Brian Head Resort is Southern Utah's #1 family-friendly winter destination.
WINTER AT BRIAN HEAD RESORT
With the highest base elevation in Utah at 9,600', Brian Head Resort annually receives over 360 inches of epic Utah powder. The resort has 8 lifts, the largest is Giant Step Express High-Speed Detachable Quad, which has a vertical drop of 1,320 ft. Brian Head spans 650 acres and consists 71 runs. You can also take flight in the revamped terrain parks with countless features for all skill levels.
Brian Head Resort's renowned Kids Camp is a fully supervised snow sport teaching facility. Lessons are taught in three age-specific programs in a fun and safe learning environment. Half day and full day all-inclusive packages are available.
There are two tube parks located at Giant Steps and Navajo Mountains. This winter activity is great for the whole family. Surface lifts provide easy access to the top of the hill.
Brian Head Resort is located in Dixie National Forest. The resort is a 3-hour drive from Las Vegas, NV and a 3.5-hour drive from Salt Lake City, UT.
Please visit brianhead.com for all the family friendly, affordable fun that Brian Head Resort has to offer. Be sure to take a look at our lodging page for a complete listing of accommodations with everything from deluxe hotel rooms and ski in/ski out condos and to secluded cabins tucked away into the woods.
Winter Operating Hours:
•Monday - Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
•Saturday, Sunday and Peak Periods: 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Giant Steps Night Skiing:
•Friday, Saturday and Peak Periods: 4:00PM - 9:00 PM
Giant Steps Tubing:
•Sunday – Thursday: 10:00AM – 4:00PM (session sales stop at 2:30PM)
•Friday, Saturday and Peak Periods: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM (session sales stop at 5:30pm)
329 South Hwy 143 Brian
Head, UT 84719
- Main:
- (435) 677-2035
- Monday - Friday
- 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Saturday - Sunday
- 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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Giant Steps Lift
Last Chair Grill Deck
Navajo Express
SR-143 - Road to Brian Head from Parowan
resort info
operational dates
- open
- November 17, 2023
- close
- May 12, 2024
- open
- June 14, 2024
- close
- September 29, 2024
Dates are subject to change
Hours
- Monday - Friday
- 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Saturday - Sunday
- 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
night skiing
- Fri & Sat - until 9pm - Chair #3
terrain
Beginner
32%
Intermediate
35%
Advanced
32%
statistics
- Average Snowfall
- 360"
- runs
- 71
- Skiable Acres
- 650+
- Vertical Drop
- 1,320'
- base
- 9,600'
- peak
- 10,920'
lifts: 11
- High Speed Quads
- 2
- Surface Lifts
- 3
- Doubles
- 1
- Triples
- 5
Uphill Policy
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on-mountain services
Ski School
Brian Head Adult Lesson
The Brian Head Resort Winter Sports School has helped thousands of students learn how to have fun on the snow.
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Ski School
Brian Head Private Lessons
The Brian Head Learning Center has helped thousands of students learn how to have fun on the snow.
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Ski School
Brian Head Ski School Mountain Explorers
Brian Head Resort’s renowned Kids Camp is a fully supervised snow sport teaching facility. Lessons are taught in age specific programs & offered in a fun and safe learning environment.
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Ski School
Brian Head Tiny Tracks and First Tracks
This unique program develops skills and builds confidence through patient coaching and positive feedback.
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Activities
Brian Head Disc Golf
Brian Head and the Giant Steps Disc Golf 18 hole course is one of the best ways to enjoy the cool weather and beauty of Brian Head Resort in the summer!
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Activities
Brian Head Mountain Biking
From our beginner friendly and fun flow trail to the gnarliest of our double black diamond technicals, Brian Head Resort Mountain Bike Park has what anyone needs to have a great time!
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Activities
Brian Head Summer Activities
Brian Head Resort is Southern Utah’s premier summer destination. With fun activities for all ages, there is no better family vacation destination
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Activities
Brian Head Tubing
Try our exciting Tubing Hills at Brian Head Resort!
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Outdoor Shops & Gear
Brian Head Resort Rentals
Why rent anywhere else? When it comes to convenience, there is no better option than to rent your ski and snowboard equipment right at Brian Head Resort.
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Outdoor Shops & Gear
High Mountain Outfitters
We want you to get products that allow you to get on the slopes and stay out longer.
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Food & Drink
Giant Steps Cafe
Located on the 2nd floor of the Giant Steps Lodge
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Food & Drink
A family friendly establishment where new and old friends go for a great time.
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Food & Drink
Navajo Cafe
Located on the Main Floor of the Navajo Lodge
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Brian Head Ski Resort
329 South Hwy 143 Brian
Head, UT 84719
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