Utah's Brian Head Resort.
Utah's Brian Head Resort.

Few ski resorts have quite the same jaw-dropping views as Brian Head Resort. Located in the southwest corner of Utah, Brian Head sits high atop the Markagunt Plateau and offers unbelievable views of the desert and red rock vistas stretching toward Zion and Bryce Canyon. Split up between two mountains, Brian Head serves everyone from beginner to advanced.

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Brian Head is now scheduled to open on November 21st at 10am, if conditions permit. To keep the energy and excitement high, the Utah resort is planning to host a free rail competition on Saturday, November 15th, before winter operations officially kick off. More information on the season ahead is available here.

Like the 11 other ski resorts and mountain bike parks featured on the Power Kids Pass, Brian Head Resort offers free skiing and snowboarding to kids aged 12 and under. There really is no better way to introduce your child to winter sports.

Nolan Deck is a writer for Unofficial Networks, covering skiing and outdoor adventure. After growing up and skiing in Maine, he moved to the Denver area for college where he continues to live and work...