Brighton Top of Crest Lift Live Cam, Utah

This camera looks out from the top of the Crest lift at Brighton Resort, high in Big Cottonwood Canyon in Utah's Wasatch Mountains.

The Crest Express is one of Brighton's main lifts, climbing to the upper reaches of the resort, where skiers and snowboarders can access a mix of groomed runs, open bowls and tree skiing. From the top, the views take in the rugged peaks of the Wasatch, the neighboring terrain of Solitude and, on clear days, the mountains stretching across the region.

Brighton is one of the oldest ski areas in Utah, dating back to the 1930s, and it is a favorite of locals for its laid-back vibe, its terrain parks and its night skiing. Its high elevation and location at the top of the canyon help it catch plenty of Utah's famous light, dry powder.

A top-of-lift camera is a valuable tool for checking conditions on the upper mountain, where wind, fog and snow can be very different from the base. On powder days, you can watch fresh snow covering the slopes; on bluebird days, the view is crisp and clear.

Remember that the canyon road is subject to traction rules and avalanche closures during storms.

The camera is provided by Brighton Resort.