ST. GEORGE — Someone looking for the “greatest snow on Earth” will have only one place to go this weekend: Southern Utah.
Brian Head Resort will be the first ski resort in the state to open for the 2022-23 ski season as its lifts start carrying skiers on Friday.
The Utah Office of Tourism, which coined the “greatest snow” phrase that is also seen on some Utah license plates, said Brian Head’s opening marks the fourth-earliest ski season in state history.
Tourism officials added having Brian Head lead the way is “especially exciting occasion” considering Brian Head is located four hours south of Salt Lake City and is the state’s southernmost ski destination.
For Brian Head, it is the earliest-ever opening for the resort.
“We are excited to welcome winter and our guests back to Brian Head Resort,” said Marilyn Butler, general manager at Brian Head Resort. “Our dedicated teams and Mother Nature have come together to allow us to experience the mountain in an unprecedented early season opening. We anticipate a great winter season and have been working diligently to enhance our guests’ experience and exploring new ways to give people the freedom to ski.”
Representatives with Utah’s ski and snowboard industry are also ready to celebrate.
“We’re so excited that the snow is falling, and we’re looking forward to a great season,” said Ski Utah President and CEO Nathan Rafferty. “We can’t predict the weather, but every year in Utah is better than most everywhere else snow-wise. We can’t wait to get out on the slopes and are looking forward to a very snowy 2022-2023 season for all 15 Utah resorts.”
Soon, all 15 of Utah’s premier ski resorts will open for the 2022-23 ski season. A list of opening dates can be found here.
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