Brighton Resort stays true to its local roots by offering convenience and affordability. With a laid-back atmosphere and great local vibes, you can even rock up with old gear and not feel out of place. Brighton is for everyone. However, if there’s one place snowboarders can call home, it’s Brighton. Unlike other resorts where skiers dominate, Brighton embraces snowboarders, skiers, snowbladers, snow bikes and snow scooters alike. Brighton boasts terrain for all skill levels of skiers and snowboarders, from beginner-friendly to expert.
Start out on the trails off the Majestic, Explorer and Snake Creek Express lifts, or opt for intermediate and expert runs off the Milly Express, Crest Express (now the fastest chairlift in Utah) and Great Western Express lifts. For photo ops, the Great Western lift and Western Trail offer some of the best views of the resort.
Parking reservations are required Friday through Sunday for most of the season. However, from December 21st to January 5th, reservations are required daily. Reserve N’ Ski parking reservations are available now. Guests can also ride the UTA Ski Bus (free for Brighton season pass holders) or utilize local ride-sharing services like Cottonwood Connect.
On especially busy days, such as powder days and holidays, utilize the Holladay Park-N-Ride to access Brighton or Solitude, as the Ski Bus often fills up before reaching the Big Cottonwood Canyon Park-N-Ride.
Experiencing the terrain parks is a quintessential part of the Brighton experience. The reputation of Brighton’s legendary terrain parks is widespread, drawing in pro riders like Marcus Cleveland, Dusty Hendrickson, and Zeb Powell in recent years, and everyday park riders travel hundreds or even thousands of miles to experience it. While some terrain parks in Park City may offer bigger features, the Brighton Diggers, Brighton’s dedicated terrain park crew, consistently deliver a rotating cast of creative, unrestrained features that never fail to impress – or flow seamlessly from one park to the next. With four unique terrain parks, all of which can be enjoyed back-to-back in a single lap, it’s no wonder so many park lovers choose Brighton.
Majestic: Whatever your discipline – jumps, rails, boxes, pipes, transitions, hips, pump track, vert wall, barrels, you name it – chances are you’ll find it here in Majestic. This park is the main attraction and offers the largest variety of Brighton’s frequently-rotated features. Candyland: True to its name, Candyland is a playful and inviting park with small to medium-sized features designed with fun at the forefront. Mellow pipes and smooth transition jumps make it a great spot for beginners, intermediates, and experts alike. My-O-My: Brighton’s most advanced terrain park, My-O-My, is typically set up as a line of large, 20-35 foot kickers. While some rail features may be found here, this park is primarily a jump line where advanced park riders can bring their spins, flips, and grabs to the big stage. Pee-Wee: Everyone has to start somewhere, and this terrain park is the perfect place! The park features a collection of small jumps and wide, low boxes, perfect for beginners. This allows skiers and riders a place to practice their skills before graduating to the more challenging parks. Both Majestic and Candyland are open for night skiing, giving skiers and snowboarders the opportunity to shred into the night.
Maybe you like to sleep in, skip the early morning rush, and save your energy for evening activities. We get it. At Brighton, you have over 200 acres (24 runs) lit up just for you from Monday evening through Saturday. Groms also benefit as two of the four terrain parks are part of the evening fun. Who says night owls are lazy?
Brighton won’t keep you waiting when it comes to refueling between runs. There are several enticing dining options scattered throughout the resort.
Snake Creek Lodge/Sidewinder Grill: The Snake Creek Lodge and the on-site Sidewinder restaurant are recent additions to Brighton’s lodge and restaurant lineup. As the resort’s first and only mid-mountain stop, it offers skiers and snowboarders a comfortable respite with a tasty menu of smash burgers, cheese curds, beer, and more. Alpine Rose Cafeteria: The Alpine Rose Cafeteria is the main dining hall, serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. It’s conveniently located just steps from the parking lot, making it an easy meeting place. Molly Greens: Molly Greens is a slopeside dining experience in a cozy A-frame. It features a sit-down restaurant that welcomes patrons of all ages on the main floor and an adults-only bar on the second floor. Milly Chalet: The Milly Chalet is a food court-style eatery with burritos, burgers, beer and more, and is located right next to the Milly Express. New for 2023-24, the chalet features a walk-up window for Doyle’s Dawgs, where you can choose from an array of hot dog styles from Chicago style to chili dogs and more. Blind Miner: The Blind Miner is located on the main floor of the Brighton Center and serves lattes, teas, waffles, and bratwurst.
