Tuesday’s opening day at Brighton Resort wasn’t perfect or memorable; those perfect snow days are still to come.
But judging by the smiles on skiers and snowboarders at Brighton Tuesday, it was still awesome to be on the mountain as many enjoyed their first runs of the 2025-26 season.
The Majestic and Explorer lifts operated on Tuesday, and the Bonezone Terrain Park saw plenty of action. Officials said snowmaking will continue around the clock, and the resort will open more lifts and terrain as soon as conditions allow.
Other Utah resorts have opening dates this week and in the days to come. The “epic powder” and “bluebird” days will be here soon enough.
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Deseret News photojournalist Tess Crowley captured the first runs of the year to share with readers.
Jake Chistmann smiles as he gets in line for the Majestic lift during opening day at Brighton Resort in Brighton on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
People enjoy opening day at Brighton Resort in Brighton on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
Sammy Jentzsch, from Millcreek, cooks in the parking lot during opening day at Brighton Resort in Brighton on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
People enjoy opening day at Brighton Resort in Brighton on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
A skier gets some air during opening day at Brighton Resort in Brighton on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
A snowboarder enjoys the terrain park during opening day at Brighton Resort in Brighton on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
People ride the chairlift during opening day at Brighton Resort in Brighton on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
A skier crashes in the terrain park during opening day at Brighton Resort in Brighton on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
People enjoy opening day at Brighton Resort in Brighton on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
A snowboarder crashes during opening day at Brighton Resort in Brighton on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
People enjoy the terrain park during opening day at Brighton Resort in Brighton on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
Christian Throop fist-bumps someone in line for the Majestic lift during opening day at Brighton Resort in Brighton on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
Reflections of skiers and snowboarders can be seen in a skier’s goggles during opening day at Brighton Resort in Brighton on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
People enjoy opening day on the Majestic lift at Brighton Resort in Brighton on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
A snowboarder gets some air during opening day at Brighton Resort in Brighton on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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