Brighton

Few places in Utah have a history as closely tied to skiing in Big Cottonwood Canyon as Brighton. Set high in the Wasatch Range, this small mountain community sits near the canyon’s upper end, where steep forested slopes gather winter snow above the Salt Lake Valley. Brighton Ski Resort opened in 1936 and remains central to the settlement’s identity, with terrain spreading across ridges and bowls around its base area. In summer, the same canyon road leads past conifers, trailheads and the clear mountain waters of Silver Lake, a popular stop near Brighton. The resort’s compact, mountain-bound setting gives Brighton a distinctly seasonal rhythm. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Big Cottonwood Canyon and the Wasatch Range.

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