Brighton Resort

Laid-back local hill with Utah’s biggest night skiing.

Utah’s oldest ski resort starts its 90th winter with an easygoing, snowboard-friendly crowd and 500-plus inches of snow. Night riding covers more than 200 lit acres six nights a week, and tickets cost less than the big names, especially bought early. Good for park riders, after-work laps and anyone avoiding the scene.

The mountain

Vertical drop

1,745 ft

Summit

10,500 ft

Skiable terrain

1,050 acres

Trails

66

Lifts

8

Average snowfall

500″ a year

Longest run

1.2 mi

Terrain mix

• Beginner 22%
• Intermediate 40%
• Advanced 38%

What’s here besides skiing

• Night skiing
• Terrain park
• Cross-country
• Snowshoeing
• Kids programs

Holidays and events

2026–27 dates where they’re posted. “Usually” means the date follows past years. Confirm before you go.

• Opening dayLate Nov or early Dec (TBA)Usually

  Opening day

  Brighton opens its 90th winter as soon as snowmaking and storms allow.

• RaceApr 3–4

  The Bomb Hole Cup

  A snowboard weekend for all ages: a banked slalom on day one and an open-jam park showdown on day two.

Where to stay

• slopesideBrighton Lodge

  The resort’s own 19-room lodge with a hot tub, from queen suites to bunk dorms with shared baths.

  Slopeside
• hotelThe Inn at Solitude

  Bavarian-style ski-in/ski-out hotel with a spa at neighboring Solitude.

  5 min drive
• condoPowderhorn Lodge, Solitude Village

  One- to three-bedroom condos under Solitude’s clock tower, good for families and groups.

  5 min drive
• innSilver Fork Lodge

  Rustic seven-room lodge and restaurant between Brighton and Solitude; breakfast is included.

  5 min drive

Rates are typical winter lows before taxes and fees, and change constantly. Book on the property’s own site.

Things to do

• Night riding · Brighton

  200+ lit acres and 32 runs on five lifts, Wednesday to Monday 4–9 pm. No night skiing Dec 24, 25 or 31.

• Solitude Nordic Center · 2 min drive

  Nearly 20 km of groomed cross-country and snowshoe trails around Silver Lake.

• The Yurt at Solitude · 5 min drive

  Snowshoe through the forest to a multi-course dinner in a cozy yurt, Thursday to Sunday plus holidays.

• Solitude Mountain Spa · 5 min drive

  Massages, body treatments and facials in Solitude Village.

Après and nightlife

• Molly Green’s

  Brighton’s classic base bar, with a big fireplace, shuffleboard and cold beer.

• Silver Fork Lodge

  Down-canyon lodge restaurant with après, dinner and views over Honeycomb Canyon.

These themes are our summary of recent skier reviews, not quotes.

Getting there

• Salt Lake City International (SLC) · about 50 min drive
• Salt Lake City · about 0.8 hr
• Las Vegas · about 6.5 hr
• Denver · about 8 hr

Directions in Google Maps