What’s New at Brighton Resort
10.18.08 by Kendall Card
At the top of Big Cottonwood Canyon sits Brighton Resort, one of the oldest ski resorts in the nation and home to some of the best terrain and most abundant snow Utah has to offer.
Started in 1936, Brighton still has a feel of community and “local” that attracts both the local and ski visitor alike. I made it up there for 4 days of skiing last winter and found powder stashes, glades, long groomers and even a few cliff drops with plenty room to turn. I’m looking forward to getting back there this winter.
What’s New this season at Brighton Resort?
This past summer, if we’re talking dollars spent, Brighton’s investment of a $6 million face-lift of Mt.Millicent is now completed with the new Milly day lodge.
- 100% of Brighton’s terrain is accessible by high speed Quads.
- Brighton receives over 500” of incredible Utah powder annually.
- Affordability and Terrain make Brighton Utah’s #1 family friendly resort.
- Brighton’s 3 terrain parks are perfect for both seasoned pros and first timers.
Lodging Options for Brighton
About 15 minutes from the mouth of Big Cottonwood Canyon, Brighton Resort is easily accessible from many of Utah Vacation Homes’ properties. Even those that stay in Park City it’s only a 45 minute drive if roads are clear, an hour if it’s snowy.
Here are a couple of options if you’re going to be skiing and snowboarding Brighton this winter.
Canyon Racquet Club – there are 8 including Canyon Racquet Club 3a and 4b which was recently remodeled.
Bengal Park – Centrally located between Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons is Bengal Park, a 1300 square foot, 3 bedroom, 2 bath vacation condo that sleeps 9.
