That's right. Enjoy the best of both worlds! Relax and ski in beautiful Brian Head, Utah and enjoy the excitement, lights and entertainment of Las Vegas. Brian Head is located in southern Utah, only 3.5 hours north of Las Vegas and is close to Bryce and Zion Canyons. There is snow galore in Brian Head (average 450 inches per year), where the base elevation starts at 9,600 feet, Utah's highest.

Brian Head Resort is the southwest’s favorite winter family destination. The only U. S. ski and snowboard resort honored as a “Top Family Getaway” in 2002 by the Family Travel Forum, it provides a great vacation value unmatched by any other winter destination in the region. A popular drive destination from Las Vegas, Phoenix, and Southern California, Brian Head Resort has 50+ runs and receives over 400 annual inches of dry Utah powder. To complement its generous snowfall, it is set amidst the backdrop of the spectacular red-rock formations of Cedar Breaks National Monument. The Resort features a safe, uncrowded small-town atmosphere; consistent snow conditions; over 2,000 lodging units in the area; and inexpensive lift ticket and lodging values.

One reason Brian Head Resort was honored by the Family Travel is the Resort’s Navajo Lodge Learning Center, an entire facility and mountain dedicated to kids and newcomers to winter sports. Navajo Mountain features two chairlifts, a surface lift, a beginner terrain park, and ten beginner runs, accompanied by a full-service learning environment for all ages. The Resort’s renowned Kids Camp for kids 12 and under provides state-licensed day care and affordable, fun all-inclusive packages for ages 3-12. For more advanced skiers and snowboarders, Giant Steps Mountain offers plenty of options, with a wide variety of intermediate and advanced slopes and three terrain parks serviced by four chairlifts. Resort guests complement their on-snow experience by “Burning Rubber” at one of the region’s best Snow Tubing Parks, open daily starting in mid-December. It’ like a big frozen water slide! Additional area activities available to guests include snowmobiling, a full-service Day Spa, horse-drawn sleigh rides, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, and the American Children’s Christmas Festival in nearby Cedar City.

The Resort’s proximity to Utah’s national parks and Las Vegas affords guests the opportunity to create new and fun winter vacation experiences. Our Ski Las Vegas packages allow our guests to experience the excitement and endless entertainment options of Las Vegas, and enjoy skiing and snowboarding great Utah powder in the same trip! Nearby Zion National Park offers additional day-trip options from Brian Head, including hiking and exploring the wonders of this spectacular desert park.

Winter Season and Operating Schedule - Brian Head Resort’s scheduled opening date is mid-November, and scheduled closing date is mid-April. Daily operating hours are 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. with night skiing and boarding on our beginner hill until 9:00 p.m. every Friday and Saturday (10 p.m. holiday evenings) through March 23. The Snow Tubing Park is open daily starting in mid-December from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., and guests can Burn Rubber at night on Fridays and Saturdays until 8:00 p.m. (10:00 p.m. during holiday periods). Come and discover what Resort guests from Las Vegas, Southern California, and Arizona have known for years – Brian Head Resort is one of America’s best-kept secrets for a great winter vacation experience!