Brighton vs Powder Mountain
Comparing Brighton (UT) and Powder Mountain (UT) on price, terrain, snowfall, and lift wait. Numbers from the 2026 season.
Brighton
Brighton, UT
Independent pass
Window price$159
Online (advance)$109
Season pass$549
Powder Mountain
Eden, UT
Independent pass
Window price$219
Online (advance)$109
Season pass—
Side-by-side
| Stat | Brighton | Powder Mountain | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $159 | $219 | Brighton |
| Online (30+ days) | $109 | $109 | Tied |
| Season pass | $549 | — | Brighton |
| Annual snowfall | 300" | 400" | Powder Mountain |
| Skiable acres | 1,050 | 8,000 | Powder Mountain |
| Vertical drop | 1,745' | 2,200' | Powder Mountain |
| Runs | 64 | — | Brighton |
| Lifts | 8 | 2 | Brighton |
| Summit elevation | 10,500' | 9,400' | Brighton |
| Beginner terrain | 21% | — | Brighton |
| Advanced terrain | 39% | — | Brighton |
| Average lift wait | 10 min | — | Brighton |
The Match
Powder Mountain is significantly bigger (8,000 vs 1,050 acres). Powder Mountain sees more snow (400" vs 300"). Both are on the Independent pass — same pass, same wallet.