A nighttime snowboarding session at Brighton Resort.
Night skiing is even better with friends.
After a night ski session, you can warm up at Sundance Mountain Resort's Owl Bar.
Where To Go Night Skiing
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Brian Head
Brian Head saves its night-ski parties for the weekend. This Southern Utah ski resort lights up its hills on Friday and Saturday nights from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Skiers and boarders ride the Blackfoot lift to access green runs and two terrain parks. Not a skier? Brian Head also offers weekend night tubing on a separate ticket.
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Brighton Resort
Brighton runs three lifts to access over 200 acres — yes, 200 — and the main terrain park for night skiing. The night paradise rocks from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Skiers and boarders can enjoy lessons and rent equipment, as well.
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Cherry Peak
Cherry Peak in Northern Utah keeps three lifts running from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
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Nordic Valley
Nordic Valley keeps 80 percent of its resort illuminated at night. Night skiing kicks off at 3 p.m. and ends at 7 p.m Monday through Thursday; 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Check with the resort for evening events and discount lift tickets.
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Powder Mountain
Powder Mountain keeps its Sundown lift and Tiger rope tow open after the other lifts close at 4 p.m. daily. The evening crowd runs laps from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.
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Sundance Mountain Resort
Sundance opens most of its front mountain, plus its terrain park, for night skiers and boarders on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Favorite lit runs include Top Gun, Montoya, Stampede and Maverick. On Fridays and Saturdays, hit up the Owl Bar after skiing to enjoy live music, alongside soul-warming concoctions.
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Woodward Park City
This isn’t your typical resort. It’s one massive terrain park for high-flying shredders, alongside Utah’s longest tubing hill for speed-seekers. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., the Hot Laps chairlift and three surface lifts carry freestylers, from beginner to advanced, to pipes, rails and jumps.
Night Skiing Tips
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Dress in layers. No winter adventure starts without dressing for the cold, but night skiing, in particular, demands the correct layers: a body-hugging wool base layer, a fleece mid-layer and an insulated, waterproof ski jacket.
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Accessorize. Night skiing is less about fashion and all about staying warm. Ski-specific socks (thin, moisture-wicking wool or synthetic blends are best), a neck gaiter and waterproof insulated gloves are key. Of course, a helmet and goggles will keep you safe, but also dry and warm.
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Ski with caution. Stadium lights guide you down the mountain, but obstacles may hide and the slope may be icy from daytime ski activities.
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Keep a close eye on weather conditions before and during your trip.
More Unique Winter Experiences
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Cross Country Skiing
Cross-country skiing Utah is awesome! Find popular Nordic trailheads in the north, high altitude serenity in central Utah and miles of regularly groomed trails in the south.
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Fat Tire Biking
Fat tire biking has become the latest rage among cycling enthusiasts and newbies. Find out tips for riding and the best places to explore in Utah.
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Heli Ski & Snowboarding
Utah heli skiing and snowboarding are perfect for those who want to ride some of the best backcountry in the world. Find your next ride here.
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Ice Fishing
Utah’s award-winning waters hold some of the best ice fishing in the country, and with so many large lakes and reservoirs, it’s easy to grab your gear and join in.
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Ice Skating
Find the best ice skating rinks in Utah and plan the perfect skate night with your friends and family. Lace up and get skating!
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Kite Skiing
Kite skiing (snow kiting) is attracting freestyle adventure seekers to Utah. Learn about the cool places to kite ski in Utah, grab your equipment and go!
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Paragliding & Hang Gliding
For more than 100 years, Utah’s mountains Have been calling pilots. Now the state’s innovative flight park offers skiers a chance for a winter thrill while giving your legs a break on a ski vacation.
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Snow Tubing & Sledding
The classic, winter tradition of finding the perfect hill from which to launch a tube or sled is alive and well in Utah. Whether you’re looking for commercial parks with structured lanes or a local hill and your own thermos of hot cocoa, we’ve got it all.
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Snowmobiling
Snowmobile vacations are popular outdoor adventures. Utah’s 800+ miles of groomed trails offer winter snowmobiling fun for all — find out more!
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Snowshoeing
Experience snowshoeing the greatest snow on Earth.
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Winter Hiking
You might think the cold is unavoidable and the terrain impassable during the winter months, but if you can surpass these doubts you might just be rewarded with your best hike of the year.
