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Resort Report, Brighton

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Brighton Ski Resort

by Rocky Thompson

Locals say Brighton is an East Coast resort with western snow. Most of the runs are heavily lined with trees sheltering riders from wind, lending a more intimate feel than other Wasatch resorts. Last year Brighton opened the day before Halloween, anyone lucky enough to be there rode through knee-deep powder on the first day of a season that netted over 500 inches of snow.

From the top of Brighton Resort you can access three terrain parks that take riders from technical jibs to large features. Majestic lift takes you to two more terrain parks, plus a 400-foot long halfpipe with 16-foot walls. Brighton’s park crew maintains the parks, and Smith Optics and Burton Snowboards are among several companies that sponsor the park by providing monster rails and other features. The parks and the layout attract more snowboarders than other Utah resorts, you’ll even hear people say, “Alta’s for skiers, Brighton’s for boarders.”

But don’t be scared away, Brighton’s family-friendly policy lets 10-year-olds and younger ride for free. The Brighton lodge rents 20 slopeside rooms that give easy access to skiing and boarding from 9am to 9pm. If you’re bringing a big group, Mount Majestic properties rents homes that are within the Brighton circle drive, and just a short walk to the slopes.

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Hours of Operation: 9am-4pm; Night skiing Monday to Saturday 4pm-9pm mid December to early April
Brighton Lodge: (800) 873-5512 ext 236
Mount Majestic Lodging: (888) 236-0667
Lifts: 3 High speed detachable quads; 1 fixed grip quad; 2 double chairs, 1 triple chair
Season: Early November to late April
Snowfall/Snow Report: Average 500in
Difficulty of Terrain: 21% Beginner [13 trails]; 40% Intermediate [26 trails]; 39% Advanced/Expert [27 trails]
Parks: My O My, Candy Land, Upper Majestic, Lower Majestic; Half pipe