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Encyclopedia > Brian Head Ski Resort

Brian Head Ski Resort, officially called just "Brian Head Resort", is a ski area located in the southern Wasatch Range 12 miles east of Cedar City, Utah, United States. Opened in 1965, it is Utah's highest ski resort. A ski area is a place where one goes to participate in the sports of skiing and snowboarding. ... Wasatch Mountains from space. ... Cedar City is a city located in Iron County, Utah, 250 miles South of Salt Lake City on Interstate 15. ... Official language(s) English Capital Salt Lake City Largest city Salt Lake City Area  Ranked 13th  - Total 84,876 sq mi (219,887 km²)  - Width 270 miles (435 km)  - Length 350 miles (565 km)  - % water 3. ...


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  • Base elevation: 9,600 ft (2926 m)
  • Summit elevation: 11,307 ft (3446 m)
  • Vertical rise: 1,707 ft (520 m)
  • Total mountain peaks: 2
  • Total skiable area: 540 acres (2.2 km²)
  • Lifts: 8 total (5 triple-chair, 1 double-chair, 2 surface lift)
  • Terrain:
    • Beginner: 35%
    • Intermediate: 45%
    • Expert: 20%

External links

  • Brian Head Resort
  • First Tracks article on Brian Head


 
 

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