Brian Head First Resort In Utah To Open

We normally see the resorts in both Big and Little Cottonwood Canyon claim opening rights when it comes to the start of the Utah ski season however Brain Head is taking first place this season thanks to some early season snowfall and consistently lower temps which has allowed the snow making team to have those guns pumping non stop. The resort will open this coming Friday the 4th of November and have a single chairlift in operation + some trails. We also think that the higher elevation of the resort where the base is located at 9,600ft plays into the ability to get the snow flowing earlier in the season. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Brian Head Resort (@brianheadresort) Not only do they have enough snow laid across the beginner parts of the resort, OpenSnow is forecasting for another storm to roll through between now and the end of the week with about 20” of fresh snow which could lead to a mini powder day for opening.

Brian Head Forecast. Credit: OpenSnow website The Navajo Express lift will start turning on Friday and we assume there could be a number of trails open as there are 7 trails which decent from the summit of the lift to the base area. Majority of this part of the resort is beginner terrain with two intermediate trails near the top of the lift. This could change slightly and we might see another part of the resort open on Friday or even the weekend once the resort is able to see how much snow has settled after this storm.

Brian Head opening day terrain. Credit: Brian Head Trail Map Not only is the opening day coming early this season but lift tickets for this Friday are only $29.00!!! The pricing for the rest of the month of November are an absolute bargain as well with weekdays going for around $30.