Brian Head From Provo, and Eagle Point's 2026-27 Closure

Things to Do September 30, 2026 6 min read ✓ Updated October 12, 2026

Abigail Giordano Senior Writer, Provo.com How we make Provo.com

Southern Utah has two ski mountains that most of Utah County never visits: Brian Head, above Parowan, and Eagle Point, in the Tushar Mountains east of Beaver. At three and a half hours from Provo they are too far for a day trip, but for a long weekend they offer something the Wasatch cannot: short lines, low prices, free skiing for young children, and at Brian Head, red-rock hoodoos in the view from the lifts.

For 2026-27, Eagle Point is closed. The resort has been temporarily closed since June 23 because of the Cottonwood Fire, and Ski Utah lists it as closed for the 2026-27 season. This winter, the southern weekend is a Brian Head weekend.

The drive

By OpenStreetMap routing from downtown Provo without traffic, Eagle Point is about 174 miles and three hours 25 minutes away, and Brian Head about 201 miles and three hours 33 minutes, both south on I-15. Brian Head is reached from Parowan up State Route 143, Utah's Patchwork Parkway National Scenic Byway, climbing from desert to high alpine forest.

Brian Head

Brian Head has the highest base elevation of any Utah resort; Visit Utah puts the drive's top at about 9,600 feet, and the resort describes its base as 10,000 feet. The resort credits that elevation for its long seasons, and says it was the first mountain in Utah to open for 2025-26 and stayed open 160 days, the most of any resort in the state that season.

The terrain covers about 650 acres across two peaks, Navajo Peak and Brian Head Peak, with 71 runs. Visit Utah notes that it is the only Utah ski resort with views of snow-dusted red-rock hoodoos, from Cedar Breaks National Monument next door.

For families, the headline is price: Brian Head says children 12 and under ski free. Its Power Pass includes unlimited skiing at Brian Head and nine other resorts, among them Nordic Valley in Northern Utah, and it also sells a Value Pass and other options.

Eagle Point

Closed for 2026-27. Eagle Point has been temporarily closed since June 23 because of the Cottonwood Fire, and Ski Utah lists it as closed for the 2026-27 season; check the resort's own site for news of a reopening.

In a normal year Eagle Point, in the Tushar Mountains east of Beaver, is the quieter of the two. Before the closure, at the June 2026 price, an adult (25 to 61) season pass was $549, unlimited with no blackout dates, with passes of $429 for young adults 18 to 24, $379 for college students, seniors 62 and over and military, and $259 for students 13 to 17. Children 12 and under received free passes. The pass also carries a discount on adding an Indy Pass and three free days at other resorts through a pass exchange.

Eagle Point typically opens later than the big Wasatch resorts; for 2025-26 it planned to open on December 19.

The weekend plan

In a normal season the simplest version is to drive south on a Friday, ski Brian Head on Saturday and Eagle Point on Sunday on the way home. With Eagle Point closed for 2026-27, plan two days at Brian Head instead; it is scheduled to open on Friday, November 6. St. George is about an hour and a half from Brian Head, so a Brian Head weekend can also be the ski half of a southern Utah trip.

Families with fourth, fifth and sixth graders

Ski Utah's Passport program for children in grades four through six has no blackout dates at Brian Head for 2026-27.

Practical notes

Make it a weekend. Three and a half hours each way is too far for a day.
Bring the children. Brian Head lets kids 12 and under ski free.
Watch the altitude. Brian Head's base is near 10,000 feet.
Eagle Point is closed for 2026-27. Check its site for news before planning a future trip.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far are Brian Head and Eagle Point from Provo?

By OpenStreetMap routing from downtown Provo without traffic, Eagle Point is about 174 miles and three hours 25 minutes, and Brian Head about 201 miles and three hours 33 minutes, both south on I-15. Eagle Point is closed for the 2026-27 season.

Does Brian Head have the highest base elevation in Utah?

Yes. Visit Utah and the resort both describe Brian Head's base as the highest of any Utah resort, at roughly 9,600 to 10,000 feet depending on where you measure. The elevation helps it open early and hold snow into spring.

Do kids ski free at Brian Head and Eagle Point?

Brian Head says children 12 and under ski free. Eagle Point, which had offered free season passes to children 12 and under, is closed for the 2026-27 season.

What passes work at Brian Head?

Brian Head's own passes, including the Power Pass, which also includes unlimited skiing at nine other resorts, among them Nordic Valley in Northern Utah.

Is Eagle Point open for 2026-27?

No. Eagle Point has been temporarily closed since June 23 because of the Cottonwood Fire, and Ski Utah lists it as closed for the 2026-27 season. Before the closure, its June 2026 adult (25 to 61) season pass was $549 with free passes for children 12 and under; check the resort's site for news of a reopening.

Can you ski Brian Head and Eagle Point in one trip?

Not this season. The two have long paired well as a southern weekend, but Eagle Point is closed for 2026-27 after the Cottonwood Fire, so plan a Brian Head trip on its own.

What is the drive up to Brian Head like?

From Parowan you climb State Route 143, the Patchwork Parkway National Scenic Byway, from desert to high alpine forest; the whole trip from Provo is about 201 miles and three and a half hours.

Can I combine a Brian Head trip with St. George?

Yes. St. George is about an hour and a half from Brian Head, so a ski weekend can double as the start of a southern Utah trip.

Sources

The facts in this guide were checked against these sources. Hours, fees and rules change, so confirm anything time-sensitive with the source before you go. How we make Provo.com.

Eagle Point Resort. Checked October 12, 2026.
Ski Utah: Eagle Point, Ski Utah. Checked October 12, 2026.
Brian Head Resort. Checked October 12, 2026.

Abigail Giordano

Senior Writer

Abigail Giordano is a senior writer at Provo.com covering student life, family resources, and community events across Utah Valley. Her writing focuses on making Provo more accessible and navigable for newcomers, students, and families — the practical guides that help people feel at home faster.

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