Brian Head Resort Now Under New Ownership

Brian Head, UT – Brian Head Resort, located in the beautiful red-rock mountains of Southern Utah, is excited to announce that it is now under new ownership.  The all-cash purchase was completed on December 20, 2012, and ushers in a new era for Brian Head Resort and the Town of Brian Head, Utah.  The transition of ownership comes during Brian Head Resort’s 48^th year of operations, and marks an exciting new chapter for the Resort.

 “We have been enthusiastically awaiting this transition, and are highly confident that the new ownership will bring increased vitality to Brian Head Resort,” says Burke Wilkerson, Brian Head Resort’s Vice President and General Manager.  “We are looking forward to exciting new changes and planned improvements that will substantially enhance the guest experience, and take the Resort to an even-higher level of winter and summer recreation.”

The Resort will continue to operate under its current schedule and rates.  To learn more about Brian Head Resort’s operating hours, rates, snow conditions, or any other information, please contact the Resort toll-free at 866-930-1010, or visit its web site at www.brianhead.com.

About Brian Head Resort (866-930-1010/www.BrianHead.com): Located in the red rock mountains of Southern Utah, just 3.5 hours south of Salt Lake City, Brian Head annually averages nearly 360 inches of “The Greatest Snow on Earth."  It is among the best values in North American snow sports:  $49 for an adult all-day lift ticket and just $35 for children ages 12 and under and seniors ages 65+.  Half-day lift tickets are only $40 and $29, respectively.  During the Resort’s Holiday Periods, full-day lift tickets are $56 and $40, and $46 and $33 for half day: and as always, children ages 5 and under ski free with a paying adult.  Brian Head Resort’s incredible snow accumulation is in great part explained by its base elevation of 9,600 feet, making it the highest in Utah.  The Resort offers more than 660 acres of terrain for downhill skiing, snowboarding, and snow tubing.  This includes multiple terrain parks and more than 70 trails served by eight lifts. Brian Head Resort’s family-friendly atmosphere includes an uncrowded setting with no lift lines, an award-winning, all-inclusive children's program for ages 3 through 12 at its Navajo Lodge and Learning Center, and an entire mountain and facility dedicated to kids and newcomers to winter sports.  The Resort also offers a state licensed day care facility.  Brian Head Resort was named a “Top Family Getaway” by the Family Travel Forum.  The Town of Brian Head offers multiple options for lodging, along with après ski dining, drinking, and entertainment.  The latest information can be found at BrianHead.com.

Editorial contact: Jon Christoffersen
Brian Head Resort
866-930-1010 ext. 217
jon@brianhead.com