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@BrightonResort
Brighton Resort
7 months
It is dumping up here today 🌨️
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@BrightonResort
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2 years
12 inches of snow ❄️ Our ski patrol is reporting 1 ft of snow from this storm so far and it looks like winter is getting underway 🌨️
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@BrightonResort
Brighton Resort
1 year
WE CROSSED OUR RECORD SNOWFALL TODAY! We are at 765 inches today which is our highest snowfall in our recorded history. To celebrate we want to give a day ticket away! Tell us about your favorite day you rode here this season and why it was your favorite by replying 🙏
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@BrightonResort
Brighton Resort
1 year
HAPPY 700 DAY! WE CROSSED THE 700 INCH LINE 🤯❄️ We are now at 703 inches and counting as snow will be falling throughout the day. It is a groundbreaking season and we’re so happy that we get to share it with you. Do you think we’ll break 800 this season?
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@BrightonResort
Brighton Resort
7 months
THE ACCUMULATION HAS BEGUN ❄️ Heavier snow has started up at your favorite spot in Big Cottonwood Canyon 🌨️ #brightonresort #snow #snowfall #slc #utah
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@BrightonResort
Brighton Resort
1 year
OPENING DAY IS THIS FRIDAY NOVEMBER 11TH AT 9AM! Majestic, Explorer and Snake Creek will be running. Veterans and active military ski for FREE this Friday and if you are a spouse of veterans/active military you qualify for a discounted ticket. Hit our Facebook page for more info!
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@BrightonResort
Brighton Resort
1 year
23 INCHES OVERNIGHT! That is one of the highest overnight totals this season. This settles us to a 33 inch storm total so far and it is still snowing 🌨️ 📹: Braden Kietzman
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@BrightonResort
Brighton Resort
5 months
We received 33.5 inches from this storm which has allowed us to open our Snake Creek lift for the season!
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@BrightonResort
Brighton Resort
2 years
IT IS DUMPING UP HERE! How much snow do you think we’ll get today? #brightonresort #slc #snowfall #snow
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@BrightonResort
Brighton Resort
1 year
We have officially hit over 400 inches of snow this season! All this snow has been so amazing and there is even more on the way. We hope it never stops!
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@BrightonResort
Brighton Resort
6 months
Looks like mother nature knows we plan to open tomorrow ❄️🌨️🤯
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@BrightonResort
Brighton Resort
8 months
Milly is looking a little different this morning ❄️🏔️ Snow touched down last night which has made the resort look a lot more like winter instead of fall. Do you think this is an indicator of an early season?
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@BrightonResort
Brighton Resort
1 year
WE HIT OVER 800 INCHES! It may be April Fools Day, but this is no joke! Thank you to all of our staff and all of our customers for making this season so special. How much snow do you think we’ll get? Let’s hear your guess in the replies!
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@BrightonResort
Brighton Resort
7 months
THE FAUCET HAS TURNED ON 🚰❄️🌨️ The storm has started up here in Big Cottonwood Canyon and this looks like it could be our biggest one of the preseason so far. What’s your guess on how much snow will fall?
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@BrightonResort
Brighton Resort
1 year
BIG NEWS! Brighton’s first 6-pack chairlift is coming to the 23/24 season! Replacing Crest, Crest 6 will have cutting edge Doppelmayr technology providing guests with a 5.3 minute lift ride to the top and will carry 2400 riders per hour.
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@BrightonResort
Brighton Resort
7 months
A view of all the colors in Big Cottonwood Canyon earlier this week ❄️🍁 More snow is in the forecast towards the end of next week.
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@BrightonResort
Brighton Resort
1 year
500 INCHES OF SNOW ❄️ We crossed 500 inches of accumulation last night/early this morning and this week is going to add even more to it! This season has been setting a high benchmark and we are loving all this snow. How much snow do you think we’ll get from this next storm?
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@BrightonResort
Brighton Resort
7 months
We finally got a glimpse of Great Western as the clouds begin to break from the storm ⛅️❄️ Did you visit while the snow was falling?
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@BrightonResort
Brighton Resort
7 months
It’s the first day of winter, wait it’s the first day of October?! The snow has started for this preseason storm and it is a sight to see this early. How much snow do you think we’ll get from this storm?
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@BrightonResort
Brighton Resort
6 months
WE ARE OPEN FOR THE 23/24 SEASON! Today starts our season for the year and we couldn’t be more excited 🥳
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@BrightonResort
Brighton Resort
7 months
Is it fall or winter? ❄️🍁 The weather on this first day of October has posed this question to us. More snowfall is expected tomorrow through Tuesday so come up and check it out!
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@BrightonResort
Brighton Resort
1 year
Big Cottonwood Canyon has reopened ❄️ Please follow @UDOTcottonwoods for canyon road updates.
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@BrightonResort
Brighton Resort
1 year
We would like to say a special thank you to everyone @udotcottonwoods for all of their incredible work this season 💛❤️💙 Video: UDOT Cottonwoods
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@BrightonResort
Brighton Resort
6 months
The possible biggest storm of November has started up here in Big Cottonwood Canyon 🌨️❄️ With the possibility of totals over a foot of snow, we’re looking forward to this helping out our base and giving us a better idea of when we can open. Stay tuned for snow updates.
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@BrightonResort
Brighton Resort
2 months
We’ve crossed 400 inches and endless winter feels like it’s really starting to kick in ❄️ 11 inches overnight has pushed us to 402 inches season to date and more snow is expected throughout the day. Are you coming up to ride the storm?
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@BrightonResort
Brighton Resort
1 year
17” overnight, 19” in 24 hours, 37” storm total ❄️ We don’t know where we are going to start putting all this snow so come and ride it today! Thank you to all of our grooming staff for pushing snow day in and day out to get the mountain ready to ride every morning 🙏
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Brighton Resort
3 years
All the snow accumulation from this past week has us wondering: Is it spooky or snowy season? 🎃❄️
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Brighton Resort
6 months
It’s starting to look more and more like winter in Big Cottonwood Canyon 🏔️❄️
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@BrightonResort
Brighton Resort
7 months
Goodnight from all of us at Brighton Resort and we hope you have sweet dreams of all the snow we’re getting 🌨️
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@BrightonResort
Brighton Resort
1 year
The sunsets in Big Cottonwood Canyon can’t be beat, this one from yesterday was amazing 🤩 Did you happen to see it?
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@BrightonResort
Brighton Resort
6 months
You’ve been asking and now we have the answer. WE OPEN THIS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25TH FOR THIS SEASON! We will be offering limited terrain off of our Majestic lift. Hours of operation will be 9am-4pm daily until night riding becomes available. We can’t wait to see you all 🥳🎉
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@BrightonResort
Brighton Resort
2 months
12 INCHES OVERNIGHT 🤯❄️ This late March snow is going to make for some great riding today and it’s still snowing 🌨️
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@BrightonResort
Brighton Resort
4 months
It’s is so good to have it snowing in Big Cottonwood Canyon 🌨️ Let’s hope it never stops!
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@BrightonResort
Brighton Resort
6 months
Coming to you bright and early from Brighton Resort to show you all the new snow that is falling today 🌨️❄️ Speaking of bright and early, our Bright-N-Early Pass is now live on our website! Ride from opening day through December 22nd for just $249.
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@BrightonResort
Brighton Resort
2 years
BIG ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE 22/23 SEASON 📣 Everybody loved the addition of our Snake Creek lift to our night riding ✨ You asked for more trails, so we’re lighting up two more runs: Pine Martin and Ziggy! Who is excited to ride under the new lights this season?
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@BrightonResort
Brighton Resort
8 months
IT’S HAPPENING ❄️🌨️ The first snow of the season has just dropped and it’s only September 4th 🤯 The season is just around the corner. Let this snow act as your reminder that your Brighton Season Pass price goes up after Wednesday so snag you pass now!
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@BrightonResort
Brighton Resort
1 year
The amount of snow we’ve received it has created some once in a life time conditions, but with all of this snow there are risks when you leave our boundaries. Be careful if you venture into out of bounds and have the right equipment/knowledge/and friends with both of the former.
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@BrightonResort
Brighton Resort
1 year
WE ARE OPEN TO PASSHOLDERS AT 11 AM TODAY! Season Passholders, Go Card Owners and Ikon Passholders can come up and ride today. We can’t wait to see all of our Passholders today and everyone for our official opening day tomorrow.
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@BrightonResort
Brighton Resort
9 months
This image of how much snow we got last season has been burned into our memories forever. There were rarely any clear days to see how much snow there was, but the top of Snake was home to this monolith that illustrated just how much snow had fallen during the season.
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@BrightonResort
Brighton Resort
1 year
If you don’t not have 4x4 and snow tires, please do not drive up Big Cottonwood Canyon today. Conditions in the Brighton Loop are very snowy and if you don’t have 4x4 with snow tires you will most likely get stuck. @UDOTcottonwoods
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@BrightonResort
Brighton Resort
2 years
We’ve received 21” in the past 24 hours! We now have a 46” base and counting ❄️ Please note we do not allow for overnight parking, please take your car with you when you leave the resort.
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@BrightonResort
Brighton Resort
1 year
This weekend has been nothing less than magical with us having hit our all time snow total record and Utah broke it’s all time snowpack record ❄️ Do you think it’ll ever stop snowing this year?
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@BrightonResort
Brighton Resort
2 months
Goodnight from all of us at Brighton and a good powder day to you tomorrow ❄️🫡
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@BrightonResort
Brighton Resort
1 year
Everyone is saying it’s April tomorrow, but with snow like this that is pretty hard to believe. This is definitely our favorite type of spring 🌨️ Video: Dimitri Littig
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@BrightonResort
Brighton Resort
2 years
Milly in the morning is great, but this view of Milly at night is out of this world 🏔🌙
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@BrightonResort
Brighton Resort
1 year
Milly is having one of its magical mornings again 🏔️🌖Now that the weather is showing it’s spring colors you can really see how majestic Big Cottonwood Canyon truly is 🥺
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@BrightonResort
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4 months
Some Milly magic from today’s sunset 🏔️🥹 The sunsets this week have been otherworldly. 📸: Kyle Murray
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@BrightonResort
Brighton Resort
1 year
Milly is probably the most noticeable part of the resort when you see Brighton for the first time 🏔️ Mt Millicent holds a special place in both locals and visitor’s hearts. Do you remember your first time seeing Milly and all the excitement it brought?
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@BrightonResort
Brighton Resort
6 months
Milly is shining bright while the Brighton store is covered in snow, It’s definitely looking like that time of year!
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@BrightonResort
Brighton Resort
4 months
Snake Creek Lodge is now open ❄️🐍 The Snake Creek lodge bathrooms are open along with the seating area if you’re looking to warm up. Stay tuned for updates on when our new Sidewinder smash burger restaurant opens there soon!
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@BrightonResort
Brighton Resort
7 months
All this new snow is acting as a reminder that the season is coming up and quick ❄️ Lift tickets for the 23/24 season are on sale now! If you’re planning your trip to Brighton this season, now is the time.
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@BrightonResort
Brighton Resort
1 year
WE ARE CLOSED TODAY ❌ Avalanche control work is being done in the canyon and unfortunately it is resulting in our closure for the day since Big Cottonwood Canyon Road is closed. Please follow @udotcottonwoods for canyon road updates and to see the ETO for tomorrow.
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@BrightonResort
Brighton Resort
1 year
MILLY IS NOW OPEN TIL 5 PM ON SUNDAYS 🏔️ With the daylight sticking around a little longer in the spring we decided to keep Milly running until 5pm on Sundays. It’s time to get in those post 4 PM laps on Milly that you’ve always wanted!
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@BrightonResort
Brighton Resort
5 months
We are excited to announce that the grand opening of Crest 6, Utah's first D-line 6 person chairlift, is in 3 days! Join us this Friday, December 8, for a ribbon-cutting ceremony and first laps on Utah’s fastest lift starting at 9AM.
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Brighton Resort
6 years
Get stoked!! Brighton opens for the 2017/2018 season tomorrow!
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@BrightonResort
Brighton Resort
7 months
Look at those snowflakes ❄️🤯 The storm is in full effect and it’s not letting up any time soon. Come breath in the cold fall air and get a preview of winter today.
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@BrightonResort
Brighton Resort
3 months
We’ve finally dove over the 300 inch line ❄️ Our 24 hour total of 13 inches brings us to a total of 305 for the season so far! Even more snow should be dropping in throughout today and tomorrow to make for another great weekend ❄️
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@BrightonResort
Brighton Resort
3 years
We woke up like this 😴😳❄️
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@BrightonResort
Brighton Resort
1 year
16” in the past 24 hours ❄️ We are just two inches away from 800! Please follow @udotcottonwoods to see when canyon roads are open and what condition they are in. Possible lift delays may occur due to the heavier than normal accumulation.
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@BrightonResort
Brighton Resort
3 months
12 inches of snow in the past 24 hours ❄️ That makes for 390 for the season and 69 inches in the past 7 days. What total do you think we’ll end the season at?
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@BrightonResort
Brighton Resort
2 years
OUR SNAKE CREEK LIFT WILL BE OPEN FOR NIGHTS THIS SEASON! We added 60 LED lights to our Snake Creek area which allows access to almost 25% more night terrain! Stay tuned for more details and a new night trail map as we get closer to when nights open for the season ✨
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@BrightonResort
Brighton Resort
1 year
Do you remember riding your first real powder day? It’s great to see the next generation of Brighton riders experience one of the best seasons in years 😊❄️ Is your kid one of the new generation of Brighton riders?
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@BrightonResort
Brighton Resort
1 year
You asked and we listened! While night riding ends tomorrow night on a daily basis, we are going to reopen next weekend for two bonus nights on Friday and Saturday✨ So join us April 8th, 14th & 15th for the last 3 nights of riding in Big Cottonwood Canyon for the season 🙏
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The snow is back in Big Cottonwood Canyon ❄️ It snowed a bit overnight and this morning with another storm in the forecast for this weekend. Fingers crossed it stays cold for the snow guns 🤞
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@BrightonResort
Brighton Resort
1 year
After a day break, we are opening at 9 am! There is so much snow to ride today after our closure yesterday ❄️ We’re excited, you’re excited and everyone is excited for all this new snow so have fun and please be safe out there! Video: Peter Tucker
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@BrightonResort
Brighton Resort
1 year
Thank you to everyone who showed up for Crest’s Last Ride at the end of the day today! Crest has been here for longer than 30 years and has been a favorite of our locals for years. To this great lift we say thank you 🙏 We can’t wait for you all to experience Crest 6 next season.
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@BrightonResort
Brighton Resort
6 months
You know how we said we open tomorrow? WE ARE OPEN FOR SEASON PASSHOLDERS TODAY 🤘
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@BrightonResort
Brighton Resort
5 months
The construction and testing phase of Crest 6, Utah’s fastest lift, has successfully concluded. Our snowmaking crew is currently working hard to prepare the Crest runs. Stay tuned for lift opening updates after we see how much snow this weekend storm front produces.
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@BrightonResort
Brighton Resort
2 years
THE SNOW IS ACCUMULATING! The snow is really touching down up here in BCC, this video right here is to show you 10 minutes of solid accumulation. Please follow @udotcottonwoods for road conditions updates and follow the traction law if you plan to come up tonight/tomorrow ❄️
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@BrightonResort
Brighton Resort
2 years
Due to our employees putting in some amazing work we are able to OPEN TODAY AT NOON FOR BRIGHTON PASSHOLDERS! That’s right, you can ride today if you are a Passholder! Majestic and Explorer lifts will be running. Tell your friends, tell your wife/husband and tell your parents!
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@BrightonResort
Brighton Resort
2 years
Mother Nature misses winter too so she brought us some June snowfall ❄️
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@BrightonResort
Brighton Resort
2 years
The Snow Guns are up and going ❄️💪 We’re pumping out snow now that the cold temps have been more consistent 🥶 The season is just right around the corner! #brightonresort #snow #snowfall
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Brighton Resort
3 years
Storm snow total so far: 14 inches #brightonresort #snow #snowfall #slc
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@BrightonResort
Brighton Resort
7 months
Crest 6 is looking great with all this snow ❄️ The new towers were installed a few weeks ago and the haul rope is up! We are working as hard, as safe and as fast as we can (even through this new snow) to keep construction on schedule. Stay tuned for more updates.
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@BrightonResort
Brighton Resort
1 year
If you do not feel confident driving up to ride tonight please consider riding another day. Safety is incredibly important when it comes to this heavy snow. Please be careful and only come up if you have 4x4 with the proper snow tires. Follow @udotcottonwoods for road updates.
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@BrightonResort
Brighton Resort
8 months
One last view of the snowfall that you can dream about until the next one shows up 😴💭❄️
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@BrightonResort
Brighton Resort
6 months
Crest 6 is almost done! We are running test upon test with Doppelmayr to make sure our new 6 person lift is both fast, comfortable and safe for you to ride. We will have more details on when Crest 6 will be open to ride soon.
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@BrightonResort
Brighton Resort
1 year
Another foot of snow overnight ❄️ We are running out of spots to put all of the snow and this is just the parking lot 🤯 Be careful if you drive up today because snow will continue to accumulate throughout the day and into tonight. Follow @udotcottonwoods for canyon road updates.
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@BrightonResort
Brighton Resort
1 year
Night riding is going strong ✨Riding at night is a completely different experience in Big Cottonwood Canyon. Are you a night rider? Let’s see those hands up 🙌
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@BrightonResort
Brighton Resort
2 years
Do you remember what it was like to catch air for the first time? Getting that initial rush of adrenaline as you soar through the sky, even if it’s only a couple feet, is a heck of a feeling ✈️
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@BrightonResort
Brighton Resort
1 year
The sunrise in our part of the Wasatch was pure spectacle this morning 🥹 Did you happen to catch it? #brightonresort #slc #utah #snow #sunrise
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@BrightonResort
Brighton Resort
4 months
The faucet has turned on for the night 🌨️❄️ Please remember that the canyon road will be closed between 11pm-8am. We may experience delayed openings on lifts due to the weather and snow. Make sure to follow @udotcottonwoods for canyon road updates.
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@BrightonResort
Brighton Resort
2 years
As the season comes to a close today, we would like to thank all of you that ride Brighton. It’s because of you that we’ve been around for 85 seasons. Thank you for riding Brighton ❤️💛💙 #thankyouforridingbrighton #brightonresort
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Merry Christmas 🎄🎁 It’s a beautiful morning to start off this great day. From all of us at Brighton, we hope you have a wonderful holiday.
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@BrightonResort
Brighton Resort
1 year
We were treated to both a rainbow and an upside down rainbow today! Did any of you see this today? Photo: Jessy Wall #brightonresort #nature #rainbow
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@BrightonResort
Brighton Resort
4 months
Snake Creek currently 🥹❄️ Snow will continue overnight so please drive carefully if you are coming up for night riding tonight and follow @udotcottonwoods for canyon road updates.
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@BrightonResort
Brighton Resort
1 year
The view from yesterday’s drastic weather switch which caused 10 inches of snow in the past 24 hours with 8 of those inches being overnight ❄️ Are you going to come up for the possible last powder day of the season?
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@BrightonResort
Brighton Resort
2 years
IT IS SNOWING! The snow has finally arrived in Big Cottonwood Canyon ❄️ Some have predicted we’ll get up to two feet between today and tomorrow! How much do you think it will snow during this storm? Let’s hear those predictions 🌨️ #brightonresort #snow #snowfall
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@BrightonResort
Brighton Resort
1 year
One last glimpse of today so you can dream of how fun tomorrow will be 😴🌊❄️
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@BrightonResort
Brighton Resort
2 years
WE OPEN THIS TUESDAY NOVEMBER 23RD FOR OUR 85th SEASON! Majestic and Explorer lifts will be running. Who is coming up for opening day? Masks are required in all indoor spaces except when seated to eat and/or drink. Masks are not required outdoors.
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@BrightonResort
Brighton Resort
1 year
This storm is producing 🌨️ 9 inches in the past 24 hours and counting. If you drive up today, please come up in a vehicle equipped with 4x4 and snow tires. If you have a 2wd car, please take the bus or ride with a friend that has 4x4. @UDOTcottonwoods
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Brighton Resort
1 year
We had pretty heavy snow for our first official night of night riding ❄️✨
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@BrightonResort
Brighton Resort
6 months
The storm is really starting to punch up here in Big Cottonwood Canyon ❄️🥊 If you drive up to check out the snow please follow @udotcottonwoods for canyon road updates and conditions.
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@BrightonResort
Brighton Resort
6 months
The snow guns are firing ❄️🚰 We’re getting really excited for this new season of riding and it’s just around the corner!
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@BrightonResort
Brighton Resort
6 months
The snow guns are fully blazing on the mountain ❄️🚰 We’re revving up as we prepare for the season to start! While we don’t know our opening date yet, we’re are doing our best to get as much snow made so we can have that date for you soon.
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@BrightonResort
Brighton Resort
6 months
We are working day and night with Doppelmayr on Crest 6 even through the storm to get it in final shape. We’re loading up chairs and testing them out as we speak. Stay tuned for more Crest 6 updates as we finish up some of the final stages of work on our new 6 person D-Line lift.
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@BrightonResort
Brighton Resort
2 years
You can barely see it, but here is what the Brighton Store looked like back in 1949! You’d need a probe just to find the door ❄️ We have some more snow in the forecast for next week, let’s hope we get this much!
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@BrightonResort
Brighton Resort
2 years
Everybody’s favorite prickly friend was spotted this morning! Have you seen a porcupine out and about on the mountain recently? Remember to give them their space and to let them go about their merry way.
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@BrightonResort
Brighton Resort
1 year
Our groomers spend all night getting the resort ready so you can ride some of the best corduroy in the Wasatch ✨🏔️ Thank you to all of our staff for all the incredible work they put in making sure the resort is ready to go for everyone to ride each day 🙏
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@BrightonResort
Brighton Resort
1 year
CREST IS OPEN! You’ve been asking and we now have the answer. Lifts are spinning til 4pm, get up here!
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