Events
The Dixie National Forest offers many family-friendly events throughout the year, including the Ski With a Ranger Program at Brian Head Resort, Pine Valley Heritage Days, participation in the Panguitch Balloon Festival and more! Check back for upcoming events.
Ski With a Ranger at Brian Head Resort
Join Dixie National Forest ski rangers for a one-of-a-kind winter recreation experience this season! Brian Head Resort and other partners of the forest are excited to celebrate the snow season with interpretive guided tours for skiers and snowboarders with at least intermediate level experience. Educational topics will include beetle outbreaks, wildfire risk reduction, forest health, and volcanic and geologic history of the area!
2026 Season 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.
ABC4 Utah Interview with Dixie National Forest Snow Rangers 2025
Pine Valley Heritage Day
Join the Dixie National Forest in celebration of the Pine Valley Heritage Day event this summer! Bring friends and family to enjoy the great outdoors, booths, food, music, and family friendly activities at the Pine Valley Heritage Center.
More details to come for the 2026 event...