Brighton Ski Resort vs Powder Mountain

Brighton Ski Resort (Utah) and Powder Mountain (Utah) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatBrighton Ski ResortPowder Mountain
Vertical drop1,703 ft (519 m)2,369 ft (722 m)
Summit elevation10,449 ft9,006 ft
Base elevation8,747 ft6,637 ft
Lifts812
Runs89140
Beginner terrain24%25%
Intermediate terrain44%30%
Expert terrain32%45%
Night skiingYesNo

Powder Mountain has the bigger vertical (2,369 ft vs 1,703 ft); Powder Mountain has more runs (140 vs 89); Powder Mountain skews more expert (45% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Brighton Ski ResortIkon Pass: 7 days
Powder MountainNot on a major pass; lift tickets only

No single pass covers both, so skiing both means separate passes or lift tickets. Check your full resort list in the pass finder →

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