With just over 1000 skiable acres (1050 to be exact) Brighton Resort may be the biggest little resort you ever ski or snowboard.  I’ve never seen 1000 acres ski like this.  Add to that the variety of terrain and the home style feel that is friendly and it’s hard to beat a day at Brighton.

Here are my top 5 tips if you’re headed to Brighton for the first time.

1. If it’s a powder day, escape to the Milly Express and don’t leave until it’s tracked up.
2. Want a good long cruiser?  Try Thor from the top of Snake Creek to the bottom of the Great Western Express
3. Speaking of Great Western, Elk Park Ridge is worth the ride alone, not to mention the rest of the runs around it
4. On busy days, steer clear of the Crest Express as it can back up with lines
5. The trees skiers left of Hawkeye hold some stashes so dive in if the trees are what you crave

Check out Brighton’s trail map to scope out your plan of attack. (link is to a pdf)

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