We will be reaching out to you as soon as possible. We want to reassure you that we will honor the pre-season pricing and we appreciate your patience." Thank you, Sarah & Melissa The Sports Desk/Guest Services C'mon guys... read more

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Yes! I love Brighton. It does have a bit of a snowboard scene but it is great for kids. Kids group lessons are only $60. This includes the lift ticket. They do an excellent job. I have skied for many years and thought I could just teach my kids but I put them in lessons and it made a huge difference. Also I normally buy an early season pass for $380. This gets you a Monday through Friday pass with some blackout dates. Then your kids are free till their 10. They don't have super steep terrain but have various sections of steep. Also there is rarely lift lines during the week which is a real plus. I would definitely call this more of a locals resort. read more

Brighton Resort - Top of great western - Ski Resorts Near Me - Brighton, Utah

I love Brighton, personally it's always been my favorite since I moved to Utah over 20 years ago. What has changed is the increase in people driving up the canyon. We left from Utah County and it took 2 hours to get to the resort, less than 10 years ago you could drive up and it would take less than an hour. It's sad to see how crazy busy it gets now with the increase in people moving to Utah. We'll trying going back during the weekday in hopes we won't have to wait through that again. Once you get there, the staff is directing you where to park quickly to get the crowds parked. If you are not up there parking between 8-9:30 you might be out of luck until people start to leave on the weekends. The snow was nice and soft and the trails were well groomed, perfect sunny day. It was 15 degrees but felt a lot warmer once you get going. I do like how they have you get on the lift with only the group/s you arrived with. It might take longer for people to get up the mountain but it's nice to just chill on the lift up without crowding. Great snow, beautiful views, and fun runs. You cannot get much better than that. read more

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Brighton Resort is a fantastic destination with world-class skiing! I've skied Brighton many times over the years on groomer days, powder days, and at night. Last season I skied more than 30 days at Brighton and had many truly awesome days. The resort has something for everyone with a wide variety of terrain. The powder is some of the best anywhere in the world and earns Utah their slogan of "the greatest snow on Earth." Sure Brighton doesn't have a great lodge or fancy accommodations. The cafe and restaurants are spartan and the food is nothing special. But if you're judging a ski resort based on it's food, you should probably ski someplace else. Brighton may not be the resort for you. What Brighton offers is some of the best skiing anywhere in the world. The staff at Brighton is friendly and laid-back. I know many of the lift operators and everyone is great. Brighton is a locals resort and is a great resort for the dedicated snow sports enthusiastic or someone just starting out. Parking can be problematic, especially on weekends or during the holidays. Get up there early and you'll do fine. read more