In our latest MICRODOSE series we aim to explore the most influential resorts and iconic locations in snowboarding history, starting with—that’s right—Brighton Resort in Salt Lake City, Utah. Welcome to Brighton Resort Episode 1 of 4.
For many riders young and old, Brighton Resort will forever be the epicenter of the snowboarding world. The plentiful snowfall, terrain parks, lift ops, cat drivers, mechanics, management, cafeteria, cooks, and mountain culture are all first class. Back in the early days, very few ski resorts were willing to take a chance on the newfound “lifestyle sport” of snowboarding, but Brighton took the leap. In doing so, Brighton made all the difference. Within a few years, hundreds of ski areas around the world came to see Brighton’s approach to snowboarding as the gold standard. From the biggest vacation destinations to the smallest trash heaps covered in fake snow, everyone (whether they’ve known it or not) has borrowed from the Brighton playbook. This has made it possible for millions of would-be snowboarders to make their first turns safely in-bounds via rope-tows, chairlifts, and gondola rides. Newbies need not traipse into the backcountry with no snow sense and little skill. For this we have Brighton to thank.
Featuring: Brandon Ruff, Seth Huot, Dave Downing, Jared Winkler, Tonino Copene, Sam Taxwood, Mike LeBlanc, Andy Wright, Brad Scheuffele, Rob "Whitey" McConnaughy, Jeremy Jones, Mitch Nelson, Jason Murphy, Brandon Bybee, JP Walker, Benny Pellegrino, Sage Kotsenburg, Mike Bogs, George Johnston, Drew Hicken, Tim Ostler, Jeff Davis, Jill Perkins, Chris Coulter, Dave Basterrechea, Andy Brewer, Erin Comstock, Blue Montgomery, Keegan Hosefros, Cory Smith, Miles Dunford, Shannon Dunn-Downing, Brock Harris, Spencer Shoeburt, Bobby Meeks, Bode Merrill, Chris Grenier, MFM, Tina Basich-Haller, Stefi Luxton, E Stone, Parker Duke, Harry Hagan, Jordan Mendenhall, Jeff Richards, Cale Zima, Gigi Rüf, Dylan Alito, Nicolas Müller, Nate Bozung, Travis Parker
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