Brian Head, UT 84719
6:00 PM
pure adrenaline
Epic contrast!
🐉 DAY 1: Dragon First, Mountains After
Monday, December 22
🌙 4:30 AM – Vegas Departure
Route: I-15 N → Exit 51 → Dragon
Distance: 165 mi | Time: 2.5 hrs
✅ PREP CHECKLIST
- Pack breakfast & lunch from Vegas
- Fill gas tank
- Download offline maps
- Charge all devices
- Pack headlamp for Dragon
🐉 7:00 AM – Belly of the Dragon
FREE | 0.5 mi RT | 45 min
📸 Photography Tips
- 7-8:30 AM = perfect soft light
- Use wide-angle/panorama mode
- Low angles shooting up walls
- Take video walking through
🚗 Access Tips
- 2-mile dirt road from highway
- Drive SLOW (10-15 mph)
- Watch for ruts and rocks
- Grippy shoes - can be slippery
- Bring headlamp for dark sections
☕ 8:15 AM – Breakfast
Eat Vegas breakfast in car with desert views!
🚗 8:45 AM – Drive to Brian Head
Route: I-15 N → Exit 75 → UT-143 N
Distance: 95 mi | Time: 1 hr 45 min
- UT-143 climbs 5,000→9,600 ft
- Check conditions: (435) 677-2035
- If icy: 25-35 mph on curves
- Lower gear downhill
- Brake BEFORE curves
🏔️ 10:30 AM – Arrive Brian Head
Check-in: 4:00 PM
🏍️ 11:00 AM – Snowmobile Tour
$300 (2 machines) or $500 (4 solo) | 1.5 hrs
👗 What to Wear
- Layers: base + fleece + jacket
- Waterproof snow pants
- Insulated gloves (NOT cotton!)
- Warm hat under helmet
- Neck gaiter/balaclava
- Waterproof boots
🎯 Riding Tips
- Lean INTO turns
- Throttle = right thumb
- Stand up over bumps
- Stay loose on handlebars
- Follow guide's line
🥵 12:30 PM – Post-Ride
Legendary hot cocoa at Thunder Mountain! ☕
🥪 1:00 PM – Lunch
Eat Vegas lunch at Cedar Breaks lot or Brian Head overlook
🏔️ 2:00 PM – Cedar Breaks
FREE | 45 min | 10 min from Brian Head
🏡 4:00 PM – Airbnb Check-In
223 Hunter Ridge Drive
- Unload gear
- Hang wet clothes to dry
- Prep tomorrow's cooler
- Charge devices
🍝 6:30 PM – Dinner
Cook pasta at Airbnb - cozy night in! 🍷
🌙 Evening – Relax
Games, wine, stargazing 🌟 Early bedtime - tomorrow is desert day!
🚀 DAY 2: Outpost X Desert Finale
Tuesday, December 23
✅ 8:30 AM – Check Out & Drive
Route: UT-143 S → I-15 S → Exit 51
Distance: 75 mi | Time: 1 hr 15 min
🚗 Remember: Return car at 6 PM!
🚀 9:45 AM-3:00 PM – OUTPOST X
$173 for 4 people (~$43/person!)
Sci-fi glamping resort with Star Wars vibes 🌟
Schedule:
- 10:00-11:30 AM: X-Spa (hot tubs, cold plunge, sauna)
- 11:30 AM-12:15 PM: Sand Cruisers (electric desert tour)
- 12:30-1:30 PM: Lunch at Kaan Lounge
- 1:30-2:15 PM: Game room, trampolines, rock wall
- 2:15-3:00 PM: Photo safari with installations
🛁 SPA TIPS
- Bring swimsuits & towels
- Flip flops for pools
- Water bottle
- Sunscreen (desert sun!)
📸 PHOTO TIPS
- Rent themed costumes ($20-30)
- TOTALLY worth it!
- Low angles = massive structures
- Use portrait mode
🚗 3:00 PM – Drive to Vegas
Distance: 165 mi | Time: 2.5 hrs
Arrival: ~5:30 PM
Return car: 6:00 PM ✅
📋 PACKING CHECKLIST
| Category | Items |
|---|---|
| 🎒 Must-Haves | Breakfast & lunch, cooler, thermoses, water bottles, snacks |
| ❄️ Winter Gear | Jacket, snow pants, gloves, hat, neck gaiter, boots, extra layers |
| 🏊 Outpost X | Swimsuits, towels, flip flops, sunscreen, sunglasses |
| 📸 Tech | Phone, car charger, camera/GoPro, batteries, SD cards, headlamp |
| 🚗 Emergency | Blanket, flashlight, first aid, paper maps |
⏰ QUICK TIMING
| Day 1 | Activity |
|---|---|
| 4:30 AM | Leave Vegas |
| 7:00 AM | Belly of Dragon |
| 10:30 AM | Arrive Brian Head |
| 11:00 AM | Snowmobile tour |
| 2:00 PM | Cedar Breaks |
| 4:00 PM | Check in Airbnb |
| Day 2 | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8:30 AM | Check out & drive |
| 9:45 AM | Arrive Outpost X |
| 3:00 PM | Leave for Vegas |
| 6:00 PM | Return rental car |
🎯 KEY SUCCESS TIPS
- Fill gas tank night before
- Pack car night before
- Set alarm for 4:00 AM
- Download offline maps
- Call Thunder Mountain from Dragon lot
- Drive slow on Dragon dirt road
- Check UT-143 conditions before climbing
- Book Outpost X passes online in advance
- Rent themed costumes at Outpost X
🐉 Have an EPIC adventure! 🏔️🚀
You're gonna crush this trip!