Ski Moms

🚜 This excavator is helping Brian Head Resort get ready for ski season—and families could be among the biggest winners!

The southern Utah resort is targeting a November 6 opening for the 2026–27 season, weather permitting. Nearly $1 million in snowmaking improvements will allow crews to run up to 24 snow guns at once on Navajo Mountain, helping them open beginner terrain near the Kids Camp Conveyor and Pioneer lift faster.

More family-friendly news:

🎿 Kids ages 12 and younger ski FREE all season with the Power Kids Pass—no additional purchase and no blackout dates.

🎟️ Advance-purchase lift tickets start at just $9 on select dates, including the planned November 6 opening day.

📲 New reloadable RFID cards and self-service pickup kiosks will help families skip the ticket-window line and get on the snow faster.

Brian Head Resort was the first Utah ski area to open last season, so we’ll be watching to see if they can do it again!

Utah Ski Moms: Have you skied Brian Head with your family? Tell us what we should know!

Morning report from Sugarbush

In three months this will be blanketed in snow!

Thanks to all the mamas who've shared photos of feeding adventures from the front lines. I've been thrilled with the response to my latest Substack about supporting young families at our mountains.

I'm happy to report almost 1,000 people have read the article.

Every Military Season Pass helps injured veterans return to the mountains. 🇺🇸⛷️

Stratton Mountain Resort is partnering with the High Fives Foundation to support Military to the Mountains, a program that helps veterans with life-changing injuries rebuild strength, confidence, and community through adaptive skiing and snowboarding.

Participants complete nine weeks of physical and mental training before spending a week at Stratton skiing and riding alongside fellow veterans, coaches, and mentors.

A portion of every Stratton Military Season Pass sold supports this important program.

The $199 pass includes:

• No blackout dates
• Eligibility for active-duty military members, veterans, and their dependents
• Access following verification through SheerID

Passes are available in limited quantities. After completing SheerID verification, call 1-800-STRATTON (787-2886) to purchase.

Learn more about Military to the Mountains at https://www.highfivesfoundation.org.

Please share this with a military family that belongs on the mountain this winter.