-The Local Lookout-
Brian Head Winter Edition
For this month’s Local Lookout, I would like to feature Brian Head, Utah. Although this town is only a 1.5 hour drive northeast of St George, it’s an entirely different world. At 10,000 feet, expect it to be about 30 degrees colder than St George and this time of year, expect several feet of snow on the ground.
Brian Head is popular in the winter months for skiing, snowmobiling, ice fishing, snow shoeing, and of course, sledding! Anyone looking to get a change of scenery for the weekend and wanting to enjoy a winter wonderland without having to drive all the way to Salt Lake City should be sure to give Brian Head a shot.
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The ski resort has recently replaced the Giant Steps lift with a high speed quad making skiing all the more enjoyable. It also features a tubing hill for those who prefer tubes to skis. Snowmobile rentals are available through local shops if you feel like getting away from the 'crowds' and into the wilderness which surrounds town.
Snowshoeing and cross country skiing are also popular activities and can be done in many areas around Brian Head and Cedar Breaks National Monument.
The town of Brian Head is small but features a variety of lodging and dining options year round at much more attractive rates than its competitors in the Park City area. Reservations are not an issue most of the time but if you are up there on the weekend, it’s still a good idea.
So if for some silly reason you are tired of sunshine and dry weather, give Brian Head a shot because chances are high that snow will be in the forecast! One of the things that I love most about the area is that you can be in a blizzard in the morning and enjoy 60 degrees and sun that afternoon without much of a drive. Please don't hesitate to call or email me with any questions about this area or other areas around St George. Have a FANTASTIC weekend!
Best, David Alderman
Painted Hills Realty