Utah ski resorts are raising the bar for the 2025–26 season, adding amenities, upgrades and deals. There is so much coming, I had to break it into two posts! The first post covers all the new lifts and terrain coming this season, so be sure to pop over there after this read.
As you plan your ski holiday, make time to discover what’s new. Enjoy après ski in a new lodge or ski/ride newly accessible terrain.
Alta Ski Area
Supreme Lift was realigned to create a straighter route up the mountain without the bend that was in the old lift line. Additionally, four new Wyssen Avalanche Towers (RACS) installed in the Devil’s Castle and Sugarloaf Peak area will assist Alta Ski Patrol with avalanche mitigation. When you visit, you will likely notice some construction in progress as Alta expands the Albion Day Lodge, projected to open by the 2026–27 season. The expansion will include a new location for Alta Java coffee shop, additional dining space, employee housing, and more administrative offices. If you're interested in learning more about the RACS systems and other advances in avalanche mitigation technology, check out this video.
Beaver Mountain
Beaver is getting a new lodge! The 26,000 s/f space named Marge’s Cabin, after an original owner, Marge Seeholzer. The lodge will feature a café, retail store, snow sports school area, locker room and a ticket office. Wood used inside the building was reclaimed from the old ticket office, maintaining the nostalgia of the original building and pleasing many long-time visitors who were sad to see it go.
Brian Head Ski Resort
Brian Head has been investing heavily in guest experience, and it’s paying off. Last season, the resort recorded 181 skiable days thanks to improvements in snowmaking and grooming. This was the longest season in their 60-year history! This season, snowmaking has been expanded on Navajo Mountain, lengthening the season for additional beginner and intermediate terrain.
A new gladed Kids’ Adventure Zone is coming to Navajo Mountain as part of ongoing efforts to create more family-friendly terrain. The new trail features tree skiing and local artwork.
Brian Head is also upgrading their rentals with 400 skis and 250 snowboards.
Brighton
Brighton is delivering a few yummy upgrades this season, beginning with the slopeside Waffle House serving waffles and warm drinks. Also exciting is the Christmas-themed Holiday House cabin near Crest 6, offering food, beverages and indoor seating. The Snake Creek Gondola Cabins outside Snake Creek Lodge will offer guests private outdoor seating and heated interiors for a scenic, comfortable place to relax.
Deer Valley Resort
Deer Valley’s expanded excellence initiative is massive and a huge plus for guests, and has more than doubled the skiable terrain. Read my other post for all the details on the terrain and lifts added.
There is more than terrain and lifts. Deer Valley has added 1,200 skier parking spaces located at the East Village Base Area. They have also increased their snowmaking, adding 1,200 new snow guns and a dedicated pumphouse to support the expanded terrain.
Eagle Point
Addition of the upscale Polestar condominium buildings providing direct trailside access just above the famous Tunnel Vision underpass. A Fitness Center at Canyonside Lodge is also new this season. The fitness center is available to all guests, with complimentary access for those staying at Eagle Point Resort-managed properties.
Nordic Valley
Nordic Valley has begun a complete tune-up of its snowmaking system to maximize the current infrastructure, build a better base, and give guests more days on the mountain. This tune-up will also provide more coverage for better access to the Nordic Express.
Park City Mountain
Park City is another resort debuting colossal guest experience upgrades this season. First up, a combination of the new 10-passenger Sunrise Gondola and 653 new parking spaces improves guest access. When complete, the parking structure will include 1,800 spaces. Also, upgraded snowmaking capabilities will increase early-season access and ensure good snowpack throughout the season.
At Red Pine Lodge, a reimagined Ski & Ride School zone features a new beginner area with varied terrain and two magic carpets for a seamless learning progression. Nearby, a new children’s lunchroom offers a fun space to recharge between runs.
Powder Mountain
Powder Mountain is adding a new twist to après this winter. Starting December 20, the High Alpine Après Series will light up Timberline Lodge every Saturday with DJ sets, fire pits and good vibes. The new slopeside hangout sits right across from the Special Event Terrain Park off the Timberline lift, built as both a gathering spot and a front-row seat for the action. Expect signature Powder events like Grom Fest and TheGoodLife! Rail Jam to headline here throughout the season.
Snowbasin Resort
Lifts and terrain improvements are the big news at Snowbasin this season, so don’t forget to check out my first post.
In addition, the 2025–26 season brings RFID gate access to all base-area lifts at Snowbasin. The new hands-free system works with Snowbasin season passes, day tickets, Mountain Collective and Ikon passes. It’s designed to speed up lift entry, cut wait times by as much as 25%, and keep base areas moving smoothly for a better start to every run.
Snowbird
Snowbird’s new mid-mountain restaurant, built on the former Mad-Gad site, takes the dining experience to a whole new level. Floor-to-ceiling glass on three sides frames sweeping views of Little Cottonwood Canyon and the valley below, creating one of the most scenic lunch spots in Utah. The single-level layout, expanded seating, and convenient restrooms make it accessible for all skiers and riders.
Stop in for lunch and enjoy the new menu featuring classic burgers and fries along with fresh creations from Snowbird’s talented culinary team.
Solitude Mountain Resort
Solitude put $4.5 million into snowmaking upgrades this summer, including a new pipeline that boosts water flow to the system for more consistent early-season coverage. Patrol safety also got a major upgrade with four new Wyssen Avalanche Towers (RACS) on Fantasy Ridge, doubling the number in that zone. These remote-controlled systems let ski patrol safely mitigate avalanche hazards in extremely difficult terrain and open runs faster after storms.
Sundance Mountain Resort
The Inn at Sundance Mountain Resort opens this winter with 63 ski-in/ski-out rooms just steps from the Outlaw Express in the heart of the Resort Village. The Inn features sweeping views of Mt. Timpanogos, one of Utah’s most iconic peaks. A covered bridge spans a river flowing between the two wings. Inside, the Inn blends handcrafted woodwork, mountain architecture, and a rustic throwback feel. An on-site art gallery will showcase local and international pieces. The Wellness Center offers daily yoga classes. Guests will also have access to a ski valet and boot room for easy gear storage after a day on the mountain.
Woodward Mountain Park
New this winter, the Mountain Park Season Pass offers unlimited skiing and riding all winter long (holiday blackout dates apply), starting at just $449. Just 20 minutes from Salt Lake City, Woodward Park City is Utah’s most accessible ski and snowboard destination, with evening access seven nights a week.
Start Planning Now
Utah’s resorts are pulling out all the stops for the 2025–26 season with new lifts, lodges, and upgrades designed to make every ski day smoother and more fun. Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or chasing snow across the state, this is the year to explore what’s new.
Check out the waffles at Brighton, hit up the après scene at Powder Mountain, or ride the sleek new gondolas at Park City, because nearly every resort is adding something worth checking out.
Start planning now…winter in Utah just keeps getting better.
