The free program educates guests about forest health and local geology  

From Forest Service U.S. Department of Agriculture

BRIAN HEAD, Utah January 5, 2026 — Brian Head Resort announced the return of Ski with a Ranger, a free on-mountain tour offered in partnership with the Dixie National Forest. Tours depart at 1 p.m. from the base of the Giant Steps Express Lift on the second Friday of each month from Jan. 9 to Apr. 10, 2026, with an additional session Saturday, Apr. 25, 2026.

This year’s program will focus on pine beetle impacts and forest health at Brian Head Resort and throughout the Dixie National Forest. During these on-mountain tours, rangers will discuss how beetle outbreaks develop, why proactive thinning and replanting are critical to reducing wildfire risk, and how healthy forests help protect the on-mountain environment for a more enjoyable skiing experience. Rangers will also highlight the area’s geology, including how the region’s volcanic history shaped the terrain.

On Friday, Mar. 13, the program shifts to a youth-focused event at the Navajo base area featuring Smokey Bear (no on-mountain tour; base-area event only).
Details:

  • When: Second Friday of each month: Jan. 9, Feb. 13, Mar. 13 (Navajo base area; youth-focused),  Apr. 10, plus Saturday, Apr. 25, 2026
  • Where: Base of the Giant Steps Express Lift at 1 p.m. (except Mar. 13 at the Navajo base area)
  • Duration: Approximately one hour, weather and conditions permitting
  • How: Reservations are not required. Participants must be intermediate-level skiers or snowboarders and have a lift ticket or season pass. Attendance is first-come, first-served.

The skiing portion of the tour starts at 1 p.m.; however, guests can meet with staff from the Dixie National Forest at the Giant Steps base area from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to learn more about forest health, local geology and the history of Brian Head Resort.

Brian Head Resort is open daily through May 10, 2026, conditions permitting. For the latest news and events, please visit brianhead.com or follow on Instagram and Facebook.  
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Ski with a Ranger Program Returns to Brian Head Resort2 min read

The free program educates guests about forest health and local geology  

From Forest Service U.S. Department of Agriculture
BRIAN HEAD, Utah January 5, 2026 — Brian Head Resort announced the return of Ski with a Ranger, a free on-mountain tour offered in partnership with the Dixie National Forest. Tours depart at 1 p.m. from the base of the Giant Steps Express Lift on the second Friday of each month from Jan. 9 to Apr. 10, 2026, with an additional session Saturday, Apr. 25, 2026.

This year’s program will focus on pine beetle impacts and forest health at Brian Head Resort and throughout the Dixie National Forest. During these on-mountain tours, rangers will discuss how beetle outbreaks develop, why proactive thinning and replanting are critical to reducing wildfire risk, and how healthy forests help protect the on-mountain environment for a more enjoyable skiing experience. Rangers will also highlight the area’s geology, including how the region’s volcanic history shaped the terrain.

On Friday, Mar. 13, the program shifts to a youth-focused event at the Navajo base area featuring Smokey Bear (no on-mountain tour; base-area event only).
Details:

  • When: Second Friday of each month: Jan. 9, Feb. 13, Mar. 13 (Navajo base area; youth-focused),  Apr. 10, plus Saturday, Apr. 25, 2026
  • Where: Base of the Giant Steps Express Lift at 1 p.m. (except Mar. 13 at the Navajo base area)
  • Duration: Approximately one hour, weather and conditions permitting
  • How: Reservations are not required. Participants must be intermediate-level skiers or snowboarders and have a lift ticket or season pass. Attendance is first-come, first-served.

The skiing portion of the tour starts at 1 p.m.; however, guests can meet with staff from the Dixie National Forest at the Giant Steps base area from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to learn more about forest health, local geology and the history of Brian Head Resort.

Brian Head Resort is open daily through May 10, 2026, conditions permitting. For the latest news and events, please visit brianhead.com or follow on Instagram and Facebook.  

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