Skiing, Snowboarding, Tubing, Mountain biking With Utah's highest base elevation, Brian Head Resort has excellent snow conditions. There are two adjacent and connected mountains comprising Brian Head Resort; Brian Head Peak, which tops out at 11,307 feet, and Navajo Peak, with an elevation of 10,300 feet. The Resort features 71 ski trails and nearly 665 acres of available terrain. Each of the two mountains is anchored by a full service base lodge facility. Brian Head has a trail for everyone from beginner to whopping rides that will test every aspect of your physical and technical abilities. Several in-town companies offer round trip shuttle service, repair shop, guided rides, rentals and gear. For more information go to www.BrianHead.com Cedar Breaks National Monument is a condensed version of Bryce Canyon, featuring one wonderful large amphitheater of eroded rock forms along the edge of the Markagunt Plateau. A short scenic drive along the rim takes you to good lookouts. There are also a few short hikes along the rim looking over the amphitheater. For more information go to www.nps.gov/cebr/index.htm. Bryce Canyon, which is only about a 1hr and 30 min drive from Brian Head, is famous for its worldly unique geology. It consists of a series of horseshoe-shaped amphitheaters carved from the eastern edge of the Paunsaugunt Plateau. The erosional force of frost-wedging and the dissolving power of rainwater have shaped the colorful limestone rock of the Claron Formation into bizarre shapes, including slot canyons, windows, fins, and spires called "hoodoos". For more information go to www.nps.gov/brca/index.htm Follow the paths where ancient native people and pioneers walked. Gaze up at massive sandstone cliffs of cream, pink, and red that soar into a brilliant blue sky. Challenge your courage in a narrow slot canyon. Zion's unique array of plants and animals will enchant you as you absorb the rich history of the past and enjoy the excitement of present day adventures. For more information go to www.nps.gov/zion/index.htm. A powerful and inspiring landscape, Grand Canyon overwhelms our senses through its immense size. Unique combinations of geologic color and erosional forms decorate a canyon that is 277 river miles (446km) long, up to 18 miles (29km) wide, and a mile (1.6km) deep. The South Rim is the most accessible part of the park and is open all year, averaging 7000 feet/ 2134 m above sea level. For more information go to www.nps.gov/grca/index.htm