Brian Head Ski Resort, Utah

At 11,307 feet in elevation, Brian Head Resort boasts the highest resort elevation in Utah. Looking out over the Cedar Break National Monument and the surrounding, snow-dusted valley, it is an easy accomplishment to appreciate. Scenery isn't everything, however, and Brian Head delivers as a first-rate family ski resort at just the right price.

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Having just recently completed a 35 percent trail capacity expansion project, Brian Head Resort now encompasses 640 skiable acres of the deep, fluffy powder Utah is known for. With two new lifts, skiers and snowboarders experience virtually no lines and enjoy 63 runs and 1,320 lift-accessed vertical feet—as a welcoming, family-oriented ski area, it doesn't get much better than this. Whether you prefer the beginners-only Navajo Mountain or the varied terrain on Great Steps Mountain, the skiing and riding at Brian Head accommodates every level of ability. With 40 percent of the mountain dedicated to beginner runs, 40 percent intermediate, and 20 percent advanced, Brian Head has something for everyone. For park riders, Brian Head Resort maintains the same all-encompassing approach. Three separate parks of different levels of difficulty—beginner, intermediate, and experts-only—provide a safe and responsible haven for all those looking for the big air experience. Expert skiers looking for an extra challenge are welcome to exit the ski area boundary (provided the gates are open) and hike 400 feet to the summit for wide-open, backcountry turns. Of course, if skiing all day doesn't hit the spot, Brian Head offers night-skiing on weekends and holidays.

For dates, pricing, and details, visit the Brian Head Resort website.