Brian Head has the highest base area of any resort in Utah. At 9,600 feet above sea level, it can be dizzying for the sea-level traveler. Brian Head is located approximately three and a half hours south of Salt Lake City in the spectacular southern Utah canyon country. It is surrounded by Bryce Canyon, Zion, and Cedar Breaks National Parks. The resort has less steep terrain than many other Utah resorts and thus is a good option for less experienced skiers or those with small children. It is also a popular snowboarding destination.

Location: Just 12 miles off Interstate 15 (exit 75) on Highway 143. Brian Head is less than 3 hours from Las Vegas off the I-15, less than 8 hours from LA, San Diego and Phoenix and 3 1/2 hours from Salt Lake City.

Season: Early November to late spring. One of the earliest openings with some of the best conditions in the country.

Elevation and Vertical Drop: Base elevation is 9,600 ft. and peak elevation is 10,920 ft. with cat service to 11,307 ft. 500 acres of skiable terrain.

Lifts: 5 triples, 1 double, and 3 surface lifts. 10,200 skiers per hour.

Snowboading: Snowboard park featuring big hits, quarter pipes, table jumps and"The volcano". Natural chutes and gullies, great powder in the trees and monthly events throughout the season.

Average Annual Snowfall: 450 inches

Runs and Terrain: 53 trails, several double black diamond chutes and bowls (see snowcat skiing). Snowboard and Wild Ride Alpine Park for advanced skiers and boarders. The difficulty breakdown is 40% easiest, 40% more difficult or intermediate, and 20% most difficult or advanced.

Ski School: Programs for skiers and snowboarders.

Addresses & Phone Numbers

Brian Head Resort
329 South Hwy
143, P.O. Box 190008
Brian Head, UT 84719
Resort Offices: (435) 677-2035
Fax: (435) 677-3883