Brundage Mountain Resort

Season Pass Pick Up at the Boise Ski Swap
2018-11-02 - 2018-11-04 | Expo Idaho, 5610 Glenwood, Boise, ID, United States
The Brundage Mountain team is headed your way to make it easy to pick up or purchase your 2018-19 Winter Season Pass!
We will not be mailing season passes this year, but we are hosting several ‘Pass Pick Up’ events in the Treasure Valley. That will allow us to get new photos on all passes and it will allow YOU to have your pass in hand well before opening day.
Here’s a rundown of all of our Treasure Valley Season Pass Pick Up events:
Pass Pick Up @ Payette Brewing:
Wednesday, October 17: 4 pm – 8 pm
Pass Pick Up @ BBSEF Ski Swap:
Friday, November 2: 3 pm-10 pm
Saturday, November 3: 10 am – 8 pm
Sunday, November 4: 10 am- 3 pm
Pass Pick Up @ Powderhaus Brewing:
Tuesday, November 13: 4 pm – 8 pm
Pass Pick Up @ McUs (Bogus Basin Road Store):
Sunday, December 2: Noon – 5 pm

Season Pass Pick Up Party at Powderhaus Brewing
2018-11-13 16:00 - 20:00 (America/Boise) | Powderhaus Brewing, 9719 W Chinden Blvd, Garden City, Idaho
The Brundage Mountain team is headed your way to make it easy to pick up or purchase your 2018-19 Winter Season Pass!
We will not be mailing season passes this year, but we are hosting several ‘Pass Pick Up’ events in the Treasure Valley. That will allow us to get new photos on all passes and it will allow YOU to have your pass in hand well before opening day.
Here’s a rundown of all of our Treasure Valley Season Pass Pick Up events:
Pass Pick Up @ Payette Brewing:
Wednesday, October 17: 4 pm – 8 pm
PERK ALERT: $1 off beer with your 18-19 Winter Season Pass during this event!
Pass Pick Up @ BBSEF Ski Swap:
Friday, November 2: 3 pm-10 pm
Saturday, November 3: 10 am – 8 pm
Sunday, November 4: 10 am- 3 pm
Pass Pick Up @ Powderhaus Brewing:
Tuesday, November 13: 4 pm – 8 pm
PERK ALERT: $1 off beer with your 18-19 Winter Season Pass during this event!
Pass Pick Up @ McU Sports (Bogus Basin Road Store):
Sunday, December 2: Noon – 5 pm

SNOWvember Happy Hour and Season Pass Pickup at Broken Horn Brewing
2018-11-16 17:00 - 19:00 | Broken Horn Brewery, 201 Mission St., McCall, ID, 83638, United States
Eat, Drink & Be Merry with the Brundage Family
Come say hello and pick up your season pass! Happy hour is from 5:00 to 7:00 pm and features $4 pints, $6 wine and free apps from Brundage Mountain Catering.
Come hang out, socialize and get stoked on ski season with like-minded individuals. We will be giving away a bit of swag, you can pick up your season pass, and hang out with your favorite cast of Brundage characters.
Broken Horn Brewing – 201 Mission Street

Easy Street Opens for the Season
2018-11-23 - 2018-11-25
Brundage Mountain is offering three days of free skiing and riding on the Easy Street chairlift Friday, Saturday and Sunday of Thanksgiving weekend.
The Easy Street triple chair will run from 10 am – 3 pm Friday, November 23, Saturday, November 24 and Sunday, November 25.
Smoky’s Bar & Grill will be open from 11 – 3 all three days, with the Fall Line Shop, Ski + Ride School and Brundage Guest Services open from 9:30 am – 4:30 pm.
“Our snowmaking team has taken full advantage of low temperatures so that we can open Easy Street for the season,” said resort spokesperson, April Whitney. “Our next goal is to open upper mountain terrain and the latest forecast shows Mother Nature is now getting on board with us.”
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After Thanksgiving weekend, Easy Street will operate Saturdays and Sundays. With a series of storms in the forecast, the Brundage Mountain team is optimistic that additional terrain can be added soon.
The Easy Street lift (and Easy Rider conveyor) are FREE to all ages, all season long. This free access is a centerpiece of Brundage Mountain’s evolving Learn to Ski + Ride Program. New additions this year include the Beartopia Family Fun Zone and the 4×4 Learn to Ski + Ride Program, which offers four lessons and four rentals, PLUS a season pass, for just $249.
Those visiting Thanksgiving weekend are also invited to the community’s annual Pray for Snow Party. It will be held Friday, November 23rd at the Activity Barn Snow Tubing facility in McCall. This year’s family-friendly party features live music from Innocent Man along with delicious food from Brundage Mountain Catering, hot and cold drinks and bonfire sacrifices to the Norse god and goddess of snow, Ullr and Skadi.

Pray for Snow Party at McCall's Activity Barn
2018-11-23 18:00 - 21:00 | Activity Barn, 141 Moonridge Drive, McCall, ID, 83638, United States
Kick off the winter season with friends and family at the Activity Barn’s annual Pray for Snow Party sponsored by Firestone Brewery. Enjoy live music with INNOCENT MAN around the bonfires as we do our snow dances and offer sacrifices to ULLR and Skadi! Enter to win loads of free swag from local shops, and enjoy local beer, hot food and drinks.
New this year!
Snow Pants Dance OFF!! Show us your best snow dance Moves and you might win the grand prize from our Sponsor Firestone Brewery! Grand prize is an awesome Firestone Fire Pit.
Event Schedule
6:00-7:00 pm – Music
7:00-7:30 pm – Swag give away & Sacrifice prayer
Entrance of ULLR & Skadi – the God of Snow & the Goddess of Skiing
The lighting of the Snowflake
7:30-7:45pm- Snow Pants Dance OFF Contest
7:45-8:45 pm- More Music

Come join your fellow powder hounds in celebration of winter and all things snowy.
**You can purchase or pick up your season passes at the Pray for Snow Party from 6-8 pm**

Opening Day at McCall's Activity Barn
2018-12-01 10:00 - 18:00 | Activity Barn, 141 Moonridge Drive, McCall, ID, 83638, United States
Opening day at McCall’s Activity Barn will be twice as nice this year. The Activity Barn is ready to open for the season with TWO 800-foot tubing lanes in operation. The Activity Barn is open 10 – 6 Saturday and 10-4 on Sunday. Regular operating hours are Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, with extended operations planned for the holiday season.
The Moonrider Conveyor will be open every day from December 21 through January 6 for the winter holiday.
Learn More
Horse-drawn sleigh rides will also be available at the Activity Barn starting Saturday. Two beautiful Belgian quarter horses pull a 15-person sleigh across the snow-covered outskirts of McCall. Take a step back in time and enjoy views of Brundage, No Business and Jug Handle Mountains. Sleigh rides are $35 for adults and $15 for kids 17 and under.
Sleigh Ride Info
Reservations are required for sleigh rides, but not for snow tubing.
Santa will be at the Activity Barn with HIS sleigh on Saturday, December 15. Photos are available for free, with your camera, from noon to 2 pm.
The Activity Barn’s 3-mile nordic loop will open as soon as there’s enough snow on the valley floor to groom it. The dog-friendly trail is open to cross country skiers, snowshoers and fat bike riders. 2019 Kona Wo fat bikes and snowshoes will be available for rent at the Activity Barn this winter.

Season Pass Pick Up at McU Sports
2018-12-02 12:00 - 17:00 | Mc U Sports, 2314 N Bogus Basin Rd, Boise, Idaho
The Brundage Mountain team is headed your way to make it easy to pick up or purchase your 2018-19 Winter Season Pass!
We will not be mailing season passes this year, but we are hosting several ‘Pass Pick Up’ events in the Treasure Valley. That will allow us to get new photos on all passes and it will allow YOU to have your pass in hand well before opening day.
Here’s a rundown of all of our Treasure Valley Season Pass Pick Up events:
Pass Pick Up @ Payette Brewing:
Wednesday, October 17: 4 pm – 8 pm
Pass Pick Up @ BBSEF Ski Swap:
Friday, November 2: 3 pm-10 pm
Saturday, November 3: 10 am – 8 pm
Sunday, November 4: 10 am- 3 pm
Pass Pick Up @ Powderhaus Brewing:
Tuesday, November 13: 4 pm – 8 pm
Pass Pick Up @ McU Sports (Bogus Basin Road Store):
Sunday, December 2: Noon – 5 pm

Happy Hour Pass Pick Up at SRB
2018-12-04 17:00 - 19:00
Happy Hour & Season Pass Pick up
Salmon River Brewery
Eat, Drink & Be Merry with the Brundage Family
$2 Beers Including the ESB
411 Railroad Avenue, McCall

OPENING DAY - Full Mountain, Daily Operations
2018-12-07 09:30 - 16:30
Wax up those skis and boards, because the Best Snow in Idaho will be flying full-time starting this Friday.
Fresh off a very successful ‘powder preview’ weekend on the Bear Chair and Easy Street, Brundage Mountain is pleased to announce that it will be opening top to bottom, for DAILY operations starting this Friday, December 7.
The McCall, Idaho ski area has received 15 inches of fresh snow this week, a total of 30 inches since Thanksgiving.
Brundage will kick off full-time operations with the BlueBird Express open from 9:30 to 4:30. Two full-length runs will be groomed top to bottom, Temptation and 45th Parallel. North, Main Street, Alpine and Engen will be open but ungroomed. Those slopes are recommended for expert powder skiers who are comfortable riding in ungroomed, early season conditions.
The Bear Chair Triple, Easy Street Triple and Easy Rider conveyor will also be open daily from 9:30 to 4:30, with Griz, Badger, Bear, Red Fox, Easy Street, Tater Tot and Centennial Lane groomed out of the gate.
Additionally, The Lakeview Bowl and Chair will open for ungroomed, expert powder riding.
Snow depths range from 22 to 27 inches across the mountain. Winter temperatures are expected this week, with snow storms returning to the Brundage Mountain forecast starting this weekend.
“This is our earliest full-mountain opening since 2010 and we’re stoked to deliver some early season turns to our season pass holders and the rest of our guests,” said resort spokesperson, April Whitney. “We expect great snow conditions once again this weekend and we really like what we see on the horizon.”

'Shop Late Local' Wine & Pass Pickup Party
2018-12-07 17:00 - 20:00 | Brundage Downtown Shop, 317 E. Lake Street, McCall, ID, 83638, United States
Friday, December 7, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Stop by the Brundage Downtown Shop after the McCall Tree Lighting Ceremony to purchase or pick up your season pass and enjoy a glass of wine with the Brundage Mountain Team. Those who pick up their pass at this event will be entered to win free Brundage swag. Free apps for everyone and a glass of wine for those 21 & over. Cheers!
Brundage Downtown Shop – 307 Park Street, McCall

Backcountry Film Fest
2018-12-14 08:00 - 17:00, 2018-12-14 18:00 - 21:00 | Alpine Playhouse, 1264 Roosevelt Ave, McCall, ID 83638, McCall, ID, United States
A benefit for McCall Winter Sports Club
Your attendance at the Backcountry Film Festival contributes to an evening of celebration for the “winter human-powered experience.” Ticket sales support human-powered recreation and conservation in the West Central Mountains, avalanche safety awareness and winter programming for young skiers & riders.
Come early on Saturday for an Info Night with coaches & athletes to learn more about our Backcountry Boot Camp December 27-30 and seasonal programming.
Tickets may be purchased in advance at Gravity Sports. $10 cash or check.

Trivia Night at Smoky's
2018-12-14 18:00 - 21:00, 2019-01-11 18:00 - 21:00, 2019-02-08 18:00 - 21:00 | Smoky’s Bar & Grill
The second Friday of every month we will host trivia night in Smoky’s Bar. Our Trivia master of Questions is Michael Hayes of McCall Trivia. Dinner will be served at 6:00 pm and trivia starts at 6:30 pm.

Backcountry Film Fest
2018-12-15 18:00 - 21:00

Santa Claus Hits the Slopes
2018-12-25 11:00 - 13:00 | Brundage Mountain
Santa Claus spends the morning on the slopes spreading holiday cheer from 11am-1pm. Look for his friend Bruno, the Brundage Bear, to make an appearance, too!

Backcountry Boot Camp
2018-12-27 - 2018-12-30 | Brundage Mountain
Ages: 12-18
Location: Brundage Mountain
This experiential, four-day camp is perfect for the upper-intermediate to advanced skier or snowboarder who is interested in expanding their riding possibilities and venturing out of ski area boundaries. Avalanche potential exists on all uncontrolled terrain and being equipped with the basic knowledge to plan and ride safely is an essential tool for any rider to start their year with.
During this course, skiers and snowboarders are taught essential backcountry basics from trained, experienced MWSC coaches and local professionals from Payette Powder Guides and Payette Avalanche Center. Campers will learn to assess avalanche potential, properly use rescue equipment, rescue a buried partner, and travel safely in the backcountry. Most importantly, riders learn by doing though a hands-on approach in a small group of their peers. Backcountry Bootcamp is the perfect way to kick off the start to a fun, safe ski season!
Advance registration for general public now open. Automatic registration for camp is included for all participants in the Big Mountain Freeride, seasonal programs.
Athlete Requirements: Upper-intermediate to advanced skiers & riders
Gear: Pack, shovel, probe, beacon, touring ability (skins, snowshoes) – A limited amount of equipment will be available for use.
Time: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Location: Brundage Mountain Resort
Cost: $220 for 4-day camp
Have so much fun and don’t want it to end? Enroll in a season-long program and we’ll apply the full $220 towards registration.

All Mountain Holiday Camp
2019-01-02 09:30 - 2019-01-04 12:30 | Brundage Mountain
Dates: January 2nd-4th
Ages: 8-12
Come and see what MWSC All Mountain Development has to offer and check out something new and exciting. In our 3-day camp we will cover a wide range of All Mountain skiing including race, big mountain, slope style, and all-mountain freestyle.
Advance registration for general public open. Automatic registration for camp is included for all participants in the All Mountain Development, seasonal programs.
Time: 9:00am – 12:30pm(ages 6 & 7), 9:00am-2:00pm(ages 8-12)
Location: Brundage Mountain
Cost: $270 for 3-day camp
Have so much fun and don’t want it to end? Enroll in a season-long program and we’ll apply the full $270 towards registration.

MWSC Hometown Races
2019-01-05
Fun races at Brundage Mountain
The Hometown Races are back for 2019! Rally a team together. Teams of 3 skiers and/or snowboarders will compete in 2 races against other teams of similar age. Awards given out at the Apres Party with music, fire, raffles, grub and more silly “carnival” competitions. This is a fundraising event for the McCall Winter Sports Club. It’s also a fun event in your backyard. Brundage Mountain will host the following 2 races.
Dual GS Races: Each team racer will ski/ride head-to-head down a slalom course against another team. Team with 2 of 3 fastest finishes wins. All skiers/riders are guaranteed at least 2 runs as this is a round-robin.
Skiercross/Wiggle: Timed event down a course crafted by McCall Winter Sports Club All-Mountain Athletes.
Register on-site, Saturday morning 9am-10am outside the ticket windows.

Bears Den Snowcat Dinner
2019-01-09 17:30 - 21:30, 2019-01-25 17:30 - 21:30, 2019-02-07 17:30 - 21:30
An Alpine Adventure for Your Appetite
Treat yourself to an unforgettable evening full of cozy conversation and delicious food in a one-of-a-kind alpine setting. The popular ‘Bears Den Dinner After Dark’ pairs a spectacular four-course meal with an alpine adventure to a mid-mountain outpost.
The journey begins as you step aboard a SnowCat in the base area. After a short uphill trek, you’ll arrive to a warm welcome at the Bears Den.
Enjoy a complimentary drink – like our mulled wine with cardamom-crema – as you settle in and prepare yourself for a dining experience like no other.
The four-course meal features seasonal fresh dishes lovingly prepared by Executive Chef Devin and his team. House wine and craft beer selections to accompany your meal are included. After-dinner sippers are also available for purchase.
Learn More
Guests arrive at the Brundage Lodge at 5:30 with the first SnowCat departing at 6:00. Dinner service begins at approximately 7:00 pm. You can expect to arrive back in the base area between 9:00 – 10:00 pm.
$145 per person, includes tax and gratuity.
Book Now
Or – Call 208-315-3080 or e-mail reservations@brundage.com to reserve your seat.

Northwest Collegiate Ski & Snowboard Conference Qualifier
2019-01-12 - 2019-01-13
RACE INFORMATION:
Upper Alpine will be closed Saturday & Sunday for these races. Lower Alpine will be open from Easy Way down.
EVENTS: Saturday Jan 12, 2019 Men’s and Women’s Giant Slalom Brundage Mountain Resort
Sunday Jan 13, 2019 Men’s and Women’s Giant Slalom Brundage Mountain Resort
LODGING: InIdaho.com 401 S 3rd St McCall, ID 83638 Contact: Tamara DeBoer Telephone # 800.844.3246
Reservation deadline: Jan 2, 2019 Reservation Reference ID #: 66
Make reservations under your college’s name and let them know you are part of the NWCSC group. Coaches/team leaders be prepared to submit a rooming list.
RACE HQ: Lodge, main floor
RACE CHAIRMAN: Ron Bonneau rbonneau@collegeofidaho.edu 208.459.5863
RACE SECRETARY: Michele Bonneau nwcsc@uidaho.edu 208.936.5767
SEND ENTRIES HERE!
ENTRY FEES: * NWCSC teams have pre-paid. See NWCSC By-Laws.
* U16/U18/U21 athletes from PNSA/HOST: $25 payable at the Team Captains meeting Friday evening.
ENTRIES: * EMAIL ENTRIES. DEADLINE IS WEDNESDAY JAN 9, 2019, 5:00PM (PST)
* All NWCSC racers must have current USCSA membership or completed online waiver.
* U16/U18/U21 athletes from PNSA quota must be pre-approved by PNSA and bring copy of USCSA online waiver.
NOTE: PNSA HAS SOLE RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUBMITTING THE PNSA QUOTA. ALL QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS QUOTA MUST BE DIRECTED TO THE PNSA OFFICE – 509.445.4454.
* Please include all USSS information (numbers and points) on race entries.
EQUIPMENT RULES: Approved helmets w/ FIS sticker required for all athletes – no soft ear protection allowed
COACHES MEETING: Friday, Jan 11, 7:00 PM, Brundage Activity Center 600 N Third St, McCall, ID
LIFT TICKETS: $38/person/day
Master list will be submitted to the ticket office for athlete and complimentary coaches/volunteer tickets
RACE SCHEDULE: 8:00 Course Crew/Jury Lift
8:30 Athlete lift
1st Run 2nd Run
8:45 12:00 Course Inspection
9:00 12:15 Course close for entry
10:00 1:00 Start Women
10:45 1:45 Start Men
RACE ARENA: Alpine

Winter Survival Camp at the Activity Barn
2019-01-22 08:30 - 16:30 | Activity Barn, 141 Moonridge Drive, McCall, ID, 83638, United States
Build Skills, Gain Confidence, Have Fun!
Your kids don’t need to wait for summer to have a day camp adventure. The Activity Barn’s single-day camp sessions are designed to strengthen your child’s connection to nature and spark their innate ability to learn and create.
Our experienced teaching staff will focus on fun, along with survival skills such as fort building, layering basics, hypothermia basics, fire making, and avalanche awareness and safety.
Ages:
Two groups, ages 7-9 and 10-12.
Pricing:
$50 for full day sessions
$20 for after school sessions
Camp fee includes hot cocoa, and snowtubing when available.
Full Day Sessions:
Tuesday, January 22nd 8:30 am-4:30 pm (teacher workday, no school, day after MLK Monday)
Friday, March 22nd 8:30 am-4:30 pm (teacher workday, no school)
Friday, April 5th 8:30 am-4:30 pm (parent teacher conferences, no school)
After School Sessions:
Friday, February 8th 3:00 pm-5:30 pm
Reservations:
Book by calling 208-315-3080 or emailing reservations@brundage.com.
Cancellation policy: Cancellations less than two weeks prior are not eligible for a refund.

Season Pass Holders Bring a Friend for FREE
2019-02-03
2018-19 Brundage Season Pass holders are invited to Bring a Friend for FREE on Sunday, February 3, 2019.
Passholder must accompany their ‘buddy’ to the ticket window and show their current season pass. One buddy per passholder.

After School Winter Survival Camp at the Activity Barn
2019-02-08 15:00 - 17:30 | Activity Barn, 141 Moonridge Drive, McCall, ID, 83638, United States

Jam Session Slopestyle
2019-02-09 09:00 - 15:30 | Brundage Mountain
Join Brundage Mountain park crew for a day of jammin’ and jibbing at the Jammer Park. Register to compete or just come to cheer on your favorite park rat. This jam style event will be open to both skiers and boarders of ages 7-17. Prizes will be awarded for best overall skier, best over all boarder, best trick, and best wipeout for age classes 7-12 and 13-17.
Slopestyle events provide the best opportunity for skiers and boarders to throw down their best tricks on full runs through the Jammer Terrain Park using as many jumps and rails features as possible. Jam style format – competitors will 3 runs in a given amount of time. Cost is $10.00.
Event Schedule
9:30-10:30 am – Registration on the Plaza
11:30 am – Athlete meeting at the top of Jammer
11:30 am-12:30 pm – Practice and Course inspection
12:30 – 2:00 pm – Jam Session Slopestyle
2:45 – 3:30 pm – Awards on the Plaza

DESTINATION: Trivia!!!
2019-02-22 18:00 - 21:00
A bonus Trivia Night this month at Smoky’s Bar & Grill in honor of the Destination:Beer festival headed to town this weekend.
The theme of this special Trivia event is: BEER.
Our Trivia master of Questions is Michael Hayes of McCall Trivia. Dinner will be served at 6:00 pm and trivia starts at 6:30 pm. Prost!

Awesome! presents "WarFighter" Weekend
2019-02-23
Adaptive Wilderness Sports of McCall (AWeSOMe!) invites Veterans with disabilities to participate in a fun filled adventurous weekend designed to accommodate all skiing abilities from beginner to advanced. Skis, sit-skis, a slider, snowboards and perhaps even a snow bike or two will be available to try!
“WarFighter Sports is a program of Disabled Sports USA. The mission is simple: to provide adaptive sports to severely wounded warriors free of cost. “ Hope that helps, let me know if you need more info.
For more information please contact Cynthia Robey at cynthia@awesomemccall.org.
