Brian Head sits on the Markagunt Plateau in southern Utah, with a base elevation of 9,600 ft (2,926 m) that is high even by Utah standards. The summit reaches 10,970 ft (3,343 m), giving 1,370 ft (417 m) of vertical across 650 acres (263 hectares) and 71 runs. Terrain splits 30% beginner, 35% intermediate, 32% advanced and 3% expert, so the mountain favours progressing skiers and families over steep-seekers. The resort is divided between two mountains, Navajo Peak and Brian Head Peak, with eight lifts between them, so it pays to decide which side suits your group before heading out for the day.

Navajo Peak is the gentler side, where the Navajo Express quad serves wide groomed runs for beginners and intermediates. Brian Head Peak holds the rest of the lifts, including the flagship Giant Steps Express, installed in 2014 with a ride of roughly five minutes. Roulette offers long, flowing descents at a moderate pitch, while The Dunes carries steeper runs with natural rollers and tighter turns that suit experienced skiers. The Blackfoot triple serves night skiing and terrain parks on Friday and Saturday evenings from 4pm to 9pm. Brian Head suits families and intermediates who want a high-altitude day on friendly terrain, while experts will want more challenge elsewhere.

The 2025-26 season operates 7 November 2025 through 26 April 2026. Brian Head typically runs mid-November to mid-April, with the 2024-25 season achieving 181 operational days. Operating hours are 10am-4pm Monday-Friday and 9:30am-4:30pm weekends and holidays. Night skiing runs Friday-Saturday 4pm-9pm on the Blackfoot lift, expanding to seven days weekly during peak periods.

The resort averages 9.1 metres annual snowfall, with the 2,926-metre base elevation delivering cold, dry powder. Snowmaking covers 170 acres, concentrated on Navajo Mountain and key runs. February averages the heaviest snowfall with 1.35 metres, whilst December and January each deliver approximately 1.1 metres. Storms depositing over 12 centimetres occur 27 times annually on average. The high elevation preserves snow quality better than lower resorts, maintaining coverage into late April during strong seasons.

January and February offer peak powder conditions, though the uncrowded nature means untracked snow lingers days after storms. March delivers spring skiing with warmer temperatures and long sunny days. Weekday visits from December through March provide the best value and emptiest slopes. Holiday periods see increased traffic from Las Vegas and Southern California, particularly Christmas through New Year and Presidents Day weekend.

The resort hosts monthly Star Parties with Cedar Breaks National Monument rangers providing stargazing sessions with telescopes at Navajo Lodge. Summer operations run weekends mid-June through mid-October, offering chairlift-accessed mountain biking, disc golf, archery and tubing. Events include Fourth of July celebrations, classic rock festivals and car shows. Two terrain parks and tubing hills operate during winter, with tubing requiring advance reservations by calling 435-677-2035.