The 2015-16 Ski / Snowboard Season has Officially Commenced

By Yeti \ November 18 2015

Brighton Opening Day

Skiers and snowboarders anxiously wait for the lifts to open for the season.

Photo Chris Pearson Nov 18 2015 / Brighton Resort

Brighton Opening Day

The FIRST chair!

Photo Chris Pearson Nov 18 2015 / Brighton Resort

Brighton Opening Day

The four lucky locals that got on the first chair for the start of the 2015-16 ski/snowboard season.

Photo Chris Pearson Nov 18 2015 / Brighton Resort

Brighton Opening Day

Opening day paparazzi.

Photo Chris Pearson Nov 18 2015 / Brighton Resort

Brighton Opening Day

Opening day paparazzi.

Photo Chris Pearson Nov 18 2015 / Brighton Resort

Brighton Opening Day

Stoked to be on skis again.

Photo Chris Pearson Athletes Brandon Ott, Stefanie Shultz, Paul Marshall Nov 18 2015 / Brighton Resort

Brighton Opening Day

First chairlift ride of the year.

Photo Chris Pearson Athletes Brandon Ott, Paul Marshall, Stefanie Shultz Nov 18 2015 / Brighton Resort

Brighton Opening Day

Crest Express hi-speed quad in action.

Photo Chris Pearson Nov 18 2015 / Brighton Resort

Brighton Opening Day

First turns of the year.

Photo Chris Pearson Athlete Paul Marshall Nov 18 2015 / Brighton Resort

Brighton Opening Day

First turns of the year.

Photo Chris Pearson Athlete Stefanie Shultz Nov 18 2015 / Brighton Resort

Brighton Opening Day

Skiing/riding to Crest Express on opening day.

Photo Chris Pearson Nov 18 2015 / Brighton Resort

Brighton Opening Day

First turns of the year.

Photo Chris Pearson Athlete Brandon Ott Nov 18 2015 / Brighton Resort

Marking the beginning of the 2015-16 ski/snowboard season, Brighton Resort opens two days before its scheduled opening making it the first resort in Utah to open. Brighton opened with two lifts spinning, Crest Express and Majestic Quad. Five more Utah resorts open in the next couple of days. Find the list of opening dates and snow report totals on Ski Utah's hottest page. Also, check out November Snow photos, as Utah resorts get new snow in November, we add new photos.