BRIGHTON LODGING
Brighton ski resort is incredible for both skiing and snowboarding, but as far as Brighton lodging options go, you'll find very few on-resort options. So the best place to stay when skiing Brighton is at Solitude!
Stay with us and you'll just be a 5-minute shuttle ride away from Brighton! And the shuttles run regularly, all day long.
If you’re feeling really adventurous, you can purchase a SolBright pass, which gives you full access to both resorts with just one lift ticket. Make the 5-minute bus ride to Brighton, ski there all you want, and then cross over into Solitude and ski or board right to your front door!
You can check out our Solitude lodging page for complete details on the different lodges at Solitude, including Eagle Springs East and West, Powderhorn, and the Crossings townhomes. Or visit our Reservations page to start your booking now.
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ABOUT BRIGHTON SKI RESORT
If you’re looking for fantastic family skiing and snowboarding at an affordable price, you’ll find it at Brighton ski resort. Consistently voted “Best Family Friendly Terrain”, “Best Family Value”, and “Best Family Resort” by Family Utah Magazine, Brighton ski area is sure to have something for every member of your family. Kids 6 and under ski free, and kids 7-10 ski at a discount!
Brighton ski area encompasses 1050 skiable acres, accessed via seven lifts (3 high-speed quads, 1 fixed-grip quad, 1 triple-chair, 2 double-chairs). With 66 total runs, Brighton ski resort offers a perfect mix of terrain—21% beginner, 40% intermediate, and 39% advanced/expert—making it easy for families to ride the lift together and still find each other at the bottom.
Because Brighton offers no real accommodations, the best option for Brighton lodging is to stay at Solitude. There's a shuttle available to take you up to Brighton, which is only five minutes away.
For more adventurous expert skiers and snowboarders, Brighton's lifts and open boundary policy provide virtually unlimited access to some of the best back-country in Utah. Brighton ski resort also offers some of the nation’s only night skiing, a unique experience your family is sure to love.
Brighton ski area’s perch at the top of Big Cottonwood Canyon offers both breathtaking views and incredible terrain. The resort is blanketed with more than 500 inches of “the greatest snow on earth” each season. Combine all that legendary Utah powder with Brighton’s meticulous snow grooming and you can easily find yourself knee-deep in powder or gently carving your way across the glistening corduroy. Take your pick—you’ll find it all at Brighton Utah.
Brighton ski resort is one of the first to open in November and remains in operation until late April. Ski and snowboard schools are available for any skill level, and a conveniently located rental shop makes it easy to get everyone outfitted quickly. Brighton ski area also offers slope-side restaurants that provide a variety of lunch and dinner choices.
Brighton Utah is located at the top of Big Cottonwood Canyon, just 25 minutes southeast of downtown Salt Lake City and 35 minutes southeast of the international airport. To get there, take I-215 to the 6200 S. exit, turn right (I-215 will become Wasatch Blvd), and then turn left into Big Cottonwood Canyon. From there, simply follow the signs to Brighton ski resort.
