BRIAN HEAD
Brian Head Resort is situated in the beautiful Dixie National Forest in the heart of Utah’s, “Color Country”, replete with dramatic panoramas of stunning red rock spires and earth-toned rainbow canyons. The ski area is about equidistant from Zion, Arches, Bryce, the Grand Canyon and located next to Cedar Breaks National Monument. Surrounded by some of the Nation’s most impressive natural scenery, Brian Head Resort is an idyllic winter paradise.
Brian Head Resort is a gorgeous Utah ski area in the southern mountains of Utah. The resort is divided between two mountains, Navajo Mountain is all green terrain and primarily for beginners and intermediates who desire a leisurely ride. The other area, Brain Head Peak/Giant Steps Mountain, is reserved for intermediate and advanced skiers. The division of ability levels between the two mountains guarantees that each group has a mountain all to themselves and also that crowds are kept to a bare minimum.
Brian Head Ski Resort is the highest resort town in all of America, at 9,800 feet; Brian Head Peak’s summit is an astounding 11,300 feet, which translates into well over 1,500 feet of vertical for skiers and boarders to explore. The more than 60 runs are evenly distributed between all experience levels, 35% beginner, 35% intermediate, 30% advanced and expert. With one of the highest percentages of beginner and intermediate runs in Utah, Brian Head definitely caters to children and families. The resort also boasts four terrain parks, the Jibberace, the Junkyard, the Bunny Bash, and the Snowball, which host an extensive variety of jumps, jibs, rails and boxes for all ages and ability levels to explore. In addition to varied terrain, its dedication to families and its incredible friendly staff, Brian Head is also extremely affordable and regularly offers discounts on lift tickets.
The resort boasts more than 400 inches of snow each year, a multitude of clear sunny days and one of the best tubing parks in the West. To top off great skiing and snowboarding Brian Head offers top-notch lessons for all ages and ability levels, they excel particularly in beginner lessons which foster confidence and focus on mountain safety. They also offer complimentary day storage for gear and a plethora of affordable slope side dining options. Visitors often rave about the food, which is largely standard resort fare, but guests love its superior quality and low prices.
There are several accommodations to choose from when visiting Brian Head. There are several within walking distance of the mountain as well as in the nearby town of Cedar City. In keeping with the homey and welcoming atmosphere of the region, the area’s accommodations be they, resorts, condos or motels and cabins are also charming, comfortable and often promote unbeatable ski and stay packages throughout the season. There are some basic amenities to be found in the base lodges at the resort and in the town of Brian Head, but Cedar City offers a more complete array of extras, including a supermarket, a variety of shops, and a lovely assortment of restaurants.
Brian Head is unlike the other gargantuan ski resorts in Utah, it isn’t flashy, overwhelmingly massive nor does it distract visitors from its pure, quality skiing with heaps of unnecessary amenities. Brian Head focuses on its unwavering commitment to maintaining the friendliest ski area with some of the best and most widely varied terrain for skiing and boarding in Southern Utah.
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