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Writer's pictureEmily Hacken

Downhill Skiing/Snowboarding - Brianhead Ski Resort 3/12/22

Updated: Apr 21, 2023


Directions - Navajo Ski Lodge, Brianhead Ski Resort, near Cedar City


Cost - $TBD Day ski pass ($60-80)

Activity -

Beginner Downhill and Snowboarding Clinics for one hour, then ski/snowboard on your own for the day!

Beginners - Magic Carpet/Pioneer Lift/Navajo Express Lifts

Lesson - Magic Carpet/Pioneer Lift - "First Time" Green Run and "You're Ready"

Green Runs

Ski/Board on your own - Navajo Express Lift - "Paradise", "Navajo", "Maryland Parkway" - Green Runs

Intermediate - Wildflower/Giant Steps Express Lifts

Lesson - Navajo Express Lift - "Maryland Parkway", "Paradise"

Wildflower Chairlift - "Kodechrome" x2, come back to lodge by taking

Wildflower lift to Navajo Loop to Brave to Navajo Lodge.

Ski/Board on your own - Giant Steps Express Lift (Brianhead Shuttle or ski

down from top of Navajo Express Lift)


Gear - Downhill skis/boots/poles or snowboard and boots, helmet, (NO COTTON) thermal top and bottom, wool socks or just not cotton socks, snow pants, long sleeve fleece, down or puffy coat, light waterproof jacket, gloves, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, 2 snacks in your coat, packed lunch, water bottles (in car), backpack (if you want to carry stuff on the mountain).


Rentals (on your own) -

Downhill ski package - includes skis, poles, boots: $18 (UVU Outdoor Adventure Center - includes helmet); $20 (BYU Outdoors Unltd)

Snowboard: $20 (UVU Outdoor adventure Center includes helmet) $20 (BYU Outdoors unltd - no helmet)

Helmet - $6 (BYU Outdoors Unltd)

Itinerary-

Leave Utah County - 7am

Resort - 10 am

Lesson - 1030-1130 am

Lunch - noon-1pm (can bring your own or buy there at Navajo Lodge)

Ski/board - 1-4pm

Dinner in Parawan (Parawan Cafe- famous Cinnamon Rolls) - 5pm

Optional Night Skiing/Snowboarding - 4-9pm

Home around 8-9pm


Training Videos -

Ski Training Videos:


FIRST TIME BEGINNERS - "Elate Media Ski School” 1.1-1.4, ski stance, getting up after a fall, how to use chair lifts


BEGINNERS - "Elate Media Ski School” 1.3-1.4, 2.1-2.3, Snowplow turn solutions, Snowplow solutions, crossed skis solution, Piste etiquette, Warming up


BEGINNER INTERMEDIATE - "Elate Media Ski School” 3.1-3.3 Piste etiquette, Warming Up, Foot Rotation/hockey stop



Snowboard Training Videos


For a great experience, SNOWBOARDERS, watch these videos before coming on Saturday.


FIRST TIME BEGINNERS - “10 First Day Tips”


BEGINNERS – INTERMEDIATE – “Snowboard Addiction” Online Lessons





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