Mark your calendars for another summer of mountain adventures at Brundage Mountain Resort, where the 2026 summer season begins Friday, June 19, with live music, mountain biking, scenic chairlift rides and family-friendly fun just a short drive from McCall. 

The independently owned mountain resort will kick off the season with early summer operations June 19–21 before transitioning to peak season operations Wednesdays through Sundays from June 24 through Sept. 7. Additional bonus operating days include July 6-7 and Labor Day, Sept. 7. The resort will be open every day from July 1- July 12.

Summer Activities at Brundage

From lift-served mountain biking and hiking to free Friday concerts and yoga on the lawn, Brundage offers a laid-back mountain atmosphere where families, riders, hikers and music lovers can all find their version of a perfect summer day.

“Summer at Brundage has a really special energy,” said Ken Rider, general manager of Brundage Mountain Resort. “You can spend the morning riding trails, take a scenic chairlift ride in the afternoon, and finish the day listening to live music on the lawn with family and friends. It’s one of the best ways to experience the mountains during the warmer months.”

Summer offerings include mountain bike rentals and lessons, hiking trails, scenic chairlift rides, disc golf and mountainside dining at Smoky’s Bar & Grill. Learn More

Scenic Chairlift Rides

Visitors can ride the Bluebird Express chairlift to the 7,800-foot summit for panoramic views, hiking access and mountaintop picnics overlooking the mountains and lakes of West Central Idaho.

TGIF Concert Series Starts July 3

Friday evenings once again feature the popular TGIF Concert Series, with free live music in the Brundage base area amphitheater. This year, each concert will feature an opening act starting at 5:30 pm in addition to the headlining performers. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets and settle in for an evening of live music, food and mountain views.

The 2026 TGIF Concert lineup includes:

July 3 — Great Bait
• July 4 — 4th of July Music Festival
• July 10 — Mobius Trip
• July 17 — Columbia Jones
• July 24 — Banshee Tree
• July 31 — Bella Rayne
• Aug. 7 — LoFi
• Aug. 14 — Jeshua Marshall and The Flood
• Aug. 28 — Tylor & the Train Robbers
• Sept. 4 — Jeff Crosby

New & Returning Events Embrace Free-Spirited Fun

New events this summer include the Range to Ranch Adventure Summit, a multi-day gathering that brings together the overlanding community for workshops, gear demos, camping and campfire-style connection in a scenic mountain setting, along with the renowned Ladies AllRide MTB Camp, and the debut of the Brundage Wife Carrying Challenge on July 4.

Returning favorites include the Cat Track Race, Summit Paint and Sip events, and the Twisted Turtle Racing Weekend, bringing everything from laid-back mountain creativity to high-energy bike racing to the Brundage summer calendar.

June 18 – 22 — NEW: Range to Ranch Adventure Summit
July 4 — Cat Track 5k/10k Races
July 4 — NEW: Brundage Wife Carrying Challenge
July 12, Aug. 16 and Aug. 30 — Summit Paint and Sip events
July 18-19 – NEW: Ladies AllRide MTB Camp
Aug. 7-9 — Twisted Turtle Racing Weekend
Sept. 19 — Brundage Auto Show

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Brundage Mountain’s last day of summer chairlift service is scheduled for Sept. 7.